YORB Business Awards

I have had the opportunity to be one of the judges for the YORB business awards this year and me being me it would be rude to pass up the opportunity for a photo opportunity.

What an experience it has been, I have loved every minute of the process. Its also been awesome to meet small business owners around Manawatu that haven't crossed our paths before. One thing that has stood out to me the most is how important it is if you are in business to have a vision, to have a strategic plan and to set goals, have a marketing plan. Those businesses that had a plan and where clear on where they are going in their business are absolutely smashing it. I was blown away by some of the business owners that I got to meet and I can’t wait to watch their business grow and see them thrive and see where they are in the next two years. I believe the key to success is passion, knowing where you are headed, having goals in place and being clear on your vision. For me also If I was to give one bit of advice I think it is important to give back to your community, without the support of your community you wouldn’t have a business, even if it is a little give back, making helping our people part of what you do.

Meet Our Amazing Grace

We are so proud of our team, we believe if our team is happy so too will our clients be. We have worked really hard over the years and even recently to ensure we get the hiring process right for our team, bringing in the right people who fit our values is very important to us as a company. Below is the amazing Grace, we love having her on the team and she gets on with all her team mates

Executive Housewife

kiaora i’m grace I’m currently 20 years old. I have an indentical twin sister who’s 1 minute older than me and likes to use “I’m older” on me all the time! She used to work here at hire a house wife which would be pretty funny when we turned up to the same houses on different days , I’d usually get comments like “ you were blonde last week” . Twins run in our family with my dad being a fraternal twin and his uncles being identical as well .I’m part Māori and British from my mum being Māori and my father being British. My iwi is MUAŪPOKO which is from the Wellington region . I’ve got family all over the world from Greece , Spain , Aussie & Dubai . I’d love to travel someday too explore the world! I’ve only been working with hire a house wife for a few months and I really love the group of girls I work with! It really makes work that so much better! can’t forget the clients fur babies! I’d stay all day with them if I could!!

A Day In The Office

Building the dream team.

Over the years we have worked hard on our work culture, we know straight away now if someone will be a good fit in our team, we figure we can train most people too clean, but can we train them to be positive? We have such a hardworking team of housewives and husband and without our team we wouldn’t have accomplished what we have, a massive shout out to Nat, Shaye, Ainsley, Angela, Anna, Anu, Chansen, Danielle, Hannah, Inge, Jane, Janine, Jeannette, Kimberley, Krissy, Krystine, Kyla, Lilly, Lisa, Louisa, Lucinda, Max, Ngahuia, Nicole, Quin, Rachelle, Renee, Sandy, Sasha, Sharra, Wendy you all absolutely rock.

Thank you for your support

Can you believe that only 9 short years ago Hire a Housewife was Natasha and one other team member.
Today we are a team of 29 all up including part time housewives. That is 29 families we help to support in our region.
Fun fact...... Did you know we have to book in between 100-150 hours every week to keep all our amazing ladies employed, this is on top of all our amazing clients who have regular services with us.
This we have done week in and week out through some of the toughest times our business has faced and Is yet to face.
So we need to do a massive shout out to our amazing clients and community for your continued support, without you we wouldn't be here and we wouldn't be able to support our amazing team of housewives.
Also a massive shout out to all those who book in one off services / move out cleans etc / all the building companies we work for doing their hand over cleaning. Your support is much appreciated. We are ready to smash out the rest of 2021 and hope 2022 we be a better year for us all as I'm sure a lot of you will be happy to say goodbye to 2021

Mould Elimination / Prevention

Can you see nasty mould growing around your home? Coming into the damp wet season if you have mould growing in your property our advice is to clean it immediately or call us to come and quote a mould clean up for you, we can do our best to work in with your budget. If your home isn’t well ventilated we advise keeping your bed away from the walls or if this is not possible checking behind them weekly and wiping walls regularly.

We also want you to be aware of possible health implications from living with mould. Some moulds can cause the following.

• allergies

• aggravation of respiratory problems

• eye and skin irritation

• headaches and nausea

• flu-like symptoms.

