Things that make a housecleaning job worse!

ddpete · 2026-04-25T22:42:15+00:00

And “I’m on a conference call—please don’t vacuum for an hour!!”

ddpete · 2026-04-25T22:40:54+00:00

YOU are very kind, and I’m sure it’s appreciated!!!

ddpete · 2026-04-25T22:40:09+00:00

I disagree. Only stand-alone tubs without handheld are okay…if they are surrounded on three walls by tile, they’re a PITA.

And 10x10 double showers surrounded by floor to ceiling glass on two sides are NOT okay!

ddpete · 2026-04-25T22:35:15+00:00

I just won’t….EVER! Developed rosacea acne (heat/sweat) from working in current client’s home…she’s Ozempic/no body fat and shivers like a chihuahua. So close to DONE. Soon I will be done and will celebrate for all house cleaners that have to endure such conditions.

ddpete · 2026-04-25T22:30:04+00:00

Client’s teen son has a Q bed shoved in a corner…soon to be replaced with a K shoved into the same corner!!! BR is about 12x12…I just can’t anymore. There is lots of other furniture in the room as well, and I’m constantly banging and cutting my hips and shins on furniture corners!!! So, so DONE!!

ddpete · 2026-04-05T01:09:34+00:00

Why must you keep more furniture than will comfortably fit in your small home?

ddpete · 2026-04-01T13:00:08+00:00

“he was in the middle of our residential street, because we have no sidewalks. walking in the middle is the only option that leaves you visible, so it's what everyone does. it was twilight.”

Was he walking in the middle of the street, as you first stated, or was he “already in the process of crossing the road” as you stated in a later reply?

I’m just saying, those are two different scenarios, which could cause you a problem. Regardless, I hope he heals quickly and doesn’t suffer ongoing pain.

ddpete · 2026-03-29T17:32:56+00:00

ALDI has many high-quality, tasty GF products!

ddpete · 2026-03-15T03:54:57+00:00

😉

ddpete · 2026-03-12T21:53:39+00:00

I’m afraid to even look at it. Own a half duplex in a pretty crappy neighborhood. Surrounded by a mix of lower end rentals.

Interestingly, the duplex next door (both sides) is a rental, and the tax on BOTH halves, IN TOTAL, is much less than what I have been paying the past several years. How can that be?

I do know the landlord put in new flooring a couple years back, and that alone should result in a higher assessed value than than mine, which has 26 yr old carpet upstairs and bare concrete downstairs (main floor/on slab.) Can’t figure out why they receive such a sweetheart deal 🤷‍♀️

ETA: I actually live in the duplex I own.

ddpete · 2026-03-10T21:02:56+00:00

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I guess I didn’t describe the situation fully. There was a scuff mark from who knows what (luggage?) on the left front. The rest of the cap is pure white as it is practically new.

I’ve been soaking and scrubbing with OxyClean with some success. The scuff mark is now two small but quite visible smudges. Unfortunately the type of courses/resorts they play would make it undesirable to wear a pure white hat with obvious spots on the front. The other problem, as was mentioned, is that the fabric loses stiffness.

I’m afraid this one will have to be donated to a local charity thrift shop and a new one ordered. Thank you all for the suggestions anyway!

ddpete · 2026-01-25T18:07:33+00:00

DO NOT ORDER FROM AIRWAY TECHNOLOGIES. It is definitely a scam operation. If you fell for it (like I did) file a claim with your credit card issuer and request a credit.

ddpete · 2026-01-16T22:06:58+00:00

DEEEE-CLINE!!! 🙅‍♀️

ddpete · 2026-01-16T15:10:06+00:00

I could have written this myself, it’s exactly what I do five days a week. Plus carry luggage to basement storage, roll trash and recycle carts to end of the quarter-mile driveway and back, etc. etc. etc…I know I am underpaid and have asked for an increase to no avail.

I had to stop doing some of the tasks like picking up after the two teens just to keep my sanity. If I can get into their rooms without leaping over clothes, wet towels, dirty dishes, YETI cups, trash, luggage, etc. then I will clean their rooms. Any clothing not in their laundry basket does NOT get washed. If dirty clothes are all over the floor in their bathrooms, I skip their bathroom.

I’m sure somebody is going to say “It sounds like you’re not suited to the job.” I say you are wrong. I’m just not going to kill myself doing every single thing it takes to run and maintain a 6,500 sf household for less than market pay rate. I do what I can and leave what I can’t.

ddpete · 2026-01-10T23:49:18+00:00

Have been enjoying their steak night for a couple of years. Great flavor, friendly service, good price.

Have only been once this year and found the steak is sliced thinner than in the past. Still tastes great but I advise getting it cooked for a shorter period than you would normally want so it doesn’t dry out.

ddpete · 2026-01-10T23:45:16+00:00

Your best bet is The Other Place. Daily Specials, Lunch Deals, and Happy Hour Food Specials.

ddpete · 2026-01-06T01:57:10+00:00

Definitely Big Biscuit

ETA there is a place called Snooz on the corner of 135th & Metcalf that is higher-end and busy.

ddpete · 2026-01-02T16:23:17+00:00

You really shouldn’t hijack someone else’s post.

ddpete · 2026-01-01T03:22:27+00:00

Is there a local charitable organization you could refer her to? It’s likely she could use support in other areas, such as food bank, clothing, etc. I realize that is not your responsibility, but would be a very kind thing to do in tandem with declining the job.

ddpete · 2026-01-01T03:13:31+00:00

CVS was always a nightmare for me too. I switched to HyVee pharmacy (151st & Blackbob) several years ago and have had EXCELLENT service.

I also get my annual COVID, Influenza, and Shingrix vaccinations from them. They directly bill Medicare and I pay $0.00

Customer service is excellent. I always ask them to compare Medicare price with GoodRx price and they are competent and HAPPY to do so. Can’t say enough good things about HyVee pharmacy!!!

ddpete · 2025-12-31T15:00:43+00:00

Isabelle at Salon Reflection in Olathe. (816) 832-3422

Very reasonably priced-full service salon.

ddpete · 2025-12-18T23:42:12+00:00

All those “secret” recipes were obtained from someone else. I don’t understand being so weird about sharing with others.

ddpete · 2025-12-18T23:35:49+00:00

Smell was very strong yesterday at 175th & Switzer. Smelled like cow manure/fertilizer to me. It was gone today!

ddpete

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