Being a full time Housekeeper, is a lot more than just keeping the house clean. My aim is to create and maintain a comfortable, organised space for everyone in the household.
It’s about finding the right balance of routine and attention to detail, so that the home is a welcoming and functional place to live.
A typical day
Morning Housekeeping
Generally, depending on the families’ routines, I like to start by walking round the house, opening windows to air the rooms, and collecting laundry and stripping beds if it’s a bed changing day.
Then I will put on the first load of laundry and empty and refill the dishwasher. I think that it’s important that the kitchen always looks presentable, so I will tidy up from breakfast clean the kitchen so it’s clean and tidy.
I then go upstairs; I like to start from the top and work down.
I start by making the beds and tidying each room as I go. I make sure that all the bathrooms have had a clean, with the countertops wiped down, towels, changed, mirrors shiny, toilets cleaned and supplies fully stocked. The aim is for the bathroom to be clean, hygienic and welcoming.
Then it’s on to the communal areas, which involves picking up any items that are out of place, plumping pillows, and folding blankets. I generally vacuum and clean the floors, daily.
By this point in my day, the laundry needs attention, so I sort, wash, iron and fold clothes, ensuring everything is put away neatly. Some days, I will leave the ironing until last, especially if there is a lot of ironing, which is very common in a large family
Afternoon Housekeeping
After lunch, it’s time for deep cleaning, this generally includes include dusting furniture, deep cleaning bathrooms, scrubbing the kitchen and bathroom floors. This is when I pull out all the furniture and generally concentrate on one or two areas each day to keep the entire house in perfect order.
In the late afternoon, its either ironing, or organising and decluttering different areas of the home. This could be anything from rearranging a cupboard to sorting through a wardrobe. Keeping things organised makes daily cleaning much easier.
Sometimes I may have errands to do, maybe even a dog walk.
Finally, I prep dinner and make sure the kitchen is left clean and tidy for the family.
I do a final check of the house, to make sure everything is in its place and then its home time.
To help me stay organised, I keep a schedule and checklist, and this means that nothing gets overlooked and helps me stay on track and ensures nothing is overlooked.