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I'm just about to call a cleaner for the first time, what do I ask?

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hellohellohihi · 13/06/2013 16:20

That's it really. I'm struggling to keep on top of the cleaning and have got a recommendation for a good cleaner. Just about to ring her but what do I ask? Never had a cleaner before....

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reggiebean · 13/06/2013 16:31

Have her come round and have a look at your house so she can tell you how long she would think it would take each week. Make three lists to go over with her when you chat to her: jobs you want done every time she comes, jobs you want done occasionally (once a week/month, when there's extra time, etc.), and things you don't want/need her to do.

For example, I don't have ours change our bedsheets, but she does make the beds. She cleans the oven, cleans behind the bedside tables, chests of drawers, etc., once a month. She doesn't put dishes away, but will wash them if there are any left in the sink. She doesn't take the rubbish out, but will empty the bins, etc. just because that's my personal preference.

After her first few visits, you'll probably think of things that you'll want to either add or remove from her job list, so just communicate with her, and it'll be fine!

Enjoy your spare time :)

hellohellohihi · 13/06/2013 16:43

Fab thank you.

With DH out from 6am-8pm and me working 4 days a week (soon to be 5) I think it'll make a lot of difference to us. I'm just about to cancel my gym membership so that will go towards to the cost.

I do work from home but am v busy and sometimes need to go into london for the day, and just about manage to clear up breakfast stuff, stick a wash load on and get DDs dinner ready. I was mopping my floors on Saturday night at about 9:30pm thinking "there must be more to life than this)...

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reggiebean · 13/06/2013 16:49

Completely understand. I work from home as well, and always felt a bit guilty resentful if I didn't tidy up during the day, since I was always at home and no one else was. It's so worth the money for the cleaner for the sake of peace in the house!

hellohellohihi · 13/06/2013 18:04

Yes. My employer is v flexible so when they agreed to me wfh I thought I'd have the chance to keep on top of everything, obviously not the case. I have to remind people that I am actually working and not skiving.

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