If you’ve just been given a task by a housekeeper, how do you put it down and get the job done?The answer is with the tools you have at hand.Here are some tips to get your housekeeping tasks done at…
How to get good housekeepers, even when you’re a beginner
The first time you hire a housekeeper, you’re going to be asked about her age and sex, the type of job she does, and her age, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Home Care Executives.“It’s not…
What’s it like to work as a housekeeper in Australia?
When you’re a housekeeping professional in Australia, there’s usually no shortage of things to do.But some of those tasks are very important and can be quite taxing, and there are plenty of reasons why you may want to consider moving…
How to help your new housekeeper – the short version
A lot of people will say: “How can I get rid of this housekeeper?”There are a few ways to go about it.I’ll share some tips that might help.Housekeeping jobs are the most common type of job in the industry.They typically…
How to get the most out of a kitchen sink
When you have to make a mess, you’re going to need some handy tools to get it done.The kitchen sink is no exception, and this handy list of tools is sure to make your kitchen sink cleaner and more efficient.
How to make your home feel more like home
When you spend a lot of time with a bunch of people, it’s easy to get into a rut.Here are a few ways to fix that: 1.Keep your schedule simple.Schedule your work and social interactions around your time.For example, when…
The housekeeping of your house
I’ve always liked my housekeepers.They’re always doing their job, and I love that they do it.But now I’m working on a book on the process of housekeeping.The book is called The Housekeeper’s Guide to Keeping Your House.The process of getting…
When Is It OK to Use Housekeeping?
The term housekeeping refers to the process of cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the homes of housekeepers.But that term is a bit of a misnomer, because there are many other things that can be considered housekeeping, including laundry, grocery shopping, childcare,…
What is Housekeeping, Good Housekeeping and the New ‘Homesickness’ Podcast
This week on the FourFour Two podcast, hosts Paul, Sam and Ian talk about the rise of housekeeping as a form of therapy for people with homesickness.The podcast features a panel of experts including psychologist and author, Dr Paul McHugh.Listen…
When does housekeeping resume?
On the eve of the new season, the news that housekeeping resumes will be reinstated in March is not too surprising, given that many of the services offered will not be up for renewal in the current climate.In the meantime,…