Choosing a Maid Service
Who should you choose?
| Question | Brittany Maids | Franchise Companies | Non-Franchise Companies | Individual | Dispatch Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee or Independent Contractor? | Employee | Employee | Independent Contractor or Employee |
Independent Contractor | Independent Contractor |
| Training? | Yes | Yes | Possibly | Self* | No* |
| Property/Liability Insurance? | Yes | Yes | Possibly | Unlikely | Unlikely |
| Workers’ Compensation Insurance? | Yes | Yes | Possibly | No* | No* |
| Bring equipment? | Yes | Usually | Possibly | Possibly | Yes |
| Sanitized cleaning cloths? | Yes | Possibly | Possibly | Unknown | Unknown |
| Backup staff in case of illness? | Yes | Usually | Possibly | No | Yes |
*Training, property/liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance are provided for company employees — not contractors. Individuals and dispatch services do not have training programs or carry insurance to protect their staff and customers. Third-party bonding only provides coverage in very limited circumstances and is not equivalent to employee liability insurance.
What service frequency?
Choose Weekly Cleaning if:
- You have a larger home and household
- A loved one has health issues requiring a healthy, cleaner environment
- The children are still at home and there is lots of activity
Choose Alternate Weekly Cleaning if:
- You have a smaller household with less activity
- There are sections of your home that aren’t used regularly
- You are comfortable with going a week between cleanings
Choose Monthly Cleaning if:
- You prefer do the maintenance cleaning yourself but want help with deeper cleaning once a month
- You travel frequently so there isn’t much regular maintenance required
Generally more frequent service means each cleaning takes less time, so the cost for a weekly cleaning will be lower than the cost of a alternate-weekly or monthly cleaning.
More frequent cleanings give greater flexibility in what is cleaned and where the maids will concentrate their efforts.
