What Frequency Of Home Cleaning Is Right For You?

Choosing the right frequency of home cleaning depends on your lifestyle, household size, and specific needs. House cleaning is not one size fits all, and with a service like ours that is fully customisable, there are a multitude of options for how to manage your cleaning.  

Housekeeping service: Multiple Times Per Week 

If you’ve got a bustling family home with mountains of laundry pilling up, belongings constantly being dropped on the way in the door, a hectic work schedule and children or pets, you may want to opt for a housekeeping service instead of a weekly cleaner. Our housekeepers provide the same services as the cleaner, but they can come more often dedicating the extra time to completing washing, ironing or tidying and organising instead of sticking to just a quick once over clean of the floors and bathrooms.  

 Weekly Cleaning: Perfect for Busy Families or Pet Owners   

If you’ve got a busy household but you really only want the cleaning done, you can opt for a weekly cleaning service, we recommend this for homes with kids, pets, or high foot traffic. The weekly service helps to manage messes and maintain hygiene. It’s ideal for keeping bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas fresh and tidy.   

Fortnightly Cleaning: Balance Between Cleanliness and Budget   

If you’ve only got a small household or you do a decent job keeping the house tidy, fortnightly services are a great option. It provides a thorough refresh every two weeks, making it a more budget friendly option for those who are concerned with the cost of a weekly service.     

One-Off or Seasonal Deep Cleaning   

Our one-off cleaning service such as the Spring clean are perfect for those households that don’t want to commit to an ongoing cleaning service but really need a big clean reset.  This service is the right choice for special occasions, like before guests arrive or after a holiday gathering. A one-off deep clean can also be scheduled seasonally to reset your home with a thorough top-to-bottom clean.   

Tailored Schedules for Homes with Allergies or Sensitivities   

There is nothing worse than when your allergies act up, dust mites, pollen blowing in and pet hair can all wreak havoc with allergies. If you or a family member suffers from allergies, frequent cleaning—either weekly or bi-weekly—helps to minimise the dust, pollen, and pet hair in the home, creating a healthier living environment.   

Consider Your Work-Life Balance  

If you’re someone who works more than a standard week, whether you put in a lot of overtime or you have mutliple jobs or side hustles, it’s a challenge to keep on top of a house. A demanding career might leave little time or energy for housework. If you are someone who works more than the average person a weekly or fortnightly cleaning service ensures your home stays in order without adding stress to your schedule.   

Size and Layout of Your Home Matter  

Consider the size and layout of your home. If your home has an unusual design, such as design elements that take more maintenance like a lot of glass windows for example, you may need a more frequent cleaning service. Larger homes may require more frequent professional cleaning to stay on top of maintenance, while a smaller apartment might only need a fortnightly refresh. When figuring out the frequency of your service factor in the size of your home and the design elements that might require more attention.    

Household Habits Influence Cleaning Needs   

What words would you use to describe your lifestyle; Hectic? Full? Busy? If you have multiple household members with busy schedules including hobbies, sports and social gatherings, if you cook at home every day, have young children, or entertain guests regularly, it’s likely you’re going to need a higher frequency for your cleaning schedule to  keep your space tidy and comfortable.   

Budget Flexibility and Value   

Obviously, your budget is going to affect the frequency of your cleaning service. Some households prefer to stretch out services fortnightly to save on costs while still enjoying professional results. What you can do is customise your cleaning service, getting your cleaner to do the most time-consuming and big cleaning tasks in a fortnightly service and leaving the smaller general tasks for you so you can save on the budget for your cleaning services.   

Customised Cleaning Plans for Changing Seasons  

Your cleaning needs may change throughout the year. Spring cleans can help you with decluttering, and getting the house cleaned up ahead of summer. While more frequent visits during winter may address mud, rain, and indoor messes. When the holiday season is coming up you might need a one-off clean to get the house ready for travelling family or big events.  A flexible cleaning service can adapt to your lifestyle year-round.     

Final Thoughts  

Whether you need a weekly refresh or a seasonal deep clean, the right frequency will depend on your household’s unique circumstances. A professional cleaner offers flexibility and peace of mind, allowing you to enjoy a clean home on your own terms. Not sure what kind of service or frequency you need? Check out our services page here or get in touch with our friendly customer service team, we would be happy to help you figure out which service suits your needs.  

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