Many of us dream about hiring a housekeeper to keep the home tidy and clean, whether this is on a daily basis, or simply once a month. It may seem like an added expense, but for people with demanding careers, or health problems, hiring a housekeeper can be the perfect solution for keeping the home in a tip top condition.

Is hiring a housekeeper necessary?

Firstly, think about the reasons you are considering hiring a housekeeper. Are you too busy? Are the chores something you don't enjoy? Are you too ill to carry out necessary cleaning? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then a housekeeper is likely to make a huge difference to your life and home.

How long are the housekeeper's services required?

It is worth bearing in mind the time frame that the housekeeper will be required. Many people only feel that once a year is appropriate, before a large celebration such as Christmas, although there are still a large proportion of people who require a daily housekeeper. If the latter is the case, it will be wise to decide the hours required from the housekeeper, and if it would be preferred that the work was carried out in the morning, afternoon or evening.

Should the housekeeper live in or out?

Depending on the scale of work that needs to be carried out, it may be more beneficial to offer the housekeeper living accommodation in the household, especially if the house is not occupied during the week or weekends. This means that there will be someone to keep a watchful eye on the house, as well as performing all the cleaning and tidying tasks.

What duties should the housekeeper undertake?

It is advised that the duties of the housekeeper are specified before employment. Will they be required to do common housekeeping tasks, such as vacuuming and washing dishes, or will they also be expected to help with the laundry and cleaning windows? Some housekeepers may charge extra for certain tasks, or may be able to provide other skills such as cooking, which would be of benefit to those in the home also.

How much should the housekeeper be paid?

It is important that minimum wage is always paid, but it is up to the homeowner whether this is paid hourly, daily, weekly or is salary based, and often depends on the hours worked by the housekeeper. As mentioned above, it may be that additional roles come at extra charges, but this can be agreed before the start of employment.

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Most of these housekeepers eventually turn out to be home breakers....