What can a cleaning help do in 4 hours?

Hiring cleaning help for 4 hours per week is a popular choice for many Belgian families. But what can you actually expect from a household helper in that time? What can really be done in 4 hours? In this article, we provide a realistic overview of possible tasks, an example schedule, and practical tips to make the most out of those hours.

What determines what your cleaning help can do in 4 hours?

How much a cleaning help can accomplish in four hours depends on various factors. Not every house is the same. The result often depends on the following elements:

• The size of your home: A larger house obviously takes more time to clean thoroughly than a smaller one. Stairs and layout also affect how smoothly your cleaning help can work.
• Number of residents: The more people living in the house, the more cleaning work there is.
• Pets: Households with pets often require more attention, such as removing extra pet hair from furniture and floors.
• The condition of your home: Can the household help start cleaning right away, or does it need tidying up first? If tidying up is needed, less time will be available for actual cleaning.
• Availability of materials: Is there enough cleaning equipment available, and is it in good condition? The better the condition of the materials, the more efficient your cleaning help will be.
• Additional tasks: If you want the cleaning help to also do ironing or light shopping, this will take time away from cleaning tasks.

What is usually done in 4 hours?

The well-trained cleaning helpers from Helan can do a thorough cleaning of your house in 4 hours, including:

• Vacuuming and mopping
• Cleaning bathroom and sanitary areas
• Dusting throughout the house
• Cleaning the kitchen
• Ironing (a few items of clothing)

What can you usually not expect?

Unless otherwise requested by the customer, a cleaning help will not typically handle the following tasks. If you do wish for these to be done, be aware that other tasks may not be completed in detail or at all. These tasks include:

• Washing windows on the inside and outside
• Full ironing (multiple baskets)
• Cleaning the oven/fridge/freezer

Would you like this to be done? Discuss with Helan what is possible, or check the list of tasks that a cleaning help can or cannot take on.

Tips to help your cleaning help start as smoothly as possible

1. Create a task list and prioritize each point
2. Provide sufficient cleaning materials that are easily accessible
3. Be present when the cleaning help arrives for the first time
4. Don’t schedule everything at once, but include one specific extra task per week