Do you have a houskeeper?

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have once a week help for our 3200 sf 4 BR, 1 den, 3 bathroom house. She gets paid $125 and she cleans and does the laundry. We think it's a good deal b/c she does an awsome job.

Where are you located-can you provide her name?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
We have once a week help for our 3200 sf 4 BR, 1 den, 3 bathroom house. She gets paid $125 and she cleans and does the laundry. We think it's a good deal b/c she does an awsome job.


How many hours does the housekeeper spends on cleaning a 4br. house?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just think it's sad. My DH came from a family where his mom was never taught how to clean. He was a mess in college. I had to show him how to properly do laundry, clean a bathroom, etc. Now, he can do all household chores and does split them. It just seems really lazy and so like this area. What a waste of money (good for those making the money) to wipe you toilets down and dust your cabinets (all of which take minimal level of effort and almost no time).

I just get tired of people using their kids as excuses for not cleaning after themselves. It's not because of their kids and time (I don't get that for most people).

What's sad about wanting to spend more time with your children? Just because someone has a cleaning person isn't an indication that the children are going to be adult slobs. If you have someone come in twice a month-there will be chores in between.

Your man isn't any different than most men! My exhusband and now current husband both had their laundry done for them by their mothers. My mother did my brother's laundry-he carries his weight around the house today.

It sounds like you're slightly envious.

What would I possibly be envious of? I said earlier we could easily afford a cleaning person, but I just can't fathom why after having a baby that your lives fall apart. I have a 2 yo and 1 on the way. We both work f/t and manage to NOT spend our entire weekend cleaning. If you do chores throughout the week there isn't anything left to do on the weekend. I have a routine down with my DH - things like he does the laundry a few days a week in the morning and dumps the clothes on the bed. When I get home I iron, fold and put it away. Since it's just 1 load at a time it's fairly quick. I scrub the bathroom upstairs, he does the "man" bathroom downstairs. One person runs to the grocery store one night and the other puts the groceries away (I quickly wipe the fridge down each time which means there is no need for "deep" cleaning 1x/m). Every few weeks I windex the windows. Oh and for the poster who said my kids only 2 - my 2 yo takes her little pile of clothes to her room and puts away certain things (shoes, socks,etc are in baskets so she can).On and on.....I just don't get the attitude that your life falls apart after having kids.

To the poster that said at 16 their cleaning lady needed surgery so that was the summer that her "job" became cleaning the house and was a great skill to have through college and with her first house. First off, do you think that you would have ever gained those skills if your cleaning lady hadn't needed surgery - probably not if your parents didn't have you do chores up until that age. You actually give a good examply of my point. Also, I find it funny that cleaning your house was considered a "job". When I grew up you did your chores or lost basic provledges - there was no pay for cleaning up your own house - and I agree. If you are contributing to the mess than you can help clean it up. My hope is that my DD grows up knowing how to efficiently clean her house without much "stress" as a lot of you seem to have.

As for the poster who said it isn't rocket science - I agree, but then another poster turned right around and said that my DH isn't unlike a lot of them where they don't KNOW how to clean based on how they were raised, so it's not that obvious if no one ever shows you. If it is obvious how to clean a house, then a lot of women on this board are pretty lame for complaing that their DH's don't "know" what needs to be done to keep a clean house. You can't have it both ways.

Especially if you have sons, please do them a favor for their wives (and college room mates) and teach them basic cleaning skills before they leave home.

There was an article once written about how more teens these days don't have basic life skills when leaving their parents houses - cooking, cleaning, car maintenance, etc. Now I see how these kids are getting this way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just think it's sad. My DH came from a family where his mom was never taught how to clean. He was a mess in college. I had to show him how to properly do laundry, clean a bathroom, etc. Now, he can do all household chores and does split them. It just seems really lazy and so like this area. What a waste of money (good for those making the money) to wipe you toilets down and dust your cabinets (all of which take minimal level of effort and almost no time).

I just get tired of people using their kids as excuses for not cleaning after themselves. It's not because of their kids and time (I don't get that for most people).

What's sad about wanting to spend more time with your children? Just because someone has a cleaning person isn't an indication that the children are going to be adult slobs. If you have someone come in twice a month-there will be chores in between.

Your man isn't any different than most men! My exhusband and now current husband both had their laundry done for them by their mothers. My mother did my brother's laundry-he carries his weight around the house today.

It sounds like you're slightly envious.

