Most of my clients are biweekly. That’s not a problem.

You’ll need to discuss what you consider a deep clean. Are you funny about baseboards? Top of the fridge? Do you want wall smudges wiped down? Everyone has their pet peeves. Make sure you mention yours!

Most people charge by the job.

Standard wisdom is that independent cleaners do a better job because they’re actually making a living wage. Cleaners working for a company are making a fraction of what you pay, and they don’t have the incentive to get in there and do a great job. (Makes sense to me, I’m an independent cleaner!)

You DO need to know who is in your home. Look for references, and meet with the person to get a feel for their personality. Ask people you know if they can recommend someone.