OHbaby! Forums : Cleaning Fairies https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:52:50 +0000 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:31:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=34587 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : I have 2 cleaning fairies - MIL...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092982&title=cleaning-fairies#1092982 Author: xLUCKYx
Subject: 34587
Posted: 09 July 2010 at 12:31pm

I have 2 cleaning fairies - MIL and DF's cousin come in on Tuesdays most weeks and take care of my washing, general tidy up - nothing over and beyond what I would do. They don't do it for $$ but I flick them $40-$50 whenever we can afford it and I bought them both a an ipod a few weeks back to say thanks. They are awesome :-) MIL also stays on on the Tuesday to look after the kids when i go to training as DF is never home in time.]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:31:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092982&title=cleaning-fairies#1092982 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : I pay $25 for an hour a week -...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092860&title=cleaning-fairies#1092860 Author: Bexee
Subject: 34587
Posted: 09 July 2010 at 10:40am

I pay $25 for an hour a week - she comes and does the bathroom, the kitchen, vacuums and mops the floors, and will occassionally do the spare bathroom.

I love coming home as the house always looks great and it is amazing what a difference an hour can make]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:40:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092860&title=cleaning-fairies#1092860 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : We have a 3 bedroom house (100...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092742&title=cleaning-fairies#1092742 Author: sem
Subject: 34587
Posted: 09 July 2010 at 9:31am

We have a 3 bedroom house (100 square metre) and our cleaners come every fortnight and it costs $66.
We went trough a professional company and are on to our second lot of cleaners now as the first one we had was not very good (not cleaning in corners/behind doors etc)

They do all the basics but are starting to slack of a little bit too at the moment. We get a little booklet to write comments in if we have any problems. I do have very high expectations of them, seeing I pay for them. ]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:31:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092742&title=cleaning-fairies#1092742 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : we have a cleaning fairy and I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092537&title=cleaning-fairies#1092537 Author: pickle
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 10:30pm

we have a cleaning fairy and I love Tuesday. We pay her $45 for the clean and we have a three bedroom home. She does all the basics and then each week she will do something extra like clean under the couch cushions or the bed and she pulls out the draws and goes behind there. If there is washing in the machine she will hang that out. She is a blessing. She is a friend of a friend, the hardest part of a cleaner is Trust

she helps me to keep my life in order!! Wouldnt be without her]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:30:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092537&title=cleaning-fairies#1092537 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : I&#039;d only be looking for someone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092517&title=cleaning-fairies#1092517 Author: tictacjunkie
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 10:08pm

I'd only be looking for someone maybe while I was recovering after c-sect, so just a couple of weeks. Things that are difficult to do with a stitched up belly- changing bed sheets, cleaning bath, toilet. Other things as they popped up. I know our kindy cleaner is 15 per hour. ]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:08:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092517&title=cleaning-fairies#1092517 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : not quite the same but when i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092494&title=cleaning-fairies#1092494 Author: Mucky_Tiger
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 9:54pm

not quite the same but when i worked as a cleaner in a motel, i got paid 15,25 an hour.

i stripped and remade the beds up to 2 kings, and 4 singles,
luxed
scrubbed the shower and bath,
scrubbed the handbasin
washed and dried all dishes and pots
scrubbed the kitchen bench and table
mopped the floors
change the bath towels

and all that would take me an hour

but i would do 3 units during my shift

so im a pro

]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:54:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092494&title=cleaning-fairies#1092494 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : My mum pays my aunty to clean...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092481&title=cleaning-fairies#1092481 Author: emz
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 9:38pm

My mum pays my aunty to clean their house, so pay is not relevant here, but this is what she does in 3 hours

changes bed (only one)
cleans 2 bathrooms
dusts, cleans mirrors and other surfaces
vacuums
mops floors

She doesn't tidy and doesn't do ironing. This is the general requirement for most entry-level cleaners]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:38:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092481&title=cleaning-fairies#1092481 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : We are thinking of getting a cleaning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092362&title=cleaning-fairies#1092362 Author: HuntersMama
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 8:13pm

We are thinking of getting a cleaning fairy when I go back to work. I dont really want to spend the precious time I have with DS cleaning the house.]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:13:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092362&title=cleaning-fairies#1092362 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : My Aunty is one, and all her work...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092283&title=cleaning-fairies#1092283 Author: Manda08
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 7:21pm

My Aunty is one, and all her work is by word of mouth. She generally vacs, mops, dusts, cleans the bathroom, top to bottom kinda clean, changes bedding when required, and just generally cleans. Not moving of stuff though. She charges about $25 an hour, a 3 bedroom house takes 2 hours at most.]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:21:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092283&title=cleaning-fairies#1092283 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : I used to long to have one. Since...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092249&title=cleaning-fairies#1092249 Author: caraMel
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 6:57pm

