Do you have a cleaner?

Vintagenonna

I enjoy cleaning my home and can do the tasks myself.

It isn't about having a'protestant work ethic', MawtheMerrier, just a genuine pleasure in having my own home and caring for it.

It enables creative thinking, keeps the weight off and promotes mobility. And I can go on strike and still not get paid.

me too, I love my home and being new build and already ship shape, it does not take me long.

I don`t at all begrudge anyone a cleaner but I do have two roombas, one upstairs and one down, they are elderly now but still going strong and have paid for themselves over and over

4 bedrooms, three toilets, only me but all used. Not having a cleaner, I treated myself to a very expensive dyson connect the other week which will also pay for itself within six months as I use it twice a week

I have had a cleaner a few times, when I was a busy working mum but I quickly worked out that their particular standards were not as good as mine. Then I employed my teenage daughter, very good pay and she did an amazingly good job

Actually@ Gabrielle56 if you talk to "professional" housekeeping staff (hotels stately homes etc) there is degree of skill and "training" involved.
I'm not protesting just tired of the "humblebragging" and intolerance of those who for whatever reason choose to employ a cleaner.

I have had a cleaner every week for over 20 years. 3 hours a week when I lived in a house but now 2 hours a week as I am retired and living in a flat ☕️

Yes I have a cleaner, he’s also known as my husband
I do a bit myself too.

How much does it cost to hire a cleaner

It seems to vary quite a bit from area to area, Nanderin - £20+ hour in some areas where there is high demand. £12-£15 in other areas.

I had a cleaner when I worked full time. Regrettably it was a complete farce; I asked her to clean, vacuum and dust our four bedroom house (she had all day Friday to do this) and wash the kitchen and bathroom floors. I cleaned the bathrooms myself. I watched the house get dirtier and dirtier, and when the lights in my bedroom had fluff hanging from the shades we parted company. I suspect she was resting on our bed and reading the paper for most of the day - evidence of lunch being eaten there too! A friend took on the job and was wonderful for several years, but since retired I like to do it myself, as exercise. Lucky that I can, I am well aware.

We have a cleaner. We have a 3 bedroom house so, for 2 hours fortnightly, she does the ground floor and 2 bathrooms only.
We do the rest of upstairs. Get someone by word of mouth recommendation and make sure you have a written reference.

PS this lady costs £16 per hour but it's definitely worth it! we are in our late 70's, and really appreciate her helping with floor cleaning etc.

I've a list here of reputable companies, and their charges.

That is why I've sorted out my own arrangement.

Norah

We have weekly cleaning.

Pair of women, their own business. Their supplies.

Two hrs @ £40/hour.

Gosh, @Norah! Where do you live that your cleaners get £40/hr!

£20 an hour - each.
About normal I think.

Magrithea

Norah

We have weekly cleaning.

Pair of women, their own business. Their supplies.

Two hrs @ £40/hour.

Gosh, @Norah! Where do you live that your cleaners get £40/hr!

There are 2 women, they own a business, we pay £40 total per hour for the two of them. If only one arrived it would be £20/ hour and take twice as long.

The number is a point of reference to the OP.

I'm now 78 and I don't clean our home any longer.

When I was rushed off my feet, I paid a friend to clean all the floors weekly. If she had time, she'd clean the hob or mirrors too. It was brilliant, as I didn't have to spend the entire weekend cleaning. My kids even suddenly started clearing up - as she was coming the next day (a miracle indeed).

My mother had a gardener (every three weeks) who'd do 'heavy housework' like cleaning baths, windows, tiles, high cupboards, etc. - and minor repairs too. She also had a cleaner for the floors and bed making - but preferred to do the dusting herself! Might I add that she could do all these things - but chose not to?

I have had my first cleaner since the summer and pay £11 ph for two hours every fortnight. Initially because I had an operation but now recovered, have got used to the help and plan to continue. She uses my cleaning materials and equipment.
I live in the SE just outside London.