Request cleaning services come to your home for an on-premises interview so they can determine the magnitude of the job.

Get at least three estimates. But beware of selecting cleaning services solely by low price. Thoroughness and tidiness are worth a little extra money.

Think: what's your time worth vs. what is their time worth and hire a cleaning service with the idea of paying them to do time intensive chores.

Provide your own cleaning materials. Cleaning services may bring basic cleansers but you might not care to have your wood floors washed with soapy water!