diskusbooks Chapter 31: The Decluttering Campaign Officially Begins
Chapter 31: The Decluttering Campaign Officially Begins
Yuan Bao stormed out of the shady housekeeping company, still furious about what had just happened.
As she walked, she muttered to herself, "These days, scammers are everywhere. They use the guise of legitimate domestic services to rip off people who are looking for work. It's so despicable!"
However, this minor setback didn't affect her for long. Before long, Yuan Bao adjusted her mindset and walked briskly home, thinking about finding a reliable housekeeping service again.
When Yuan Bao got home, he complained to his mother about what had just happened. His mother shook her head and said helplessly, "Why is it so hard to find a reliable housekeeper? We have to be careful."
Yuan Bao nodded, sat on the sofa, opened his phone and began searching for nearby housekeeping companies, carefully checking the reviews of each one.
After looking around for a while, I finally found a housekeeping service company with a pretty good reputation called "Anxinjia". It has a high rating and most of the customer feedback is positive, saying that the service staff are professional, have a good attitude, and are serious and responsible.
Yuan Bao's eyes lit up, and he quickly dialed the contact number.
After the call was connected, Yuan Bao explained his family's situation and needs to the other party, including the size of the new house and the key areas that needed to be cleaned.
The customer service representative listened patiently and responded softly, "Don't worry, our company has professionally trained employees who will definitely clean your home thoroughly. Our fees are also clearly marked; based on your situation, it will be approximately 400 yuan. If you can accept this price, we will arrange for someone to come as soon as possible." Yuan Bao felt the price was reasonable, and the representative's attitude impressed her, so she readily agreed.
At 11:30 a.m., two older women from the "Anxinjia" housekeeping company arrived on time.
Yuan Bao opened the door and saw the two women smiling, dressed in neat work uniforms, and carrying their own cleaning tools, which made him feel more at ease.
The two older women first greeted Yuan Bao and Yuan's mother politely, and then quickly got to work.
They had a clear division of labor: one was responsible for cleaning the living room and bedroom and wiping the furniture; the other specialized in the kitchen and bathroom, cleaning up grease and disinfecting.
Yuan Bao watched from the side, occasionally lending a hand by handing over a rag or something.
The eldest sister in charge of the living room first gently dusted off the furniture with a feather duster, then carefully wiped it with a soft, damp cloth, not even letting go of the small ornaments in the corners, making them shine.
The cleaning lady in the kitchen was even more impressive. Faced with the thick layer of grease on the stove, she calmly sprayed on a special cleaner, waited a moment, and then gently scrubbed it with a steel wool pad. The grease came off easily, and the faucet was so clean that you could see your reflection in it.
At noon, Yuan's mother and Xiaozhi also arrived at the new home. Yuan Bao ordered a bunch of takeout, invited the two older women to eat together, and then continued working.
Several hours later, the once messy and dusty new home was transformed.
The floors were so shiny you could see your reflection in them, the furniture was spotless, and the kitchen and bathroom were so clean it was a pleasure to behold.
Yuan Bao and his mother were overjoyed at the sight before them. Yuan Bao gave the two older women a thumbs up and said gratefully, "Sisters, you are amazing! This is even better than I imagined. Thank you for your hard work!"
The two women smiled and waved their hands, saying, "No, it's what we should do. We're just glad you're satisfied." After saying that, they packed up their tools, said goodbye to Yuan Bao's family, and left.
Yuan Bao happily opened his phone, tapped the order review page for the "Anxinjia" housekeeping service company, and quickly typed on the screen:
"I really have to give 'Anxinjia' a huge thumbs up! This experience of hiring a housekeeping service is worlds apart from that scam company I used to work for.
From the very first phone call to make an appointment, the customer service staff were exceptionally patient, listening carefully to my family situation and offering very professional advice, which gave me peace of mind.
The two ladies who came to my door were absolutely amazing! Their professional and enthusiastic attitude made a great first impression as soon as I entered. They even brought their own cleaning tools, showing that they were well-trained.
During the cleaning process, their level of meticulousness far exceeded expectations.
Every nook and cranny of the living room and every crevic in the bedroom was cleaned spotlessly, without a trace of dust remaining.
Cleaning grease stains in the kitchen has always been a major challenge, but these women have easily overcome it with their superb skills and special cleaning agents. Their stoves and range hoods look brand new, and even the sink is so clean you can see your reflection in it.
The bathroom was also exceptionally well disinfected; the toilet and bathtub were sparkling clean and odorless, even cleaner than when it was newly renovated.
The entire cleaning process was efficient and quiet. The cleaning ladies showed no signs of perfunctoriness or impatience; every movement was professional and meticulous.
Moreover, they were very considerate. When they saw me helping to hand things over, they would chat with me from time to time, sharing some home cleaning tips, which I found very helpful.
Choosing 'Anxinjia' home services this time was definitely the right decision, giving me and my family complete peace of mind.
If I need housekeeping services in the future, I will definitely use your services again, and I will also recommend you to my friends and family.
We hope that 'Anxinjia' can maintain this high-quality service and continue to improve!
After successfully submitting the review, Yuan Bao smiled with satisfaction, as if this satisfaction, conveyed through the review, would allow more people to enjoy high-quality domestic services.
After submitting his evaluation, Yuan Bao felt exceptionally cheerful, as if the air itself was filled with a sense of joy.
Humming a cheerful tune, she strolled around her newly renovated home, thinking to herself, "This house is so clean, I should pick an auspicious day to move in and start a new life!"
Without hesitation, Yuan Bao immediately opened the auspicious date app on his phone and searched for suitable days for moving.
She ran her fingers along the dates, counting auspicious days with her left hand while muttering incantations. Soon, her eyes lit up as she selected a few days later for a housewarming, and it happened to be a Sunday.
"This is the day! The timing is perfect; everyone in the family is free," Yuan Bao said excitedly to himself.
Once the date was set, the next step was to pack everything in a flurry of activity.
Yuan Bao returned to his old house, took a deep breath, and encouraged himself: "The decluttering campaign officially begins!"
She first opened the wardrobe full of old clothes, took them out one by one, and examined them carefully.
Some faded and misshapen T-shirts, and old cotton-padded jackets that hadn't been worn in a long time—Yuan Bao's hands moved swiftly and decisively.
They were decisively categorized into the "discard" group.
"These clothes are just taking up space here. Donating them might help others," she murmured as she sorted through the clothes.
When tidying up the bookshelf, a problem arose.
Yuan Bao was reluctant to part with those old magazines that he once cherished but which were now covered in dust, and some old books that he had read many times and whose pages were yellowed and curled.
She gently stroked the book covers, memories of the wonderful times she had spent reading flooding her mind. But considering the limited space in her new home and the need to update her knowledge, she gritted her teeth, picked out a few books that held special sentimental value to keep, and neatly stacked the rest aside, intending to sell them to a used bookstore.
Ash's toy box is a particularly "disaster area".
Yuan Bao picked out the badly damaged toys, preparing to throw them away.
However, there was a large, cute and practical crocodile pillow that had been with her and Xiaozhi for many years. Although its watermelon red color had faded a bit after washing, Yuan Bao hugged it and said, "You have to come with me to the new home."
Finally, I successfully completed the "decluttering" process. Most of the unnecessary clutter has been cleared away, leaving only the essentials.
Looking at the items piled up in the living room waiting to be moved, Yuan Bao felt a great sense of accomplishment.
We're just waiting for the perfect time and day this weekend, when we can take advantage of the space and move everything in one go. The whole family is looking forward to starting a brand new chapter in our lives.