Supplies

We bring our own supplies and tools because (1) we have tested our products to make sure they provide quality results, (2) our employees are trained in their proper use, and (3) to free you from having to keep track of what we need before your scheduled cleaning day.   If you would like us to use your cleaning product we ask that you call our office for pre-approval. Due to OSHA regulations we are required to have Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals our technicians use.

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Ladders

Our Cleaning Technicians come with a 2-stepladder.  We are unable to use client ladders or climb higher than two steps. Higher items will be dusted with an extension duster to the best of our ability. We can reach up to two-stories with our extension duster so we can get those higher ceiling fans, ceilings, lights, etc.

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Blinds

We do offer slat by slat blind cleaning. Blinds must be at least 2”, we do not service mini blinds. Blinds may need to be vacuumed before they are wiped; this will require additional time. Please allow for some dust resettlement after we leave, we try to limit the dust in the air but cannot prevent this entirely.   We cannot be held liable for blinds/shutters that have dry rot, sun damage and/or are not installed properly.

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Moving Furniture

We will move “light” furniture but we do not move dressers, cupboards, hutches, washers & dryers, etc. We will pull out the refrigerator and stove with your approval for deep cleanings services but cannot lift these appliances. We will try our very best to reach under all furniture pieces, either by hand or with an extension duster.

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Pets

Your pets are members of your family and we respect that. However, if your pet is afraid of vacuums, territorial or overly friendly and will not allow us to do our work, we may suggest that they be placed in areas that we are not working in. Our technicians are not trained to clean pet excrement, this includes cleaning of litter boxes and dog kennels.

 

Fire Arms​

For our protection and yours, if you have firearms, we ask that all they be stored and locked away prior to our cleaning your home. We will not clean any rooms in which a firearm is visibly present. Please do not leave firearms under pillows or mattresses as they pose a danger when we are changing linens on beds.

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Insects

Insect infestation can be a problem and may prevent us from cleaning your home. If an infestation of ants, termites, roaches, fleas, bed bugs, etc. is encountered, we will not clean until the problem has been rectified. Please do not expect us to clean up dead insects that you’ve sprayed (i.e. ants, etc.). We will leave you a note or call you regarding the problem.

 

Alarm System

If your home has a security system, please inform us how you want to handle it. Security and safety of your home is a major concern at Cape Wide Cleaning, and our staff is sensitive to security and access procedures. Our policy is to lock the door while we are cleaning and to not allow access to unknown persons. Please do not rely on us to let in workmen during the time we are in your home unless pre-approved by the office.

Please note that it is not necessary for you to have to disarm your alarm systems the day of our cleaning. If you contact your alarm company they can assist you in programming a code that is unique to our company. It is common for clients with alarms to give us our own code. Our technicians are trained on how to disarm and re-arm alarms.

 

Safety

The safety of our employees is extremely important. To decrease the risk of injury to employees we are unable to move heavy objects, flip mattresses, etc. We are unable to clean up vomit, blood, urine or excrement. If an employee feels that their personal safety is in danger, and the employee must leave the job site, the client is still responsible for the full cost of the job.

 

Key Control Policy

Most of our clients provide us with keys to their home. Rest assured we take the utmost care in protecting both your key and your home. Keys are number coded and have no names or street addresses attached to them. All keys are immediately returned upon cessation of service.

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If you decide not to issue a key to Cape Wide Cleaners, and no one will be home during the cleaning, you may choose to leave a door unlocked or place a spare key in a secured place for the technicians to gain access to your home. In this case, you release Cape Wide Cleaners of any liability that may arise from damages or theft to your home as we cannot guarantee that we are the only ones who will have access to your home that day.

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Injuries in Your Home

Our staff members are full time employees and not “independent contractors.” All employees are covered by our Workers’ Compensation Insurance. This covers the employee’s injuries and protects you.

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Distractions

It is important for us to have access to every area of your home that we will be cleaning. In doing so, we need to work freely and without distractions. Excessive talking (beyond cleaning instructions) prevents us from being 100% focused. Every effort is made to work safely and cautiously and we cannot assume liability for injury to others. We kindly ask that you, your children and pets remain out of the rooms that we are cleaning in order to prevent safety hazards (contact with cleaning products, tripping over buckets, caddies, vacuum cords, etc.).

