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What should I put in my housekeeping contract or agreement?

Housekeeping and house cleaning contracts are a must when hiring someone to care for your home. Here's what to put...

How much should I tip a house cleaner, cleaning service or housekeeper?

Find out when to tip a house cleaner and how much with expert advice on proper tipping etiquette for cleaning...

How traveling pet and house sitters earn money while seeing the world

Do you have what it takes to be a traveling house sitter, pet sitter or caregiver? Jet-setting experts share how...

What common caregiver job scams should I look out for?

If you're a nanny, babysitter, senior caregiver, pet sitter or house cleaner looking to find potential gigs online, here's how...

Should you leave when the house cleaner comes? What the pros say

Should you leave or stay when the house cleaner comes? Here’s what three industry experts have to say, plus more...

6 types of cleaning jobs and career opportunities

Explore several types of cleaning jobs, potential earnings in each role and some the key duties required.

How should I handle taxes when I hire a housekeeper?

Discover whether or not you need to manage taxes for your housekeeper, based on the type of worker you hire...

Are you being paid minimum wage?

Most workers have the right to be paid at least the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hour), and the minimum wage may...

6 ways housekeepers can make more money

House cleaning experts share ideas for making clients happy, growing your business and increasing revenue.

7 common tax questions house cleaners have

Get answers to common tax questions for house cleaners or housekeepers and helpful guidance for a smooth tax-filing process.

11 tips to tailor your application to a specific job posting

Got your eye on the perfect nanny, babysitter or caregiver job? These steps will help you craft a job application...

25 genius kids toy storage ideas

Make your cluttered home manageable again with these creative kids toy storage ideas and organization hacks.

8 tips for updating your profile to score a coveted job

Turn the heads of even more prospective employers with these tips for refreshing your online job profile and making it...

What should I charge for house cleaning?

Consider these important factors before setting a cleaning rate for each type of job.

Are you paying your caregiver minimum wage?

Make sure you know the current minimum wage for caregivers, no matter what state you live in.

Is hiring an apartment cleaning service worth it?

Should you hire a professional to clean your apartment? Experts answer FAQs and break down the pros and cons.

9 ways to slow down and enjoy the holiday season this year

Tired of feeling pummeled by holiday stress? Make this the year you slow down and find your true holiday joy.

How do I start a cleaning business?

If you are ready to learn how to start a cleaning business, read on for more tips and advice necessary...

Guidelines for law enforcement

Care.com provides these guidelines as a resource to law enforcement authorities seeking information about Care.com accounts. Additional information is available...

Background checks: How to handle them if you’re a caregiver

Whether you're applying for a nanny, babysitting or other caregiver job, here's what you need to know about background checks.

12 eco-friendly ideas for a greener holiday season

From eco-friendly gifts and more sustainable gift wrapping and trimmings to delectable recipes with a lower carbon footprint — don't...

Do you give your employer a gift?

Aren't sure about the protocol when it comes to nanny to employer gifts? Here, experts offer tips, advice and rules...

Holiday safety tips for joyful and healthy celebrations

Check holiday safety off of your to-do list with these smart tips and helpful reminders from doctors and safety experts.

7 Biggest Mistakes Small Business Owners Make

Even for the most seasoned practitioners, running a small business requires experimentation. And this is especially true in the care...

Generational conflict at work? 4 strategies for finding a resolution

From assuming that Gen X and Boomers are out of touch to being certain that anyone who’s a part of...

How nannies and caregivers can have the gun safety talk with families, according to experts

How nannies and caregivers can have the gun safety talk with families, according to experts.

101 moving tips for families

Planning a move? Make the process easier for the whole family with these 101 tips for moving — from finding...

5 Signs of a Family-Friendly Neighborhood

Moving with children adds another very important criteria to your house selection search: It must be in a family-friendly neighborhood....

High-paying jobs for college students, based on where you live

Check out this list of flexible, high-paying side hustles for college students, along with current average hourly pay rates for...

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...

19 funny tweets that sum up our love-hate relationship with cleaning the house

Cleaning the house (or, reading about not cleaning the house) has never been so funny. Check out these relatable tweets.

Your Cleaning Checklist

If your kitchen is so greasy that it glistens or if your kids have taken to drawing in the dust,...

5 things to look for on a housekeeping resume

If you’re thinking about hiring an independent housekeeper, you’ll likely find yourself sorting through a number of qualified applicants for...

Care.com 2021 Care Provider Safety Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules

1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com 2021 Care Provider Safety Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is only open to legal residents...