{"id":4973,"date":"2018-04-26T04:15:55","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T20:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-54-254-239-209.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com\/?p=4973"},"modified":"2026-01-13T03:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T19:42:40","slug":"3-tips-help-domestic-helper-organise-cleaning-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/3-tips-help-domestic-helper-organise-cleaning-work\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips to Help Your Domestic Helper Organise Their Cleaning Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You\u2019ve found a domestic helper but you\u2019re not quite sure how to assist them in doing a great job. From scrubbing sinks and <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanipedia.com\/me-en\/bathroom-kitchen\/how-to-clean-kitchen-cabinets?utm_source=helperchoice.com\" target=\"_blank\">cleaning kitchen cupboards<\/a> to vacuuming rugs and polishing glass, there are so many cleaning tasks in your home, and it really is a win-win for you and your domestic helpers if you can help your helpers do their best. With that said, let\u2019s look at three top tips to help your helpers clean your house thoroughly.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/3-tips-help-domestic-helper-organise-cleaning-work\/#1_Work_out_what_needs_cleaning\" >1. Work out what needs cleaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/3-tips-help-domestic-helper-organise-cleaning-work\/#2_Set_a_schedule_Frequency_schedule_and_tick_boxes\" >2. Set a schedule: Frequency, schedule and tick boxes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/3-tips-help-domestic-helper-organise-cleaning-work\/#3_Adapt_when_necessary\" >3. Adapt when necessary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/3-tips-help-domestic-helper-organise-cleaning-work\/#Why_Organisation_Matters_for_Cleaning\" >Why Organisation Matters for Cleaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/3-tips-help-domestic-helper-organise-cleaning-work\/#Practical_Examples_of_Organised_Cleaning\" >Practical Examples of Organised Cleaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/3-tips-help-domestic-helper-organise-cleaning-work\/#Communicating_Effectively_Makes_All_the_Difference\" >Communicating Effectively Makes All the Difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/3-tips-help-domestic-helper-organise-cleaning-work\/#How_Employers_Can_Support_a_Cleaner_More_Comfortable_Home\" >How Employers Can Support a Cleaner, More Comfortable Home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Work_out_what_needs_cleaning\"><\/span>1.<strong> Work out what needs cleaning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in helping your domestic helper do a great job involves you doing a little work. Set aside some time to go through each room in your house and work out what you want to be cleaned for each one, prioritising tasks as you go. By doing that you can make your own expectations clear and have a starting point from which to build your domestic helper\u2019s schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cleaning-supply-bucket-kitchen-counter.jpg\" alt=\"cleaning supply, equipment, detergent, gloves, towels\" class=\"wp-image-6428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cleaning-supply-bucket-kitchen-counter.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cleaning-supply-bucket-kitchen-counter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cleaning-supply-bucket-kitchen-counter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cleaning-supply-bucket-kitchen-counter-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cleaning-supply-bucket-kitchen-counter-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cleaning-supply-bucket-kitchen-counter-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cleaning-supply-bucket-kitchen-counter-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cleaning-supply-bucket-kitchen-counter-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cleaning-supply-bucket-kitchen-counter-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Set_a_schedule_Frequency_schedule_and_tick_boxes\"><\/span>2. <strong>Set a schedule: Frequency, schedule and tick boxes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Once you\u2019ve worked out what you want cleaning you can move onto how often you want it done. For example, you\u2019ll want kitchen and bathroom fixtures and floors cleaned very regularly versus maybe having a less frequent need for a guest room that\u2019s not often in use. The best way to present this to your domestic helper is by grouping the tasks by frequency, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily: kitchen floors, bathroom surfaces etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 to 3 times a week: vacuuming, dusting etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanipedia.com\/me-en\/bathroom-kitchen\/how-to-clean-kitchen-cabinets?utm_source=helperchoice.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cleaning kitchen cupboards<\/a>, polishing furniture etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting a schedule is a major part of ensuring that you get the best cleaning results, so establishing when you require cleaning to be carried out is an important step. When both you and your domestic helper know exactly what\u2019s expected in terms of timings, that\u2019s going to help both of you to make sure that things are consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Checklist-for-domestic-helper-cleaning-schedule.png\" alt=\"Setting a schedule is a major part of ensuring that you get the best cleaning results\" class=\"wp-image-4974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Checklist-for-domestic-helper-cleaning-schedule.png 956w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Checklist-for-domestic-helper-cleaning-schedule-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Checklist-for-domestic-helper-cleaning-schedule-768x484.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The one thing you can do to tie everything together is to create a cleaning plan that includes a summary of tasks. We\u2019ve already talked about how having a happy professional relationship can lead to better cleaning, and writing the schedule down can do the same because everyone involved knows exactly what\u2019s expected. Here are a few items you might want to include in yours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date and time box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of rooms one by one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alongside each room identify the tasks required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note down the frequency of each task \u2013 e.g. cleaning kitchen cupboards weekly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick boxes to show which tasks have been completed \u2013 vital for effective reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Adapt_when_necessary\"><\/span>3. A<strong>dapt when necessary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving your domestic helper the opportunity to tell you about what they feel is working and what could be changed is a great way of building rapport. And after all, the end goal is getting a good clean, which is far more likely when you\u2019ve got happy staff. Arrange regular reviews so that you can work together to tweak the plan where needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Organisation_Matters_for_Cleaning\"><\/span><strong>Why Organisation Matters for Cleaning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning may feel straightforward, but when it\u2019s done without a clear plan, small tasks can pile up, routines become chaotic, and helpers may feel unsure about priorities. Clear organisation brings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Better use of time and energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less guesswork and stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent results that match household standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater satisfaction for both helpers and employers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When helpers know exactly what needs doing and when, the whole home runs more smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Examples_of_Organised_Cleaning\"><\/span><strong>Practical Examples of Organised Cleaning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how a weekly cleaning plan might look in action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Day<\/th><th>Tasks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Monday<\/td><td>Vacuum living room, wipe dining table, clean bathroom sink<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>Mop floors, dust shelves, organise shoes at entryway<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wednesday<\/td><td>Kitchen wipe down (counters &amp; appliances), laundry help<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thursday<\/td><td>Deep clean bathroom, mirrors, fridge door wipe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friday<\/td><td>Bedrooms dusting, change bedsheets, organise closet areas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A structure like this keeps the home consistently cared for while breaking tasks into manageable parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communicating_Effectively_Makes_All_the_Difference\"><\/span><strong>Communicating Effectively Makes All the Difference<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good organisation isn\u2019t only about lists and checkboxes \u2014 it\u2019s about teamwork. When helpers feel listened to, they\u2019re more confident and motivated. A quick chat at the start or end of a week can make routines smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few conversations that help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What tasks feel most challenging?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which area needs more time or a different approach?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Are cleaning products easy to find and use?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Open communication turns planning into progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Employers_Can_Support_a_Cleaner_More_Comfortable_Home\"><\/span><strong>How Employers Can Support a Cleaner, More Comfortable Home<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers play a role too. You can help by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing the right cleaning tools and products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agreeing on how tasks are split between daily and weekly work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being open to feedback on timing and routines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognising effort and improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Respectful communication builds trust and results in a home that feels cared for by everyone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put these three tips into action, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/house-cleaning-checklist-081-1.pdf\">download our template<\/a> to help your domestic helper gets your home in great shape!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve found a domestic helper but you\u2019re not quite sure how to assist them in doing a great job. 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