{"id":10318,"date":"2020-02-24T15:03:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T07:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=10318"},"modified":"2020-02-24T15:03:55","modified_gmt":"2020-02-24T07:03:55","slug":"10-reasons-to-not-do-your-own-housework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/explore\/10-reasons-to-not-do-your-own-housework\/","title":{"rendered":"10 reasons to not do your own housework!"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#fefeff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” top_margin=”-20%” width=”5\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”10 reasons to not do your own housework!” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1582522916921{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=” If you\u2019re lucky enough to live in a professional Serviced Apartment, then you can rest assured knowing that your place will always be spotless.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582527737879{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]We\u2019ve all been there. You come home after a long day to a messy home. Breakfast dishes in the sink, an unmade bed, and the bathroom sink somehow still running even though you <\/span>swore<\/span><\/i> you turned it off. It\u2019s enough to drive anyone up the wall!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0If you\u2019re lucky enough to live in a professional <\/span>Serviced Apartment<\/span><\/a>, then you can rest assured knowing that your place will always be spotless. For the rest of us, housekeeping services are well worth looking into.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can get the pros to clean your home on a regular or one-off basis depending on your schedule and needs. Read on for some of the many benefits of subscribing to housekeeping services.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523331918{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

1. You won\u2019t sweat the small stuff<\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523349948{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]There are some finicky parts of the house that most of us neglect \u2013 window cleaning and oven cleaning, for example. Think about it, when was the last time you broke out that bottle of Windex, or scrubbed the racks in the oven?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Professional housekeepers are trained to take care of every nook and cranny of a client\u2019s home \u2013 customer satisfaction guaranteed. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523378950{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

2. It\u2019s more efficient<\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523388823{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Let\u2019s face it, you don\u2019t clean your entire home on a daily basis, which means that you won\u2019t have the expertise and time-saving tips that a professional does when it comes to keeping your living area spotless.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take three hours to do the vacuuming? A professional does it in just one \u2013 with the added bonus of reaching those pesky corners and edges. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523413622{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

3. Fit it around your schedule<\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523426452{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]We get it, not everyone wants a stranger in their home, even if it\u2019s for cleaning purposes. There\u2019s an easy fix, though. Work with your housekeeper to create a schedule that fits with your full time\/part-time working hours or weekends away so you can return to a clean house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some companies even offer the option of one-off cleanings, which means you can leave for an afternoon and return to a home that\u2019s as spotless as when you first moved in. One-off cleaning is also great for when the festive season rolls in (more on that below)! <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523455213{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

4. It\u2019s easy on your wallet <\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523465207{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]There\u2019s a prevailing belief that housekeeping services are exclusively for the upper echelons of society, but nothing could be further from the truth. Housekeeping in Singapore is actually very affordable, with rates starting from as low as $20 an hour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, there are companies that offer \u201cluxury\u201d cleaning with an accompanying price tag, but for all intents and purposes, hiring professional housekeeping services doesn\u2019t have to burn a hole in your pocket. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523489196{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

5. More \u201cme\u201d time<\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523499988{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]When you do your own chores, it\u2019s easy to do everything \u201clater\u201d when you\u2019ll have more time. By the time Sunday night rolls around, the house is no cleaner than Friday, and the guilt sets in. Avoid the trap by getting help from the experts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coming home to a spotless space means more time to put your feet up and relax after a workday, or enjoy time with friends on weekends without feeling bad about the dishes piling up in the sink. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523526047{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

6. You finally get to declutter<\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523538349{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Clutter builds up over time, and less cleaning means more clutter. Not only is it distracting, it gets in the way and makes the house look untidy, even when it might not necessarily be dirty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regular cleaning reduces the clutter in your home by putting things back where they belong so your rooms always looks well put together. Been thinking of Marie Kondo-ing your space for a while now? When your rooms are clean, it\u2019s easier to see what definitely doesn\u2019t <\/span>spark joy<\/span><\/i>. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523568007{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

7. Have guests over without the hassle<\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523584323{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Whether you\u2019re throwing a dinner party or having a home open, housekeeping services can ensure that your living space is pristine for any event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The aforementioned one-off cleaning sessions are great for this \u2013 prepare your table settings and whip up the perfect meal while leaving the tidying to the professionals. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523621771{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

8. It\u2019s actually cleaner<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523632963{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Believe it or not, all the diluted Dettol in the world won\u2019t make as much of a difference as a housekeeper\u2019s cleaning products. Industrial grade disinfectants, powerful vacuum cleaners, and sturdy brushes for those pesky cobwebs are just some of the things a seasoned professional has in their arsenal to clean your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For families with young children or pets, a good deep cleaning of the house on a regular basis helps to get rid of the fur and stains that come with having little munchkins. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523658114{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

9. You can get a hand around the house too<\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523669484{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Some housekeeping services offer add-ons such as laundry, air-conditioning maintenance, and even plumbing, so you\u2019ll never have to struggle with a leaky faucet ever again. What\u2019s more, these additional services are easily accessible \u2013 they\u2019re just a phone call away. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582523700334{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

10. You\u2019ll be more productive<\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582527725050{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Everyone knows that you focus better in a neat environment \u2013 there\u2019s less clutter to distract you, and you\u2019re not fretting about what that suspicious stain on your desk is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Engaging a professional housekeeper takes the brainwork of chores out of the equation, which means more energy for other activities like a forgotten hobby or sorting through that pile of office papers from last week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s clear that hiring a housekeeper goes beyond simply keeping things spotless. For families, it means one less thing to worry about with the rush of raising children. For young professionals, housekeepers free up precious time for catching up with work and friends. Anyone can benefit from professional help when it comes to cleaning services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019d rather have someone else sort out the logistics, professional serviced apartments are sure to tick all your boxes. Sleek, modern living spaces with amenities like fitness centres, security, and of course high standard professional housekeeping are available all over <\/span>Singapore<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Kuala Lumpur<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_widget_sidebar enable_sticky=”true” sidebar_id=”blog-sidebar”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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