Anonymous
Post 06/12/2025 19:54     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
Anonymous wrote:I’ve had these housecleaners for about a year. As time has gone on their attention to detail has waned, but is it their fault or mine? (Example: not cleaning under the sofa cushions.) Do I review expectations or just find a new housecleaner? I’d prefer a housecleaner that’s consistent and doesn’t need a conversation to understand how to do their job.


Here's a novel thought clean your own house.
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2025 09:19     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
Anonymous wrote:I've found changing services every couple of years to work best. The only people I know comfortable enough to complain to and boss around immigrant women who barely speak English are folks who come from developing countries where they are used to dealing with a lot of household help (and DGAF about being "nice").


I was at my friends place when the cleaning lady was leaving and my friend was barking at her in Polish about the baseboards not being done. The lady gave it right back to her. I said "don't you feel awkward about that?" and she said "why should I? She's friends with my mom and I've known her forever." Whole different dynamic.
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2025 09:14     Subject: Re:Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
Before issuing them their walking papers - I would speak honestly w/your current house cleaners & address your concerns.
Give them time to rectify the issue first.

If they seemingly revert back to their old ways > then I would find a new cleaning 🧹 🪣🧽🧼 crew……
Perhaps ask a close friend, relative or even a neighbor for a referral.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2025 12:48     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
Hiring a new housekeeper will definitely solve your problem.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2025 12:21     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
I find that telling them what you want done before they start cleaning comes across better--less critical. So if I want careful attention to a particular area, I mention that right as they get started.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2025 12:14     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
Changing housekeepers frequently/using services and not developing relationships is so new money.

My housekeeper is a close family friend at this point and her BIL is our yard guy. Grew up with a similar situation.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2025 11:57     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
I've found changing services every couple of years to work best. The only people I know comfortable enough to complain to and boss around immigrant women who barely speak English are folks who come from developing countries where they are used to dealing with a lot of household help (and DGAF about being "nice").
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2025 11:52     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
Anonymous wrote:I’ve had these housecleaners for about a year. As time has gone on their attention to detail has waned, but is it their fault or mine? (Example: not cleaning under the sofa cushions.) Do I review expectations or just find a new housecleaner? I’d prefer a housecleaner that’s consistent and doesn’t need a conversation to understand how to do their job.


Why are you and your family so filthy that sofa cushions must be cleaned every week. Once a month, ok, but every week, you are slobs.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2025 09:35     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
Huh? Just talk to them. They’re not martians. Also, neither are you. Stop using using the possibility of awkardness to avoid an honest human encounter.
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2025 20:55     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
DIY.
House keepers are usually just for invalids/old frail people, and are usually just for doing the bare minimum.

Deep cleaning? Fuhgetaboudddit!
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2025 20:54     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
Get a new house keeper.
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2025 20:21     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
Anonymous wrote:What you can do is hire another company to come do a deep clean. Your housecleaners will notice and that should light a fire under them. Do this twice a year.


Good idea.
I sometimes take a weekend to deep clean and I hope my housekeeper notices but I think not. :-|
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2025 19:34     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
What you can do is hire another company to come do a deep clean. Your housecleaners will notice and that should light a fire under them. Do this twice a year.
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2025 19:20     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
There are so many threads on this. They always slack after a time. We keep ours because she's honest. I don't like to think about a new person who steals or something.
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2025 19:18     Subject: Get new housekeeper or reset expectations?
I’ve had these housecleaners for about a year. As time has gone on their attention to detail has waned, but is it their fault or mine? (Example: not cleaning under the sofa cushions.) Do I review expectations or just find a new housecleaner? I’d prefer a housecleaner that’s consistent and doesn’t need a conversation to understand how to do their job.