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"This post is part of Mashable\u2019s Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.  The series is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark.\nName: Bidmycleaning.com\nQuick Pitch: Bidmycleaning.com is the simple new way to find and schedule house cleaning services.\nGenius Idea: Renters and owners alike constantly struggle with keeping their homes spic-and-span. As a way to control the chaos, we sometimes turn to maid services, which usually come via recommendations from friends, though that can be an inefficient process with a no-guarantees outcome. \nBidmycleaning hopes their site can be your dirty digs best friend by making the search for house cleaning services, whether you need a one-time deep clean or a weekly refresher, as fast and rewarding as possible. The best part is that you get multiple bids to select from and you can even opt to have your home tidied up with eco-friendly products.\n\nTo get your quote, just enter your zip code, specify the type of cleaning you're looking for, and let the maid service calculator do the rest of the work. Not sure what each service entails? That's okay, Bidmycleaning has plenty of instructive text to help you decide whether you need a normal or deep clean, and includes clear descriptions of what you can expect from the available options. \nWe know it can be a little awkward to have a complete stranger invade your space, but since Bidmycleaning guarantees satisfaction, as well as encourages customer reviews and ratings, we hope that gives you a little additional piece of mind.\nOn the flip side, independent cleaners can turn to the service to get listed free of charge, and build up their client list and customer recommendations. Given that the site supports real-time calendar updates from customers, providers can set their available schedule and rely on Bidonmycleaning to manage their appointments for them.\nWe think that Bidmycleaning's genius approach to maid service management provides both customers and service providers with a much needed and valuable resource. Would you use Bidmycleaning to find maid service or list your cleaning company? Tell us in the comments.\nSponsored by Microsoft BizSpark\nBizSpark is a startup program that gives you three-year access to the latest Microsoft development tools, as well as connecting you to a nationwide network of investors and incubators. There are no upfront costs, so if your business is privately owned, less than three years old, and generates less than U.S.$1 million in annual revenue, you can sign up today."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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