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How do I find a cleaning lady?

AMYfromKYAMYfromKY member
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I don't really want a company where they send a different person every time.  I found one lady on craigslist, but wasn't sure if there is somewhere else I should be looking.

Also, if you have someone clean your house how much do you pay them per hr?  Does $15 seem right?

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Re: How do I find a cleaning lady?

  • Jocelyn0415Jocelyn0415 member
    MIL has a cleaning service through a company and it's the same ladies every week.
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  • Tara&RyanTara&Ryan

    I think private or through a company is fine, just check references. I'm in Michigan and I asked around (because I would love one myself) and most people pay $20 hour. The person typically cleans thoroughly, even dusting base boards...about 3 hours every other week.

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  • bim38106bim38106 member

    Ask around. That seems to be the best way to get someone good and someone trustworthy.

    Personally, I've found individuals will do a much better job then a company, and often for less.

    We pay $150 for 6500 sq ft. It takes 2 cleaning ladies around 4 hours, so I guess that ends up being almost $19/hr per person. They are very reasonably priced as compared to others we interviewed. And they do an outstanding job! Another private team wanted $250. Merry Maids wanted over $400.

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  • AMYfromKYAMYfromKY member
    Thanks ladies.  We only have 1400 sq/ft, but I was hoping for someone who could clean every week.  I will just ask around.
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  • Soon2BMrsNSoon2BMrsN member
    Aren't you a SAHM?
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  • AMYfromKYAMYfromKY member

    imageSoon2BMrsN:
    Aren't you a SAHM?

    Yes, but I am also a full time student.  What are you insinuating?

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  • maddmaskmaddmask member

    imageSoon2BMrsN:
    Aren't you a SAHM?

    Geez!  Tongue Tied

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  • bim38106bim38106 member

    imageSoon2BMrsN:
    Aren't you a SAHM?

    Confused 

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  • pharmacygirlpharmacygirl
    imageAMYfromKY:

    imageSoon2BMrsN:
    Aren't you a SAHM?

    Yes, but I am also a full time student.  What are you insinuating?

    Even if you are - there is no need to explain why you want a cleaning lady.  My house is 1700 sq ft and my lady charges $65.  I have her come every other friday.  Word of mouth is the best way to find someone.  I have had the same lady for almost 4 years.  I have even given her a key to my house because I  trust her totally.  I like having her b/c I hate to do the in depth cleaning.  Having a cleaning lady is not the same as having a maid.  Shoot, I am the maid around here.  She does things like, dusting, mopping floors, cleaning baseboards, changes sheets (which I still do in between) etc.  She does not put our stuff away, wash clothes or pick up after my kids.

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  • AMYfromKYAMYfromKY member
    imagepharmacygirl:
    imageAMYfromKY:

    imageSoon2BMrsN:
    Aren't you a SAHM?

    Yes, but I am also a full time student.  What are you insinuating?

    Even if you are - there is no need to explain why you want a cleaning lady.  My house is 1700 sq ft and my lady charges $65.  I have her come every other friday.  Word of mouth is the best way to find someone.  I have had the same lady for almost 4 years.  I have even given her a key to my house because I  trust her totally.  I like having her b/c I hate to do the in depth cleaning.  Having a cleaning lady is not the same as having a maid.  Shoot, I am the maid around here.  She does things like, dusting, mopping floors, cleaning baseboards, changes sheets (which I still do in between) etc.  She does not put our stuff away, wash clothes or pick up after my kids.

    Thank you!  That is exactly what I want one for.  I've never been into cleaning and feel like I have better things I could be doing.

    $65 sounds very reasonable.

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  • jonsdeedeejonsdeedee
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    imageSoon2BMrsN:
    Aren't you a SAHM?

    Confused 

     

    Seriously, don't you know you are suppose to have an immaculate house, serve 5 course meals everyday, host several playgroups a week, and eventually home school your kids. Confused

     

    I regret giving up my cleaning lady when I decided to sah.  I wish we had worked it into the budget, however DH is due for a raise and the first thing I will do is hire her back

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  • Melanie.BrownMelanie.Brown
    check out www.care.com.  That's where we found our nanny, and I'm thinking of hiring a cleaning lady too.  But if you know people who have a cleaning lady, I'd definitely ask around!
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  • gumiberggumiberg member

    imageSoon2BMrsN:
    Aren't you a SAHM?

    LOL!  Just because someone stays at home, doesnt mean that they want to spend their free time cleaning toilets.

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