Everything comes with a price, and it’s not always as simple or clear as it seems. Sometimes, that cost is upfront and clear, but other times the cost has unforeseen tradeoffs and side effects.
As the saying goes, everything has a bite—you just don’t always notice it right away. It’s the same principle behind you get what you pay for. Let me explain.
A higher-end product or service comes with a higher price, often reflecting better quality and inclusions. In contrast, cheaper options may seem like a bargain but come with hidden costs.
This applies across industries—fashion, food, cleaning, and more. Take clothing, for example. A $20 shirt from Amazon, Shein, Temu or Walmart isn’t just a $20 purchase. It’s the result of unethical labor, environmental harm, and poor-quality materials that wear out quickly—leading you to replace it repeatedly, ultimately spending more.
Alternatively, an $80 sustainably made shirt from a boutique may last years, pays fair wages, and aligns with your values.
In the end, the true cost isn’t just about price—it’s about impact.
Put Your Money Where You Find REAL Value
As we’re seeing economic upheaval, people are becoming increasingly cognizant of where they’re spending their dollars, the true costs associated with their purchase and whether or not they find value in it.
That may mean we have to weigh where we put our money and forgo something such as how often we eat out or how much we spend on entertainment to afford things of higher value that improve our lives. This could be luxuries at home such as organic food, specialty snacks, higher quality items or a high quality service.
At Maid For You, our service is one that we truly believe is worth it, because it improves the lives of our clients and gives them high quality cleaning service, creating value and time for them, while also adding value through quality jobs in our community.
As a quality premier cleaning service, we know we’re not the cheapest service around, but we are the best. Our service charges premium prices, because we deliver a premium product, service and experience. We create more time for our clients and give them a healthier living or work space.
Maid For You Compared To A Franchise or Independent Cleaner
When you hire Maid For You, you’re not getting a nationwide franchise that cuts corners with cheap products and poor service, or an independent cleaner aka underground cleaner or trunk slammer, who just does the basics. You’re getting a premier cleaning experience with trained professionals who go beyond the surface.
Independent cleaners may charge less, but they often lack the training, insurance, assurance and reliability of a professional service. They’re $15 or $20 an hour for a reason, they do the basics and that’s it.
I’m not knocking this by the way, it’s how I got my start 25 years ago when I found myself needing to go back to work as a newly divorced single mom of 4. We all start somewhere.
Franchises may offer lower costs but at the expense of quality, fair wages, and customer care.
What Sets Maid For You Apart As An Employer
As I’ve grown Maid For You into what it is today, a top quality premier cleaning service, I offer things independent cleaners and large franchises don’t.
At Maid For You, we invest in top-tier training, ensuring our Cleaning Specialists deliver an unparalleled clean with attention to details often missed by others. We go beyond the basics by, cleaning ceiling fans, top of cabinets and the refrigerator, vacuuming intake vents, wet wiping baseboards, clean ceiling light fixtures, wet wipe and disinfecting common touch points including door frames, light switches, and towel bars. These small details are part of what set us apart.
We charge more than $20 an hour because we provide in-depth service and protection for our clients. Our team is:
- Covered by workers’ comp & insurance—so you’re protected and they are too
- Background-checked & drug-tested—for safety & trust
- Paid real living wages—our technicians can afford a decent place to live and food on the table without needing a second job.
- Provided perks and work life balance including 5 days of paid vacation after one year, their birthday off as a paid day and an 8:30-5:30 schedule
The Maid For You Customer Experience
Many of our clients find that keeping up with routine cleanings saves them time, stress, and effort. As a professional office, if your usual cleaning specialist is out due to vacation or illness, we can send another cleaner, so your schedule doesn’t get changed!
When a new client joins for recurring service they automatically get added to our WOW Customer Loyalty Program and the exclusive perks ($500 value) that come with it. This includes:
- A welcome gift box with luxury pampering supplies and fun freebies
- A sweet treat mailed to you
- A COMPLEMENTARY refrigerator cleaning
- Deep-cleaned baseboards in two rooms
- COMPLEMENTARY window track cleaning in one room
We keep track of everything and send reminders.
See Why We’re Different
At Maid For You, we don’t offer cheap prices—because we don’t deliver cheap service. Our rates reflect the exceptional quality, care, and protection we provide for both our team and our clients. From top-tier customer service to high-end cleaning add-ons, we go beyond the basics to ensure a truly luxury experience.
If you’re ready to invest in your quality of life, a quality cleaning service and support your community, choose Maid For You and see the difference for yourself!
📞 Call 215-370-7993 or visit www.themaidforyou.com for a free quote! New customers get $100 voucher towards cleaning with recurring service and are added to our WOW Customer Loyalty Program!