TLDR: The owner lacks basic business management skills, manners, or legal understanding of contractual terms. The cleaning was sloppy and incomplete. If you value clear policies, respect for customers, and a business that understands both service and legal obligations, take your money elsewhere.
I booked this cleaning service through Angi, clearly listing my specific needs--including dishes--in the project description. Kristin, the owner of Sweeply, reached out to me based on that information, and I booked a recurring service with her company. At no point before booking was I informed that dishes were not included. Only after I had already scheduled and paid did I receive a voicemail (left at 8 pm the night before the service) stating that dishes would require an extra charge--with no follow-up to confirm I had received or understood this correction.
Beyond the lack of transparency, the actual cleaning was sloppy and incomplete. The bathroom was left untouched, and visible debris remained on the floor. When I raised these issues with Kristin and informed her that I had found another service, she responded with rudeness, dismissiveness, and a complete lack of professionalism. Rather than taking accountability, she accused me of having "questionable concerns" and tried to blame me for expecting services that were entirely reasonable based on her company's initial outreach. She also questioned why I had rebooked with someone else and, in an extremely condescending tone, asked if it was because they were cheaper--as if finding a service that fulfills all of my requirements at a better price is somehow unreasonable.
To make matters worse, Kristin demanded an additional $60 if I wanted her to abide by her company's own policy and return to complete the job. She claimed that because I had decided to cancel my recurring service (after realizing she had misrepresented the scope of services before I booked), I was the one failing to uphold my end of the agreement.
What's ironic is that I actually followed Kristin's own policies as posted on her website. When I realized the cleaning wasn't satisfactory, I contacted her immediately and requested that someone return to complete the job. I also canceled my future appointments more than 24 hours before the scheduled service, exactly as her policies require. Despite this, Kristin initially refused to follow her own rules, proving that she enforces them selectively when it benefits her.
At this point, it's abundantly clear that Kristin lacks even the most basic business management skills. A legitimate business would have clear policies in place, communicate expectations before accepting payment, and handle disputes with professionalism--not defensiveness and hostility. Instead, I was met with excuses, poorly written emails, and a blatant refusal to take responsibility.
Kristin's lack of legal knowledge is equally concerning. She seems to believe that leaving a voicemail after taking someone's money somehow changes the terms of an agreement--which is not how contracts work. Her inability to grasp basic consumer rights and contract law is just another red flag that this business is not operating with the competence one should expect.
While Sweeply eventually agreed to return and correct their mistakes, it was only after unnecessary back-and-forth and unprofessional behavior. If you value clear policies, respect for customers, and a business that understands both service and legal obligations, take your money elsewhere.
In response to Kristin: No problem! I have now attached stills from the video of the bathroom. Unfortunately, the stills from the living room floor did not come out clearly enough to show the debris. I have also included the screenshot where I sent these videos to you, as requested, and received no response.
You'll notice that the bathroom is not "in disrepair," nor was the rest of the house. Per your website, you recommend listing the level of cleanliness to ensure the cleaner books enough time. I booked for a very dirty house (even though mine wasn't), for a 2-bath, 1-bed home, 0-1,499 square feet (my apartment is 770 sqft). I also placed all personal belongings on the bed to allow space for cleaning.
I never requested a refund--only that you honor your policy. You had all the necessary information upfront. My post specifically mentioned dishes, sweeping, dusting, laundry, and the litter box. You reached out to me based on that post. When we initially spoke, you informed me that your company does not handle litter boxes and that laundry requires an additional fee, which I agreed to. I did not bring up dishes during the call because I assumed that, as the business owner, you had read the job description and would inform me--just as you did with the laundry and litter box--if anything else was not included in your services.
I will not be responding further. I wish you the best of luck read more