Those with pre-existing asthma and those with weakened immune systems, as well as infants and the elderly are at the greatest risk.

Top-Tip of the week. Pour white distilled vinegar into a spray bottle and spray it onto the mould. Don’t dilute it and don’t substitute other kinds of vinegar.

Here’s how you can use vinegar to remove the mould

What you’ll need:

• undiluted white vinegar with at least 5 percent acetic acid

• non-porous gloves

• face mask

• protective eyewear

• spray bottle

• cleaning rag

• soft brush

Instructions:

1. If possible, open a window to help ventilate the room you’re working in.

2. Put on your protective mask, goggles, and gloves.

3. Pour the undiluted vinegar into a spray bottle. Spray it directly onto the mouldy surface.

4. Let the vinegar sit for at least half a hour.

5. Using a brush with soft bristles, scrub the mouldy surface until the mould comes off. If you’re scrubbing a rougher surface you might need a thicker brush.

6. Dry the area completely with a clean rag and throw away the used rag.

We can provide a quote for you to help you keep on top of the mould during winter, we can also keep on top of all condensation on your windows over winter, condensation may cause mould growth and can also be the leading cause to paint peeling off the edges of your windows, during winter we can create job forms that help us keep on top of these areas of the house that can be at a higher risk of growing mould.

BUSY SCHEDULES DESERVE FLEXIBILITY

BUSY SCHEDULES DESERVE FLEXIBILITY

Work full time? Kids? sports? Running around all night trying to catch up on washing? Sound familiar? Wake up and press REPEAT…….

You have earned a cleaning company with flexible appointments to accommodate your schedule. You have earned some time off. Sit down relax and breath a sigh of relief. Natasha and her team of housewives will take care of all your domestic chores and yes we will even change the sheets. Book your cleaning quote today. Don’t keep delaying it, give yourself a break!

7 Steps To A Happier Wife

7 Steps to a happy wife in just 20 minutes a day

Imagine if I told you that you could have a happier wife in just 20 minutes a day? Would you believe me? Would you try our 7 steps to see if it improves your relationship?

It’s true that many husbands are more willing to pitch in today, but things are far from equal. Taking care of the home still falls on the shoulders of women, despite the fact that many are working. Some studies suggest that women have almost three times the workload of their husbands. Interestingly these proportions stay about the same regardless of whether a women has a full-time job, and whether or not her husband is currently working mmmm…….. Lets even things up?

Many wives regard help from their husbands as a demonstration of love and appreciation, yes you heard it love and appreciation. On the other hand, overburdened wives may feel taken for granted, and are consequently dissatisfied with their marriage.. We don’t want your wife to feel like this so us housewives have put together 7 steps you can take to ensure you wife / partner is happier. Yes it is really that easy.

Here is the housewives list for husbands.

(choose one or all tasks, depending on how many brownie points you want to earn and how happy you want your wife to be)

Step One.

One ☝️ load of washing every now and then, spare a few minutes to fold some clothes if you want. It is the thought that counts. You might not have them in the right piles but this is still appreciated.

Step Two.

Do you like to eat? How about cooking 👨‍🍳 dinner 🍽 once or twice a week, we can do the other 5 days but just a little support in the kitchen can go along way.

Step Three.

Do you have children together? Read to the kids, maybe help them get in the bath 🛁 and get their pyjamas on. NEVER forgetting they are your children to 😂. The kids will love the extra attention from dad.

Step Four.

Dishes if we cook 👩‍🍳

Step Five.

Wash the car

Step Six.

Yard work

Step Seven.

Take your own dirty clothes to the laundry, remember your wife doesn’t really want to have to separate your undergarments and socks from your pants could you please do this on your walk to the laundry. Pick up your clothes after you have a shower 🚿 and take them to the laundry remembering at all times there is no magic fairy that will fly them to the laundry.

Top Tips

Don’t dump your clothes and shoes where they come off! Remember this is just basic stuff, some of us have children so would appreciate it if we don’t have a big one to pick up after. So basically we will be pretty over all happy if you can learn to pick up after yourself.

