I have been having trouble with horrible fatigue (crashing and burning) for the past month or so. I just came back from clinic today and they suggested I either have infection brewing or even mono. Just waiting for test results at the end of the week.<div><br></div><div>They suggested that I get some help with the housework until the fatigue gets better. </div><div><br></div><div>Who do you get to help clean your house?? Family?? Professional service?? </div><div><br></div><div>There is also possibility I might need help housework wise on a more long term basis-- I am being evaluated next month for a possible hip replacement. Yikes is right!! </div><div><br></div><div>I can keep up with every day stuff for the most part just having trouble with tasks requiring lots of standing, squatting or kneeling (scrubbing floors, behind toilets, getting under furniture and the such). </div>
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Housekeeping Help
- Thread starter mamerth
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I have been having trouble with horrible fatigue (crashing and burning) for the past month or so. I just came back from clinic today and they suggested I either have infection brewing or even mono. Just waiting for test results at the end of the week.<br>They suggested that I get some help with the housework until the fatigue gets better. <br>Who do you get to help clean your house?? Family?? Professional service?? <br>There is also possibility I might need help housework wise on a more long term basis-- I am being evaluated next month for a possible hip replacement. Yikes is right!! <br>I can keep up with every day stuff for the most part just having trouble with tasks requiring lots of standing, squatting or kneeling (scrubbing floors, behind toilets, getting under furniture and the such).
I have been having trouble with horrible fatigue (crashing and burning) for the past month or so. I just came back from clinic today and they suggested I either have infection brewing or even mono. Just waiting for test results at the end of the week.<br>They suggested that I get some help with the housework until the fatigue gets better. <br>Who do you get to help clean your house?? Family?? Professional service?? <br>There is also possibility I might need help housework wise on a more long term basis-- I am being evaluated next month for a possible hip replacement. Yikes is right!! <br>I can keep up with every day stuff for the most part just having trouble with tasks requiring lots of standing, squatting or kneeling (scrubbing floors, behind toilets, getting under furniture and the such).
fallenarches
New member
If you have family and friends that are willing to help out, that is great, and cheep. Otherwise, start asking around and see if any of your friends have someone that comes in and cleans. That is the best way to find someone good. If it is heavy cleaning you need help with, you could have someone come in a couple times/month and do that and that helps keep the cost down. Often they will do a one time DEEP clean to get things to their standard and then they maintain that through the regular cleanings. It depends on how big your house is what the cost will be but expect $50-100 each time.
fallenarches
New member
If you have family and friends that are willing to help out, that is great, and cheep. Otherwise, start asking around and see if any of your friends have someone that comes in and cleans. That is the best way to find someone good. If it is heavy cleaning you need help with, you could have someone come in a couple times/month and do that and that helps keep the cost down. Often they will do a one time DEEP clean to get things to their standard and then they maintain that through the regular cleanings. It depends on how big your house is what the cost will be but expect $50-100 each time.
fallenarches
New member
If you have family and friends that are willing to help out, that is great, and cheep. Otherwise, start asking around and see if any of your friends have someone that comes in and cleans. That is the best way to find someone good. If it is heavy cleaning you need help with, you could have someone come in a couple times/month and do that and that helps keep the cost down. Often they will do a one time DEEP clean to get things to their standard and then they maintain that through the regular cleanings. It depends on how big your house is what the cost will be but expect $50-100 each time.
fallenarches
New member
If you have family and friends that are willing to help out, that is great, and cheep. Otherwise, start asking around and see if any of your friends have someone that comes in and cleans. That is the best way to find someone good. If it is heavy cleaning you need help with, you could have someone come in a couple times/month and do that and that helps keep the cost down. Often they will do a one time DEEP clean to get things to their standard and then they maintain that through the regular cleanings. It depends on how big your house is what the cost will be but expect $50-100 each time.
