Hello again,
I'm back!!! If that's a good thing or a bad thing it deepends on you. lol I have been doing lot of research on finding cleaning jobs. Most sites that have people adverstise are wanting a montly payment. I'm sure there are more good ones out there besides care.com. I think friends who know other people besides who I know are a very good way to start.
Cleaning someone elses house is much different then cleaning your own. Sometimes you have more days to clean some areas as opposed to a few hours. If they want you back you have to do it top to bottom and say what you do and do not handle. I think for me starting off cleaning in businesses has deffinatly made me realise I would much rather clean houses. I don't have stals to clean only a bath room or two. I don't have a bunch of coustomers running in and out of a store. I only have one family or person at a time. I think it is much easier to build up trust because working for yourself you can make contracts. As opposed to working at a store you have do go by their rules. I have found sometimes at stores they expect you to be plumbers almost. If I were cleaning a house I would say that I do not handle plumbing issues and I do not repair carpets, I only vacuum them. Also you may have to say if you can help them declutter or not. Some people may want all their stuff but not get rid of it. One more thing, let them know if you cook or not, some people may think you will but I do not cook.
There are boards along the walls of the house at the bttom you can wipe off, dishes to do, laundry ask if they want new bedding or dusting. Sometimes they may have a room they prefer you to stay away from.
I feel the hardest part is building up the clients first. It takes time and people have to be willing to help you. Sometimes working for toher companies seems like a good idea but they want you to have experience of a couple years first. Lots of moms I feel would be great at house cleaning. Some mom's jsut do not want the time. I saw the best add that said "Give the gift of clean." It can be a gift if you know someone who needs it but can't afford it then offer it for them. Sometimes I try to think of my own catch phrases but lots are taken.
I think what is great about me trying to become a house keeper is that I have a child to clean up after as well as teach him how to clean on his own. I also am comfortable around pets seeing that I have a few. I think having a resume present helps and possably a business card to look more professional.
Being a mom I have to learn how to multi task and maintain order. Doing laundry and dishes and vacuuming is a part of my every day routine so why not try to make a living of it for someone else who doesn't have the time?
Plus if I work for myself I don't have to worry aout someone elses schedule like a managers. I just have to say I have to drop my son off first and then I can come over and clean by around 10 am if that suits. Sometimes for mom's it can be hard to find a good job with a tight schedule and little help. So you can kill two birds with one stone. Find someone willing to work and work it appropriatly to schedule needs. Find an individual who want to clean for someone who doesn't and will pay. People don't always have to go out far over seas to help others, look in your own town.
Merry Christmas!! Happy New year!!!
-Wendy Georgia Lovelace
No comments:
Post a Comment