General Experience
- How many years have you been working as a maid or housekeeper?
- Can you describe your past work experience?
- (What kind of homes? How big? What tasks?)
- Have you worked in Park Ridge as cleaning provider or nearby before?
- Do you have any references I can contact?
Cleaning Skills & Routine
- What types of cleaning tasks are you most comfortable with?
- (Bathrooms, kitchens, windows, floors, deep cleaning, etc.)
- Are you familiar with using specific cleaning products or tools?
- How long does it typically take you to clean a [2-bedroom / 3-bedroom] house?
- Do you follow a specific cleaning routine or checklist?
Other Household Tasks
- Are you open to doing laundry, ironing, or dishes?
- Do you cook or prepare meals if needed?
- Are you comfortable around pets or children (if applicable)?
Availability & Scheduling
- What days and times are you available to work?
- Are you looking for part-time or full-time work?
- Would you be open to extra hours occasionally?
- How much notice do you need for schedule changes?
Pay & Logistics
- What is your hourly or flat rate?
- Do you bring your own cleaning supplies, or do you prefer to use what we provide?
- How do you prefer to be paid (cash, check, digital payment)?
- Do you have your own transportation to get to Park Ridge?
Trust & Professionalism
- Have you ever worked in a home where you had to respect specific privacy or security rules?
- Have you had any issues with clients in the past that you’d be willing to share?
- Are you legally eligible to work here? (Ask only if appropriate in your location—avoid assumptions.)
Optional: Trial and Next Steps
- Would you be open to a short trial period (one or two cleanings) to see how we work together?
- When would you be available to start if we move forward?
Tips During the Interview
- Watch for professionalism, honesty, and comfort with answering.
- Look for signs of reliability: punctuality, preparedness, clear answers.
- If meeting in person, notice body language and presentation.
- Consider doing a trial cleaning before committing to a long-term arrangement.