The Cleaner......what are the rest of you doing?

I wouldn't worry about the place Annie, nobody's going to see it. That's what I think anyway as it's more important to remain well than to worry how the place looks.

Ellan. So true , I am not going to fret over it ?

What is a bit of dust compared to staying well and being able to see your children , grandchildren and friends again ?

True

A bit of dust and untidiness is bearable and does not qualify as squalor.
It's perfectly normal here acceptable short-term.
No cleaner and no child!

My house is the cleanest it’s ever been since I’m at home 24/7. Sadly, no-one will see it.

Our wonderful cleaner of 25 years will continue to come with obvious precautions including DH never being in the same room - which he isn’t anyway. She is not seeing her grandchildren because of her husband’s heart problems, and she is both sensible and well informed. I think we can make it work for both our sakes - for her because she needs the money, and for me because I loathe housework but like a clean and orderly house.u

Oh right Anniebach ...I do understand now why your granddaughter is keeping. For exactly the same reason, my daughter just rang me and said she will be dropping the Mothers Day Cards through the letter box and won't be coming in.
I don't like the idea of self isolation, but sadly we have to follow the guidelines, especially those of us who have underlying conditions ( I have Asthma and Bronchiectasis).
Hope you're doing as well as can be .....you have been through a lot ..tomorrow will be difficult for you

Thank you gnetters! I have perused you’re responses with interest and they will undoubtedly inform how I proceed. Enjoyed the asides too.8