If spill something clean it ! Don’t leave it for the magic 🧙‍♂️ cleaning 🧽 fairy 🧚‍♂️ unless that fairy is hire a housewife 😆

Put the toilet seat back down.

CHANGE the toilet roll.

20 Minutes a day cleaning program. (Copy)

FREE YOUR WEEKENDS IN JUST 20 MINUTES A DAY.

THIS YEAR WE WILL LET YOU IN ON SOME SECRETS Shhhhhh……….

This year we are going to focus on giving our audience cleaning advice. Tips and tricks to help you clean your home fast and efficiently. We don’t want you to spend all weekend cleaning. In just 20 minutes a day, yes you heard it, 20 minutes a day you can save yourself precious time on the weekend. Set a timer….. Have fun…… Play your favourite music….... LOUD……. GO ………………….

YOUR CLEANING SCHEDULE

Monday - Washing, clean laundry, window sills, light fittings, skirtings. Bench tops, fronts of cupboards. Use a cloth to quickly wipe the floor to save time getting your mop out. Yes you can do all this in just 20 minutes. Right one room down. Don’t worry about the rest of the house just do the basics as you usually do daily and then this additional 20 minutes per day.

Tuesday- Bedrooms, Our PT is work your rooms left to right. 5min per room is all you need, put the timer on have fun, see if you can do it. If you have kids have a competition, see if they can beat you to clean their room? Competitions work well in my home the kids love a good competition and they actually clean their rooms, win win!!

Wednesday - Bathroom, pre-treat your toilet and shower, make sure you have the right products and tools for the job. I suggest having a bucket with your cloths and spray, cream cleaner and a silver lady at hand. If you have all these on hand it will save you time running around looking for the right equipment. Start with your shower and clean it top to bottom, then clean your bath and sink, front of cupboards, window sills, light switches and skirting boards, lastly clean your toilet, clean around your toilet floor with toilet paper and flush the germs away. Lastly wipe the floor with a cloth. Done!!! I find the walls around the toilet usually need a good wipe if this is done in your 20 minutes routine it won’t be a big job remember it is about maintenance.

Thursday - If you have a second bathroom press repeat, the first time may take you longer after that 20 minutes is enough to complete the whole bathroom.

Friday - Dust, start at the end of your home, work left to right and work room to room, you will be surprised how much dusting you can complete in just 20 minutes (Especially if you are listening to your favourite music). The first time you dust it will take longer, after that weekly maintenance will be a breeze. (Remember it is about maintenance)

Saturday - Vacuum, again start at the end of the house and go room to room

Sunday - Mop

Monday press repeat. Get the kids involved make a game of it see how much cleaning you can all do in 20 minutes, explain that you are a family and it is everyones responsibility to make sure the home is kept clean. Maybe a little reward at the end?

PT - PRO TIP

Colour code your cloths for hygiene reasons

Pink = Dusting

Blue = Bathroom

Green = Kitchen

Work your rooms left to right this will help you get around the room faster.

Have a cleaning bucket on hand at all times, you don’t want to have to run around trying to find the right products, have them all in a bucket ready to grab all you need to do is start your timer and start cleaning. If you are struggling cleaning your home try our 20 minutes a day cleaning program.

If you have extra energy left grab a cloth and go room to room wiping marks on walls, remember maintaining marks on walls will save you a headache down the track.

Be kind to yourself. If you're not the only one in your family make it a challenge for the whole family maybe? 20 minutes a day is not much to ask of your family in order for you to feel happier in general. De-cluttering and tidying your home WILL de-clutter your mind.

