First is reliability. Do they get the job done and in a reasonable manner. Typically, any service or self-employed cleaner will carry around a list of references for you to call to prove their worth. Also, checking on consumer reports and any local review boards would be recommended before you make a hire. If you can get the opinions of a trusted family member or friend, whose had the services of a maid before, then that would be the most ideal.

A guarantee of the safety of your family and personal items should also be obtained. Companies should have preformed background checks on individuals for criminal records and the like, because if something goes wrong with one particular maid the entire business can be harmed. Even after getting a known trustworthy company or individual, trust can still be an issue. In which case, be present at your home while the cleaning takes place. This way you can inspect the work rate and quality involved as well as ease the worry of stolen or broken goods. Also, make sure to get insurance taken out on your valuable goods to protect them from anyone malicious, even potentially a maid.