Fully accept that this is first world problems. But I have a physical disability and having a clean house helps my mental health.
We have a big and old house and currently employ a cleaner for 5 hours a week.
She's been with us for years and is very good. For childcare reasons she comes on a Saturday which is ok and means that we have a lovely clean house for the weekend. Most weeks she has done the house by 4.5 hours but we are friends so she chats and it's lovely.
I work full time hours over 3 days on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so have limited time to do anything round the house on these days. My DH works long hours but does more childcare on those days I work so also has limited time.
By Thursday the house is grim and I spend a good portion of my time off sorting the house, sorting washing etc.
My cleaner is going back home to her home country for an extended break and I was wondering whether splitting the hours might be a better way with an agency.
Eg 2 hours Monday - post weekend clean - kitchen, floors and quick bathroom clean; put a load on
Thursday - 3 hours - deeper clean
Any thoughts ? Or any other combination that would work.
We are London so hopefully will be easier to find a temp