Happy cleaning :)

Commercial Cleaners

We believe in providing a high class commercial cleaning service like no other in the Manawatu. Many commercial cleaners have given the industry a bad name for years by providing a service that is less than satisfactory. We won’t take on any commercial jobs that we know we can’t do to a high standard. This is why this service is exclusive. We prefer to keep this small and provide a service our clients are happy with. Especially in these times cleaning needs to be carried out to a high standard, especially if you have the public coming and going. If you would like to know more about our commercial cleaning don’t hesitate to email us today, we are happy to come out and go over your requirements and see if we are a fit for your business. What we can guarantee you is if for whatever reason your not happy we will come back and fix this, our number one priority is our clients and making sure there service is satisfactory this is why we train and re-train our housewives as every job may have different requirements. We create job forms so we all no what to expect from the service and we don’t tie you into any contract because we believe if for whatever reason your not happy you have the right to leave at anytime.

Housewives Top Tip

SQUEAKY DOORS?

NATURAL SOLUTION.

To lubricate squeaky hinges on doors, put a small amount of olive oil at the top of the hinge and let the drops of oil run down by moving the hinge back and forth. Wipe off the excess with a cloth. I used an olive oil spray with incredible results.

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HOUSEWIVES TOP TIP

We are going to give you some good cleaning tips so you can keep on top of your domestic chores. We will give you a few of our secrets in the coming weeks. We keep on top of all our clients drains so this is one job they don’t have to worry about.

SMELLY DRAIN ?

Did you know boiling water alone poured down a drain, a little bit at a time, can also help to get rid of odors caused by bacteria. A third option is to mix equal parts of vinegar and baking soda. When it starts to fizz, you can pour it down the drain, then follow it with hot water and let it sit for at least an hour.

Or alternatively you can call

Natasha and book a quote

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ROOF MAINTENANCE
 

Getting regular roof inspections is important for your house because it can detect any potential problems and stop further damage to your home or business. 

We check for:

Potential leaks 
Tek screws and washers that may need replacing. 
All your roofing requirements are done with rope access so no need for you to pay the costs for scaffolding.
We supply a full report of any potential issues. 

We can also clean and paint your roof if required. 

Get in touch with Natasha for a obligation free quote
natasha@hireahousewife.co.nz 
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WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP SHOP
 

CHIMNEY SWEEPING TIME.

YES IT IS THAT TIME………..

Need your chimney cleaned? Want the job done right the first time? Want to use a company that has flown ahead and proved they are reliable and trustworthy? At Hire a Housewife we provide all year around support for your chimney.

Blocked chimney’s can cause fires, or carbon monoxide to build up in your home, so an annual inspection and clean is essential to ensure the safety of you and your family. It is also essential to meet your household insurance requirements. We provide a fast and friendly service, and a service you can trust.

HIRE A HOUSEWIFE’S GUIDE, HOW TO NATURALLY CLEAN A CLOGGED DRAIN:

Learn how to naturally clean a clogged drain and unstop a slow running sink without using toxic chemicals or calling a plumber! 

COMMERCIAL DRAIN CLEANERS

Being forced to use dangerous chemicals to unclog backed up sinks and clean slow flowing drains in this day and age can be unsettling as we are all living in a more environmentally friendly time. 

Get rid of toxic chemicals and learn the easy way to naturally clean a clogged drain and speed up slow flowing pipes.

WHAT CAUSES DRAIN CLOGS?

You cannot clean and declog if you don’t know the cause of the problem.

Most household drain clogs are caused by four substances.

KITCHEN SINK CLOG CAUSES
Fat, Oil and Grease. Fatty substances are the number one cause of kitchen sink clogs and slow draining sinks. – they go down the drain easily in a liquid state (think hot grease in a pan or dissolved fat in warm dishwater) BUT as they move through your pipes the fat cools. This solid fat coats the pipes’ insides getting thicker and thicker until you have a slow drain or complete blockage.

1. Food Particles: Large food particles or vegetable peels that become trapped in the curved pipe beneath the sink are another common cause of kitchen drain clogs.

BATHROOM SINK CLOG CAUSES

1. Hair is the most common cause of bathroom drain clog. The hair easily goes down the drain with water then accumulates inside the pipe building up until the line is blocked. These clogs usually occur right below the drain.

2. Soap Scum: Greasy soap residue and particles can also coat the interior of pipes and cause a blockage. In some cases the soap buildup can become so bad it can actually corrode the pipes.

