Instructions for Housekeepers
The hardest part of your job as a housekeeper may not be the cleaning. If you and your client speak different languages, miscommunication can be a problem. Be upfront about your English ability from the beginning. Ask your client to speak slowly if you don't understand the instructions. It is a good idea to ask your client to give you a checklist of things that need doing. Impress your client by preparing a checklist ahead of time, and asking them to take a moment to check off anything that needs doing. Leave extra space for specific instructions and details. You may want to personalize your checklist for each client.Sample Blank Checklist
| Please place a Y (Yes) beside any item you would like completed today. Add details where needed. | ||
| Sweep | ||
| Mop | ||
| Vacuum | ||
| Laundry | ||
| Tidy | ||
| Clean appliances | ||
| Dust | ||
| Bathrooms | ||
| Bedrooms | ||
| Windows | ||
| Dishes | ||
| Take garbage out | ||
| Other | ||
| Errands or Shopping: | ||
| Notes to housekeeper: | ||
| Notes from housekeeper: | ||
Sample Filled-in Checklist
| Please place a Y (Yes) beside any item you would like completed today. Add details where needed. | ||
| Sweep | Y | main floor |
| Mop | ||
| Vacuum | ||
| Laundry | Y | load of whites |
| Tidy | Y | upstairs |
| Clean appliances | ||
| Dust | ||
| Bathrooms | Y | all 3 please |
| Bedrooms | ||
| Windows | ||
| Dishes | ||
| Take garbage out | Y | |
| Other | Y | water plants |
Errands or Shopping: pick up kids at school 3:15 pick up milk and postage stamps |
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| Notes to housekeeper: | Vacuum isn't working. It's getting repaired. | |
| Notes from housekeeper: | Where are the extra towels? | |