What would I possibly be envious of? I said earlier we could easily afford a cleaning person, but I just can't fathom why after having a baby that your lives fall apart. I have a 2 yo and 1 on the way. We both work f/t and manage to NOT spend our entire weekend cleaning. If you do chores throughout the week there isn't anything left to do on the weekend. I have a routine down with my DH - things like he does the laundry a few days a week in the morning and dumps the clothes on the bed. When I get home I iron, fold and put it away. Since it's just 1 load at a time it's fairly quick. I scrub the bathroom upstairs, he does the "man" bathroom downstairs. One person runs to the grocery store one night and the other puts the groceries away (I quickly wipe the fridge down each time which means there is no need for "deep" cleaning 1x/m). Every few weeks I windex the windows. Oh and for the poster who said my kids only 2 - my 2 yo takes her little pile of clothes to her room and puts away certain things (shoes, socks,etc are in baskets so she can).On and on.....I just don't get the attitude that your life falls apart after having kids.

To the poster that said at 16 their cleaning lady needed surgery so that was the summer that her "job" became cleaning the house and was a great skill to have through college and with her first house. First off, do you think that you would have ever gained those skills if your cleaning lady hadn't needed surgery - probably not if your parents didn't have you do chores up until that age. You actually give a good examply of my point. Also, I find it funny that cleaning your house was considered a "job". When I grew up you did your chores or lost basic provledges - there was no pay for cleaning up your own house - and I agree. If you are contributing to the mess than you can help clean it up. My hope is that my DD grows up knowing how to efficiently clean her house without much "stress" as a lot of you seem to have.

As for the poster who said it isn't rocket science - I agree, but then another poster turned right around and said that my DH isn't unlike a lot of them where they don't KNOW how to clean based on how they were raised, so it's not that obvious if no one ever shows you. If it is obvious how to clean a house, then a lot of women on this board are pretty lame for complaing that their DH's don't "know" what needs to be done to keep a clean house. You can't have it both ways.

Especially if you have sons, please do them a favor for their wives (and college room mates) and teach them basic cleaning skills before they leave home.

There was an article once written about how more teens these days don't have basic life skills when leaving their parents houses - cooking, cleaning, car maintenance, etc. Now I see how these kids are getting this way.

Please I grew up with live in house help and that even included cooking. It was wonderful for my mom, she had it very easy raising kids and running a family. None of us are slobs, but we ALL budget for help around the house.

You sould like you spend A LOT of time on housework. No thanks, I haven't done laundry in 3 years, scrubbed a tub or toilet, or gotten down on my hands and knees with a brush and intend to keep it that way as long as the paychecks keep coming.

Actually right now I'm sitting in a sparkling clean house-maid day! We do pick up after ourselves, but the maid does all the heavy lifting.

Oh yea, I also have someone that comes to the house and cooks freezer meals, so I don't cook much either No regrets or hesitations.

Now go have fun with that bathroom tonight and get to ironing, I like my jeans creased-OK?

[Anonymous]

What would I possibly be envious of? I said earlier we could easily afford a cleaning person, but I just can't fathom why after having a baby that your lives fall apart. I have a 2 yo and 1 on the way. We both work f/t and manage to NOT spend our entire weekend cleaning. If you do chores throughout the week there isn't anything left to do on the weekend. I have a routine down with my DH - things like he does the laundry a few days a week in the morning and dumps the clothes on the bed. When I get home I iron, fold and put it away. Since it's just 1 load at a time it's fairly quick. I scrub the bathroom upstairs, he does the "man" bathroom downstairs. One person runs to the grocery store one night and the other puts the groceries away (I quickly wipe the fridge down each time which means there is no need for "deep" cleaning 1x/m). Every few weeks I windex the windows. Oh and for the poster who said my kids only 2 - my 2 yo takes her little pile of clothes to her room and puts away certain things (shoes, socks,etc are in baskets so she can).On and on.....I just don't get the attitude that your life falls apart after having kids.

To the poster that said at 16 their cleaning lady needed surgery so that was the summer that her "job" became cleaning the house and was a great skill to have through college and with her first house. First off, do you think that you would have ever gained those skills if your cleaning lady hadn't needed surgery - probably not if your parents didn't have you do chores up until that age. You actually give a good examply of my point. Also, I find it funny that cleaning your house was considered a "job". When I grew up you did your chores or lost basic provledges - there was no pay for cleaning up your own house - and I agree. If you are contributing to the mess than you can help clean it up. My hope is that my DD grows up knowing how to efficiently clean her house without much "stress" as a lot of you seem to have.