THE RIGHT TOOL (OR TRICK) FOR THE CLOG

After you make an educated guess about the cause of the clog, four tools and tricks will help you naturally unclog your drain and remove debris without calling a plumber.

1. A PLUNGER

• Works On: Food particles or objects stuck in the curved pipe beneath your sink. Try this on completely clogged or slow-draining drains.

• How to Use: Clear the surrounding area in case of water splashes. Fill the sink halfway with warm water then give your sink a good plunging using a rubber plunger. Rinse drain with hot water.

• Why This Works: The plunger dislodges stuck food particles and allows them to pass down through the drain pipe. The water rinse washes them down the drain.

2. LONG WIRE HOOK

• Works On: Hair or small objects stuck in bathroom drains. Try this on completely clogged or slow-draining bathroom drains.

How to Use: Bend the end of a long piece of wire into a small hook using pliers (a coat hanger works great) or get a drain cleaning tool

• Carefully remove the drain cover, remove any visible debris, then insert the hook. (You’ll want to wear gloves, it is gross.) Pull the hook back up and remove any debris (this will be a bunch of decomposing hair and gunk). Use the hook a few times in the drain to make sure you entirely clear the debris. Dispose of the debris in the garbage.

• Why This Works: The hook removes the hair and debris that was blocking the drain, leaving it clean and free-flowing.

3. LIQUID DISH DETERGENT AND HOT WATER

• Works On: Grease clogs or fat narrowed pipes. Try this on slow-draining kitchen drains.

• How to Use: Heat 2 litres (a large pot of water) to a boil then stir in a few tablespoons of natural hand washing detergent. Slowly pour the nearly boiling water down the slow running drain and then flush with hot tap water. This can take several pans of detergent and hot water.

• Why This Works: The hot water melts some of the grease narrowing the pipes, and the dish detergent helps to dissolve the fat. This combination of cleaners removes the gunky buildup and allows drain pipes to run more freely.

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  4. SALT AND HOT WATER

• Works On: Grease or soap clogs and fat or soap narrowed pipes. Try this on slow-draining kitchen and bathroom drains.

• How to Use: Pour one-half cup of salt down the slow-moving drain. Heat 2 litres of water until it is nearly boiling then slowly pour down the drain and flush with hot tap water. It may take several rounds of salt and hot water. You can use any type of salt (table salt, sea salt, or kosher salt).

• Why This Works: The hot water melts some of the grease that is narrowing the pipes. The salt has an abrasive texture that acts as a natural scouring agent, forcing more greasy build up out. This combination of cleaners removes the gunky buildup and allows drain pipes to run more freely.

5. BIOLOGICAL ENZYME CLEANER

• Works On: Organic based clogs like grease, hair, and soap. Try this on slow-draining kitchen and bathroom drains and homes with septic systems. Enzyme cleaners can also be used regularly to keep drains free of organic material and odours.

• How to Use: Follow package directions. Best used overnight when drains are not being used.

• Why This Works: Biological cleaners contain enzymes and/or bacteria that eat through the organic material in the clog to clear the drain. These cleaners can be used in homes with septic systems because they don’t kill beneficial bacteria.

HOW TO PREVENT DRAIN CLOGS FROM COMING BACK

After you declog a drain, follow these five guidelines to prevent the problem from reoccurring:

1 – Never put FOG (Fats, Oil or Grease) down a drain or garbage disposal. Any substance high in fat (think bacon grease, coconut oil, butter, peanut butter, and other high fat food) should be cooled and then disposed of in the trash or wiped into the trash before washing.

2 – Don’t use hot tap water to melt fats so they can be rinsed down the drain. They will cool and clog your pipes.

3 – Dispose of food waste and vegetable peels in the trash!  Do not put onion peels, potato peels, banana peels, egg shells, rice, pasta, celery, and so on down the garbage disposal or sink drain. Check your manufacturer’s guide for details.

