Candidate providers

1.) If the client gave you a written or verbal priority list, what would you do?*

I would start at the top of the client’s list and work down the list till completed.
I would not read or use the list because I already know what the client wants done.
I would only do the items on the list that I like to do.
I would not know what to do

2.) If you needed more time to get the client’s priority list done, what would you do?*

I would leave and not finish.
I would renegotiate with the client for more time and then inform the office.
I would stay till I was finished no matter how long it took.
I would not know what to do

3.) If a client told you she wanted a detailed, thorough cleaning, what would you think she wants?*

She wants me to work as fast as I can; it doesn’t matter how I do the job as long as I get done
She wants me to clean all corners, ledges, fingerprints, dust, cobwebs, etc.
I would not know what to do

4.) How many rags do you use to clean a house?*

I don’t use any rags. I insist that the client provides me with paper towels.
I usually use 2 or 3 rags per room depending on how dirty the room is and the kinds of surfaces I have to clean.
I am not sure how many rags to use

5.) What do you think the majority of clients consider the most important rooms to clean?*

The most important rooms are the kitchen and bathrooms ~ than the family room and bedrooms.
The most important rooms are the family room and bedrooms ~ than the kitchen and bathrooms.
I am not sure

6.) What appliances in the kitchen would you clean?*

I would clean the Stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, can opener, toaster, toaster oven.
I would only clean the appliances that are dirty.
I would not know where to start

7.) If you were cleaning a client's stove or oven, what would you do?*

I would spray the oven when I arrive. Meanwhile, I would clean the knobs, burner pans, under the burner pans, door, racks and exhaust fan. I would wipe out the oven thoroughly when the oven cleaner has finished.
I would wait till I am almost done. Then I would hurry and clean as well as possible.
I would tell the client I forgot to clean the stove and oven but I’ll get them next time.
I don’t know how to clean a stove or oven

8.) What products would you use to clean the stainless steel appliances?*

I would use abrasive cleaner, like Comet or Ajax.
I would use stainless steel cleaner or mild non-abrasive cleaner and a soft clean rag.
I would use bleach and a green scrubber sponge.
I am not sure

9.) How would you clean a self-cleaning oven?*

I would use oven cleaner
I would lock the oven and turn the dial to the cleaning cycle. I would wipe out the oven with a damp rag when it was done
I wouldn’t clean it.
I don’t know how to clean a self-cleaning oven

10.) How would you clean granite or marble counter tops in the kitchen or bathroom?*

I would use bleach or an abrasive cleaner, like Comet or Ajax.
I wouldn’t clean them.
I would use water only, unless the client has a special cleaner. I would dry them with a clean cloth.
I don’t know how to clean granite or marble countertops

11.) How would you clean ceramic counter tops?*

I would clean with bleach.
I would clean with a glass cleaner.
I would clean with an abrasive cleaner, like Comet or Ajax.
I would not clean ceramic counter tops
I don’t know how to clean ceramic counter tops

12.) How do you make sure you get all the hairs off the bathroom floor?*

I always do bathroom floors on hands and knees to make sure they are thoroughly cleaned.
I vacuum the hairs first.
I wipe the floor with a paper towel first.
I dry by hand after mopping.
I don’t know

13.) Which do you think is the most efficient way to clean?*

I prefer to clean room by room, from top to bottom.
I prefer to straighten and clean each room, then go back to dust, then go back to vacuum or mop.
I prefer to mix it up, doing what I feel like doing that day.
I don’t know

14.) How would you clean counters?*

I clean around items that are on the counters because it takes to long to clean each item.
I move and clean all items; I clean the counters and put the items back where they were.
I clean all the items and counters and quickly put things back anywhere.
I don’t know

15.) What products do you use to clean wood baseboards, windowsills, and doorframes, picture frames?*

Sometimes I use the vacuum wand and sometimes I use wood spray polish and a rag.
I always use a glass cleaner and rag.
I don’t have time for them; I don’t like to do these items.
I don’t know how to clean these things

16.) How would you clean oil paintings?*

I dust the frames only, not touching the oil painting.
I use a glass cleaner and rag.
I use a wood dusting spray and rag.
I don’t know

17.) How would you mop hardwood floors if the client asked you to mop them?*

I would sweep, dust mop or mop with a slightly damp mop, making sure no standing water remains.
I don’t mop hardwood floors.
I would wet mop the floors and let standing water dry.

18.) Do you clean the light switches and fixtures, even if your client didn’t specifically ask you to clean them?*

Always.
Only if I like the client.
Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
I don’t clean the light switches and fixtures

19.) Which of the following would you do?*

I always wash the dirty dishes, make the beds and take out the trash.
I only do what the client tells me even if I see something to do.

20.) If the client left clean bed linens, what would you do?*

I would make the beds and leave the clean linens where I found them.
I would change the bed linens using the clean linens the client left.
I would not know what to do

21.) There are newspapers and magazines all over. What would you do?*

I would throw them out.
I would straighten them in neat stacks.
I would throw out the old issues, and stack the current issues.
I would not know what to do

22.) If you have time left after you finish the client’s priority list, what would you do?*

I would just leave.
If the client is home I would ask the client what else she would like done.
If the client is not home I would look around and find other things to clean for the remaining time.
I would stay at the property and wait until time is up, and then leave

23.) Circle all the things you could do if you have extra time.*

Sweep the garage, patios and outside entryway.
Fold clothes from the dryer.
Wipe down doors.
Make sure the pillows are fluffed and straighten.
Clean under the sink in the kitchen.

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