Sally, I went through a Service Magic company called Merry Maids. They also own Tru Green (lawn treatment company) and our lawn is treated by Tru Green so I got a $30 discount on my first cleaning. I'm sure rates vary according to the area you're in but for an every-other-week cleaning they are charging me $90. That works out to $45 a week and I feel like that's reasonable. There is no contract so I can stop whenever I want (or need) to.

My biggest pet peeve is the baseboards and corners. I cannot get on my hands and knees to clean them.

I'm excited!! I'm not worried about being taken advantage of or ripped off. I will be here the entire time, just out of the way. It's a bonded and insured agency. And....the lady that came saw Matt's police car in the driveway so she knows I've got connections............