Okay, so I finally got around to tackling this whole "cleaning company 76679" thing. It all started because my place was, well, let's just say it could have been featured on one of those hoarding shows. Not that bad, but close.

First, I googled "cleaning services near me." A bunch of stuff popped up, and honestly, it was overwhelming. So many options, so many reviews. I spent like an hour just scrolling and clicking.

Narrowing It Down

• I filtered by ones with at least 4-star reviews.
• I looked for companies that specifically mentioned "deep cleaning." My apartment definitely needed that.
• I checked if they serviced my area, which, for the record, is 76679.

That narrowed it down to, like, three companies. From there, I went to their websites. One looked super outdated, like it was made in the '90s. So that was a no. Another one had a weird vibe, all flowery language and no real information. Nope.

Making the Call (Ugh)

The last one, "Sparkling Clean Services" (not the real name, but you get the idea), seemed okay. I hate making phone calls, but I forced myself to dial. A surprisingly cheerful person answered. I mumbled something about needing a deep clean and feeling embarrassed about the state of my apartment.

They were super nice about it! No judgment, just questions about the size of my place and what I specifically wanted cleaned. We scheduled a free in-home estimate. That was a relief. No commitment yet.

The Estimate

A lady, let's call her Maria, showed up on time, which was a good start. She walked through my apartment, making notes. She was totally professional, didn't even blink at the mountain of dishes in the sink (okay, maybe she blinked a little). We talked about what they would do, what products they used (eco-friendly, which is a bonus), and the price.

It was more than I was hoping to spend, but honestly, I was desperate.I accepted.

Cleaning Day!

Two cleaners arrived at 8 AM sharp, ready to go. They have all tools with them, I prepared nothing, and did nothing. They started, I go out to take a rest.

I back after 4 hours, It was like a whole new apartment! Everything sparkled. Even the oven, which I'd been avoiding for, uh, a while. They even folded my towels into fancy little swans. Swans! Who does that?

So yeah, "cleaning company 76679" turned out to be a win. My place is clean, I'm less stressed, and I can finally have people over without hiding in shame. Worth every penny.