Hiring a house cleaning service for the first time involves a handful of decisions — frequency, service type, and who you can trust in your home. This guide covers what to look for and how No More Chores approaches each of these.
Decide on Frequency First
Before comparing companies, decide how often you want service. This affects your budget and which companies can accommodate your schedule.
- Weekly — best for busy households with kids or pets
- Bi-weekly — the most popular choice for Toronto families and couples
- Monthly — suits tidy households or those who do their own light cleaning
- One-time — for a move, event, or a one-off deep clean
Flat-Rate vs. Hourly
Ask every company whether they price flat-rate or hourly. Flat-rate means you know the total before the team arrives. Hourly means the final cost depends on how long the job takes — which is harder to predict and easier to game.
No More Chores uses flat-rate pricing based on your bedroom and bathroom count. See your price in 90 seconds.
Vetting and Trust
You are letting someone into your home. At minimum, a reputable company should:
- Background-check all cleaners before their first job
- Be fully insured
- Have a documented process for handling complaints or damage
At No More Chores, every cleaner goes through a background check and vetting process. We carry insurance and stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee.
What’s Included
Ask for a written scope before booking. A standard clean should cover bathrooms, kitchen, bedrooms, living areas, and floors. Deep cleaning and add-ons (inside oven, inside fridge, etc.) should be clearly listed and priced separately.
See the No More Chores cleaning checklist for exactly what is covered on every visit.
Starting with a Deep Clean
If the home has not been professionally cleaned recently, ask whether the company recommends starting with a deep clean before moving to a regular schedule. We always do — it sets a proper baseline so each maintenance visit is faster and more consistent.
Book No More Chores
We serve Toronto and the full GTA. Flat-rate pricing, background-checked cleaners, 10 years of experience. Get your price online or call 647-490-2523. First-time clients save 10% with code WELCOME10.
