The decision will entirely depend on where you will place your priorities. There are pros and cons to both. If it is a need for you to have the same person every clean then an individual is your best choice.

In most cases, the price quote you receive from an independent cleaner will be lower than one you get from a professional service, making it the most attractive option if price is the only factor in your hiring decision. However, there are many other factors to consider, and you should evaluate the trade-offs you are making if you solely focus on price.

Reliability & Trust

One of the major benefits of cleaning companies is reliability. If a cleaner is on vacation leave or sick, the company should be able to cover your cleaning service nonetheless. Independent cleaners can be reliable too. However, if the independent cleaner is not available for any reason, you will have to wait.

If we speak about reliability, we also have to talk about trust. You should trust before letting someone inside your home, and cleaners are no exception. We at High Standards Cleaning Co. ensure cleaners are trustworthy by vetting them carefully and running a background check before taking them as employees. On the other hand, determining that an independent cleaner is trustworthy relies upon you. To find the right independent cleaner for your home, you should interview your options, ask for referrals, run a background check, and establish a trial run.

Insurance, Bonded, Taxes & Liability

A cleaning company takes care of all the legal hassle. A cleaning business should have liability insurance that covers anyone from accidents or other mishappenings. Independent cleaners should have liability insurance too, but the cleaning company's insurance tends to have broader coverage. And sadly many independent solo cleaners DO NOT carry insurance.

It is equally important to hire a company who is bonded to cover any theft of property in your home.

Regarding taxes, both cleaning companies and independent contractors should take care of them. However, when hiring an independent cleaner, the IRS could determine that they are your employee. In this case, you'll have to fulfill the legal obligations of an employer.

Workers Compensation…..yep, we cover that too! Accidents happen. We’ve got that covered too so have no fear…if our techs have an accident in your home we will not be looking to you to cover their medical expenses.

Efficiency & Training

The cleaner's efficiency depends on their skills and training. Cleaning companies select people with the proper capabilities and physical stamina to fulfill every cleaning task, and they train the cleaners before sending them to your home to perform the duties in a timely manner. Solo cleaners are often self-taught and can risk lack of knowledge about products, surfaces, and cleaning techniques.

Scheduling & Flexibility

Cleaning companies often have a wider range of flexibility in their schedule. They’re full time job is to provide you a service that fits YOUR schedule. A Solo cleaner tends to have some limitations in their schedule due to having to juggle their personal lives between cleaning clients. Not to say that a company's employees will never call in sick, however in such an event, companies often have back up plans to ensure that you home gets cleaned on YOUR time, not the cleaners. Also cleaning companies often offer a full list of duties performed with each cleaning to ensure all parties (cleaner, company, yourself) are all on the same page of expectations.

In short there are pros and cons to both, you will need to prioritize your desires, then make an informed decision. We at High Standards Cleaning Co. are a locally owned company, who’s #1 goal is to make this experience as Simple, Efficient, and Consistent for you, so you can spend more time with those who matter most. We look forward to serving you!