bella debate
With the cleaning sector growing year on year, more people are having help at home than ever before.
So we ask…
No
My husband and dad are my two favourite men. But they are closely followed by Saleem, my cleaner, who I adore and honestly don’t know what I’d do without.
He comes for two hours every three weeks and leaves our two-bedroom f lat looking like a hotel. The man is worth every single penny.
I find it crazy that anyone would suggest having a cleaner is lazy. Having a cleaner when you work full-time (and my husband, Matt, works shifts), is far from lazy – it’s practical and gives me a healthy work-life balance. Plus it’s a smart choice for couples.
Matt and I are often like ships in the night so the time we do have off together is precious. We want to go for a nice walk, watch the football and eat pizza – not argue about whose turn it is to clean the bathroom.
Yes, we’re in a cost-of-living crisis, we’re all feeling the pinch and I know having a cleaner is a luxury. But I’d rather cut costs elsewhere – turn down drinks or not buy the dress I’ve had my eye on – than not have Saleem come and work his magic.
Plus, by hiring a cleaner, you’re also contributing to the local economy and supporting small businesses or independent contractors who rely on cleaning services as their livelihood – and in this current climate, that’s really not a bad thing.
Far from being lazy, having a cleaner is a strategic choice that allows Matt and I to prioritise our time and reduce stress and arguments.
Yes
“Don’t worry, the cleaner will do that!” my friend said, gesturing to the dirty plates piled up in the sink. I didn’t get it; she had a dishwasher, it would only take a few minutes to sort out. Lazy is the word that sprang to mind.
There’s something about employing someone to clear up your mess that doesn’t sit well with me. My parents worked full-time, never had a cleaner and shared the housework. They still do.
I’ll admit a few years back, when my kids were tiny, I was lured into h
