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Hi Alex, Thanks for discussing your cleaning visit. Here is the proposed scope and price: Service: Your cleaning service When: [agreed date and arrival window] Where: [service address] Included work: Routine cleaning: bathroom surfaces; kitchen counters and sink; dust reachable surfaces; vacuum and mop suitable floors in the agreed rooms. Not included: Inside appliances, interior windows, heavy lifting, and specialist cleaning. Additional tasks need agreement and a revised price before work starts. Quoted price: USD $145.00 before any applicable sales tax. Payment due after the completed visit by [agreed method]. [Add any agreed cancellation terms and applicable taxes or fees before sending.] Before the visit: Please confirm access, parking, pets, delicate surfaces, product preferences, and who supplies the vacuum before the visit. Please reply to confirm the scope, price, timing, access, and payment arrangements before I book the visit. If the home's condition or requested tasks differ from what we discussed, we'll agree on any change and price before the extra work begins. Thank you, Your cleaning service
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