As for the poster who said it isn't rocket science - I agree, but then another poster turned right around and said that my DH isn't unlike a lot of them where they don't KNOW how to clean based on how they were raised, so it's not that obvious if no one ever shows you. If it is obvious how to clean a house, then a lot of women on this board are pretty lame for complaing that their DH's don't "know" what needs to be done to keep a clean house. You can't have it both ways.

Especially if you have sons, please do them a favor for their wives (and college room mates) and teach them basic cleaning skills before they leave home.

There was an article once written about how more teens these days don't have basic life skills when leaving their parents houses - cooking, cleaning, car maintenance, etc. Now I see how these kids are getting this way.

I said there was no need to get nasty but you just couldn't help yourself, could you? Your need to argue about this is ridiculous and is just showing us two things, your chip and your roots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just think it's sad. My DH came from a family where his mom was never taught how to clean. He was a mess in college. I had to show him how to properly do laundry, clean a bathroom, etc. Now, he can do all household chores and does split them. It just seems really lazy and so like this area. What a waste of money (good for those making the money) to wipe you toilets down and dust your cabinets (all of which take minimal level of effort and almost no time).

I just get tired of people using their kids as excuses for not cleaning after themselves. It's not because of their kids and time (I don't get that for most people).

What's sad about wanting to spend more time with your children? Just because someone has a cleaning person isn't an indication that the children are going to be adult slobs. If you have someone come in twice a month-there will be chores in between.

Your man isn't any different than most men! My exhusband and now current husband both had their laundry done for them by their mothers. My mother did my brother's laundry-he carries his weight around the house today.

It sounds like you're slightly envious.

What would I possibly be envious of? I said earlier we could easily afford a cleaning person, but I just can't fathom why after having a baby that your lives fall apart. I have a 2 yo and 1 on the way. We both work f/t and manage to NOT spend our entire weekend cleaning. If you do chores throughout the week there isn't anything left to do on the weekend. I have a routine down with my DH - things like he does the laundry a few days a week in the morning and dumps the clothes on the bed. When I get home I iron, fold and put it away. Since it's just 1 load at a time it's fairly quick. I scrub the bathroom upstairs, he does the "man" bathroom downstairs. One person runs to the grocery store one night and the other puts the groceries away (I quickly wipe the fridge down each time which means there is no need for "deep" cleaning 1x/m). Every few weeks I windex the windows. Oh and for the poster who said my kids only 2 - my 2 yo takes her little pile of clothes to her room and puts away certain things (shoes, socks,etc are in baskets so she can).On and on.....I just don't get the attitude that your life falls apart after having kids.

To the poster that said at 16 their cleaning lady needed surgery so that was the summer that her "job" became cleaning the house and was a great skill to have through college and with her first house. First off, do you think that you would have ever gained those skills if your cleaning lady hadn't needed surgery - probably not if your parents didn't have you do chores up until that age. You actually give a good examply of my point. Also, I find it funny that cleaning your house was considered a "job". When I grew up you did your chores or lost basic provledges - there was no pay for cleaning up your own house - and I agree. If you are contributing to the mess than you can help clean it up. My hope is that my DD grows up knowing how to efficiently clean her house without much "stress" as a lot of you seem to have.

As for the poster who said it isn't rocket science - I agree, but then another poster turned right around and said that my DH isn't unlike a lot of them where they don't KNOW how to clean based on how they were raised, so it's not that obvious if no one ever shows you. If it is obvious how to clean a house, then a lot of women on this board are pretty lame for complaing that their DH's don't "know" what needs to be done to keep a clean house. You can't have it both ways.

Especially if you have sons, please do them a favor for their wives (and college room mates) and teach them basic cleaning skills before they leave home.

There was an article once written about how more teens these days don't have basic life skills when leaving their parents houses - cooking, cleaning, car maintenance, etc. Now I see how these kids are getting this way.

Wait until you have two kids! It's exponentially more work. Write back and let us know if your current cleaning routine is still working.

[Anonymous]

Do you go to restaurants and have otehrs cook and serve your food? Do you go to the kitchen when you are done eating and wash your dishes? Do you go to the dry cleaner and have others clean your clothing? Do you clean up after yourself when you stay at a hotel? Housecleaning is a PAID service, just like we pay for someone to mow our grass, or paint our house, or fix our clogged toilet. If soemeone can clean my house in 4 hours, where it takes me 8 hours, why not? I'm not asking for anyone to do this for free - in fact, I am paying about $25/hour. I'm not pointing a gun to anyone's head.

My house is neat, but not sparkling clean. I want it sparkling clean and I'll pay for someone to do it.

