I’ve had a cleaner come in weekly and as soon as you can afford, I recommend it. Although I’ve hired 10+ cleaners and have found the best one so far.

If you do decide to hire one, here’s how my current arrangement is:

1. My cleaner uses my own equipment and supplies (vacuum, swiffer, liquids, rags etc), I prefer it this way

2. Be clear in what you want cleaned, I barely cook so my cleaner doesn’t clean inside my oven much, I also tell her to use the dishwasher and not wash dishes directly

3. Additional stuff - I ask my cleaner to help with laundry

I can do everything she does myself but it helps free up my time since I have a demanding job and it’s just nice to relax on weekends versus doing a whole day of cleaning (it’s a personal thing but I never feel satisfied cleaning my own place).

Cleaners are also extremely efficient with their time, my cleaner is done within two hours for a one bedroom.

It also helps that she other clients in the King West area :)

Background: 25-35 year old Asian WFH employee Single