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Ideas please of 'big jobs' to give cleaner

11 replies

toddlermom · 28/02/2017 22:38

Hi, first world problem I know!! We are going away tomorrow and I totally forgot to cancel cleaner and don't want to cancel her last moment leaving her with no job and no money.

The problem is that the house is already totally clean - for once! So I thought I could maybe get ideas of 'big jobs' to do that don't normally get done. She has 15 hours to fill!

So cleaning oven, cleaning out fridge, vacuuming mattresses, sweeping patio - any other ideas please to give her?!!

Thank you for help!!

OP posts:
Haudyerwheesht · 28/02/2017 22:40

I'd just say can you clean the oven and clean out the fridge and enjoy your time off with pay tbh

OneWithTheForce · 28/02/2017 22:43

Windows?

Littlefish · 28/02/2017 22:44

Empty and wipe out all kitchen cupboards.
Wipe all skirting boards.
Clean windows inside.

everdene · 28/02/2017 22:44

I'd suggest:
Defrosting freezer
Organising any cupboards you need
Washing/Ironing?
Laundering/rehanging curtains?
Cleaning windows (if she doesn't already)
Tidying bookshelves
Cleaning oven

Those are the kinds of things I'd ask my cleaner to do and she can say yes or no depending on how comfortable she feels going through our stuff.

DropZoneOne · 28/02/2017 22:47

15 hours??!! How big is your house that 15 hours is your cleaners usual hours Shock

Cleaning skirting boards
Clean inside of the windows
Take everything out of kitchen cupboards, clean inside them, put everything back in unless it's out of date
Wipe down all painted walls
Steam clean curtains
Clean carpets (if you have a carpet cleaner)

Millybingbong · 28/02/2017 22:48

As I was mopping the kitchen today I thought through dining table could really use a proper clean on the legs and cross bar thinges. We have 3 small things and it was a bit foul I gave it a half hearted wipe with the mop and made a mental note to ask the cleaner

wobblywonderwoman · 28/02/2017 22:50

I agree with dining room chairs.

My big jobs are the the dining room chairs - legs etc.
Windows
Skirtings.
Cobwebs.

NoFanJoe · 28/02/2017 22:56

Change sheets
Clean fridge

toddlermom · 28/02/2017 23:15

Hi DropZone. Not usual hours! Had booked her for 2 days for half cleaning /half babysitting but now the baby and me will be gone so all cleaning!

Thanks for suggestions all!

OP posts:
Davros · 01/03/2017 17:04

Clean front door and clean/sweep path if you have one?

Astro55 · 01/03/2017 17:08

Light fitting don't look at mine
Underbeds?
Re-organize cupboards
Fridge / freezer
Oven
Put washing machine and washing machine in a deacale wash

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