DawnM Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I am strongly considering having someone come clean my house a time or two to get it more Spring Cleaned. The boys are getting older and busier and it isn't the same as when we homeschooled and I gave them each a list of chores for the day. We are trying to get it clean, but honestly, we just can't keep up. We have company coming in a month and I am thinking that if I get someone out here twice in that time period, it can be pretty clean by then......once next week and once a few days before company comes. I know it is expensive and it kills me to spend the $$, but I am tired of dealing with it. ARGH!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Sounds like a good thing to do. The longer you can put it off before their visit, the beter it will be when your company is there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yes, do it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderchica Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Do it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Spring cleaning is exhausting. I’ll pay up. It’s also a lot easier to declutter after one round of spring cleaning because it feels less daunting. I didn’t do any spring cleaning for lunar new year this year. Waiting until all science labs are done then we’ll do a big spring cleaning after decluttering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yes! Let a pro do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I say yes yes yes!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 I am anticipating this costing about $300 total......ugh.....does that sound about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) Yes!! Do it!! I so regret that I didn't have someone in to clean the house before the holidays this year. I won't make that mistake again. ETA: We usually pay $130 for them to do the main floor, the stairs and upstairs hall and bathroom. They don't do the bedrooms or our basement rec room. I'm about 25 minutes from NYC, so I'd imagine it may be more expensive around here. Edited February 18, 2018 by dsmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yes! Your own time is worth something too even though you don’t put a dollar value on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Definitely do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 :bigear: My back cannot sustain any kind of cleaning (except for dusting perhaps if I don't twist around too much) for longer than 15 minutes at a time. It's very frustrating. I am all ears what kind of service people find, or no service but a someone that was referred to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yes. Do it. Sooner rather than later. It is worth the feeling of a lot of worry and unpleasantness off your head. Also, you will clean for the maids and that will help you get some tasks off of your to-do list. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yes! 1,000 times yes! Do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 you should definitely do it. you are working full time and, like you said, your boys are older and busier. $300 for 2 visits sounds fabulous from where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 you should definitely do it. you are working full time and, like you said, your boys are older and busier. $300 for 2 visits sounds fabulous from where I live. Well, I am asking if it will be that, I haven't actually priced it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yes. Do it. Sooner rather than later. It is worth the feeling of a lot of worry and unpleasantness off your head. Also, you will clean for the maids and that will help you get some tasks off of your to-do list. :) Actually, I won't. I may pick up a few things, but I seriously won't clean to pay someone to clean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Actually, I won't. I may pick up a few things, but I seriously won't clean to pay someone to clean. I always picked up clutter before the cleaners came...so they could clean more. We are clutter bugs, so it did make a difference. ​Yes, do it! I used to have a gal in once a month to clean. She retired and I've not found a solid replacement....and my house shows it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 The answer is always yes :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 The answer is always yes :) Totally agree. My answer was yes before I even saw the question! :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 You work full or almost full time right? If I ever work full time I think I'll book the cleaner before I even start. So yes definitely. Splurge on your mental health and time to rest and get a cleaner! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Just do it! We all like to splurge on something, fancy coffee, pedicures, painted nails, clothing, expensive hairstylist. This is your splurge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I'd do it if I were in your shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yes. We splurged on that very thing this year because I’m oregnsnt and exhausted and can’t keep up. It has been wonderful to have a cleaning crew come clean my house twice a month. Such a huge stress relief! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yes, I am working full time. A huge reason I am working full time is to pay for 2 kids in college, but I think I need this. I will just start with 2 sessions and see if I want more, or maybe just once a month, etc..... Thanks! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 You should do it! I have my cleaning person come once every 2 weeks,oh what a blessing it has been.Most cleaners prefer coming at least once in 2 weeks as its easier for them to maintain it. Ask family and friends in the area for recommendations for a cleaner and compare the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Yes. We splurged on that very thing this year because I’m oregnsnt and exhausted and can’t keep up. It has been wonderful to have a cleaning crew come clean my house twice a month. Such a huge stress relief! So smart to do it while you are pg. I should have done that. I agree with everyone. Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I trade tutoring for weekly housecleaning services. I’m very convinced I’m getting the better end of the deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) I did that for the first time a few years ago, and it was so worth it! They vacuumed everywhere, even moved heavy furniture (and our piano!) to get behind things, removed all the couch and arm chair cushions to vacuum, vacuumed under beds. They washed the wooden floors, moved the entire dining room table to really clean the floor well, washed down the walls, cleaned the kitchen cupboard doors, the oven.... Wow, it was great. Edited February 19, 2018 by J-rap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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