FAQs2025-09-04T14:49:41-05:00

Frequently Asked Questions

About Our Madison Cleaning Company

Still have a question that is unlisted? Give us a call at (608) 438-7516 and make sure to request your free in-home cleaning estimate!

What makes your cleaning company stand apart from other house cleaning services in Madison?2025-09-04T14:05:48-05:00

Customer reviews and statistical analysis of most performance variables that we analyze tells us that Legacy stands out second to none – as the best cleaning service in town. Any company can come up with a few raving reviews to show you. But only Legacy grew from one client to the largest residential cleaning company in Madison in four years flat, and during an economic downturn period (2009-2013). That does not happen by chance! It requires great cleaning, great customer service, best value for the price, top notch cleaners, high client satisfaction, high client retention, low cleaner rotation, and more. We are not perfect, but we feel blessed and we don’t take it for granted. We continue to work hard to be the best house cleaners in the Madison area every day! We take pride in maintaining a high quality standard of cleaning over time. We strive to clean every time as if it were the first time we cleaned your home.

Is Legacy Cleaning Service bonded and insured?2025-09-04T14:52:19-05:00

It’s natural to worry about security and theft issues when it comes to trusting people working in your personal space. That’s why we are bonded and have a $1 million liability insurance to protect you and your home. Our cleaners are also covered by Workers Compensation Insurance. All of our Legacy home cleaners have passed a strict background check. Your keys remain locked in a safe at all times except on your house cleaning day. Your garage code is encrypted for your safety.

Are you a pet friendly company?2025-09-04T14:09:43-05:00
Absolutely! In fact, over 50% of Legacy’s current clients have pets. One of our key hiring criteria includes making sure our selected candidate is actually affectionate towards pets. Most of us at Legacy actually have pets of our own and understand full well how much your pet might mean to you!
How do you make sure that all team members are outstanding home cleaners?2025-09-04T14:10:16-05:00

Legacy Cleaning Service has a 2-part hiring process. First, we screen applicants based on character, personality, and attitude. Next, we check references and run a thorough background check. Approximately 1 out of 210 applicants qualifies to be employed by Legacy. We do this for your peace of mind. 

Once an applicant is hired, we have an extensive training program ensuring that their skills meet our high expectations so you are assured that they are exceptional at house cleaning.

House Cleaning Pricing and Costs

How much does it cost for house cleaning?2025-09-04T14:54:56-05:00
That depends. We charge our reoccurring clients a fixed rate at each visit. The house cleaning cost varies widely depending on a lot of variables such as; house size, number of bathrooms, number of people living in the house, pets, amount of wood floors, cleaning frequency and other factors. For example, one of our clients has a one-story home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen/dining area, dining room, family room and laundry room. There is carpet in 2 bedrooms, the rest of the flooring is laminate. There are no children in the home, but grandkids visit often. They have pets. The home is about 1600 square feet. Their house cleaning schedule is bi-weekly. The cost for house cleaning is $145 per visit. For your convenience and to provide the lowest possible quote, we offer a free in home consultation with no commitment and no strings attached.
Do you provide a free in-home cleaning quote?2025-09-04T14:15:56-05:00
Absolutely! We provide every new client with a free, on-site home cleaning quote, based on a visit from one of our Madison-area cleaning pros. We believe a home visit helps us provide you with the most accurate possible estimate of services. The more we learn about your home cleaning needs, the more accurate our quote will be – and the more we will be able to serve you in the way you deserve to be served.
Will you customize your cleaning service package to my needs?2025-09-04T14:16:10-05:00
Yes! Your home, needs, and wants are unique and you deserve a service package that is designed specifically to satisfy you. Set up a free in home consultation and we will customize and quote the cleaning package of your choice.
How do you take payment?2025-09-04T14:16:21-05:00

The vast majority of our clients leave a check on the kitchen counter on their cleaning day. If needed, Legacy will invoice by mail or email.

