If you decide to hire a company it can be a simple matter of opening the yellow pages and letting your fingers do the walking. If on the other hand you want to hire someone directly it can be harder to know where to start.

One tried and proven method is to find a house cleaner from a consumer based web site that will have both the positive and negative reviews posted about a business by other consumers. This is a great way to find someone who has been highly rated and recommended which makes the hiring process faster and easier so all you have to worry about are the technical details.

If you choose to hire someone directly and become the employer there are some factors that you need to be aware of course. First off you are the boss now and as such you need to be responsible for hiring someone legally. It may be tempting to just let them handle their own taxes and not even ask for proof they can legally work in the United States but if you get caught bending the law it won’t be worth the trouble you save now.

One way to streamline the process is to use a consumer based web site that has the reviews of a business posted for members to read. By finding the right ones that have been raved about you have a good base to start looking for those that will work best for you individual needs. It is recommended that you find at least three or four of the top contenders to do a face to face interview with. After all a business may get great reviews by their customer but they may not be a great fit for you and this is critical for long term success. If you decide to hire an individual cleaner as opposed to a company you need to understand that you will be assuming the role of employer.

As such you will need to consult your home owner’s insurance policy to make sure any injuries that may occur in the home are covered by your policy as well as any damages that may occur to the home or your property. You are also responsible for making sure the worker can legally work in the United States which involves making sure the person has a valid identification and a social security card.

Since you are the employer you will also be responsible for the employment taxes so if you are planning to use a house cleaner long term you might want to do some homework or consult a tax consultant to find out what you are legally obligated to do and how to do it.