What is the Difference Between a Maid and a Cleaning Service?

When it comes to choosing between the two, there is one drastic difference between a maid and a cleaning service that can make the decision much easier to decide. The main difference between a maid and cleaning service is the aspect of insurance. For instance, if a maid is cleaning your home and breaks a piece of china, it is not the maid’s responsibility legally to pay for that piece of china or replace it. Also, if while cleaning, the maid hurts herself in some way, it could possibly be your obligation to pay her medical needs because she was in your home or office. On the other hand, cleaning services offer insurance to its customers for such situations. If in the same situation a cleaning service worker breaks a piece of china, the company is then obligated to pay for that piece because of the insurance you agreed to when you hired them. Also, if a worker gets hurt while in your home, they are insured by the company and you are not obligated to pay for their medical needs.

 

Another aspect that could help you decide is the element of trust. If you are not comfortable with a business sending out different people to your home or office each week or month, then a cleaning service is not right for you. Furthermore, if you do not want the legal obligation of not having insurance with your cleaning option, then a maid may not be the right choice for you.

Above all, you want to find a cleaning option that does an excellent job top to bottom, has rates at a reasonable price, and that you can trust with your facility and belongings. Hire whoever makes you the most comfortable. If you are not comfortable with who is cleaning your home or office space, then try selecting another cleaning option until you find what fits you and your needs best.