Since I injured my back, I have needed help with ckeaning as I cannot lift or move anything heavy. Had a wonderful cleaner in our previous house and when we moved I sought recommendations. Found a local Mum who came with good references and was happy to do 2 hours per week at £10 per hour, cash. I told her I did not want her to do the kitchen or utility room apart from steam ckeaning the floors. My craft room was completely out of bounds. Second bedroom only used occasionally, dusting and vacuum only required. That just left our bedroom, tiny ensuite, lounge diner hardly ever used, and garden room where we spend most of our time, plus the hallway. I asked her to dust and polish and vacuum these rooms " as you do your own " and give one room in turn a thorough clean each week. First thing I noticed was she did not dust skirtings! Then noticed window sill in bathroom and behind blind had not been touched - cobwebs! Then to my horror i discovered she only cleaned around objects on the tiled floors I had asked her to steam clean, ie she did not move the pedal bin in the kitchen! Each time i brought these things to her attention, she reacted with surprise "you never said"!! After three weeks I got rid but really, was I expecting too much and how would you convey your expectations?
