Need One-Time Big Cleaning

Updated on December 05, 2008
M.T. asks from Fort Worth, TX
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I am overwhelmed by my house. My husband just had emergency appendectomy surgery on the 24th (my birthday, what a great gift!), and with his recovery, that has left EVERYTHING to me. We have a 6 month old baby girl, whom we normally both take care of and watch, but he hasn't been able to. I work in downtown Dallas 4 days a week so am driving 60 miles each of those days. Between all that, I'm just pooped to be blunt. Emotionally exhausted due to worrying over my husband. What I really, really need is a very reliable person or company to come out and do a really great overall cleaning. If I can get this done, I can keep it up. I just can't make a dent on my own right now and it is beginning to depress me. Our home is around 1400 square feet, mainly tile. We have 2 cats, and 2 dogs, so there is a TON of hair floating around. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

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Let me just say how great it is to know that there are so many wonderful people out there who offered both support and services and that I'm not the only one who has had this dilemma in the past! Today, Judy, from All-Over Cleaning came and cleaned my house. It is wonderful!!! She and Donna did a great job. We had a TON of fur in our house. I think I saw them emptying out the vacuum cleaner about every 5 minutes! My husband, who before was always against having someone come and clean, now thinks it was the best idea ever and that we should have them come out about every 3 months or so. Belive me, I won't let him forget that he said that either!

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S.W.

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Hey, M.!

I'm sorry that I don't have a suggestion for you, but I do have a story that might give you a chuckle. When my five kids were little, I was homeschooling. It was a constant struggle to keep the house clean without sacrificing the time spent in teaching the three older ones and keeping the two younger ones busy. One particularly hard day, I had a minor melt-down. I called my husband from work and told him he needed to come home NOW. Panicked, he dropped the phone and ran out, arriving at home in a record ten minutes. When he walked in the door, there I was, huddling in a corner with five bewildered kids making a sort of fence around me. He rushed over and said, "Honey, what's wrong??!! Are you okay?" To which I answered, "You may have educated children, or you may have a clean house, but you may NOT have both!"

S.

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T.O.

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I loved the story from the other poster!

Mine's not funny but just so you know you will survive.... my kids were 1 year, 2 years and 3 years old... my husband left for a week long work trip over the 4th of July. My mother's helper quit that morning with no notice. I took the kids to the pool only to come back to our 2nd story condo and find I locked myself out. I didn't have a cell phone. No locksmiths wanted to come out because of the holiday... I wanted to scream. Alone, overwhelmed and powerless. Fortunately we made it and that was 15 years ago, and my house has been clean and horribly messy many times since then.

I have one name for you and she might not do it, but if she will she's a great cleaner.

Maria ###-###-####. Good luck and try to relax.

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A.L.

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I use a husband and wife team - Call Anna at ###-###-####. They do a good job for the very reasonable price they charge.

I have used them since we moved here 4 1/2 years ago.

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P.B.

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Give Jan from Jan's Cleaning Svc a ____@____.com is in Haltom City

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T.P.

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I am surprised there aren't more responses from people that clean houses here. You should definitely check the "Local Business Reviews" here in Mamasource. I have used The Anderson Company. They did a great job and were reasonable, I thought. (I have only had someone clean my house once.) They are in Arlington, so I don't know if they work in Wautaga. I know Merry Maids would do a great job, too, but they are expensive. I hope that helps a little.

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B.B.

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Boy, do I know how you feel!This could have been MY story! Me: husband down with a bad back, not able to help.A 13 yr old w/ADD. A very long work commute to a full-time job.And a terribly MESSY HOUSE with 3 sets of closet doors and one utility room door that have come off their hinges that my husband cannot repair because of his back! I constantly live in terror that someone is going to drop in one day and see my house in this condition!I am actually trying to make you feel better-really-because you are not alone! I feel overwhelmed and like a failure as a woman because of this! SO- first take a deep breath and know that you are great for all that you do, and that you even care about the condition of your home says a lot about you as a womanperson! Right here on this site I think there is a solution for us both.Lets both call 'Construction Clean Pros.'and try them out.They rcvd all great reviews except for one, and that is good enough for me. The number is ###-###-####. Call them, let them work their magic, and take the stress off!!! Like you, I always said if I could just get someone to clean the whole mess up, top-to-bottom, then I can maintain it from there.So come on gender-sister, please do it, before you have a major melt-down.And you know we cannot do that-our family NEEDS US!!! Be blessed-it is going to be OKAY!!! let me know how it works out.....

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A.A.

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Hi M.,
I am the working mother of 5 (3 kids and 2 dogs) :) - so I definitely can relate to your schedule - there is just not enough time in the day or week to accomplish what we need to!
I know of a lady who cleans fantastically - her name is Maria - she cleans for my boss and in our office so she is very experienced. If you would like to contact her, please let me know - I'd be happy to relay the information to her.

And last but not least - CONGRATULATIONS on the arrival of your precious baby girl. The fun is just beginning - enjoy every minute of her! :) 6 months is such a wonderful age - their little personalities really begin to blossom. :)This is the age where they "get you" - hook, line & sinker!!! :)

Blessings to you and your family!
A.
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J.R.

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M.,

I live in Keller and I have a cleaning business. I'll clean your home one time for $95.00.(the animals increase the price).Otherwise it would be $80.00.

You can check out my company at www.over-allcleaning.com
J.

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G.W.

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Hi. I have a friend named Jen Corpus. She is an independent person who (I've been told by my friends) does a great job, very thorough. If you'd like to call her, just email me and I'll give you the number.

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B.A.

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Hello my name is B. Anderson and I have a cleaning business in the local area. We will clean from top to bottom (ceiling fans, baseboards, doors, wipe down cabinets, plus of course all the regular detailed dusting, kitchen, bathrooms, change linens etc) then once I have seen your home we will customize the cleaning to fit your needs. Then I will leave a welcome letter along with the pricing for weekly, bi-weekly or monthly cleanings. Based on the square feet and information you can provide over the phone or email I can give you a better estimate. Thank you we look forward to exceeding your cleaning expectations! Please visit our website for more information and to find out about the other services we ____@____.com
Thank you
B. Anderson
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L.B.

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I have and amaszing women in my Mary Kay Unit, who owns a cleaning service, and has done wonders for everyone I have referred her to.

her name is Jaydon Goldstein and her cell is ###-###-####

L.

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N.S.

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I am a member and can give you a fair price to steam clean your carpet and tile. I also clean upholstery. You would be amazed at how much pet hair I can remove from your home! Call N. at ###-###-####. My website is www.TheTurboTec.com for more info. I look forward to helping you!

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C.M.

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I would love to come help clean. Right now I clean 2 houses. ONE is once a month and the other is every two weeks. Not to mention that I have a 3626sqft home that i keep up with daily and with 3 kids its hard.My cell number is ###-###-#### if have any questions comments or concerns. My email address is ____@____.com Hope you find what you need and GOD BLESS!

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T.S.

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I don't work for a company, but I do clean houses on the side. I would love to help you. I do have several references if you would like those. If you would be interested please send me some more details as far as location and such to ____@____.com or you can call me at ###-###-####. I believe that I am a lot more reasonable than a company would be.

J.L.

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I live in Watauga also and have my own cleaning service. I currently do 7 houses and have references for you upon request. I am very detail orientated and leave your home clean and sanitized. ###-###-####
I bring everything except a mop and vaccuum. I hate to bring germs/hair/pet dander from house to house.
Thanks,
J.

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