Based on Yelp reviews and and extensive phone calls to Yelp explaining my needs and asking about their services, I booked their services. Not cheap, but I was told their services are "guaranteed". They would "spend as much time cleaning as needed". I paid extra ($24.99) for cleaning an extra room (outside / enclosed porch)as well as extra for more attention in my son's room. I was told they did not do heavy lifting / moving of furniture and that is a reasonable parameter.
I planned the cleaning when my son and I would be out of town and my elderly mother was in charge of opening the door and being at home.
I contacted Zyp before the cleaning to reconfirm the date and time and request 2 persons clean as my mother would be there and time would be more efficient.
I had contacted several other companies / services beforehand and 2 services that came to the house has quoted me 3-4 hours with 2 or 3 persons. Zyp had a better overall price for their "guaranteed" service. Zyp would provide all cleaning supplies unless I requested something else specifically.
I was very surprised to find out that 1 person was sent and she completed the cleaning in 3 hours.
My mother did not know where I keep my vaccum and she said the one the cleaning person brought needed 1 hour to "warm up". The extra cleaning / outside porch was dusting and a vacuum job - partial - which took less than 10 min.
When I returned to my home, it looked clean upon entering, but the job was FAR from done appropriately. Vacuuming and dusting was done on empty surfaces. Nothing on my desk was moved (pencil cup, notebook) to dust underneath. Dust and the same cobwebs were still under my bed, bureau, desk, etc. Stove top wiped down but not dials / burners. Fridge not wiped down, microwave not touched. Found an old french fry and napkin by my son's bed. Full size headphones under his bureau (with the cobwebs and dust). In the bathroom, powder spilled before cleaning was still there. No bookcases / shelves in house were dusted. What was dusted was cursory - not "professional" as paid for. Boggles my mind what was done for 3 hours. I know what was NOT completed. I did have the cleaner make my bed. She graciously put the fitted sheet OVER the extension cords and chargers I have ON my bed. Not rocket science folks ...
I immediately called and emailed Zyp, requesting someone come to the house to look / verify the condition of non-cleanliness as their services are "guaranteed". I was told that they had to pay their cleaner and it was not economically feasible for them to send someone. I could receive a 15 % discount (which was less than the extra porch and son's room cleaning fee). It was also strongly inferred that my expectations far exceeded their ability and basically, that I was demanding more than we agreed upon.
I immediately re-visited their website where they specifically listed services covered (ie: dusting accessible areas, wiping fridge, cleaning microwave, etc). All tangible tasks that were NOT done. I was promised a 20% discount - still a drop in the bucket and presented like it was a big sacrifice for them as a company, not taking responsibility for their services (or lack thereof) and invalidating the poor quality of their service. FYI - they are not insured or bonded...
Needless to say, I have booked with one of the original services who quoted me 2 persons for 3-4 hours and presented me with a full list of services included (I could opt not or all) INCLUDING moving items, vacuuming and dusting under / on all surfaces, baseboards, window sills, appliances (in and outside), closets of accessible, etc.
My advise is if you use ZYP, get any and all your requested services in writing BEFORE and ask them what their responsibility is if the work is not done. Their attitude to me was the work was done and I was not satisfied. Reality is, IT WAS NOT DONE AND THEY REFUSED TO COMPLETE IT - or even send someone out to verify. I was blamed for unrealistic expectations and I guess I should feel it was enough to receive 20% discount off a $170. payment ($36. discount = $136.) Total paid was and $4. discount off their base fee as I had already paid $30. extra for the outside porch and extra time in my son's room.
RIP OFF.
Curious to see if they actually do refund me at all. 4 days have passed and they said it would take up to 10 days to process a refund ....
I will be more than happy to share my experience and before / after photos to anyone interested. read more