Maria Shines

I called Maria Shines to get my bathroom and kitchen deep cleaned and was very happy to get a call back within 24 hours. I set up my appointment with her for later in the week and stressed that I wasn’t looking for something expensive as I am on a budget but felt that my apartment could benefit from a professional cleaning. She quoted me 1 hour for $ 40 and said I will send out two people as they are $ 20 per hour per person; one for the bathroom and one for the kitchen. The day came and the ladies who were very nice and friendly called me close to 9. I realize that 8:30 is pretty early so it’s okay. Then when I led them upstairs, and showed them the two areas to be cleaned, I expected each place to be done by one lady, and was a little surprised to see that they both went into the bathroom and cleaned for almost an hour. I live in an apartment and my bathroom is the size of a closet. I was a bit perplexed by this. Then I was even more surprised that they seemed to be doing things in their own pace. I mean I get that I asked for a deep cleaning but there isn’t much to do in a bathroom that is as tiny as that. They spent the same amount of time in my much larger kitchen which was also a bit ehh… I have to say that they did a good job and I am for the most part happy with their work, the kitchen was a bit rushed since I sensed that they realized how much time they spent in the tiny little bathroom, but overall nice. Where I felt really taken advantage of and slightly upset is when it was time to pay the ladies I handed over $ 40 as agreed when I had talked to the woman on the phone and took their trash to the trash chute. As I was walking back, the lady who spoke english said that it was actually $ 80. EIGHTY dollars?! I live in an apartment and have had my ENTIRE apartment cleaned before for eighty-​five! I had to dig up more cash, explained that to them that I was told a certain price and then paid them an additional forty. I mean overall, it was nice, but I don’t live in a house where that rate would be understandable. I guess I won’t be calling them on the regular as I had originally thought as I definitely wont be able to afford that. I just wished there was better communication between the woman on the phone and the two ladies that she had dispatched as I feel a bit taken advantage of.

Maria is awesome! My wife is pregnant and is very particular about how the house is cleaned. We’ve gone through a couple cleaners as there was always something they didn’t do well. Maria on the other hand gets everything done perfectly and is completely trustworthy, something very rare nowadays. We love her and will be keeping her even when my wife is no longer pregnant, she loves her! Completely worth every penny!

I found Maria online on a whim, and who knew she was a diamond in the ruff. she is trustworthy from the 1^st day, I am quite particular in how I want things done and she mastered my ways in one appointment. she is honest and has also been available last minute to clean. also. she is quite flexible. I highly recommended her on any job. I am actually moving and taking her with me to my new location. email me for references anytime

maria is a very trustworthy person whom i have trusted with not only my house but our little dog!
she is always on time and does a very good job week after week.
i would recommend her to anyone!
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Maria never bothered to respond in any way … no explanation, no apologies … nothing.
I feel that spoke volumes about her character and while I certainly could never let her watch the cats again, her lack of response completely destroyed any remaining trust I had in her so I had to find a new housekeeper

Maria has been cleaning my apartment for over two years. She consistently does a great job and it is always a pleasure to return to a tidy home from work on the days she cleans.
I strongly recommend her to anyone!