4 – Install a hair filter in bathroom drains. Never flush hair down the drain when cleaning, wipe loose strands up and throw them away in the trash.

5 – Flush kitchen drains once a month with salt and hot water. This combination prevents greasy build-up and keeps drains running at full capacity.

THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEANING YOUR LINT CONTAINER ON YOUR DRYER

Clothes dryers cause on average 54 fires per year according to Fire and Emergency NZ figures.The brigade urged caution because static electricity and build-up of heat in the dryer can cause any dust, lint or chemical residue on clothes to catch fire. Dust can also build up in the back of the machine over time, something that should be checked and cleaned by a service person as taking the back cover off can void warranties and potentially expose electrical risk.

Main causes 

- forgetting to clean the lint out of your dryer, make sure you check filters and lint regularly 

- Dryers should not be left running when people left their house, or go to sleep

For dryers, along with cleaning the lint trap after every use, it recommends ensuring the dryer goes through the full cycle, including cool down, before being opened, and making sure there is proper ventilation and air space around the machine

CHECKLIST FROM FIRE EMERGENCY NZ 

Want to make sure your home is fire safe? Here's a quick and easy checklist you can use to spot any risks or hazards that might cause a fire.

Walk through your house and check off each point as you go. If a point doesn't apply to you (for example, if you don't have a fireplace), give it a tick.

This checklist is for people who own a house or apartment in the city or suburbs.

• If you're renting, check out our renter's home fire safety checklist.

• If you live rurally, check out our rural home fire safety checklist.

Kitchen

• The stovetop is clean and free of any spilled fats or burnt foods.

• The range-hood filters have been cleaned recently.

• There's a fire extinguisher near the kitchen and I know how to use it.

Living room and bedrooms

• There are smoke alarms installed in every bedroom, living area and hallway in the house — ideally, long-life photoelectric ones.

• Matches, lighters or other fire starting tools are stored out of reach of children.

• Power-points or multi-boards are not overloaded with appliances that use a lot of power, like heaters.

• Lights are fitted with the correct bulb size and rating (in watts). • Electric blankets are in good condition, and not more than 5 years old.

• There's a torch near every bed (in case of emergencies).

• The fireplace has a screen with a proper fireguard, and the chimney has been checked and/or swept in the last year.

Outdoors

• BBQ fittings are tight and secure, and there's at least 1 metre of clear space around the BBQ. Use the soap bubble test to make sure there are no leaks.

• Flammable liquids in sheds or garages are stored in appropriate containers.

Laundry

• There's no lint built up in the clothes dryer filter (you should check this after every use).

• The clothes dryer has been checked recently by a professional to ensure there's no dust built up in the back (don't open up the dryer yourself, as this will breach the warranty).

• There's plenty of ventilation and air space around the clothes dryer.

Check out,  https://fireandemergency.nz/ 

You will find work place action plans, home evacuation plans, kids fun stuff etc. Better to have a plan and not need it, than need a plan and not have it. 

Hire A Housewife for Peoples Choice Award.

We are very honoured to be nominated for the “Peoples Choice Award”, if you want to show your support you can do so by nominating Hire A Housewife under the peoples choice category.

Nat ( Personal Assistant to Natasha ) has also made it into the finalists for the ‘Most Outstanding Employee’ she made it in out of around 109 people, we are supper proud of her and wish her all the best. She certainly is amazing, she wears so many different hats, she is the friendly voice on the phone when potential new clients call and also currant clients, she is Natasha’s right hand and without her day to day business wouldn’t be quite as organised and fun as it is. All the best Nat.

Welcome to the Team Lilly

Lilly

Lilly has lived in Feilding for 17 years and now considers herself a local. Before joining the team at Hire a Housewife Lilly did an Admin Course, she was also involved in the farming industry. Her and her partner Mark have 6 children between them so know the day to day struggles that come with house cleaning and juggling family commitments as well as full time employment. Lilly is engaged to a local Electrician and is working hard to save for her wedding. When Lilly is not cleaning as an Executive Housewife or running around after her partner and children she can be found in the Gym.

