Where do I look for a thorough house cleaning?

Question

I searched for house cleaners in my area, but most results returned basic maid service (dusting/vacuuming). I need a full team to come and "redo the place."

I just moved home from college for the summer. My parents house is a mess. They both work full time, and do not have the time (or when they do; the energy) to clean the house. Furthermore they have two dogs that are NOT house trained. The whole house smells like dog urine and...fecal matter.

I am looking for a cleaning team to come and move the furniture, scrub the floors, deep steam clean the carpet/upholstery, take stuff off shelves, clean shelves, disinfect kitchen/bathroom, etc. (Everything involved in rejuvenating a house that hasn't been thoroughly cleaned in years).

So as you can see, I need more than just a maid, but I do not know what I would search for. What kind of business should I be contacting? How much am I looking to pay for this? How do I find a reputable company that I don't have to worry about stealing stuff?

Answer 1

the first girl is right

Answer 2

http://www.thecleaningauthority.com/  --this place will do exactly what you want, including cleaning grout.  They rotate cleaning to light to deep cleaning, starting out with a deep cleaning.  If you want carpet cleaned, I suggest you call a carpet cleaner, AFTER the cleaning authority has been there the first time.  

Most places will give you a free estimate.  They charge by the size of the home, people living there, animals, etc.  

To make sure they won't steal, make sure they are bonded, which means they have insurance.

Answer 3

Well, I'd do it if you were near me but I'm in Canada. It could be pricey, but from the sound of the place it might be worth it to try this. Look in your local phone book and find a company that does restoration clean-up. They clean up after fires, floods, etc. Belfor is a big name in that business. Otherwise, try under janitorial services in the phone book, or cleaners rather than house cleaners, and try asking neighbours and so on if they know of anyone. Any company with bonded workers is safe, and word of mouth can provide people who are reliable and honest even if not bonded. How much you will pay depends on your area, rates vary tremendously from one place to the other. Tip from one of my customers: take the licence number of anyone who comes to work at the house. While you're at it, perhaps you can suggest your parents hire a dog trainer to get the housetraining accomplished. If they are prepared to follow the trainer's suggestions, it shouldn't be that difficult.