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Should I get a maid?

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Muddy

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13-08-2018, 11:58 AM

Re: Should I get a maid?

Put anything away that you are worried about and go ahead .
Advertise locally for a cleaning lady perhaps the loacal church knows of one ( should be honest ) I feel sure some would like cash in hand .
Otherwise a cleaning company would seem to be the answer .

Panda

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Dorset/Europe

Joined: Jul 2018

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13-08-2018, 12:00 PM

Re: Should I get a maid?

Might be an idea to ask around your family/friends/folk in your street that you know. You may well find someone is looking for a job doing casual cleaning for a bit of pin money.

Tregonsee

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Lancashire UK

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13-08-2018, 12:19 PM

Re: Should I get a maid?

And don't forget the pension contributions.

pauline3

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Hampshire UK

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13-08-2018, 12:58 PM

Re: Should I get a maid?

You can pay the housekeeper cash,even from an agency,as most are self employed,..they just get the work from that agency...not sure how you pay the agency,their cut though.

Sweetie pie

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Dorset

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13-08-2018, 12:59 PM

Re: Should I get a maid?

There are lots on Gumtree in your area Dreamy.
I just looked.
I agree with Muddy on the church.

Ffosse

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Edinburgh

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13-08-2018, 01:31 PM

Re: Should I get a maid?

I've just fallen a bit behind....I have plenty of time but am tired a lot of it. My house is quite big although I don't use every room.

Today, though, I changed my duvet and washed a whole lot of clothes. It's just the vacuuming, mopping the lino and dusting in all the crooks and crannies that is a bit beyond me at the moment.

I don't think I'll bother with a cleaner, though, I'll just set aside some time when I'm less fatigued and do a little at a time.

My living room, which is quite small, and contains my 2 new sofas and TV/audio plus my coffee table upon which sits anything I need is clean, though. And a nice NE wind blew the rain onto the windows so they are clean on both the inside and out.

Floydy

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Nowhere

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13-08-2018, 03:26 PM

Re: Should I get a maid?

Ffosse, is there anyone you know personally who could clean for you? That way you wouldn't have the problem of worrying about them stealing things from your house. Maybe a neighbour could do this if they need a few pounds occasionally?

Besoeker

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Doncaster, UK

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13-08-2018, 03:35 PM

Re: Should I get a maid?

Originally Posted by Ffosse ->

Just someone to come round, clean my house and do other menial tasks.

I've found with my cancer I've let things slip a little around the house. Last time I vacuumed the sweat was pouring off me. I've not had any bother washing myself or my clothes but feel I could use some help as I have so little energy.

Maids have their uses...........