to leave cleaner on her own?

[TTEA]

This is coming off the back of a thread I posted about 45 mins ago but haven't had lots of replies... never had a cleaner before. She arrived this morning and is so lovely. I didn't want to get in her way so I went through basic bits and pieces with her, left a load of products for her and went out. I thought this was the done thing, but now I'm wondering if I was rude? I don't know why but I feel really anxious about this, and feel like I should go back and make conversation. I honestly just didn't want to get in her way...

Anyone? Tell me IABU and silly and that it's my anxiety/pregnancy hormones talking!

It's completely fine to leave her on her own, she'll get more done without you talking to her. Don't worry about it.

Mine was always left alone - it was easier for both of us. Don’t worry - it’s fine.

That’s the way it usually works with cleaners. Not rude at all.

No, it's normal to not be home when the cleaner is there IME. My cleaners have always had keys as usually I would be at work.

Sounds perfectly normal.

Jesus

So I'm being a bit silly then? One of the major pitfalls of anxiety is the constant worry of whether those around you are okay/happy. It serves me well but is also a curse and wreaks havoc on my blood pressure! 🤪

It's not rude it's actually the done thing.

@idonthaveatattoo Jesus what? You keep leaving vague ominous posts on my threads and I haven't a scooby what you're talking about!

My cleaner works around the times when I'm actually out of the house. She told me, as nicely as possibly, that I'd be in the way! (She's lovely btw)

Thanks folks! I've just never had a cleaner before and have no idea regarding etiquette and as silly as it seems, I just want her to feel comfortable. As I said, anxiety is a curse!

Definitely ok :) I'm sure she'd be far less comfortable if you were there watching her every move.

I'm a cleaner and most of my clients are out when I clean. It's much easier to get things done efficiently if they are out of the way.
A quick hello (if you are in) or even a note with details of what needs doing is all that is required.

@PoisonousSmurf ah fab, thanks! I did leave her some biscuits and stuff to make tea/coffee. Any other tips on how I can make her life easier please feel free to let me know!

TTEA I've never had time to make myself any drinks and can be in a house up to 4 hours non stop cleaning.
It does help if clutter is kept to a minimum and that the hoover works.
I've had to bring my own to some houses because theirs is useless, maybe that's why they can't get it clean? lol!
But I do love it when the house owner sends me a message or leaves a note to say what a good job I've done

You sound lovely don't read the fucking thread then, the title is pretty self explanatory!

@PoisonousSmurf oooh I will absolutely leave a note (apologising for the shitty vacuum too - we are getting a new one!) - it's always nice to be nice and I just want her to feel happy/appreciated.

Lighthearted question... do you secretly judge the state of people's homes?

Cleaner here - never judge.
Mine is the worst I have seen anyway!

Aa already said, that’s the norm for cleaners, don’t worry.

No need, but if you want to make it as easy as possible for her:

If you haven’t already, I would check if she prefers a certain type of cleaning product as some of us prefer to use a cream cleaner rather than sprays, for example.

My other thought is don’t buy the very cheap, flimsy bin liners as they can be a pain if the bin is full.

You sound fab though so I really wouldn’t worry - I’m sure she’d say if she needed anything.

idonthaveatattoo - wow, why so nasty? No need - just scroll on by

I never judge other homes because I love it as a job but I’m rubbish at cleaning my own!

@idonthaveatattoo you know what, mn is such a weird place! I may be over anxious, but it is because I want my cleaner to be happy. I have worked in jobs where I have felt incredibly under appreciated, and know that a workplace environment can make or break a person's day. This is her livelihood, and believe it or not, it's important to me that I make her job as easy and enjoyable as possible for her. It's called being KIND. You should try it.

Ours has a chat if we're in but we picked her time for us both being at work so out of her way.
She leaves us notes if she needs anything.

Yeah so have I. And you know what the best thing you can do for her is? Leave her to get on with it, and pay her!