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For special occasions, follow the same 15% to 20% tipping suggestion on the final cost of the service. Cleaning for holidays and parties can sometimes exceed $400, depending on if it’s a deep clean or involves more specialized requests (like yard clean up, unpacking decorations, or rearranging furniture). In which case, a $400 service would result in a tip between $40 to $80.

Professionals use various tools and cleaning solutions based on the type of floor they’re cleaning. They often use industrial steam cleaners to pull debris out of the carpet. For localized stains, they may use a commercial cleaner or a mixture of water, vinegar, and dish soap. For tile, they’ll typically use dish soap and hot water, plus a mixture of baking soda and hot water for the grout. For cleaning wood floors, they might use a low-heat steamer, a mop with an oil wood floor cleaner, or a mixture of hot water, vinegar, and lemon juice.

Professional maid services can help tackle cleaning projects for your home. These tasks include day-to-day cleaning, which includes:

• Making the beds

• Dusting 

• Cleaning bathrooms

• Vacuuming flooring

And deep cleaning, which includes:

• Window washing

• Polishing hard-to-clean surfaces

• Cleaning behind furniture

• Deep cleaning appliances

Professional maid services can also clean your home if you’re moving out and if you’re hosting an event at your home, both costing up to $500.

While you can try a few different methods to dissolve any laundry detergent spills, the most effective will likely be white vinegar. This kitchen staple will cut through the thick laundry detergent and decrease the likelihood of a lingering stain. However, you should always spot test to be sure that vinegar won’t damage your carpet fibers, and do any cleaning with care.