Find Care: Housekeeping

The Care.com Editorial Team

There are several ways to find a qualified and reliable housekeeper or cleaning agency to meet your needs. Here are some tips on how to locate housekeeping services:

One of the easiest ways to find a qualified housecleaner is to simply ask your friends and family. Word-of-mouth promotion of a skilled housecleaner is often your best bet.
Many private and local cleaning agencies advertise their services in the local newspaper in the business directory or classified advertising section.
You can also turn to your local phone book and look up housecleaning services in the yellow pages.
Go low-tech and place a flier at your local grocery store or other community bulletin board.
Or turn to the internet:

Most companies, especially the bigger agencies and national franchises, have web sites that provide useful information on their services, prices and availability.
There are also job posting sites,such as Care.com, where housecleaners post their information and background online, or where you can post a job.
In addition, many contractor/housekeeping search sites will scan your area and provide you with a contact list of local companies or people to call.