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Everything You Want to Know About Hiring a Cleaning Service

We believe in total transparency so we're answering every question, addressing every concern, and sharing everything some cleaning companies try to hide. Browse the articles below to get the honest answers you deserve.

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Will This Actually Reduce My Stress or Just Add Another Thing to Manage? | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

Will This Actually Reduce My Stress or Just Add Another Thing to Manage? | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

Will This Actually Reduce My Stress or Just Add Another Thing to Manage? | DayMaker Cleaning Co.Nikki Kincade
Published on: 26/12/2025

Worried hiring a Saint John, Rothesay or Quispamsis cleaning service is just another thing to manage? Here's the honest truth about setup, ongoing effort, and whether it actually reduces stress.

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Why Most Cleaning Companies Don't Pay Between Jobs (And Why That's a Problem) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

Why Most Cleaning Companies Don't Pay Between Jobs (And Why That's a Problem) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

Why Most Cleaning Companies Don't Pay Between Jobs (And Why That's a Problem) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.Nikki Kincade
Published on: 26/12/2025

Most Saint John cleaners don't get paid for drive time between your house and the next. Here's why that matters for workers and why it should matter to you too.

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How a Busy Doctor Got Her Weekends Back: A Real Client Story | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

How a Busy Doctor Got Her Weekends Back: A Real Client Story | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

How a Busy Doctor Got Her Weekends Back: A Real Client Story | DayMaker Cleaning Co.Nikki Kincade
Published on: 09/12/2025

Is professional cleaning really worth it? Dr. Helen Rees, a busy Saint John podiatrist and mom, shares how it changed her life. Her honest answer might surprise you.

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Do I Need to Be Home During the Cleaning? Everything You Need to Know | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

Do I Need to Be Home During the Cleaning? Everything You Need to Know | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

Do I Need to Be Home During the Cleaning? Everything You Need to Know | DayMaker Cleaning Co.Nikki Kincade
Published on: 24/11/2025

Do you need to be home for house cleaning? Most Saint John clients aren't. Here's how access works, how we keep keys and codes secure.

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Why We Don't Charge Cancellation Fees (And What We Ask Instead) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

Why We Don't Charge Cancellation Fees (And What We Ask Instead) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

Why We Don't Charge Cancellation Fees (And What We Ask Instead) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.Nikki Kincade
Published on: 24/11/2025

Most Saint John cleaning companies charge $50-75 cancellation fees. We don't. Here's why—and what we ask from you instead. Life happens, and we get it.

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Why We Can't Guarantee an Exact Arrival Time (And How We Make It Work Anyway) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

Why We Can't Guarantee an Exact Arrival Time (And How We Make It Work Anyway) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

Why We Can't Guarantee an Exact Arrival Time (And How We Make It Work Anyway) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.Nikki Kincade
Published on: 24/11/2025

Why we use a 30-minute arrival window instead of exact times—and why that means better quality for your Greater Saint John home. Plus how our "on our way" texts help.

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