fallenarches
New member
If you have family and friends that are willing to help out, that is great, and cheep. Otherwise, start asking around and see if any of your friends have someone that comes in and cleans. That is the best way to find someone good. If it is heavy cleaning you need help with, you could have someone come in a couple times/month and do that and that helps keep the cost down. Often they will do a one time DEEP clean to get things to their standard and then they maintain that through the regular cleanings. It depends on how big your house is what the cost will be but expect $50-100 each time.
fallenarches
New member
If you have family and friends that are willing to help out, that is great, and cheep. Otherwise, start asking around and see if any of your friends have someone that comes in and cleans. That is the best way to find someone good. If it is heavy cleaning you need help with, you could have someone come in a couple times/month and do that and that helps keep the cost down. Often they will do a one time DEEP clean to get things to their standard and then they maintain that through the regular cleanings. It depends on how big your house is what the cost will be but expect $50-100 each time.
If you do not have friends or family to help you out and need to hire a housecleaning service, please interview several, compare quotes and more importantly, ask for proof of insurance. I ended up spending about $10 more hiring a company vs. hiring a independent because she had no insurance. She came highly recommended but I worried about "what if". I have two lovely ladies coming every two weeks for about an hour and it is THE BEST thing I have done for myself. One less thing on my shoulders!
Diagnosed with CF at 55
Diagnosed with CF at 55
If you do not have friends or family to help you out and need to hire a housecleaning service, please interview several, compare quotes and more importantly, ask for proof of insurance. I ended up spending about $10 more hiring a company vs. hiring a independent because she had no insurance. She came highly recommended but I worried about "what if". I have two lovely ladies coming every two weeks for about an hour and it is THE BEST thing I have done for myself. One less thing on my shoulders!
Diagnosed with CF at 55
Diagnosed with CF at 55
If you do not have friends or family to help you out and need to hire a housecleaning service, please interview several, compare quotes and more importantly, ask for proof of insurance. I ended up spending about $10 more hiring a company vs. hiring a independent because she had no insurance. She came highly recommended but I worried about "what if". I have two lovely ladies coming every two weeks for about an hour and it is THE BEST thing I have done for myself. One less thing on my shoulders!
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<br />Diagnosed with CF at 55
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<br />Diagnosed with CF at 55
Hey Carrie, <div><br></div><div>I have help thanks to a family member.. She pays for a cleaning lady for me & I am ever so grateful !! (we were paying for one on our own in the past) It is the best if you can swing it.</div><div><br></div><div> If you cant afford once a week then every other week is not to bad. They do all the deep cleaning & we do the light clean up during the week.. </div><div><br></div><div> I started w/ someone at work that did side work so i knew her. Then she recommended the next girl & so on.. She is at my house about 4 hours. </div><div><br></div><div> There are also good cleaning services that come in w/ anywhere from 2 to several ppl & do it all in about an hour. (those services are good & fast but I find break things due to the fact that they work fast) I dont know if you have Merry Maids in your area but have heard they are good.. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It is the best thing you can do for yourself ! I hope all your health issues get straightened out .. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div> Take care <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni</div>
Hey Carrie, <br>I have help thanks to a family member.. She pays for a cleaning lady for me & I am ever so grateful !! (we were paying for one on our own in the past) It is the best if you can swing it.<br>If you cant afford once a week then every other week is not to bad. They do all the deep cleaning & we do the light clean up during the week..<br>I started w/ someone at work that did side work so i knew her. Then she recommended the next girl & so on.. She is at my house about 4 hours. <br>There are also good cleaning services that come in w/ anywhere from 2 to several ppl & do it all in about an hour. (those services are good & fast but I find break things due to the fact that they work fast)I dont know if you have Merry Maids in your area but have heard they are good.. <br><br>It is the best thing you can do for yourself ! I hope all your health issues get straightened out ..<br><br>Take care <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
