Things your housecleaner secretly wants you to know

One time a client left me a gift from a trip abroad, which delighted me. Those small appreciations keep me honest.

Sometimes I just can’t find a babysitter but I still need the money.

Please write a list of the things you would like me to do. Along with verbal instructions, this will ensure I don’t forget anything.

But don’t list these household chores – they are a waste of time.

I do a better job when I am happy and feel appreciated.

That’s why we make the little triangle at the end of the toilet paper roll. You guys love that.

Just because someone looks polished on the outside doesn’t mean their home is spotless. One lady I cleaned for, a divorce attorney, always looked great and she had a beautiful house in a gated community, but inside it was the filthiest, nastiest place in the world. It was like a hoarder hut, filled with junk.

Neither do we. Some of us actually hire someone else to clean our homes.

Make sure you never ignore these household smells.

You hire an AC guy and take his advice, you hire a plumber and do what he says, but I come in and you think you know more about how to clean than I do.

Or if you really like me, leave something small every once in a while, like a $5 gift card. If I feel like someone appreciates me, I really go the extra mile.

Reputable cleaners come to your home and give you a free estimate.

You should also be wary of investment scams.