Before hiring a Housekeeper and accepting them into your home it’s advisable to decide on the exact nature of the duties that they are to be expected to perform.

 General household cleaning to include dusting, vacuuming and polishing.
 Laundry, washing and ironing clothing, sheets and blankets
 Clear rubbish and waste paper bins
 Clean bathrooms, basin and lavatories
 Washing/scrubbing tiled surfaces
 Ironing shirts, sheets and anything else required
 Make sure all surfaces are dusted including window frames and skirting boards
 Advise employer of all products necessary for cleaning and when they need replacing
 Make sure cupboards are kept neat and tidy
 Ensure all kitchen equipment is kept clean such as oven, hobs and dishwashers
 Beds and linens changed regularly
 Mirrors and glass surfaces kept clean
 Ensure wardrobes and draws are kept neat and tidy
 Clean and polish silverware regularly
 Watering household plants
 Advise employers of any domestic repairs or replacements that require attention.

Housekeepers may be expected to:

 Answer a landline and take messages as required
 If there are pets they may be expected to feed and walk them
 Leave the house to perform errands for the employer.
 Take children to and from school.
 Look after children when they are in the home.
 Agree menus with employer on a daily or weekly basis and plan and prepare meals.
 Lay and serve a table
 Set the security alarm on the house

Housekeepers should not be expected to:

x Cleaning outside of windows
x Mowing lawns and gardening duties
x Washing cars

Download the SupaCare Housekeeper Checklist here.

SupaCare has been placing professional and experienced Housekeepers with households for nearly 20 years. If you’ve decided that it’s time to hire one then get in contact today.