I used to long to have one.
Since watching several episodes of Target where they have done hidden camera trials with various agencies I could never bring myself to trust one!
I know chances are that most are not as gross as the people featured on that show, but the houses looked spotless afterwards so how would you know?]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:57:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1092249&title=cleaning-fairies#1092249 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : Snap! ;) ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091886&title=cleaning-fairies#1091886 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 2:35pm

Snap! ;)]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:35:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091886&title=cleaning-fairies#1091886 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : Snap! ;) ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091881&title=cleaning-fairies#1091881 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 2:32pm

Snap! ;)]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:32:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091881&title=cleaning-fairies#1091881 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : Or if they&#039;re in your town...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091876&title=cleaning-fairies#1091876 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 2:31pm

Or if they're in your town and still exist, try Student Job Search ]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:31:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091876&title=cleaning-fairies#1091876 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : what about student job search?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091873&title=cleaning-fairies#1091873 Author: MyLilSquishy
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 2:29pm

what about student job search? someone out there will want some references?]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091873&title=cleaning-fairies#1091873 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : Do a search for &#039;domestic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091863&title=cleaning-fairies#1091863 Author: tishy
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 2:26pm

Do a search for 'domestic cleaners'

We use Select Cleaning, I'm not sure if they're outside Welly. A friend of mine uses VIP Home Services and they are nationwide.

Another option is to look in your local supermarket to see if people are advertising there. That option is probably cheaper but personally I preferred going with a company. ]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:26:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091863&title=cleaning-fairies#1091863 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : Word of mouth, or I found the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091857&title=cleaning-fairies#1091857 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 2:24pm

Word of mouth, or I found the local paper useful.

]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:24:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091857&title=cleaning-fairies#1091857 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : How do you find one? I checked...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091850&title=cleaning-fairies#1091850 Author: LittleBug
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 2:21pm

How do you find one? I checked out the yellow pages and they only seem to have commercial cleaners, same with google. ]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:21:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091850&title=cleaning-fairies#1091850 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : We pay $50 per week. She cleans/tidys...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091833&title=cleaning-fairies#1091833 Author: tishy
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 2:11pm

We pay $50 per week. She cleans/tidys the kitchen, living areas, laundry room, and toilet/bathroom. She also mops and vacuums these areas too.

I highly recommend it,especially for those that are working.]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:11:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091833&title=cleaning-fairies#1091833 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : Oooh our old cleaner used to fold...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091794&title=cleaning-fairies#1091794 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 1:50pm

Oooh our old cleaner used to fold the loo paper over too - I LOVED coming home to a pristine house once a week. Such a treat!]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:50:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091794&title=cleaning-fairies#1091794 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : We had one a few years ago when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091786&title=cleaning-fairies#1091786 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 1:46pm

We had one a few years ago when I was flatting - before I lived with Dh. She came once a fortnight and we paid $40, she cleaned the bathroom, toilet, vacummed and mopped the floor. She would also do the dishes if there were any left out, but we tried not to leave that many.
She was with Green Acres - it was quite cute she'd leave a mint and fold the loo paper on the roll nicely.

]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:46:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091786&title=cleaning-fairies#1091786 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : I haven&#039;t replied coz we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091778&title=cleaning-fairies#1091778 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 1:41pm

I haven't replied coz we don't live in NZ so the info is largely irrelevant - our cleaning fairy lives in and works 6 days a week. We have had a part timer in the past though, this is what she did -

changed bedding, cleaned bathrooms and kitchen (just a once over), swept/mopped floors, some ironing (mostly just DHs shirts) and post C's birth she also did the washing if there was any when she arrived. She came once a week for 4 hours.

The family I nannied for in NZ coming up 10yrs ago had cleaners in once a week but from what I recall they were pretty picky about what was their job, eg no washing/ironing and no tidying.]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:41:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091778&title=cleaning-fairies#1091778 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : Inlaws use to pay someone like...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091773&title=cleaning-fairies#1091773 Author: kebakat
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 1:39pm

Inlaws use to pay someone like $40-50 a week to come and do all the big stuff. Like giving the kitchen and bathroom a really good once over. All the floors a really good clean, dusting, cleaning windows if it was needed. Changing the bed. Then they looked after the day to day stuff. ]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:39:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091773&title=cleaning-fairies#1091773 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : I want to look into it as well......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091764&title=cleaning-fairies#1091764 Author: LittleBug
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 1:36pm

I want to look into it as well... we don't have a lot of money, but with DH working full time and me studying full time, the house often gets into a right state. It drives me batty.]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:36:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091764&title=cleaning-fairies#1091764 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : No replies yet? I thought there...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091761&title=cleaning-fairies#1091761 Author: Babe
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 1:35pm

No replies yet? I thought there were a whole lot of people on the 'how much your DH do' thread that had cleaning fairies... I want one!]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:35:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091761&title=cleaning-fairies#1091761 <![CDATA[Cleaning Fairies : How much do you pay? What do...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34587&PID=1091653&title=cleaning-fairies#1091653 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 34587
Posted: 08 July 2010 at 12:19pm

How much do you pay?

What do you get for that?

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