What to Expect on Cleaning Day

Will you always send the same cleaner to clean my house?2025-09-04T14:16:46-05:00
The short answer is yes. Each house gets assigned a default cleaning team composed of two cleaners. So, if a cleaner happens to be sick or on vacation on your cleaning day, chances are, her partner would still be available to clean your home. Plus, we work hard to maintain a low turnover rate and that starts with the hiring process. We are  highly selective but believe that our positive company culture, consistent work load, clear expectations, and opportunity for advancement create a great work environment for our team members. To become a Legacy cleaner, one must not only fulfill Legacy’s basic employment requirements, but also be a great fit with our company culture, values, and goals. We believe in Win-Win relationships! Our cleaners stay at Legacy because they are happy to work at Legacy. In turn, this keeps our customers happy in terms of a consistent service and meeting your expectations for an outstanding clean. We have a very low cleaner turnover rate, but it is not zero. So, when a cleaner leaves Legacy, her teammate provides continuity.
Do I have to be at home during the time of service?2025-09-04T14:33:00-05:00
That is entirely up to you! About three quarter of our clients are absent when are cleaning their homes and the one quarter is typically in the house during cleaning. You are welcome to choose whichever way it suits you better!
Besides cleaning, do you clean dishes, do laundry, make beds, etc?2025-09-04T14:32:43-05:00

We do consider cleaning dishes, doing laundry, and making beds to be outside our business model and scope. Our supplies, equipment, skill set, cleaning method, and work flow are optimized specifically for residential cleaning. We would rather be a master of our trade than a jack of all trades – so that we can deliver great results with every visit to your home.

Do you provide all cleaning supplies and equipment?2025-09-04T14:17:12-05:00
Yes! We will provide all needed cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment needed. Unless you have a favorite of your own and you would like us to use it instead.
Do you use green cleaning products?2025-09-04T14:17:24-05:00
Yes! Our background in Microbiology and Biochemistry gives us to awareness and the knowledge to choose effective cleaning products that are safest for the environment in general, your health, your pet’s heath, as well as the health of our cleaner.
What product do you use on wood floors?2025-09-04T14:17:33-05:00
We provide and use Bona as our default wood floor product. A few clients provide and request that we use vinegar.
Do you have other clients with Asthma or allergy concerns?2025-09-04T14:17:49-05:00

Yes! And yes! We have many long term clients with asthmas and or allergy concerns. In fact, the reason most of them switched to Legacy Cleaning is because of our low allergen product line and sanitary cleaning methods. When we leave, your house will “smell” clean… not chemicals!

What if I have a question about my cleaning service?2025-09-04T14:30:09-05:00
It’s our goal to always provide you with easy and direct access via phone, text, and email. We will communicate with you in your preferred mode (phone, text, or email). Have a suggestion? We also look forward to receiving your suggestions and recommendations. Please reach out so we can help with any request, like rescheduling. View our contact details.

Frequently Asked Scheduling Questions

Need help with a scheduling issue? Give us a call at (608) 438-7516

What if I need an extra cleaning visit between my regular cleaning schedule?2025-09-04T14:18:06-05:00
Just let us know with a much advance notice as possible and there is almost 100% chance we will be able to help you out.
What if I want extra cleaning done on my cleaning date? (i.e. an extra bathroom, basement, etc)?2025-09-04T14:18:26-05:00
Up to half an hour of extra work we can usually accommodate on the fly. However, if you need help with something that requires 30 minutes or more, just let us know prior to your cleaning date so we can make the necessary adjustments to our schedule and accommodate your request. The extra work would be charged separately.
What if my cleaning day falls on a Holiday?2025-09-04T14:18:40-05:00
Legacy is open all weekdays throughout the year except on Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year’s. If your cleaning day falls on one of those holidays, we will do everything possible to reschedule your cleaning according to your preference.
What happens to my service and charges if I decide to spend the winter months down south?2025-09-04T14:18:50-05:00

We can either maintain or pause the service. The choice is yours. No fees or penalties will be charged while your account remains paused. We will be happy to resume your service upon your return. If the first cleaning after your return takes significant more time and effort, an extra charge might apply.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule a cleaning?2025-09-04T14:18:59-05:00

No problem at all! Just let us know 24 hrs in advance and we will happily make the necessary adjustments to your cleaning schedule at no cost to you! Last minute changes are typically handled at no cost to you either. A $50 lockout or cancelation fee may be applied if we can’t get in or if you do not reschedule your cleaning prior to our arrival to your home.

What are your working hours?2025-09-04T14:29:49-05:00
Our general hours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, while our onsite cleaning hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 am M-F. And our office hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm M-F.

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