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  • Nanny-Housekeeper, Housekeeper-Cook and More: A Guide to Blended Household Roles

    Nanny-Housekeeper, Housekeeper-Cook and More: A Guide to Blended Household Roles

    Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2025 by Debbie Barrett — No comments

    Because exceptional home support rarely fits into just one box. Modern families do not need rigid job titles. They need capable, trusted professionals who adapt to daily life with calm competence. Whether it is a nanny who also manages the laundry, or a housekeeper who preps dinner before the school run, these thoughtfully structured roles are made possible by an experienced domestic staffing ...

  • A day in the life of a Housekeeper

    A day in the life of a Housekeeper

    Posted on Monday, January 6, 2025 by Debbie Barrett — No comments

    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 ...

  • How to Build a Great Relationship with Your Nanny, Housekeeper or Private Staff

    How to Build a Great Relationship with Your Nanny, Housekeeper or Private Staff

    Posted on Monday, December 9, 2024 by Debbie Barrett — No comments

    How to Build a Successful Relationship with Your Private Staff – From Day One The first day in any private household role matters. Whether you are welcoming a housekeeper, nanny, family assistant or blended support, how you introduce the role shapes everything that follows. It sets the tone, builds trust and lays the foundation for a smooth and lasting working relationship. At HomeOrganisers, we ...

  • Housekeeping Tips and Tricks

    Housekeeping Tips and Tricks

    Posted on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 by Michelle Darragh — No comments

    Housekeeping Tips Care of Worktops To keep any surface looking good, you’ll want to avoid scratching it and exposing it to heat as well as following the advice from experts Wood Butcher-block and solid-wood worktops are susceptible to warping and cracking and should be sealed for protection. There are a variety of options of care options but using a food-grade oil or wax is the least toxic ...

  • Five Qualities of Every Great Housekeeper

    Five Qualities of Every Great Housekeeper

    Posted on Sunday, October 6, 2024 by Debbie Barrett — No comments

    A Housekeeper is responsible for running every aspect of your home. Cleaning, organising and managing a house requires a lot of key skills. Here, we’ve broken down the five main qualities of every great housekeeper! Working to the highest of standards: The best housekeepers strive to deliver top quality work. Attention to detail is vital when cleaning, doing laundry, and performing specialist ...

  • Three Qualities of every Great Housekeeper/Nanny and Nanny/Housekeeper:

    Three Qualities of every Great Housekeeper/Nanny and Nanny/Housekeeper:

    Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 by Debbie Barrett — No comments

    Being a Housekeeper/Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper is not easy. Undertaking both childcare and housekeeping duties to an incredibly high standard requires a candidate who is experienced, knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. Here, we’ve dived deep into what it takes to be an outstanding Housekeeper/Nanny: Organised: Unlike a pure Nanny or a pure Housekeeper, a Nanny/Housekeeper or ...

  • Four Reasons to Hire a Household PA

    Four Reasons to Hire a Household PA

    Posted on Saturday, August 3, 2024 by Debbie Barrett — No comments

    Life is busy and complicated – as the workplace and home collide, sorting out work, household and personal tasks without feeling stressed or burnt out can be a challenge. A Household Personal Assistant can be the perfect solution. It is a unique role that is becoming increasingly popular, due to the fact that it is entirely flexible and tailored to your needs. If you have never considered hiring ...

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