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Introduction
Housekeeping services come in all shapes and sizes. Some offer only cleaning services while others also provide laundry, ironing, grocery shopping, and other tasks. Get You Housekeeping is one that offers all the extras – not just cleaning.
Before choosing a housekeeping service, it is best to find out if it suits your needs and your home.
Here are some top tips for finding a housekeeping service that suits you:
1. Choose a company with experience.
You should look for a company that isn’t just a flash in the pan. Find a service that has been operating for at least 3 years. This will ensure they have the experience in their teams, both in the home and also in head office, to handle any issues that may arise.
They are also less likely to go out of businesss suddenly and leave you in the lurch!
2. Find out what services they offer under ‘housekeeping’
A good housekeeping service should provide services outside of just cleaning. Their housekeepers should be trained, professional, prompt, and – usually – work alone.
If a service is offering ‘housekeeping’ but they don’t do laundry, linen, or tidying… well, they are just cleaners and not worth your money!
3. Ask them questions
Once you find a company that you are interested in, make sure you check of the following questions:
- How much does it cost per hour?
- How easy is it to pay?
- What happens if your housekeeper can’t work?
- What insurance do they have?
- Do they legally and gainfully employ their housekeepers?
- What is the minimum booking time?
What you really want to avoid is cash, companies with no insurance (including workcover), and ones where their workers are put on dodgy ABNs. For example, one of the largest companies around forces clients to pay the housekeeper in cash or transfer, after which the worker has to send the agency a ‘fee’ for each time the housekeeper goes to the home (they even demand payment when the client cancels late). Thereby, avoiding any and ALL matters of employment or employer obligations!
In conclusion…
What you are looking for is a reputable agency that has an easy payment gateway and that also pays their staff fairly. Look for a business that has no hidden fees and a simple hourly rate. For example, Get You Housekeeping is $42.50 per hour plus GST, billed weekly by direct debit. No cash. Wages are paid weekly. No hidden agency fees. All insurance is included! Easy.
