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4 signs you need to hire a housekeeper right away

Are you extremely busy and have recently considered hiring a housekeeper? Keep in mind that this doesn't have to be an all or nothing approach. There are plenty of factors you may consider regarding how often you need someone to clean your home. The frequency of cleaning could range from daily to weekly to monthly, or even just the occasional straightening up before a big event.

Determine what your needs and expectations are, along with what your schedule looks like. After all, your time is extremely valuable. If you are on the fence about hiring a part time or full-time housekeeper for your home, see if you fall into one or more of these four categories:

"You may not have the energy to devote to cleaning."

1. You work long hours and/or travel frequently
After working long hours at a stressful job, the last thing you want to do is worry about cleaning your dishes from that morning or putting away the clutter around your house. Perhaps you travel multiple days a month and let cleanliness fall through the cracks when you are at home. Even if your job isn't significantly chaotic, you may not have the energy to devote to cleaning whenever you have free time.

Instead of growing discontent about the mess compounding in your home or that you haven't had a chance to do a deep clean in months, bring in someone with the professional know-how to get things done in an orderly manner. While you might not need your house to look spotless, it certainly may help your peace of mind if you can come home every evening to a dust-free, newly vacuumed sparkly house. You owe it to yourself.

2. You have demanding family obligations
Do you feel like you constantly need to pick up kids from anything from soccer practice to piano lessons at any given moment? Maybe you feel like you are constantly packing school lunches, attending parent-teacher conferences or planning out weekly dinners? Busy families can be a blessing, but the demands can also distract from spending time as a unit. If you can't remember the last time you went out for a date night with your partner or had a fun game night with the kids, it may be time to bring in some extra help to keep on top of the mounting load of responsibilities. 

"It may be time to bring in some professional help."

3. You have a new addition to the family
If you have recently experienced a new addition to your family, it may be time to bring in some professional help. For example, maybe you recently had a baby and are enjoying this new time of your life. While a beautiful experience, anyone who has kids knows that newborns can take up a lot of your time – and leave you feeling permanently exhausted. Hiring professional help will not only help you feel less overwhelmed, but will let you focus on what matters most: Bonding with your new baby.

Other familial additions may include bringing an aging relative into your home. Maybe your elderly parent is recovering from a serious surgery and needs your assistance. If this is the case, not only may you need an extra pair of hands to help out around the house, but clutter on the floor could lead to accidents that could further impact your loved one's health. Consider bringing in a live-in nurse as well, if the responsibilities become too much. 

4. You hate cleaning and rarely prioritize it
Keeping an apartment or house clean on your own can be a time-consuming and challenging process in and of itself. Factor in partners, children, pets and a busy schedule, and this journey toward cleanliness may seem endless. Add in the undeniable fact that you fact you hate cleaning and suddenly the act of cleaning becomes nearly impossible. It's important to remember that cleaning is not everyone's forte. 

Most people do not revel in the ideal of spending their free evenings or weekends scrubbing down their bathroom or sweeping their kitchen floor. Instead of spending time complaining about it, doing a poor job or giving up entirely, seriously consider bringing in a professional to help. Hire someone to do the job right so that you can concentrate on doing things and jobs you are great at!

Finding a housekeeper on your own can be a time-consuming and uncertain process. This is why Colonial Domestic Staffing gives homeowners an easy link to vetted housekeepers with plenty of industry experience. Contact us today to start finding your ideal housekeeper right away.

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