Lost an hour last weekend, gotta clean this weekend. Blech.
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Lost an hour last weekend, gotta clean this weekend. Blech.
This year, several notable apps that connect users with house cleaners have launched or gained traction. These include Homejoy, Exec and laundry service Prim. There are a lot of benefits to hiring a professional cleaning service but, unfortunately, I live outside the area covered by these apps. Letting people I don't know into my apartment also makes me feel exposed. I just don't like having…