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One thing that most homeowners can agree on is that they dread the house cleaning chores. With our busy lifestyles, it can be difficult to find the time to clean the home. Not to mention there are always other things to be done that are much more fun. Hiring a house cleaning service may be the way to give you more free time while giving you the comfort of knowing your home is clean.

What Services Are Offered?

Services can vary from company to company but below are the standard services that most offer:

• Vacuuming
• Dust removal
• Wash floors and baseboards
• Clean window blinds, door knobs and light switches
• Clean entryway windows and doors.
• Make beds, change linens
• Clean and disinfect bathroom
• Clean kitchen
• Empty/Load dishwasher
• Empty trash containers 

The cost for such services vary from each company and are usually priced by the square footage of your home. In addition to the standard services offered above, some companies will also offer speciality services such as carpet cleaning, window washing and garage cleaning.

As with any service where people come into your home, be sure to do your research and always check to make sure they are insured and bonded and obtain references. Try asking for recommendations from friends and/or neighbors who use house cleaning services. Most house cleaning services offer free consultations to help you find the right services that fit what you need.

If your kitchen counters need some updating but replacing them is not in your budget you may want to consider countertop resurfacing. This is a much more economical and easier option for homeowners who are wanting a change or are trying to sell their home.

This is a much simpler process than completely replacing the counter tops because you will avoid the mess and time involved with removing and replacing them, not to mention you can save up to 70% off the cost of replacing your kitchen countertops. A refinished countertop is durable and can extend the useful life of your counters for 10-15 years or more with basic care and maintenance. 

The changing of the counter top surface can help to give your kitchen a fresh new, updated appearance that can help your home to sell. Homeowners have many options for materials, from simple laminates to granite and even 'faux' stone.

Kitchen countertops are an important part of a kitchen not only because of their functionality but it also sets the style. Kitchens are an important when selling your home as buyers look for updated and functional kitchens that are move in ready.