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House Maid Hero , Not going to lie, being a working mom of a 2 year old and a baby, my house can sometimes feel like a disaster zone. Sure the house gets picked up, the sheets get washed and the bathrooms are cleaned, but I barely have the time or energy to do that deep cleaning that your home regularly needs. As I am sure you can relate, my home needs a Hero! And that is where Home Clean Heroes saves this Mom’s day.
Why Home Clean Heroes?
There are a multitude of cleaning services to choose from, but Home Clean Heroes certainly stood out to me for many reasons. Launched in May 2017, Home Clean Heroes is locally owned and is part of a brand that you (or your neighbors) are already trusting with your home — the Buzz Franchise Family that owns Home Clean Heroes also owns and operates Pool Scouts, as well founding and operating Mosquito Joe for the past five years, both well known and trusted brands in Hampton Roads.
All the “Heroes” (the company calls them heroes instead of cleaners, how awesome!) are background checked, bonded and insured.
When they came to my home they were nothing but professional, hard working and efficient. You can tell the company and staff pride themselves on their work.
Home Clean Heroes Staff
Brittany with Home Clean Heroes called to schedule the cleaning and went through the whole process and what to expect.
When Brittany went through the list of what they clean in my home, I was shocked, the team literally cleans EVERYTHING! Brittany explained that they do the same cleaning every time so your house is always receiving a deep clean.
Not going to lie, some of the things they clean on a regular bases are stuff I haven’t cleaned in 6 months (or more) such as baseboards, dusting picture frames and knickknacks, and a couple other things I’m not ready to admit in fear of the mother-in-law finding out (just kidding, but seriously).
The day of the cleaning, I received a phone call before the Heroes arrived letting me know that they were on their way and what time to expect them. They arrived in a company vehicle and in uniform. The staff was friendly and I walked them around the house to show them the rooms and what they need to clean and anything I wanted them to focus on.
Then they got straight to work.
What I loved about Home Clean Heroes
The whole experience was great and left my home with a “shine” that I had not felt in a while with two little kids. While I loved the whole experience, below are some of my favorite parts of the cleaning!
They cleaned EVERYTHING. Even things I didn’t even know you could clean. I walked into the kitchen and the Hero had the knobs off of my stove and was cleaning them! I had no idea they even came off.
My bathroom and kitchen were spotless! My stainless steel appliances shined like they were brand new and my bathroom sparkled!
They didn’t mind my kids. Both my kids were home when they were cleaning and they gave me a heads up if they were about to clean where we were. The staff said “hi” and took a minute to speak with my toddler to make her feel comfortable with these “Strangers” in our home.
The Heroes (staff) were quick, but efficient. Three ladies came to my home and they divided and conquered. They cleaned my home quickly, but did a beautiful job!
I had such a great experience and would highly recommend Home Clean Heroes to Hampton Roads Moms! They not only cleaned my home, but gave this Momma a break from worrying about cleaning the house and instead, a chance to enjoy my family! I can not put a price tag on the fact that my house had an amazing deep cleaning that I didn’t have to do.
As Moms, I know we rarely splurge on ourselves, but I know that removing the burden of cleaning the house by enlisting the help of Home Clean Heroes will provide you a much needed break from worrying about cleaning the house.
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Housemaid Vacancy . Job overview
The average hourly wage for housekeepers is $9.76
It’s a physical job; you’ll have to be a hard worker
You’ll have to be able to do a good job without supervision
What do housekeepers do?
Do you love to clean? I mean LOVE to clean. If the sound of a vacuum motor really gets you revved up and you live for that squeaky-clean feeling, chances are you’d make an awesome housekeeper. Whether you work as a maid, house cleaner or housekeeper, you will be scrubbing, sweeping and folding your way into a brighter, cleaner world.
Hotels and cleaning companies will expect you to be efficient and hardworking with a good eye for detail. You’ll have to work well without direct supervision, whether you’re working solo or with a team of other housekeepers.
You shouldn’t assume this will be the perfect job for you just because you like to clean your house once a week. Housekeepers and maids clean up other people’s messes for their entire shift, so you’ve got to really love the satisfaction that a freshly made bed and a stack of bleached towels brings to your life. Often you will be on your hands and knees, and you’ll need to be able to lift things (up to 50 lbs.) on a regular basis, so being physically fit will be important.
You’ll have to sweep up every speck of dust, so if you have allergies, this might not be the right job for you. It’s also good to remember that if you’re in someone else’s home or hotel room you’ll probably have to interact with their pets, so being an animal lover won’t hurt.
How much do housekeepers make?
While the work might be dirty, the pay is far from it. According to the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), the average hourly pay for maids and housekeepers is $9.76. Depending on where you work, who you work for, and how much experience you have, you could make as much as $15.98 per hour. On top of that, many housekeepers are tipped for a job well done.
What are the education requirements?
While a high school education isn’t required, it certainly doesn’t hurt. You should be able to perform simple arithmetic and be able to follow instructions. Employers often look for bilingual team members so that could be a huge advantage (especially Spanish/English fluency). Most training will be provided by the employer, including how to use equipment safely.
Career paths for housekeepers
From an entry-level cleaning position, you’ll usually be promoted into a supervisor or team leader role. If you discover you have a passion for cleaning and an entrepreneurial spirit, you could even become your own boss with a cleaning franchise like The Maids Home Services, Maid Pro or Maid Brigade.
The future of housekeeping jobs
While housekeeping positions are expected to grow, this growth is closely linked to the economy. Think about it: if people are worried about spending money, luxuries like maids and vacations are typically the first to go. You’ll have to prove your worth and be a very hard worker to keep this job long-term.