[Anonymous]

Who said life falls apart after having children?

I say, if you have the $$$ to hire a nanny, cleaning person, chef-then by all means, DO SO. Life is too short!

We have a nanny but haven't yet hired a cleaning person-our home is not very large and it's manageable. I would though like to hire someone to do our laundry! I get so tired of sorting, folding and putting away. I don't spend a full day in the office and like to work after my son is in bed-laundry is just too time consuming.

I'd much rather spend time and play with my child than doing laundry or cleaning! Especially on the weekends-a family that plays together, stays together!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:[Wait until you have two kids! It's exponentially more work. Write back and let us know if your current cleaning routine is still working.

I'm sorry 2036 if you think I got nasty in my response. I don't think I was nasty, just giving my opinion. I'd also say if telling you I enjoy cleaning my own house and would NEVER let a stranger in to clean it (barring some very serious and unusual circumstances) is showing you my roots - than good for me. The roots I'm showing our those from a family that taught their children responsibility and hard work.

Having 2 kids will not change our minds regarding who cleans out house. That's just ridiculous! Most of my friends have more than 1 kid and none have cleaning people. There were 3 of us kids and again, everyone pitched and got it done quickly. I find plenty of time to spend with my DD, have friends over, and even enjoy a few hobbies. I just keep laughing when everyone keeps saying how they have hours and hours of cleaning to do. One way I cut down on the cleaning was to only buy a house that was reasonable for our family size and managable to upkeep. In this area people with only 1 or 2 kids live in these McMansions and don't have time to clean them. I wouldn't have time then, but it's not worth it! Again - there I go showing my roots - being raised to manage our money and lifestyle in a responsible way!

[Anonymous]

Oh, well if that's how it works . . . I'll just have the 5 month old pitch in next time while I direct the 2 year old on how to scrub toilets. The 3 year old can take out the trash at the same time, right?

I doubt getting a little outside help is going to ruin my kids' ability or willingness to care for themselves down the road. I had to do all of the cooking, cleaning, and laundry for my family as well as care for a younger sibling, from about the age of 8, and despite the experience I'm pretty lousy at cleaning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:[Wait until you have two kids! It's exponentially more work. Write back and let us know if your current cleaning routine is still working.

I'm sorry 2036 if you think I got nasty in my response. I don't think I was nasty, just giving my opinion. I'd also say if telling you I enjoy cleaning my own house and would NEVER let a stranger in to clean it (barring some very serious and unusual circumstances) is showing you my roots - than good for me. The roots I'm showing our those from a family that taught their children responsibility and hard work.

Having 2 kids will not change our minds regarding who cleans out house. That's just ridiculous! Most of my friends have more than 1 kid and none have cleaning people. There were 3 of us kids and again, everyone pitched and got it done quickly. I find plenty of time to spend with my DD, have friends over, and even enjoy a few hobbies. I just keep laughing when everyone keeps saying how they have hours and hours of cleaning to do. One way I cut down on the cleaning was to only buy a house that was reasonable for our family size and managable to upkeep. In this area people with only 1 or 2 kids live in these McMansions and don't have time to clean them. I wouldn't have time then, but it's not worth it! Again - there I go showing my roots - being raised to manage our money and lifestyle in a responsible way!

Are you for real? You ENJOY cleaning your house? I thought I'd heard everything....

I'm the one with a cleaning person and a cook. I actually live in a 1500sq foot house, certainly no McMansion. My mortgage is 2K/mo and our take home income is 15K, we manage our lifestyle quite well which is why a cook and a cleaning person can fit in. Yea, I have time to clean, but I don't want to and don't enjoy it like you do. I even work from home only 30hrs a week, so I could clean my own house if I wanted to, but I just take the laptop onto the back deck when the cleaning people arrive, its much more fun to watch than partake in the festivities. If you like it so much and do such a good job, maybe if you have some free time and need some extra cash you can come over wash some windows. My cleaning lady does not do windows, on interview, she informed me it was not her "specialty". Can you get finger smudges off the bay window, my toddler is always putting his sticky hands all over it?

[Anonymous]

We pay $100 every other week. Don't even have kids yet, just hate cleaning.

[Anonymous]

okay so i'm confused a "housekeeper" is different than a cleaning lady? i have 2 cleaning ladies that come once a week for about 2.5-3 hrs. they charge $100.

[Anonymous]

I have a cleaning person, but not because I don't know how to clean my own house. I am a mom and I work two nanny jobs. We all have our own priorities.