Debbie Wolfe is an author and content creator. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for other leading online home improvement, DIY, and garden media outlets and online ...

While the cost is the primary drawback, experts overwhelmingly agree: The biggest argument for hiring help isn't the physical sparkle, but the significant return on investment in your time and sanity.

We asked professional cleaners about red flags they'd look for when hiring someone to clean a home. Suspiciously low cleaning prices might draw you in, but you could get hit with surprise fees later.

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