There are definitely things I liked about EcoCleaning Solutions:
1) Monika is quick to respond and she uses email and text, which makes it easier for someone like me who is rarely able to talk on the phone.
2) You can pay the invoice online
3) The cleaners (in general) do a decent job cleaning, AND they mop the floors (not every cleaner does this)
4) They use eco friendly cleaning products
Because of the above, I wanted to keep using her cleaning service but the main reason for the two stars was the consistent issue with arriving on time. Who wants to rush home just so they can wait 45 min to an hour for the cleaners to show up?
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So the way it works is, like most cleaners, they want you to do a "deep clean" and then set up regular cleanings. I got a quote from her for the deep clean and weekly & biweekly rates. We agreed that we would schedule a clean for two Fridays from then, and she would email me beforehand to confirm.
I didn't get any email, so I thought maybe we weren't scheduled. Then two Thursdays later I get a voicemail "confirming" cleaning for tomorrow. I was surprised but went ahead with it because I wanted to give this company a chance.
INITIAL CLEANING
I had specifically asked Monika if the cleaners could take off their shoes because I have a crawling infant and she said due to liability issues, they can't but they wear shoe covers. I ask one of the cleaners for shoe covers and she gives me a weird look and says, Ok and goes to her car but comes back with one pair, and there are two of them there to clean!! As if I only wanted 50% less germs being tracked into my house? But stupidly, I let it slide because they're THEY WERE ALREADY 45 MINUTES LATE and I wanted to get the cleaning under way. I had called Monika and she was very apologetic, saying the cleaners were on their way.
One of the ladies then goes and makes a phone call while the other goes in and starts cleaning. She's on her phone a good while before coming back in. I assumed maybe she was talking to Monika about the shoe covers or something??? But then she went back to talking on the phone when she started cleaning, which meant she essentially cleaned my bathroom one handed while holding her cell phone with the other.
My other complaint was the other cleaner unplugged my ipad so she could charge her cell phone. Really??? Please don't unplug my charging devices, especially if they're not fully charged and without asking.
15 minutes before my three hours were up, the cell phone talker asked me how everything was. I say it's fine but there's still 15 minutes left, and they didn't get to the fridge (which I had requested). She said there wasn't enough time for the fridge. Ok, fine. Instead, she asked if I wanted the blinds dusted so I said sure. I'm paying $65/hour for this so 15 minutes isn't just chump change.
At the end they asked me if everything is good, and while I was annoyed, I did like the cleaning so I tipped them. They told me to ask for them again, which I did, but unfortunately they weren't available.
REGULAR CLEANINGS
So I did cleanings twice a month. First regular cleaning, the cleaners got there 45 minutes early. Monika texted me before noon to let me know they were on their way, even though we had agreed on 1pm. So when I get there, they were sitting in front of my house, looking as annoyed as someone who's been waiting for almost an hour would look. I apologized and said we had agreed on 1pm and I had texted Monika to let her know I couldn't be home earlier. The cleaners expressed surprise.
Cleaning wise these cleaners did a decent job but what I did appreciate was that they didn't unplug my stuff, or chit chat on the phone. I added refrigerator cleaning for an extra price and they did it well. Overall, they weren't as efficient as the first cleaners. I tipped them for cleaning the fridge and in hopes they would be my regular cleaners. I called Monika to ask for them again, but was told only one of them would be able to come back.
Second regular cleaning - again, they were also very professional EXCEPT THEY WERE NEARLY AN HOUR LATE. That was the straw that broke the camel's back, next to the fact that there was still mildew in the shower when they were done.
I told Monika I had to cancel the cleaning service and she seemed to either not care OR she already knew the reasons since she didn't ask me any questions or reply to my cancellation email.
All in all - if you are flexible with your time, this is a good cleaning service. Unfortunately, with two kids and working part time, my schedule is packed. I skip childrens nap times and pick up fast food to get home in time for the cleaners. I expect a professional company to be able to make their appointments and not keep its clients waiting. read more