The Real Cost of “Doing It Yourself”

In Austin, we’ve got a DIY spirit. People build backyard decks, brew their own beer, and probably know someone who’s trying to turn their garage into a music venue. It’s part of the charm.

But when it comes to cleaning your home, DIY isn’t always the smartest play.

We hear it all the time: “I’ll just knock it out myself this weekend.” Then the weekend hits, the house only gets half-clean, and now you’re starting the week already behind.

The truth is, cleaning your house on your own costs you more than just time. It costs your back after dragging the vacuum across three different floor types. It costs your weekend energy when you’d rather be at Barton Springs or grabbing tacos with friends. And it costs your peace of mind when you realize you missed the baseboards, again.

We’ve seen both sides of it. Someone hires us for a one-time clean, thinking it’s just a “treat.” Then they realize how different the house feels. No dust film on the counters. Floors actually feel good on bare feet. Bathrooms smell fresh, not “Febreze covering funk.”

Next thing you know, they’re on a recurring schedule — because once you feel the difference, you can’t un-feel it.

So if you’re still on the fence about whether to keep DIY’ing your home clean — just know we get it. We’re Austin locals too. But sometimes the best move isn’t to push through. It’s to hand it off and get your time back.