Bonding

Bonding refers to funds that have been set aside by a cleaning service and protected by a bonding company.  The bonding company determines the amount of risk involved and if the cleaning service is worthy to be bonded.  These funds are then controlled by the state and in the event that a claim is made, the claimant is awarded money from the bond, should the state determine justification.  The monetary funds are not able to be used by the cleaning service.

Insurance

You should never hire a cleaning service that is uninsured.  Insurance covers damage to your personal property that is caused by the employee.  Insurance also provides injury protection so that you won’t be held liable for accidental injury

Commercial

Places of business can incorporate construction sites, offices, studios and homes.  People work in such diverse places and with varied equipment and machinery present.  Commercial property cleaning potentially poses a greater risk of hazard and accidental injury than your home.  This is because there can be more ways to get hurt or injured.  Selecting a cleaning service that is bonded and insured can protect against human injury, property damage and financial loss.

Domestic

Cleaning a home can pose a threat to companies and clients.  There are a number of variables and factors that can make a home hazardous.  People tend to have a lot of valuable and sentimental items in their home that need to be protected against damage and theft.  You may also take measures to protect your assets.  You can put away financially sensitive items or reposition objects in your home.

Hiring Process

The hiring process of a company can help to reduce risk.  Making sure that the company you hire has a rigorous employee selection process can protect your assets, family and identity.  Confidentiality and discretion should be expected and upheld.

Company Size

The size of a cleaning service company can mean all the difference when it comes to protection.  Smaller companies or individual cleaning service provides are usually not equipped with a bond or insurance.  If something happens to them while in your home or business, you may be liable.

If an accident does happen, you must make sure that you cannot be held responsible.  You can trust a company that is bonded and insured to not take advantage of you.  When deciding on which cleaner you will trust in your home, do your own due diligence and research if the company is actually bonded and insured.  1^st Class Cleaning is bonded, insured and prepared to handle all of your cleaning needs.  To find out more about their services, visit www.1stclasscleaningnyc.com today.

First, take a look around your home. Determine what areas need addressing and what areas need extra attention. You likely have a ‘catch all’ area where everything from bills to pocket change gets dumped and the kitchen and bathroom probably need some TLC. It is a good idea to prioritize your cleaning goals at this time. In most cases, you will want to focus on the kitchen and bathroom first, followed by living area’s that guests may see and finishing with bedrooms or other private area’s of the home

Next, do a clutter sweep. Walk through each room and remove everything that doesn’t belong. You may be surprised at what a difference this simple step can make. From sweaters left on the couch during movie night, to glasses of water on the bed side table, simply removing all that extra stuff and putting it back in its place is likely to have an impact on how your home looks.

There is no way around the final step of the plan – cleaning. It is during this phase that the dusting, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping will get done. With a little bit of planning, you can clean ‘smart’ and accomplish a lot in just a short amount of time. Here are a few tips:

1. Start a load of laundry and load and start the dishwasher first. These tasks take the longest, and by starting them first, and continuing to address them throughout the cleaning period, there is a pretty good chance you will have a stack of clean laundry and a cupboard full of clean dishes when you finish.
2. Vacuum before dusting –that sounds odd, but the vacuum will actually kick up some extra dust…. which will then settle on to the furniture, so save yourself from having to redust by vacuuming first.
3. Let your cleaning products do their job. If your bath or shower has mold or mildew, spray an appropriate cleaner (be sure to carefully follow directions) at the start of your cleaning session and let the product take care of the mold for you. The same thing goes for oven cleaners and toilet bowl cleansers.
4. Move from room to room – since you have already prioritized which rooms are to be finished, follow your plan and complete each room in turn. Carry your supplies, brooms, mops, buckets and other equipment with you, so as you leave a room, it is completely finished.
5. Carry a garbage bag – it may surprise you just how much garbage you find, even if you regularly clean your house. Keep a large garbage bag with you as you clean to empty small trashcans into and dispose of any other garbage.

Cleaning a house is hard work, so be prepared to put in a little bit of elbow grease. Once you are done, reward yourself with a favorite snack or carryout meal and don’t forget to put all that clean laundry away.