Builders Cleaning Manawatu

With many commercial and home construction projects taking months or even years of planning to complete, it is important that the finished project is handed over to your client in perfect condition. We know how important this is and we understand we are handing over your clients dreams. The importance of having skilled and experienced cleaners with expertise in builders cleans cannot be over emphasised.

Why are more building companies contacting Hire a Housewife?  We know how important it is to hand over a home in perfect condition, and we will make sure this happens every time!  We understand that one bad handover can mean your client not referring you to friends and family. This could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in loss of business. We will hand over your hard work in top condition every time! 

Hire a Housewife is the leading provider of builder cleans in the Manawatu. Our Housewives are highly skilled and fully trained. Natasha is so confident you will be 100% satisfied with our service she has provided a 100% guarantee to all builders and clients. 

 Our Executive Housewives carry out thorough post-construction cleans, leaving the interior and exterior of your property clean and safe. Whether you are a developer wanting to leave the property in perfect condition or a home owner organising the final touches before hand over, look no further! You won't find a better service in the Manawatu. 

Our Executive Housewives wipe / remove dust from:

• The tops of all windows frames and window sills

• The tops of all door frames

• Bench tops and exposed surfaces

• Inside all kitchen cabinetry

• Skirting's / Walls dusted 

• Wardrobes

• Power points, plugs and light fittings

• Kitchen Latches

• Windows inside / out

• Bathroom top to bottom dust 

• Removal of painters tape / Labels 

• Light fittings 

"We use Hire a Housewife to clean our new builds prior to handover day and they are great! Natasha and her team do an excellent job of thoroughly cleaning all the little nooks and crannies where dust builds up during construction. The windows sparkle and the rest of the house comes up looking amazing. It is a real weight of our shoulders knowing that come handover day our clients can walk into their beautiful new homes and see it at its full potential, all ready for move in."

 Kate & Graham Wellington  - Directors – Latitude Homes

 

PREPARATION OR PACK AND GO

What a lot a real estate agents fail to realise is that cleaning companies and real estate agents need to work hand in hand. Why is this you're wondering? If a real estate agent wants to get top dollar for your home, it is vital they realise how important the presentation part of selling a home is. If a home is presented right you will often get far more money. I always use a personal experience when talking about this. My husband and I purchased a home. At the time, property in the Manawatu was selling for market value. Because the owner did not present his home in tip top condition and there was so much work to be completed, we offered $40,000 below what he was asking for, and we were successful.  (His home required major work inside and out so this example is worst case)  If he had of spent $1500 inside and $1500 outside, I could guarantee you we would have paid the market value for his home and he would have had $37,000 more in his back pocket after cleaning and gardening costs. It's as simple as that!! So how awesome is it to see a real estate agency giving a cleaning package away for FREE if you list with them? (Conditions Apply )

If you list with Shelley Naylor Realty you will receive FREE cleaning through their Preparation or Pack and Go campaign to the value of $1000, yes you heard right $1000. Wouldn't it be nice to list with an agency that is passionate about helping you receive top dollar for your home, and potentially having an extra $37,000 in your back pocket?

Call Shelley and her team today!

0800 110 250

Cleaning for a Cause

Having Cancer is hard on patients and families, treatment is hard and isolating. Cancer patients have no energy left for cleaning, this can be frustrating and make a already tough time tougher. This is why Hire a Housewife is offering Free House cleaning for Cancer patients during Chemotherapy and has also started to work with  Arohanui Hospice Palliative Care Social Workers.  

Hire a Housewife takes immense pride in giving families in these delicate situations the gift of a clean home. Taking the cleaning pressure off families and cancer patients while they are having treatment so their homes become a place of comfort and relaxation,  then they can truely spend what time and energy they have to truely heal from the inside out and invite others in without the pressure of having to clean before hand. One off Cleaning, Monthly and fortnightly services available  - Free of charge to cancer patients who meet our criteria .   (Conditions Apply) 

If you would like to enquire about our cleaning for a cause service please don't hesitate to call Natasha