Bring them on, I'm ready, NOW!

glenda_al

16 years ago

New cleaning service coming, Monday, and I have spent several hours, moving stuff, etc. Getting ready for them.

Tell me, I'm not the only one that does this!~ PLEASE!

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glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
Adding: I only have a cleaning service every three months or so, and so enjoy having that privilege of being cleaned every so often.
Toni S
16 years ago
What are you moving Glenda? I don't have a cleaning service, never had one either. Other than putting away food, dishes, my own junk I wouldn't move a thing. I mean, I really don't know why I'd move something.
Is this what your doing, cleaning up your stuff so they can put the finishing touches on each room? I'm thinking I might hire some one to do my windows and carpets, that would be sooooo nice.
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carol_in_california
16 years ago
I always let my housekeepers earn their money....if I would have had time to do it, I would have.
glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
Just move put away fragile things, and to make it more convenient for them to clean.
Toni S
16 years ago
Ahh, that makes sense. In a perfect world nothing would get broken. At least your playing it safe.

Mom and her dh lived over seas, they had live in help for part of the week, while cleaning one day the housekeeper knocked over a large piece of Lladro and broke it in half. oh, my mom was mad but nothing could be done so life went on. I have to laugh at mom when she still brings that up! oh yes, that bothered her plenty!
caroline94535
16 years ago
When they're through at your house; please send them to mine! LOL

I have to find a job soon. I've got cabin fever; I hate this house, and I'd love to be able to have "help" once again.
OklaMoni
16 years ago
Hi Glenda

I think it is a SPLENDID idea to have someone in to clean a few times a year. So far, I managed just fine by myself.

But the weekend before last, I helped a dear friend, whose 83 year old mom had passed away. We had an EVERYTHING goes sale. Afterwards I went home and cleaned, sorted, the threw stuff out. I never want to burden my kids with so much dirt and clutter and stuff.

I hope, I can keep that thought when I get older.

Moni
Mystical Manns
16 years ago
Oh, I wish I were able to have someone do the "deep clean" for me. That would be wonderful. You're smart to put away those things that mean the most to you ... it's best not to take chances with breakage.
sjarz
16 years ago
Glenda, I thought you were going to say you cleaned before they are coming! I know a gal that does that - the day before her cleaning gal is expected she cleans up quite a bit so the house doesn't look so dirty; I've tried to tell her that a) they've seen much worse and b) that's what she's paying the gal for but it's no use - she feels she would be mortified if the gal arrived and there was hair in the bathroom sink!
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patti43
16 years ago
Hey, Glenda--how did they do? I'd sure love to have help, but I'd like it twice a month just for the tile floors and some heavier stuff I don't like--like windows once in a while.
glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
Happy camper, here!
I am an inspector when they leave and I come home.
Fingers swiping to see if there is dust! NOT THIS TIME!
Mighty pleased!
They had a team of three!
Going to call the owner, and let him know they are on my TO CALL list, next time, which will be in a couple of months.
Worth the $110.
Makes my DIL's skin crawl, to see what I spend, but I'm worth it, and I can, so OK, by me. Hey, it's not EVERY month!
carol_in_california
16 years ago
I love your attitude, Glenda! You ARE worth it.
glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks to you Carol, you make me feel special!
donna_oh
16 years ago
What all do they clean Ms Glenda? How about giving them my address?

Donna (^_^)

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