The Gift of Luxury: Why Top Executives and Busy Parents Hire Cleaning Services

By Lily C. Fen

Busy and successful professionals, some of whom might also be juggling

parenthood, might feel constrained with the little time they have and all that needs to get

done in a day. Here’s why I ended up opting for a choice that would prove to be

strategic in my daily life.

I had waited a long time to become a mom. But I was feeling overwhelmed as a

new parent. So, when I found myself chatting with other mothers after a baby sign

language class, I perked up when I found out that hiring household help had become a

value-driven decision for many of them.

New to this lifestyle, I sought ought personal thoughts and opinions from these

busy parents, trying to pinpoint why it was they opted for the gift of luxury that lay in

hiring a company for their cleaning services.

Living in luxury

One woman’s words stayed with me—she said that hiring a cleaning lady was a

luxury in Europe, a gift that she gave herself. Her time was tied up with many hours

working in education. Whether it was preparing for classes or dealing with the

aftermath of correcting exams and reviewing and grading papers, she had started

feeling burned out. Realizing that she could hire help around the house was a luxury

that helped her do her main job—teaching.

She let the cleaning services stay on once she shifted to a life as an engaged

stay-at-home mom—allowing her time to focus on her children, while help was there to

tidy up her home.

Sanity and Seeking Help

Many other new mothers shared that hiring help was a game-changer. They suddenly had more time to connect with their little one or managed to find time for a relaxing bath—a luxury that many new mothers might not otherwise have. 

With my kid already in school, life has become easier. I have time for myself and my work as a writer and editor, the older my child gets. But I’ve kept our cleaning services on for that sparkling finish and deep cleaning that a professional can better achieve. 

This allows me time for myself—in the form of developing my own skills at work, helping other clients with their projects, or doing something helpful for my health, such as yoga or pilates. 

TIPS MOVING FORWARD If you’re considering hiring help around the house, here are some starter tips.

Trial Cleaning A trial visit is a good way for cleaning staff to get to know you and your home, and an equally helpful way for you to see if certain services are right for you. This is a good time to discuss who provides the cleaning supplies, depending on the cost of services, or if the staff need to request extra materials from you to get their job done.

Frequency and Budget Cleaning services can fit various kinds of budgets. One woman I know with a brood of three little ones gets her home cleaned once a week. Many others opt for professional cleaning every other week, maintaining a good level of cleanliness throughout the home. I opted for the latter during my son’s baby and toddler stages and appreciated the time that it brought me for either my own fitness routine or time to focus on my child.

Give Yourself The Gift Of Luxury

Hiring help around the house can free up your life and time, leaving you with a home that feels fresh, and allowing you to focus on what matters. FAVE Premier Agence de Nettoyage means cleanliness and discretion you can trust. 

It’s giving yourself the gift of luxury when you allow someone else to take on these tasks, freeing you up for what—and who—are most valuable in your life. 

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