After the home visit, a quote for bi-weekly and monthly cleaning was emailed. I replied, politely asking why their rates were 10% higher than the local norm (I thought they might use premium or more environmentally friendly products than their competitors - factors I consider). I got a snarky reply which didn’t answer my question, but touted their superior “Customer Service” and quality work. I was told, bluntly, to try someone else – punctuated with a smug smiley face. Instead of showing attitude, a professional business which actually provides superior service would respond something to the effect of: “… we’d welcome the opportunity to show you.”
Irked, I nevertheless opted to schedule cleanings every four weeks on Wednesdays (scheduling monthly leaves five week gaps between cleanings four times per year). It turns out that monthly clients are serviced Mondays only. There’s zero flexibility with regard to frequency. Period. End. I replied that it would have been helpful if this had been specified earlier (particularly in the written quote), and asked if I could begin monthly cleanings in early August. The hint of irritation apparently shattered the hyper-fragile ego of this Perfect Little Maid. I was dumped summarily with, and I quote: “… I personally do not feel that we are not a good fit.” Seriously? I want a professional cleaning service, not a new BFF. Alas, I cracked, rose to the bait and replied: “Your grammar reflects your manners and ‘customer service’ – subpar and double negative.” Probably missed the mark entirely.
Bottom Line: their motto should be “Our way or the highway. Take it or leave it.” Needless to say, I chose “leave it” – which is my recommendation. Obviously, I can’t attest to the quality of their cleaning, but I surmise that any hint of complaint would elicit an immediate, sardonic reply and immediate expulsion from their roster.