How to budget for house cleaning
Making room in your wallet for house cleaning can get you a cleaner living space and a clearer mind. Here...
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Deep cleaning your house: a room-by-room deep clean check list
Give your home the extra-thorough attention it needs a few times a year by following this helpful check list for...
5 Steps to background checking caregivers
What you need to check before hiring any caregiver.
Common job scams caregivers need to know about and how to protect yourself
If you’re a nanny, babysitter, senior caregiver, pet sitter or house cleaner looking for potential gigs online, here’s how to...
Housekeeper contracts: What to consider before you hire
Here are a few housekeeping contract best practices you should keep in mind when hiring a housekeeper.
Hiring a Nanny or Caregiver? Are you meeting your obligations as an Employer?
An overview of the main considerations when employing a domestic employee or caregiver.
How much to charge for house cleaning
There’s no magic formula that will tell you what to charge, but there are some things you can keep in...
Insect Hotel: How to Create One and Why You Should
by freelance writer Riley Herder Insect hotels provide refuge for various kinds of insects and pollinators during the harsh months....
Adding a Family Pool? 4 Things to Consider
by freelance writer Riley Herder During these times of prolonged social distancing, many families are considering putting in a (new)...
How to Set Up a Terrarium
by freelance writer Riley Herder For those with even the slightest green thumb, a terrarium is a good choice for...
Eco-Friendly Easter Eggs: How to Make Your Own Plant-based Dyes
by freelance writer Riley Herder With Easter right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan your egg decorating....
How to Make Your Balcony Bee-friendly
by freelance writer Riley Herder Looking for a gardener? Find one in your area now. Due to increased use of...
7 Ways to Remodel Your Kid’s Room Like a Pro
by freelance writer Riley Herder >> Looking for a housekeeper? Find one in your area now. As children grow, it...
4 Easy Home-made Ice Cream Recipes
by freelance writer Riley Herder Summer may look a lot different for your family this year. Events are cancelled, vacations...
Your Ultimate Spring To-do List
>> Looking for some help in your garden or household? Find a housekeeper now. The transitional season of spring is...
Tackle Your Spring Clean with Marie Kondo
>> Are you looking for a housekeeper? Find one in your area now. If you don’t know where to start...
Additional Services You Can Offer as a Housekeeper
by freelance writer Riley Herder Many dual-income families with small children find it incredibly taxing to meet all their household...
Discover the Benefits of Seasonal Eating
by freelance writer Riley Herder A timeless practice has re-emerged in recent years as a sort of trend, and it’s...
What Is the Planetary Health Diet, and Does it Work?
Enter a caption… by freelance writer Riley Herder There is no shortage of issues to be worried about concerning the...
Our 5 Favourite Christmas Cookie Recipes
by freelance writer Riley Herder Christmastime is all about traditions. In our house, the hanging of the Herrnhuter Stern, or...
How to Start a Cleaning Business
Advice from professionals on setting up a housecleaning company.
Create a Cleaning Routine That Really Works
Heading into a new year is always a good time to evaluate one’s lifestyle and prepare for making improvements. Many...
Housekeeper Duties: 7 Tasks Housekeepers Should NOT Do
Here's a list of seven house cleaning chores that you should definitely not include in your housekeeper's duties.
9 Cleaning Tips from Hotel Housekeepers
To celebrate International Housekeepers Week (this year it takes place September 8th - 14th), we decided to check in with...
The Ultimate Household Chore List
Having trouble keeping your house clean and organised? Use a family chore chart to stay on top of the workload.
6 ways housekeepers can make more money
Once you've established yourself as a professional housekeeper, it's time to grow your business and increase revenue. Here are some...
How to interview for a house cleaning job
Top tips on how to impress potential employers when interviewing for housecleaning jobs. From the experts at Care.com.
Here are your housekeeping job options
Once you’ve decided that you’d like to enter the house cleaning profession, you’ll want to figure out exactly what type...
House cleaner checklist: A room-by-room guide
If you’ve hired someone to clean your home, you are probably wondering what’s next? Here's how the process will likely...
How to communicate with your house cleaner for great service every time
Here are some important tips that can help you work with your cleaner to be sure your home is cleaned...
How to interview a housekeeper
We've gathered seven things to focus on when you're interviewing a potential housekeeper. They will help you establish whether or...
How much does house cleaning cost?
The average cost of house cleaning can depend on a wide variety of things. Here’s what to keep in mind...
Cleaning company vs. independent housekeeper: Which is best for you?
When it comes to choosing between a company and an individual for your cleaning needs, there isn't one right answer...
Want A Pet and A Clean Home? We Rate the Cleanest Pets
Many people shy away from having pets because of the mess that come along with them. So we decided to...
Green Cleaning: 7 Natural Solutions That Really Work
Here's how you can be more environmentally friendly when it comes to cleaning your home.
101 Odd Jobs You Can Hire Someone Else to Do
Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list? Not enough hours in the day to get everything done? Hire some help!
21 Time-saving Spring Cleaning Hacks
>> Are you searching for a housekeeper? Find one in your area now. If the thought of ridding your home...
5 Things to Look for On a Housekeeping CV
If you’re hiring a housekeeper, here’s what to keep in mind when reviewing their CV. If you’re thinking about hiring...
17 Cleaning Secrets from Housekeepers
From pet odors to dusty TVs, every home has cleaning challenges. Whether you’re a homeowner or a professional cleaner, you...
7 Benefits of Green Cleaning
As lives become busier, over-scheduled and more stressful, it’s easy to gravitate towards the latest products that promise to make...