3 hours cleaning

[BaconsLaw]

I'm in the market for a cleaner (aren't we all!) and I've asked for the main bathroom, en-suite, downstairs toilet, kitchen and floors in kitchen, hallway and living room to be done.

Without seeing my house, the company I've contacted has suggested it'll take 3-4 hours. AIBU to think there's no way it'll take that long?

How much can your cleaner do in 3 hours?

I'm sure you're all on tenterhooks waiting for an update for this riveting thread.

Well, a lovely cleaner came over yesterday to quote after seeing the house. She said 2 hours fortnightly, maybe longer for the first clean.

First time cleans for cleaners always take longer .

A) they are getting used to your house and figuring out what work and what doesn't . Where plugs are and also figuring you out and what you want or need

B) removing the first layer of grime or mess to reach a level which is sustainable on a weekly basis can be time consuming (i.e backs of toilets, under beds, behind. Sofas etc)

C) deep clean first then managing a weekly clean will always mean the first one takes longer .