Hey Carrie, <br>I have help thanks to a family member.. She pays for a cleaning lady for me & I am ever so grateful !! (we were paying for one on our own in the past) It is the best if you can swing it.<br>If you cant afford once a week then every other week is not to bad. They do all the deep cleaning & we do the light clean up during the week..<br>I started w/ someone at work that did side work so i knew her. Then she recommended the next girl & so on.. She is at my house about 4 hours. <br>There are also good cleaning services that come in w/ anywhere from 2 to several ppl & do it all in about an hour. (those services are good & fast but I find break things due to the fact that they work fast)I dont know if you have Merry Maids in your area but have heard they are good.. <br><br>It is the best thing you can do for yourself ! I hope all your health issues get straightened out ..<br><br>Take care <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
Hey Carrie, <div><br></div><div>I have help thanks to a family member.. She pays for a cleaning lady for me & I am ever so grateful !! (we were paying for one on our own in the past) It is the best if you can swing it.</div><div><br></div><div> If you cant afford once a week then every other week is not to bad. They do all the deep cleaning & we do the light clean up during the week.. </div><div><br></div><div> I started w/ someone at work that did side work so i knew her. Then she recommended the next girl & so on.. She is at my house about 4 hours. </div><div><br></div><div> There are also good cleaning services that come in w/ anywhere from 2 to several ppl & do it all in about an hour. (those services are good & fast but I find break things due to the fact that they work fast) I dont know if you have Merry Maids in your area but have heard they are good.. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It is the best thing you can do for yourself ! I hope all your health issues get straightened out .. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div> Take care <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni</div>
Hey Carrie, <br>I have help thanks to a family member.. She pays for a cleaning lady for me & I am ever so grateful !! (we were paying for one on our own in the past) It is the best if you can swing it.<br>If you cant afford once a week then every other week is not to bad. They do all the deep cleaning & we do the light clean up during the week..<br>I started w/ someone at work that did side work so i knew her. Then she recommended the next girl & so on.. She is at my house about 4 hours. <br>There are also good cleaning services that come in w/ anywhere from 2 to several ppl & do it all in about an hour. (those services are good & fast but I find break things due to the fact that they work fast)I dont know if you have Merry Maids in your area but have heard they are good.. <br><br>It is the best thing you can do for yourself ! I hope all your health issues get straightened out ..<br><br>Take care <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
Hey Carrie, <br>I have help thanks to a family member.. She pays for a cleaning lady for me & I am ever so grateful !! (we were paying for one on our own in the past) It is the best if you can swing it.<br>If you cant afford once a week then every other week is not to bad. They do all the deep cleaning & we do the light clean up during the week..<br>I started w/ someone at work that did side work so i knew her. Then she recommended the next girl & so on.. She is at my house about 4 hours. <br>There are also good cleaning services that come in w/ anywhere from 2 to several ppl & do it all in about an hour. (those services are good & fast but I find break things due to the fact that they work fast)I dont know if you have Merry Maids in your area but have heard they are good.. <br><br>It is the best thing you can do for yourself ! I hope all your health issues get straightened out ..<br><br>Take care <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
mamaScarlett
Active member
My mom would help in the past, but now that I have kids I prefer to spread out my help. I'd rather my kids be with grandma, and hire someone for my house if we can swing it. It would take me 10 hours to clean my house thoroughly (on hands and knees lol), and at the fast pace they go, which I just can't. I'm stopping every 45 mins for a break bc I'm exhausted.<br>The thing to remember is they won't pick up. So you kind of have to do a pre cleaning cleaning.This year I worked really hard on simplifying my home for that reason. We purged alot of unneeded stuff. DD doesn't need 20 stuffed animals, 5 is fine, for example. Thats helped alot.<br>
mamaScarlett
Active member
My mom would help in the past, but now that I have kids I prefer to spread out my help. I'd rather my kids be with grandma, and hire someone for my house if we can swing it. It would take me 10 hours to clean my house thoroughly (on hands and knees lol), and at the fast pace they go, which I just can't. I'm stopping every 45 mins for a break bc I'm exhausted.<br><br>This year I worked really hard on simplifying my home for that reason. We purged alot of unneeded stuff. DD doesn't need 20 stuffed animals, 5 is fine, for example. Thats helped alot.<br>