https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:27:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-40391 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:55:36 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 40391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow...I wasn't even aware some maids do things like clean INSIDE the fridge! I'm going to need to keep looking...</p> <p>1. How big is your house? 1800? I really don't know, but 3bed/3bath<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? every 2 weeks<br /> 3. How much does it cost? $95<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? basics<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 2 people (husband and wife) 2 hours<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? nothing<br /> 7. Where do you live? Southern Cal </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-40280 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:02:22 +0000 Mrs. Bee 40280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. How big is your house? 1600 sq ft, 3 br 2.5 bath, 2 levels<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? every 2 weeks<br /> 3. How much does it cost? $160<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? everything! inside the fridge, the backyard, organizing, sewing, ironing, fixing things that are broken, cleaning the litterbox, watching charlie... she is amazing and does it all without me even asking.<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 1 lady, 8 hours. we're messy peeps what can i say.<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? cleaning supplies<br /> 7. Where do you live? brooklyn </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-40270 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:54:06 +0000 tequiero21 40270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. How big is your house? approx 1200 sq ft, 2 br 2 bath, 1 level<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? every week<br /> 3. How much does it cost? $120<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? there's no set thing she does every week except vacuum and laundry. she cleans the bathrooms, kitchen ( &amp; puts dishes in the dishwasher), etc. she focused on one area per week (like cleaning out our hall closet, organizing our linen closet, etc.). she also cooks for us. but i still have to get her in sync with me. (not loving everything she cooks)...<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 1 lady, around 6 hours.<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? cleaning supplies<br /> 7. Where do you live? long island </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-40240 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:50:51 +0000 ecogirl 40240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am getting so jealous reading these posts! Haha :) I wish I could have a housecleaner too. My husband doesn't think it is appropriate for me to be home full time with a nanny and not clean the house :( I know it makes sense but I still want a housecleaner! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-40224 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:08:50 +0000 mrskc 40224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. How big is your house? 1500 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? every other week<br /> 3. How much does it cost? $75<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? cleans every room, mop, vacuum, dishes, dust, scrub bathrooms, and anything special to do that I leave a note for.<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 1 person approx 6 hours, no time limit<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? nothing<br /> 7. Where do you live? suburbs of central california </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-40213 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:42:02 +0000 mynoahbear 40213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. How big is your house? apartment..3 bedrooms, 1 bath<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? Once a week<br /> 3. How much does it cost? 9000 yen (about $115)<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? Everywhere except no laundry ( I also told her she doesn't have to do my walk in closet)<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 1 person for 3 hours (9am to noon)<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? all cleaning supplies<br /> 7. Where do you live? Tokyo </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-39895 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:29:30 +0000 Andrea 39895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. How big is your house? approx 3000 sq feet, plus 900 sq ft in the basement<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? every week<br /> 3. How much does it cost? $140<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? cleans every room, folds laundry, cooks 1 meal (also does the grocery shopping for this meal), plus changes and launders our sheets<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 1 person from 7 am - 1 pm<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? everything<br /> 7. Where do you live? suburbs of new york city </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-39885 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:23:36 +0000 heffalump 39885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. How big is your house? 3 bed, 2 bathroom<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? every 2 weeks<br /> 3. How much does it cost? $50 My cleaning lady's mom started cleaning my mom's house when my sister was born, which was 30 years ago. So we have a good relationship and she gave me a good deal.<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? All rooms. She just does a basic cleaning unless I ask her to do something more.<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 2 people (her and her teenage son), no time limit but they're usually about 2-3 hours<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? Everything, but it's nothing we didn't have before.<br /> 7. Where do you live? Tampa bay area </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-39828 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:45:55 +0000 Lozza 39828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. How big is your house? 