Is there a way to gift a deep clean for next Christmas without being offensive?

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Anonymous wrote:I have a good relationship with my parents and would be able to just say, “you guys need a cleaner; I’ll even pay for the first visit to get it going.” In fact, I did that a few years ago and surprise surprise, they love having cleaners and a clean house. I think me paying the first time was the key to get them over their hesitation. I don’t think it is rude to be honest and offer help if it is done properly.


I do too but I'll bet your parents care enough about your allergies to do something that would involve having a stranger come into their home and do work around their personal possessions. My MIL allowed it only because it was my long-time vetted cleaner whom she had witnessed in action while at our home. Telling your parents to get a cleaner and you'll pay for it does not get them over that fear of things being taken or damaged.


Elderly boomers are very afraid of someone swiping their Hummels and TV.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have a good relationship with my parents and would be able to just say, “you guys need a cleaner; I’ll even pay for the first visit to get it going.” In fact, I did that a few years ago and surprise surprise, they love having cleaners and a clean house. I think me paying the first time was the key to get them over their hesitation. I don’t think it is rude to be honest and offer help if it is done properly.


I do too but I'll bet your parents care enough about your allergies to do something that would involve having a stranger come into their home and do work around their personal possessions. My MIL allowed it only because it was my long-time vetted cleaner whom she had witnessed in action while at our home. Telling your parents to get a cleaner and you'll pay for it does not get them over that fear of things being taken or damaged.


Elderly boomers are very afraid of someone swiping their Hummels and TV.


Hummels were mostly collected by Greatest Gen and Silent Gen; Americans coming back from Europe postwar.
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