Steff Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Does anyone, or did anyone, have a house cleaner (not a maid - but a person who came in once a week or twice a month)? Admittedly.. I am having some trouble maintaining this house. Too many rooms for just 2 people. There have been weeks I don't get to the other side of the house (mostly because there are still so many other projects we're still doing since just moving in in March). So a few friends suggested hiring someone. I guess it's not too expensive ($30 to $50 a day depending on what they do). I'm wondering what the process is to hire one. Word of mouth? What kind of questions do you ask? (besides the obvious - have you ever been arrested for theft?) Should it be a requirement that they are bonded? I'm not looking for this person to do my laundry (YUK!).. just vaccum, wash the floors, take out the trash, etc.. Maybe walk the dog? (or is that a separate person to hire?) Anyone have one or know someone who did that can help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmr31 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Does anyone, or did anyone, have a house cleaner (not a maid - but a person who came in once a week or twice a month)? Admittedly.. I am having some trouble maintaining this house. Too many rooms for just 2 people. There have been weeks I don't get to the other side of the house (mostly because there are still so many other projects we're still doing since just moving in in March). So a few friends suggested hiring someone. I guess it's not too expensive ($30 to $50 a day depending on what they do). I'm wondering what the process is to hire one. Word of mouth? What kind of questions do you ask? (besides the obvious - have you ever been arrested for theft?) Should it be a requirement that they are bonded? I'm not looking for this person to do my laundry (YUK!).. just vaccum, wash the floors, take out the trash, etc.. Maybe walk the dog? (or is that a separate person to hire?) Anyone have one or know someone who did that can help? Steff, I would suggest you do a search on the internet rather than accepting opinons here , on this matter. Evaluate opinions from sources that have great experience in this matter. You can not be too careful these days, and this person will be in your HOUSE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Agreed. A lot of things get stolen bu untrustworthy maids, and Im serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted August 26, 2003 Author Share Posted August 26, 2003 Ugh.. maybe I'll just start getting up earlier and doing it in the morning before working out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Ugh.. maybe I'll just start getting up earlier and doing it in the morning before working out. According to the pic in your avatar, you must work out a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted August 26, 2003 Author Share Posted August 26, 2003 According to the pic in your avatar, you must work out a lot! Well.. I'm borderline hag now.. Gotta work extra hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Well.. I'm borderline hag now.. Gotta work extra hard. Well, thats a turn off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 steff when i was working a ton of over time hours.. and when i start up the xmas rush at work.. i get a cleaning lady from this cleaning crew based in hampshire... ill be happy to send ya the phone number... they do a fantastic job and are very reliable.....they even do windows lol......i paid her 50 bucks each time i had her come out and gave her a nice tip when she did the laundry for me....she does everything you want her to do.. no problem....the only thing thats a minus is shes polish and doesnt speak english very well but if you show her what you want done it gets done perfectly........if that doesnt sound like something you want to try then i think ian is lookin for a part time job .. he has to make car and insurance payments now and prolly could use the extra bucks lol lol lol lol........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted August 27, 2003 Author Share Posted August 27, 2003 steff when i was working a ton of over time hours.. and when i start up the xmas rush at work.. i get a cleaning lady from this cleaning crew based in hampshire... ill be happy to send ya the phone number... they do a fantastic job and are very reliable.....they even do windows lol......i paid her 50 bucks each time i had her come out and gave her a nice tip when she did the laundry for me....she does everything you want her to do.. no problem....the only thing thats a minus is shes polish and doesnt speak english very well but if you show her what you want done it gets done perfectly........if that doesnt sound like something you want to try then i think ian is lookin for a part time job .. he has to make car and insurance payments now and prolly could use the extra bucks lol lol lol lol........ Yes please.. send me the number. Also.. I missed your call. I'll just buzz you tomorrow from work. It's about the 6th anyway so if you've made a decision on that then we'll just work out the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Most charge in the neighborhood of $10 hour and look for cash. Most people who do this do it as an odd job and use it for extra cash. My mother in law does it, and only works for people recommended by her other customers, so I would just ask around and try to get ahold of someone your friends trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Does anyone, or did anyone, have a house cleaner (not a maid - but a person who came in once a week or twice a month)? Admittedly.. I am having some trouble maintaining this house. Too many rooms for just 2 people. There have been weeks I don't get to the other side of the house (mostly because there are still so many other projects we're still doing since just moving in in March). So a few friends suggested hiring someone. I guess it's not too expensive ($30 to $50 a day depending on what they do). I'm wondering what the process is to hire one. Word of mouth? What kind of questions do you ask? (besides the obvious - have you ever been arrested for theft?) Should it be a requirement that they are bonded? I'm not looking for this person to do my laundry (YUK!).. just vaccum, wash the floors, take out the trash, etc.. Maybe walk the dog? (or is that a separate person to hire?) Anyone have one or know someone who did that can help? Lazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong & Owens Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Go with an old Polish lady. Won't ever regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted August 27, 2003 Author Share Posted August 27, 2003 Does anyone, or did anyone, have a house cleaner (not a maid - but a person who came in once a week or twice a month)? Admittedly.. I am having some trouble maintaining this house. Too many rooms for just 2 people. There have been weeks I don't get to the other side of the house (mostly because there are still so many other projects we're still doing since just moving in in March). So a few friends suggested hiring someone. I guess it's not too expensive ($30 to $50 a day depending on what they do). I'm wondering what the process is to hire one. Word of mouth? What kind of questions do you ask? (besides the obvious - have you ever been arrested for theft?) Should it be a requirement that they are bonded? I'm not looking for this person to do my laundry (YUK!).. just vaccum, wash the floors, take out the trash, etc.. Maybe walk the dog? (or is that a separate person to hire?) Anyone have one or know someone who did that can help? Lazy Jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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