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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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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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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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Why Our Team Cleans Your Home in 2 Hours (When Others Take 6) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

Why Our Team Cleans Your Home in 2 Hours (When Others Take 6) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

Why Our Team Cleans Your Home in 2 Hours (When Others Take 6) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.Nikki Kincade
Published on: 21/11/2025

How long does house cleaning take in Saint John? Our three-person team cleans most homes in under 2 hours half the time solo cleaners spend in your space.

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How We Guarantee Consistency (Even With Different Cleaners) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

How We Guarantee Consistency (Even With Different Cleaners) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

How We Guarantee Consistency (Even With Different Cleaners) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.Nikki Kincade
Published on: 21/11/2025

How DayMaker maintains consistent quality even when team members change. Our three-person team system keeps your Greater Saint John home cleaning predictable every visit.

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What's Actually Included in a House Cleaning? (And What Most Companies Skip) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

What's Actually Included in a House Cleaning? (And What Most Companies Skip) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.

What's Actually Included in a House Cleaning? (And What Most Companies Skip) | DayMaker Cleaning Co.Nikki Kincade
Published on: 21/11/2025

What should be included in a house cleaning? Learn what's standard vs. what Saint John companies quietly skip and how to avoid paying extra for basics.

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