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Payment

We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or Cash or Checks. Payment is due the day of your cleaning. We require a credit card be on file. We will charge your credit card the day of service unless you pay by cash or check before the Technician(s) leave your home (does not include weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly cleanings) . We do not invoice. If you pay by credit card and payment is not authorized, we will charge $10 per invoice. In the unfortunate event that we are unable to collect on past due payments, accounts will be forwarded to our collection agency.

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Fees

Hourly fees are billed by labor hour, e.g., one cleaner for one hour = one labor hour; two cleaners for one hour = two labor hours.
We reserve the right to adjust our rates and policies at any time.
State law requires us to collect sales tax and this is in addition to our fees.
 

Tips are always appreciated but not required. Feel free to add your tip to your payment or leave cash in marked envelope.

 

Scheduling

​When we schedule your appointment we reserve a day/time for you and you alone. Our technicians depend on your job being there in order for them to make their salary. Cancellations cost them dearly. Just like you, they expect a consistent, steady income and if not received, they start looking for other employment. Accordingly, we have implemented the following policies:

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Cancellation Fee

We require cancellations to be communicated to us 48hrs (2 full working days) in advance to avoid charges.  We have held your spot and turned down business so as not to interrupt your service.  Cancelations communicated less than 48hrs (2 full working days) prior to appointment but more than 24 hours (1 full working day) will be charged $35 per scheduled cleaner.  Cancelations communicated less than 24 hours (1 full working day) will be charged the full price for your scheduled cleaning.

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Lock Out/Turned Away Fee

If we arrive on our scheduled cleaning day and are turned away at the door or cannot get in, we will charge full price for your scheduled cleaning.

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Skipped or Missed Cleaning Visits
Our charges are based on the type of visit you schedule. Weekly rates are for weekly cleanings. Biweekly rates are for biweekly cleanings. If you skip a cleaning, you will be charged the rate for the next frequency of service if it takes additional time to complete your cleaning.

 

Notify the Office
All cancellations must be made by phoning the office.

 

Solicitation of Staff
By using our services, you agree not to solicit for hire any staff member introduced to you by Cape Wide Cleaning Services for any home-related service. If you are found to have solicited one of our staff, please be advised that our referral fee is $5,500.

 

Damages
Accidents do happen. If we are responsible for damages to your home or items in your home, we will leave a note for you the day of the cleaning. We make every attempt to repair, replace or pay for any items that we have damaged.

We will not assume liability for pre-existing damages, scratches, dings in windows, paint, furniture, floors, walls, etc. or items not secured in a proper manner (e.g. heavy pictures hanging from thumb tacks, not anchored properly to walls). Items of monetary or sentimental value should be put away on the day of cleaning and/or cleaned by home owner.

All surfaces (e.g. marble, granite, hardwood floors, etc.) are assumed to be sealed and ready to be cleaned without causing harm/damage when common cleaners are used.

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Release of Liability
Should you decide you would like us to clean items of monetary or sentimental value (>$100) e.g., items within curio cabinets, etc., the following will apply: Client hereby releases Cape Wide Cleaners from all liability arising out of cleaning these item(s). Client understands that he/she is completely responsible for repairing or replacing any damaged item(s) even if Cape Wide Cleaners may have caused the need for repair or replacement.

 

Wear and Tear
The longer we live in our homes, the more wear and tear builds up in it. Baseboards, bottom of showers and tubs, mold/mildew, excessive water spots and soap scum on glass shower doors, worn flooring, grout, window tracks, etc. are all areas where wear and tear will impact results. These areas may take more than one cleaning to improve in appearance or may not come clean at all.

 

Holidays and Closings
Our office is closed and there will be no cleanings scheduled on the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day

• Memorial Day

• Easter Sunday

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Eve & Day

 

We do not work on days when the snow emergency level exceeds 1.

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Arrival Time/Hours
Our hours of operation are from 8:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our technicians arrive at our first house between 8:15 and 8:45, and the last house by 3:30 p.m.  Unless you are our first cleaning of the day, we are unable to guarantee an exact arrival time. However, we can provide you with a 2 hour window of our estimated arrival time if you call the office the day before your cleaning. Please allow us the flexibility of scheduling our arrival between 8:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. We will strive to meet your requested arrival time but we cannot guarantee it.

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If you want to wait for us to arrive, please be home during the estimated window of time to let the cleaner(s) into your home. If no one is home or we are turned away for any reason a cancellation fee will be charged (see Cancellation Policy.)