Housekeeper rates and duties

[Anonymous]

I am not sure if this is the right forum, but please share if you have experience on this.

We are working with the same cleaner for many years and she was coming with 3 of her friends, 4 people cleans the house in 2-3 hours and I pay her 300 dollars.

Recently, we decided that this cleaning twice is not enough for our needs-we are working full time and have two young kids. So we hired a housekeeper from care.com. She said her rate is 20 $/hr, but after the first cleaning she said thats too little and asked for 25, we said ok. The arrangement was for her to come 3 times a week and do cleaning and laundry as well as some organizing(fridge). Then she asked for a fixed 140$, we said ok. Now she is asking 150$ for two floors at a time. What is the going rate for housekeepers?
We have a large house but have some unused rooms so not every room needs cleaning each time.

We have a full time nanny and I feel like she is not doing enough. She is not cooking for the baby, or doing anything in the kitchen.

Any suggestions?

[Anonymous]

How many sq feet is your house? The $150 is per visit? How long is she there for?

How old is the baby? What does the nanny feed her if she's not cooking for her? What do you want her to be doing in the kitchen?

[Anonymous]

$20/hr
$25/hr for those with good references or work ethic.

Usually a 4 hour min of work, once a week, including sheets/bedding.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am not sure if this is the right forum, but please share if you have experience on this.

We are working with the same cleaner for many years and she was coming with 3 of her friends, 4 people cleans the house in 2-3 hours and I pay her 300 dollars.

Recently, we decided that this cleaning twice is not enough for our needs-we are working full time and have two young kids. So we hired a housekeeper from care.com. She said her rate is 20 $/hr, but after the first cleaning she said thats too little and asked for 25, we said ok. The arrangement was for her to come 3 times a week and do cleaning and laundry as well as some organizing(fridge). Then she asked for a fixed 140$, we said ok. Now she is asking 150$ for two floors at a time. What is the going rate for housekeepers?
We have a large house but have some unused rooms so not every room needs cleaning each time.

We have a full time nanny and I feel like she is not doing enough. She is not cooking for the baby, or doing anything in the kitchen. BAny suggestions?

You have a bargain. A housekeeper generally does not clean but is responsible for running the house. I have a cleaning woman come every two weeks and she is here 3 hours and I pay $225.00.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am not sure if this is the right forum, but please share if you have experience on this.

We are working with the same cleaner for many years and she was coming with 3 of her friends, 4 people cleans the house in 2-3 hours and I pay her 300 dollars.

Recently, we decided that this cleaning twice is not enough for our needs-we are working full time and have two young kids. So we hired a housekeeper from care.com. She said her rate is 20 $/hr, but after the first cleaning she said thats too little and asked for 25, we said ok. The arrangement was for her to come 3 times a week and do cleaning and laundry as well as some organizing(fridge). Then she asked for a fixed 140$, we said ok. Now she is asking 150$ for two floors at a time. What is the going rate for housekeepers?
We have a large house but have some unused rooms so not every room needs cleaning each time.

We have a full time nanny and I feel like she is not doing enough. She is not cooking for the baby, or doing anything in the kitchen. BAny suggestions?

You have a bargain. A housekeeper generally does not clean but is responsible for running the house. I have a cleaning woman come every two weeks and she is here 3 hours and I pay $225.00.

You don't have to pay that much. Just saying.

[Anonymous]

I pay my hard working husband and wife pair between $180-200 every 3-4 weeks to clean my two bedroom two bath apartment which is about 1000 sf. In addition to exceptional cleaning they change and wash the bedding, wash and dry the bath mats, wash towels and fold them, fold clothes that may be left out and put them away, line the oven w foil, clean the baseboards, get in the shower and tub to clean it, steam mop the floors, pull out the fridge to clean behind it, clean the interior windows etc. They typically spend between 4-5 hrs here and are a godsend to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I pay my hard working husband and wife pair between $180-200 every 3-4 weeks to clean my two bedroom two bath apartment which is about 1000 sf. In addition to exceptional cleaning they change and wash the bedding, wash and dry the bath mats, wash towels and fold them, fold clothes that may be left out and put them away, line the oven w foil, clean the baseboards, get in the shower and tub to clean it, steam mop the floors, pull out the fridge to clean behind it, clean the interior windows etc. They typically spend between 4-5 hrs here and are a godsend to me.

By the way, they asked for $80 and that would be insulting.

[Anonymous]

20-30$/hr per cleaner.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am not sure if this is the right forum, but please share if you have experience on this.

We are working with the same cleaner for many years and she was coming with 3 of her friends, 4 people cleans the house in 2-3 hours and I pay her 300 dollars.

Recently, we decided that this cleaning twice is not enough for our needs-we are working full time and have two young kids. So we hired a housekeeper from care.com. She said her rate is 20 $/hr, but after the first cleaning she said thats too little and asked for 25, we said ok. The arrangement was for her to come 3 times a week and do cleaning and laundry as well as some organizing(fridge). Then she asked for a fixed 140$, we said ok. Now she is asking 150$ for two floors at a time. What is the going rate for housekeepers?
We have a large house but have some unused rooms so not every room needs cleaning each time.

We have a full time nanny and I feel like she is not doing enough. She is not cooking for the baby, or doing anything in the kitchen.

