Okay friends, let's chat about finding cleaners here in Lebanon. Man, it's a jungle out there. I needed help bad last month – place was a disaster zone after renovating. Dust EVERYWHERE. So I dove in, did the whole research thing, figured I'd share how it actually went down. Maybe save you some headaches.

The Big Search Begins (and the First Mistake)

Started simple, just googled "cleaning company lebanon". Big mistake. HUGE. Felt like I got slapped with a thousand ads. Every website screamed "BEST CLEANERS! SHINING RESULTS!" Yeah right. How do you even know?

Started calling random ones. Got one guy, super pushy on the phone, wanted cash upfront for a "deep clean". Red flag city. Noped out fast.

So I Got Organized (Forced To)

Said screw this. Grabbed my coffee, sat down, and actually thought: What do I REALLY need? Just post-reno dust busting? Windows? Floor polishing? Made a dumb little list.

Then remembered hearing horror stories about places using nasty chemicals. Didn't wanna breathe that junk in. So Tip #1 for me became: ASK SPECIFICALLY WHAT CLEANERS THEY USE. Like, force them to tell you the brand or type. Is it eco? Strong industrial? Just vinegar? Called a few more places. One sounded vague, kept saying "professional grade". Suspicious. Next one rattled off "Bio X, Green Clean" – names I recognized as gentler stuff. Okay, points.

The Insurance Debacle (Almost Got Burned)

This is where I almost screwed up royally. Found a company, prices seemed fair. Was literally about to book them. Then, last second, remembering Tip #2: DOUBLE CHECK THEY HAVE ACTUAL INSURANCE. Like, liability. What if they break my new sink? Or slip and sue me? Yeah. Asked the lady. Silence. Then "Um, our cleaners are very careful sir." Big nope. Total dealbreaker. Found another company the next day. Asked immediately: "Fully insured, sir?" Confirmed, sent me proof when I asked. Finally a yes.

The Hidden Fee Trap (Watch Out!)

Got estimates. Oh boy. This one place quoted like half what others did. Too good? Yep. Tip #3 locked in: GET THE FULL PRICE BREAKDOWN IN WRITING BEFORE ANYTHING. What's included? Moving furniture? Cleaning inside cupboards? Balconies? Fridge? I drilled down with that suspiciously cheap place. "Basic cleaning" apparently meant just floors and maybe a counter wipe. Fridge? Extra. Cabinets? Extra. Balcony? "That's external, sir, separate service." Suddenly that bargain price tripled. Nearly flipped the table. Went with a place that gave me a detailed, line-item estimate covering all the dusty nooks I needed done. No surprises.

The Actual Cleaning Day (Finally!)

Team of three showed up, looked professional. Checked their products – matched what they said. Let them do their thing. Honestly? Just watched the dust disappear, felt a huge weight lift. They were thorough, moved stuff carefully. Took about 4 hours. Place smelled clean, not chemical-y. Paid the exact amount agreed. Done.

So yeah, looking back? It's messy finding good help here. But forcing myself to actually ask about their chemicals, demand proof of insurance, and get every fee in writing – those three things saved my sanity (and maybe my wallet). Skip any one of those steps? Probably woulda ended up stressed and ripped off. Hope this ramble helps someone!