7 Signs It May Be Time to Hire a Professional House Cleaner(Real Simple Tips, Monday)

By Katie Holdefehr If you're used to doing all of the household cleaning yourself, even the idea of hiring a professional cleaning service may be met with some resistance. For some, calling in the pros may feel like a defeat—but there's no shame in asking for help when life gets busy or you have to shift priorities (or even when you simply need a Saturday to rest and recharge).