Any suggestions?

What is this person doing when they clean? Do you feel happy when they are done? Like in an uplifted mood cause everything is sparkling and smelling nice? How big is the house and how big are the spaces she is cleaning?

Can’t make suggestions otherwise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I pay my hard working husband and wife pair between $180-200 every 3-4 weeks to clean my two bedroom two bath apartment which is about 1000 sf. In addition to exceptional cleaning they change and wash the bedding, wash and dry the bath mats, wash towels and fold them, fold clothes that may be left out and put them away, line the oven w foil, clean the baseboards, get in the shower and tub to clean it, steam mop the floors, pull out the fridge to clean behind it, clean the interior windows etc. They typically spend between 4-5 hrs here and are a godsend to me.

By the way, they asked for $80 and that would be insulting.

What did you mean by that? Actually, giving people a lot more than they asked for is considered a huge insult in many cultures.

It's considered charity and very insulting to their dignity. A small gift above and beyond what they ask, is fine, especially if you say "for your kids" and not them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I pay my hard working husband and wife pair between $180-200 every 3-4 weeks to clean my two bedroom two bath apartment which is about 1000 sf. In addition to exceptional cleaning they change and wash the bedding, wash and dry the bath mats, wash towels and fold them, fold clothes that may be left out and put them away, line the oven w foil, clean the baseboards, get in the shower and tub to clean it, steam mop the floors, pull out the fridge to clean behind it, clean the interior windows etc. They typically spend between 4-5 hrs here and are a godsend to me.

By the way, they asked for $80 and that would be insulting.

What did you mean by that? Actually, giving people a lot more than they asked for is considered a huge insult in many cultures.

It's considered charity and very insulting to their dignity. A small gift above and beyond what they ask, is fine, especially if you say "for your kids" and not them.

How is paying people the standard rate insulting to their dignity? It educates them as to the proper compensation in this area for their labor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I pay my hard working husband and wife pair between $180-200 every 3-4 weeks to clean my two bedroom two bath apartment which is about 1000 sf. In addition to exceptional cleaning they change and wash the bedding, wash and dry the bath mats, wash towels and fold them, fold clothes that may be left out and put them away, line the oven w foil, clean the baseboards, get in the shower and tub to clean it, steam mop the floors, pull out the fridge to clean behind it, clean the interior windows etc. They typically spend between 4-5 hrs here and are a godsend to me.

By the way, they asked for $80 and that would be insulting.

What did you mean by that? Actually, giving people a lot more than they asked for is considered a huge insult in many cultures.

It's considered charity and very insulting to their dignity. A small gift above and beyond what they ask, is fine, especially if you say "for your kids" and not them.

How is paying people the standard rate insulting to their dignity? It educates them as to the proper compensation in this area for their labor.

Learn more about other cultures.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I pay my hard working husband and wife pair between $180-200 every 3-4 weeks to clean my two bedroom two bath apartment which is about 1000 sf. In addition to exceptional cleaning they change and wash the bedding, wash and dry the bath mats, wash towels and fold them, fold clothes that may be left out and put them away, line the oven w foil, clean the baseboards, get in the shower and tub to clean it, steam mop the floors, pull out the fridge to clean behind it, clean the interior windows etc. They typically spend between 4-5 hrs here and are a godsend to me.

By the way, they asked for $80 and that would be insulting.

What did you mean by that? Actually, giving people a lot more than they asked for is considered a huge insult in many cultures.

It's considered charity and very insulting to their dignity. A small gift above and beyond what they ask, is fine, especially if you say "for your kids" and not them.

How is paying people the standard rate insulting to their dignity? It educates them as to the proper compensation in this area for their labor.

Learn more about other cultures.

The culture of being underpaid? That's the culture you want all of us to uphold?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I pay my hard working husband and wife pair between $180-200 every 3-4 weeks to clean my two bedroom two bath apartment which is about 1000 sf. In addition to exceptional cleaning they change and wash the bedding, wash and dry the bath mats, wash towels and fold them, fold clothes that may be left out and put them away, line the oven w foil, clean the baseboards, get in the shower and tub to clean it, steam mop the floors, pull out the fridge to clean behind it, clean the interior windows etc. They typically spend between 4-5 hrs here and are a godsend to me.

By the way, they asked for $80 and that would be insulting.

What did you mean by that? Actually, giving people a lot more than they asked for is considered a huge insult in many cultures.

It's considered charity and very insulting to their dignity. A small gift above and beyond what they ask, is fine, especially if you say "for your kids" and not them.

How is paying people the standard rate insulting to their dignity? It educates them as to the proper compensation in this area for their labor.

Learn more about other cultures.

You need to learn more about American culture.

[Anonymous]

No offense OP but why did you mention your Nanny when discussing your cleaning needs??
A Nanny is there for childcare only.
Sure she should wash any dishes/bottles used while she is there as well as pick up any toys/books/puzzles/etc. but she is not responsible for any housework as well.
Some Nannie’s offer light housekeeping - others do not.
You cannot expect a Nanny to do a chore that was not outlined during her hire.

You mention that your Nanny does not do enough in the kitchen.
What exactly do you want her to do?
Load/unload your dishwasher?
Scrub your sink??

Remember that those are typically cleaning person duties > not your child’s caregiver’s.