Keeping your Home Clean and Tidy

November 14th, 2007 at 01:20 pm

As many of know I am housekeeper for about 45 residents at an assisted living apartment complex. 95% of the folks I serve are sorely lacking in tidy home skills set,some border on being total slobs. Each day that I clean I see the same people and their same stuff, clutter, dirty old things and piles. It amazes me how a dirty dish can sit in a sink for days and days! Or how a pile of dirty clothes sits and sits! You see my job is to mainly to get rid of trash, tidy the bathroom and make the bed. I am not to really do much else as they folks are capable so to speak. It frustrates me to no end to see messes in such small living quarters!

So I have decided to offer my services to run errands and also do organizing services for these folks as a side business on my day off which for now is Thursday. I printed up 250 business cards and it cost me $5.25. I am really looking forward to starting this little home made business via word of mouth. I think I am NEEDED! I feel I can really be a huge help to some of the clients I serve on a day to day basis. I figure a homemade business is a great idea. Easy and kinda simple. i will charge as I see fit for each client. I know some have little money and others can pay a better hourly rate. I plan on being very fair but to be paid what my time is worth. I will keep you posted as to how it is going.

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10 Responses to “Keeping your Home Clean and Tidy”

db1974 Says:
November 14th, 2007 at 01:22 pm

What a great idea! Good luck!
Front Porch Mom Says:
November 14th, 2007 at 01:25 pm

Thank you---I am pretty sure it is OK by the apartment managers to do this since it is my day off when I would do it....and I am not competing in any other way with what they offer. Also another housekeeper does the other building....so I am not invading her turf either.
I really hope to make it work....it seems like a win win for everyone!
reflectionite Says:
November 14th, 2007 at 03:03 pm

wow thats a great idea! i hope it takes off for you! as long as you get some time for yourself as well - it is hard working 7 days a week, i did that for about a year and even though i am young it still took its toll. as long as you get rest and personal time! good luck!
My English Castle Says:
November 14th, 2007 at 03:03 pm

I sometimes think people fail to see or care about housekeeping as they get older, so I suspect your skills will be much needed. My neighbor has built a nice business out of dejunking elderly people's homes.
She also dejunks homes for people after their elderly parent has died. I can understand the need for that too--it's emotionally hard to go through our parents' things.
Front Porch Mom Says:
November 14th, 2007 at 03:28 pm

as far as days off...I usually work 4 or 5 days---part time hours. Yes I am very protective of my time so I have it with my kids. I am blessed that all I need is part time. I am really excited to make this work. And yes..I agree sometimes elderly parents are hard for the children to "deal with" there is alot involved with elder care....so I feel I can be a person who is removed and I can make things better for others.
Carolina Bound Says:
November 15th, 2007 at 04:05 am

Fantastic idea! I'll be interested in seeing how it goes!
mbkonef Says:
November 15th, 2007 at 05:32 am

I think this is a fantastic idea and wish you great luck with it. I know my mom has trouble keeping her house up but will not let me help her when I am there. She would be much more likely to let someone else do a few simple things and pay them than to let me do it for her cause she does not want to feel like a burden. Sounds like a win win situation for you and the residents. Best of luck!
clubneary Says:
November 15th, 2007 at 07:57 am

Good luck to you, I know I would hire you and I am not even old! It's hard to stay on top of the messes 4 people can make in a house!
Front Porch Mom Says:
November 15th, 2007 at 08:22 am

Thank you for the encouragment! I really have enjoyed all your comments. I have been really thinking about all the opportunities this could generate. I keep telling myself what do I have to lose? Not much but perhaps I could gain! I enjoy being a help to others plus......the money could be a real help. Losing child support for my son has been a good wake up call to a new level of money reality. I will keep you all posted.
Maismom Says:
November 15th, 2007 at 10:31 am

I'm one of those people who need your help LOL

Good luck on your new business!

Little Miss Sunshine

Making it one day at a time by living as frugally as possible and being grateful for all

Keeping your Home Clean and Tidy

10 Responses to “Keeping your Home Clean and Tidy”

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