Thinking of getting a house cleaner. Never having had anyone to do this for me before, I wonder what would be the going rate for a couple of hours every fortnight and what light housework they would cover. Any advice would be most welcome.
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@Ro... I think the going rate is between £12 to 15 per hour.
My friend has one who charges £10 per hour
@Ro... Don't forget to tidy up before the cleaner comes!
I've always thought this is difficult. Not so much the hourly rate but what can be done in a couple ..
I arranged a cleaner for my mum once who preferred to come in once a week. Amazingly she cleaned eve..
@Ja... sack your mum, employ the cleaner!
When I had a cleaner, the kids really did tidy up before she came! In two hours, every Thursday, she..
My daughter has excellent cleaner. Does 3 bedroomed terrace house, including bathroom and kitchen in..
@Le... does you break it, you bought it come into play.
@Ei... Not so far as I know. My daughter was warned, when she rang referee, that the cleaner was ex..
Thanks everyone. You’ve been a great help. 😊
Rosie I have done a cleaning service for yrs so.Re what to expect work wise the big firms ask people..
@Su... there's no way all that's getting done in two hours - unless you live in a hutch! I don't all..
Thanks Sue. That’s an impressive list of jobs done. You’ve given me a lot to think about.
@Su... I agree with your comment. They are quick but do not expect it to be your standard. When I wa..
@Ha... that is why I mentioned being realistic with timings when taking on a cleaner & what you expect..