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Do you have a cleaner?

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kjvjfknv · 22/04/2025 19:30

We are both professionals, live in London in a two bed flat with two kids. We've never had a cleaner, everyone else seems to but Dh thinks it's a total waste of money to pay £60 per to clean what is ostensibly not a large dwelling. He does do stuff around the house but it never feels totally 'clean' in one go. Yes, this is a first world problem ...is getting a cleaner a waste of money?

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EatingSleeping · 22/04/2025 19:40

It isn't a waste of money if it's something youd like and value (though finding one can be really hard!)

I love knowing the whole house is clean top to bottom once a fortnight. It makes a massive difference to my mental health and we squabble a lot less when we have one. My OH doesn't see dirt the way I do and so often I'd end up saying this needs doing and he would disagree. Now I can do extra on top but I know everything is broadly clean most of the time

We gave up take aways for ours and it worth it to me. It wouldn't be worth it for everyone

MightyGoldBear · 22/04/2025 19:37

Depends on the cleaner. A good cleaner is wonderful and can really reduce stress. It felt like a waste of money for us as we didn't find the right fit for us. It always felt like a surface clean rushed job that we could do ourselves. I think as they were agency I think they were on the clock to get to the next house.
Couldn't afford a cleaner so non issue for us now.

Pandimoanymum · 22/04/2025 19:37

No, but if i could afford it I absolutely would have one.

CoastalCalm · 22/04/2025 19:36

I have yes , once a fortnight to clean bathrooms , floors and kitchens - worth every penny to have the big jobs tackled

northernballer · 22/04/2025 19:35

I had a cleaner but had to let her go due to the cost of living. It was a luxury but my god she was amazing and I would have another cleaner in a heartbeat if I could afford it!

iloveeverykindofcat · 22/04/2025 19:35

No but if I get a salary increment next year its the first thing I'm doing. Absolutely wouldn't consider it a waste of money.

TonTonMacoute · 22/04/2025 19:33

No, a good cleaner is worth every penny.

B1indEye · 22/04/2025 19:33

I dont have a cleaner because I don't want one, not sure how that helps you make a decision though

Spirallingdownwards · 22/04/2025 19:32

No it isn't a waste of money and I still had one even when I was at home. The amount of stress it relieves knowing someone else was giving it a good once over once a week was well worth the money. If you can afford one go for it. You won't regret it and if you get a good one hold on to them for dear life!