HOW TO GET ALONG WITH YOUR MAID?

Hiring a maid is one thing, but keeping up with them is another story. You are paying them, but it doesn’t mean that they are an indentured servant. If you have had trouble in the past with this paid service, then we have a few important points you should look up. These three points will help you get along with your maid, and help her do a better job.

Is There Any Need for Prep Work?

There is a quote that sums it up, “Cleaning up for your maid.” It depends on what sort of cleaning you require and how generously you will pay for it. However, it is a good idea to de-clutter before the maid comes to help as a means to assist for a thorough sweep.

Take care of your clutter, or it will take the maid twice the time, and the time they spend picking up your stuff is the time you couldn’t invest in a cleaning. Therefore, notify yourself about half an hour before she comes, see what needs to be put in the bin, or back in its place. You need to put away fragile, and family heirlooms.

If you can’t get them out of sight, at least tell them to be more careful around it. Try to de-clutter your space, but don’t lose your confidence if someone side-eyes it. Maids don’t judge if your homes are dirty because they have probably seen worse.

What Do They Need to Know?

When you hire a Maid Service NYC, you need to let them know how things work around your home. If you prefer to use your own cleaning products, make sure they are out in plain sight. In case you are not picky, then at least you can call the company beforehand and see what supplies they use.

Remember, the maid is there to do the heavy lifting for you. Therefore they will bring everything but a vacuum cleaner and paper towel. Instead, these services prefer a Swiffer mop and wet cloth to wash floors. If you want, you can provide them with your very own mop.

If you need them to bring the vacuum or any other special cleaning equipment, let them know ahead of time. Get a step stool to help cleaners reach difficult heads, and give them a heads-up about any appliances or fixtures they should watch out for. Let them know if anything is broken so they can be careful with it.

Anything Else You Should Know?

If you really want to get along with your maid, then you should manage your expectations. Make your mind about how big, and dirty is your home so that you can book the right service with sufficient time. If you haven't cleaned your home in a while, then you may have a lot of clutter.

So think practically and let your maid take care of the clutter before they move up with sweeping and cleaning the rest of your home. Last but not least, check your service agreement to learn every important detail mentioned there.

MOVING TIPS

There's never a good time to move, but there are tips to make this process as smooth as possible. Ross Saipr, CEO/Founder of Roadway Moving broke down some easy steps/tips for us to keep in mind so that we won't miss a thing and can make the process as seamless as possible!

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

1. Book the Movers Early 

As soon as you know that you are moving, it’s time to book the movers. It is worth hiring a moving company—as opposed to trying it all by yourself—as it will save you stress, potential injury, and could even save you money on moving materials, insurance, and any furniture that you may have damaged while attempting to move.

2. Open Up a "Moving File" 

Whether it is an actual physical file of documents, a file saved to the cloud, or both, it is important to have on hand all of your important moving details. Open one up as soon as you know that you are moving, and add to it as things arise. Keep this file accessible—with you at all times—as you move, so that you can view any necessary documents when you need them.

3. Compile Research on Your New Area

You will need to know, and get in touch with, new doctors, school for your kids, dentists, vets if you have pets, grocery stores, and other essential amenities. Make sure that you transfer all important records to your new location.

IN THE MONTH BEFORE MOVING

1. Start Consolidating Your Possessions

It’s time for that clear out that you’ve been planning for months. Go through your house from room to room and get rid of things that you no longer use, wear, or that are not working anymore. If you need to ease your guilt over getting rid of things, try donating them instead of throwing them out, and you will feel like you are doing some good at the same time.

2. Collect and Buy Packing Materials

There are a lot of places that will provide you with cheap or free packing materials. For example, you can often get free boxes from grocery stores. Start collecting early, and then you can spread out the burden of packing over a few weeks—rather than doing it all the night before you move!

3. Measure Your New Place

Measure and record the size of your new place so that you know exactly how much space you have, and what will fit where. It will also help when you are directing the movers as to where they should put things.

4. Fill Out a Change of Address Form

This can take time, so make sure that you are on top of it, and you won’t lose any important mail.

5. Arrange Time Off From Work

You will probably need at least a day or two to get settled, so if you are planning on keeping your current job, make sure that you arrange some time off in advance.

6. Draft in Some Help

Real friends help friends move. It's not al-ways the most coveted job, but moving is something that most people will help out with — so the least you can do is give them some time to prepare.

MOVING DAY

1. Take an Overnight Bag

Once everything is moved, you are not going to want to try to rummage through all of your boxes in search of a set of clothes for the next day, or even pajamas to sleep in, so it helps if you have an overnight bag packed and with you.

2. Eat

Don’t forget to eat! You will only become more stressed and irritable if you are hungry while moving. Pick somewhere to eat out near your new house and take a well-earned break to rest and replenish.

3. Check Your New Place

Especially if you are renting, you will need to take inventory of the new place and make sure that there are no damages for which you will be blamed upon moving out. Take note of everything and take pictures if necessary. If you are not renting, this might be a good time to run through and clean anything that will be more difficult to get to once it is filled with furniture.

4. Do a Final Run Through

Before you leave your old residence for good, make sure you do a final, thorough run through to make sure that you haven’t left anything behind. Especially if you are renting, clean up after yourself and the movers.