At work we recently got rid of our cleaners, they weren't cleaning well (mess left, didn't come in several times, no excuses) and despite warning them through the company who employed them several times it didn't get any better. We were then told by the cleaning company that the cleaners weren't happy with us criticising them but then the cleaners came to us separately after this to try to get us to employ them not through the company, so i don't know what happened there.
My boss then interviewed a couple of cleaners and through a colleague found someone who now comes in twice a month (eg every fortnight). We did have cleaners before every other day, at least 3 x a week for about 5 years.
In the interim period when we had no cleaners I emptied bins, food bin etc and cleaned generally (not hoovering) as we were asked to help out then. I had thought we would have a cleaner at least once a week but turns out no.
I am now not happy as I know (out of staff of 5 people) it'll be me who ends up wiping kitchen surfaces, emptying bins etc and it's not on. Already the reception area where I sit, kitchen, and toilets are starting to get dirty and I don't see why I should wipe toilet seats etc... I did begrudgingly get some toilet cleaner (none in cleaner's cupboard) and toilet wipes and kitchen wipes but I don't want to use them!
When I mentioned I wasn't happy and what was happening with the cleaners the other day my boss said "you'll have to clean, empty bins etc...". I am beyond mad at this...
Sorry if this sounds like a rant but I'm really pissed off and I am not a cleaner, I'm a legal secretary/PA! I know my boss wants to save on cleaners but he was paying £120 per month anyway before with the other cleaners for 5 years!