< SPAN style=\"font-size: 16pt\">How To Select A Maid   Or Home Cleaning Service < STRONG> Written By The QualiCare Maids Media Staff < SPAN style=\"font-size: 16pt\\">  Q: When should I consider a maid service? A: If your job or current lifestyle doesn’t allow you time to properly clean your home or apartment, or keep it free of dust, Clutter, cobwebs, and neatly organized.   Q: How do I   select the right maid service? A: First, you may want to determine how often you will need a maid to clean your home and apartment, so that it only requires you to do a minimum amount of upkeep to maintain the cleanliness and organization of your home, or apartment.   Next, you may want to search on the Internet under “ maids in” whatever town or city you live in. This will be more beneficial than searching a phone book. thirdly, you want to select a few good reputable services that you like, and visit their website to see what type of services they offer that are compatible with your cleaning needs and budget, but beware of cheaper services if you   are really looking for a service that will offer you a professional high quality cleaning, because we all know that some services will be cheaper than others, but if high quality work is a concern to you, then it is well worth the price and security, to hire a reputable maid service that is highly rated, or comes highly recommended, especially with the many services being offered these days because of the present job economic situation, which has new services starting up daily.   Q: How do I price a good maid service? A: The best maid services charge by the job and by square footage, and the mediocre services charge by the hour, with a minimum fee, which can really be costly if they work slow, or they have to re-clean an area to your satisfaction. Windows, ceiling fans, and the appliances are usually priced separately.   Q: How do I pre-qualify a maid service? A: Ask them if they are licensed, bonded, and insured, and if they are, have t