Hiring a professional house cleaning company over an independent cleaner can offer several advantages and peace of mind. 

1. Professionalism and Accountability: Professional cleaning companies often have established reputations to uphold. They typically have a team of trained and vetted cleaning professionals, and they take responsibility for the quality of their work. In contrast, an independent cleaner may lack the same level of accountability.

2. Insurance and Bonding: Reputable cleaning companies carry insurance and bonding, which means you're protected in case of accidents, damage, or theft during the cleaning process. Independent cleaners may not have the same level of insurance coverage, leaving you vulnerable to potential losses.

3. Consistency: Cleaning companies can provide a consistent level of service, even if one cleaner is unavailable due to illness or other reasons. They have backup staff to ensure your cleaning appointments are not disrupted. Independent cleaners might not have the same resources to maintain consistency.

4. Reliability: Established cleaning companies are more likely to be reliable and punctual. They have systems in place to manage schedules and appointments, reducing the chances of no-shows or last-minute cancellations, which can be more common with independent cleaners.

5. Training and Expertise: Professional cleaning companies typically provide training to their staff, ensuring they are knowledgeable about the latest cleaning techniques and use of cleaning products. This can result in a higher quality of service compared to an independent cleaner who may not have access to ongoing training.

6. Equipment and Supplies: Cleaning companies often provide their own cleaning equipment and supplies, which can save you the hassle and cost of purchasing and storing cleaning products. Independent cleaners may require you to provide these items.

7. Customization and Flexibility: Cleaning companies can often tailor their services to meet your specific needs. They can accommodate special requests or offer a range of cleaning services, from regular maintenance cleaning to deep cleaning. Independent cleaners may have limitations in this regard.

8. Quality Control: Professional cleaning companies frequently have quality control measures in place, such as inspections and customer feedback systems, to ensure a consistently high standard of cleaning. With an independent cleaner, you might not have the same level of oversight.

9. Peace of Mind: Hiring a reputable cleaning company provides peace of mind knowing that you're dealing with a legitimate business with a track record of satisfied customers. You can also rely on their customer support for assistance or issue resolution.

10. Legal Compliance: Professional cleaning companies typically handle legal obligations such as taxes, insurance, and workers' compensation for their employees. When you hire an independent cleaner, you might be responsible for these legal aspects.

While independent cleaners can offer more personalized services and potentially lower costs, the decision ultimately depends on your preferences and priorities. Assess your specific needs, budget, and the level of service and reliability you require before making a choice between a professional cleaning company and an independent cleaner.

We are an eco-friendly, women-owned cleaning company – started by local Austinite, Amanda May, in 2007. We’re a residential cleaning company that cleans & stages. We bring attention to detail and an eye for in-home hospitality. 

We are on the cutting edge of safe and effective products. All of our disinfectants are on the EPA List N, meaning they kill novel coronavirus and flu.

Our employees work hard for the Fig, and the Fig works hard for them. They receive real living wages, usable health insurance, dental/vision, 401k & paid holidays.

We are small on purpose. You will have direct access to The Purple Fig founder and owner as well as our incredible office staff. We have swift response times and resolution to any and all questions/concerns. We don’t lock our clients into contracts— we earn your continued business with each and every clean. When we partner with a client, our success is linked.

Communication is our thing. By taking the time to give and receive feedback, we are better able to achieve continued operational success.