Domestic cleaning services

MargaretR · 11-03-2010, 13:54

When this bathroom refurb is finished I want a one off domestic deep clean doing (plaster dust gets everywhere).
I have contacted 2 local firms for quotes
Phase One Domestics
Keep House

Has anyone here used such a service please?
....know of any more I could contact?

lancsdave · 11-03-2010, 14:01

One of our customers is Maid Clean

Not seen any of the work but know the people who run it.

They don't say on the website that they cover Accrington but you could ring Martin and ask him

http://www.maid-clean.co.uk/

MargaretR · 11-03-2010, 14:25

Thanks Dave - will email them
'discounted rates for pensioners' sounds good

Got one quote back so far £17.50 an hour - it hasn't deterred me

Neil · 12-03-2010, 09:55

Send the bill to Hyndburn Homes afterwards.

I assume your house was clean before they came so it should be when they leave.

LYNX1 · 12-03-2010, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Neil

I assume your house was clean before they came so it should be when they leave.

Now you're just being silly Neil

jaysay · 12-03-2010, 10:46

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Originally Posted by LYNX1

Now you're just being silly Neil

That's is want LYNX

MargaretR · 13-03-2010, 11:08

I have only had that one quote so far - but there is plenty of time yet.
It looks as though I might not be ready to employ them til easter.

I did try to bribe one of my grandsons with the prospect of some beer money, but he chickened out.

mallard · 13-03-2010, 11:20

I hope you get it sorted

Gremlin · 13-03-2010, 19:38

One of our friends had a Hyndburn Homes house and they left it a bit tatty after a job.
I mean, a lot tatty.
He got £250 for a clean up and paint.
I just rang him and he says the chap who authorised it was a Matlese guy who he thinks was called Gallilo or similar.

With a private job I wouldn't pay up until it was sorted to my satifaction but I suppose with Council owned it's different.

MargaretR · 14-03-2010, 16:29

On Saturday morning I was at a low ebb, sitting amongst the plaster dust.
I realised that I was 'negative thinking'.
I have learned of ways to dispel that when reading about shamans.
So I decided to give it a go - nothing to lose.

I smouldered some white sage leaves (practice known as sage smudging)
Medicine Garden - How to Use White Sage by Eileen Nauman

...and played some solfeggio frequency music
Solfeggio Frequencies and DNA â€” Timberwolf HQ

I felt revitalised and spent 8 hours cleaning the lounge

Today I ache but feel happy

Neil · 14-03-2010, 17:15

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

I felt revitalised and spent 8 hours cleaning the lounge

Today I ache but feel happy

Good on you Margaret,

I know that aching feeling as well.

steeljack · 14-03-2010, 17:25

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

...and played some solfeggio frequency music
Solfeggio Frequencies and DNA â€” Timberwolf HQ

and heres me thinking I've been suffering periodic tinnitus when in fact it must be the neighbours playing loud solfeggio frequency music

MargaretR · 14-03-2010, 17:31

Having proved to myself that there is more to this shamanism than just ritual and mythology, I will be acquiring some 'accoutremonts'
.......a native american rattle and a dreamcatcher

don't dare to use the sq.. word when referring to me

Gremlin · 14-03-2010, 19:24

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

Having proved to myself that there is more to this shamanism than just ritual and mythology, I will be acquiring some 'accoutremonts'
.......a native american rattle and a dreamcatcher

don't dare to use the sq.. word when referring to me

Now Margaret, write a bill out for your labour and send it to Hyndburn and see if they will give you a few bob.
If you are cheeky you can make it time and a half as it was important to your health to get it done quickly.
From the phrases you use on here I am sure you will be more than capable of putting together a forceful letter to go with it.

MargaretR · 14-03-2010, 20:25

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Originally Posted by Gremlin

Now Margaret, write a bill out for your labour and send it to Hyndburn and see if they will give you a few bob.
If you are cheeky you can make it time and a half as it was important to your health to get it done quickly.
From the phrases you use on here I am sure you will be more than capable of putting together a forceful letter to go with it.

I have successfully sued in Small Claims Court a few times, but nowadays I prefer a hassle free life.

I don't want to get into the bad books at Hyndburn Homes because I would like a transfer to a bungalow in a few years time.

I might put out feelers for reimbursement for the towel radiator and filter shower head I have bought, and maybe even the floor tiling I have said I would buy.....will think about it.

Thanks for the encouragement ....nice to know that some people have 'won a do' with them.