A Slob Comes Clean 102 – Realities of Hiring a Cleaner Podcast
Sep 19, 2016
Discover the emotional hurdles of hiring a cleaner and the importance of decluttering before seeking help. Listen to personal stories that highlight the social stigma of outsourcing chores. The hosts discuss the frantic preparation for events and the balance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Most importantly, they share the transformative relief that comes from professional cleaning, detailing the journey from stress to satisfaction as they enjoy their newly organized space.
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American Culture and Cleaning Help
- In the U.S., independence culture makes people feel guilty about hiring cleaning help.
- Dana argues hiring help benefits both families and workers and is a practical choice, not a moral issue.
Declutter Before Cleaning Help
- Clear clutter before hiring a cleaner so they can access surfaces they need to clean.
- Cleaners do the deep clean; keep daily habits like dishes under your control.
Keep Daily Chores Separate
- Avoid paying cleaners to do daily chores like dishes since such tasks quickly pile up again.
- Focus cleaner visits on deep cleaning, while maintaining daily habits yourself.