4 bed/2.5 bath<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? every 2 weeks<br /> 3. How much does it cost? $135<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? Everything on 2 main floors, but nothing super in-depth (no fridge or oven, no laundry, etc.)<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 2-3 people, usually takes 2 hours (but no official limit)<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? basic cleaning supplies<br /> 7. Where do you live? suburb of Washington, DC </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-39820 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:40:14 +0000 Rescuemom10 39820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree on life changing. DH and I both work full time and pretty long days sometimes. Its not that we couldnt do it ourselves, its just AMAZING not having to and getting to spend that time together instead of taking care of the small "need to do's". Especially because we have acreage to maintain as well.<br /> 1. How big is your house? approx 2300 sq feet, 3 br 3 bath, 2 levels<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? every other weeks 3. How much does it cost? $40, ($20 an hr is what she charges, but will be going up next year due to going "green") but usually give her more because she is a friend and is SOOOOO much cheaper than anyone else in the area.<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? just the common areas (kitchen, bathrooms, living room, dining area, stairs, Spare bedroom, everything but our and DD bedroom and our master bathroom)<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 1 maids for 2 hours (sometimes we do more if needed but usually 2 hrs)<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? Nothing, she brings everything!<br /> 7. Where do you live? Washington State, Whidbey Island </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-39816 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:32:24 +0000 eupenmalmody 39816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. How big is your house? approx 1200 sf, 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms (apartment)<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? every Friday<br /> 3. How much does it cost? $80<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? changing sheets/towels, general cleaning of apartment. Does not include, windows, heavy duty cleaning or laundry.<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 1 person for approx. 6 hours.<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? I provide everything (all cleaning supplies) and usually leave her lunch as well.<br /> 7. Where do you live? Manhattan </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-39795 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:21:50 +0000 DillonLion 39795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. How big is your house? 1624 sq. feet<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? Before special occasions<br /> 3. How much does it cost? $138<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? Deep clean in every room. Dust, mop, vacuum, baseboards, change linens, trash, dishes, etc. and they let my dog out to potty too!<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 1 person, I think 2-3 hours<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? Trash can liners, new linens on top of the bed to signify changing.<br /> 7. Where do you live? suburbs of Dallas, TX </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-39782 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:13:39 +0000 Mrs. Marbles 39782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. How big is your house? ~2,000 sq. ft. (3 br, 1.5 baths)<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? every 2 weeks<br /> 3. How much does it cost? $100<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? Tidying and organizing of every room, changing the sheets, cleaning all surfaces (including range and range hood). No laundry and no basement.<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 1 person for about 6 hours.<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? All cleaning supplies and reimbursement for commuter train transportation.<br /> 7. Where do you live? NYC (outer boroughs) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-39773 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:07:49 +0000 winniebee 39773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will scrimp on EVERYTHING in my life to always use a cleaning person. Agree it was life changing! Every other Thursday is the best day of the week!</p> <p>1. How big is your house? it's a condo - 1100 square feet, 3 br, 1 bath, 2 levels<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? every 2 weeks<br /> 3. How much does it cost? $80<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? Every room but not windows or inside fridge or oven.<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 2-3 maids for 2 hours<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? We keep cleaning supplies on hand for them.<br /> 7. Where do you live? Brookline, MA (some consider it Boston, some consider it a suburb) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-pay-for-cleaning#post-39768 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:03:28 +0000 mrs. wagon 39768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know a lot of us on here employ cleaning services. I just started with one (amazing!!! life changing!!!) and I'm wondering if I'm paying too much.</p> <p>Please fill out the info below!</p> <p>1. How big is your house? approx 2000 sq feet, 3 br 2.5 bath, 2 levels<br /> 2. How often do you get cleaning done? every 4 weeks<br /> 3. How much does it cost? $150 (the initial cleaning was more than double that)<br /> 4. What does the cleaning include? just the common areas (kitchen, bathrooms, living room, dining area, hallways, stairs, basement rec room.... basically everything but bedrooms)<br /> 5. How many people come, and is there a time limit? 2 maids for 2 hours<br /> 6. What do you need to provide? a kitchen sponge, toilet brushes and trash can liners<br /> 7. Where do you live? suburbs of Boston </p>