I've been looking for a maid service for a couple months. Since I live in a big building I'd often get cards of random services under my door. Calling them lead to an awkward conversion where we didn't speak the same language. Then I read about HomeJoy on Techcruch one morning.
Went to the website and signed up. Didn't schedule my request fully since I was headed out of town. Homejoy followed up with me with an automated email reminding me I didn't finish the process - perfect. I registered and set the appointment.
The maid who arrived(early!) was very friendly. I walked her through the condo. She said she would take care of everything from there. Three hours later I look around - boom perfectly clean condo!
Now I'm setup for a visit every month. Thanks Homejoy!