Looking to outsource your home cleaning to a part-time maid? To estimate the number of hours you need, the size of your home and specific requirements matters.
Hiring a part-time maid is a great decision to help you maintain a clean and organised home. To figure out how many of hours of service you require, several factors come into play. Here are some tips on how to help you gauge the number of hours required for your part-time home cleaning service.
1. Size of home
The size of your home is the most obvious factor in determining cleaning time. The larger your home, the more time you’ll need to clean it thoroughly. As a general rule of thumb, for an average 3-bedroom apartment or a 4-room HDB flat, you’ll need 3 hours of cleaning. Plan to add an additional hour for each additional bedroom.
2. Number of bathrooms
Bathroom cleaning requires more time and effort due to the different types of surfaces and the need to maintain a stringent level of cleanliness. It can take up to 30 minutes to clean each bathroom depending on its size. The number of bathrooms often correlates with your home size. So, if you have 3 bathrooms to clean, it would probably be wise to opt for a 4-hour cleaning service for your entire home.
3. Specific requirements
Certain cleaning tasks may be more time-consuming than others. For instance, cleaning tasks like scrubbing grout, cleaning the oven, wiping the windows or tackling heavily soiled areas require extra time and effort.
Ironing clothes such as men’s work shirts is another task that demands additional time. Depending on the number of items to be ironed and the intricacy of fabric, this can significantly extend the overall cleaning duration. The additional time allocation should be factored in your cleaning schedule to ensure that all tasks can be completed efficiently.
4. Single or double storey home
The layout of your home can affect your cleaning time. Cleaning an apartment, condo or HDB flat is fairly straightforward. But if you live in landed property, with at least 2 storeys, this will require additional cleaning time due to additional floors and staircases, and the overall larger home size.
5. Condition of home
The condition of your home also plays a role in determining the cleaning time. If your home is regularly maintained and relatively clean, it will require less time to clean compared to a home that’s consistently messy. If you neglect to maintain your home after each cleaning session, it will take time to get rid of accumulate dirt and tackle the clutter.
Conclusion
When hiring a part-time maid, take the above factors into account so you can better plan the number of hours required for your cleaning service. Having realistic expectations allows you to optimise both time and results in maintaining your home’s cleanliness.
