Housekeepers
What is a private housekeeper?
A private residence housekeeper is a professional who handles the cleaning and organization of a property. Each position will look slightly different based on the needs of the home and the professional’s particular experience and skills but, in general, all housekeepers will handle deep cleaning, as well as assist with laundry, organization, the care of art and antiques, and table setting.
Whilst a cleaning service might be appropriate for a one-time clean before an event, a private housekeeper provides continuous and trusted service year-round. A housekeeper will get to know the property, as well as the principal’s preferences and be able to keep things clean and orderly without too much oversight.
What are the benefits of hiring a housekeeper?
Hiring a housekeeper is an investment in the entire home – the right housekeeper will be meticulous and make sure that the principal doesn’t have to worry if laundry is done or if the pantry is stocked. These things are handled continuously and the house will run smoothly.
Depending on the size of your property, a single housekeeper may be sufficient; in other cases, a team of housekeepers working together may be necessary to ensure seamless service. Unlike a cleaning service, a housekeeper provides personalized, trusted care year-round.
What is the difference between a housekeeper and an executive housekeeper?
The difference between a housekeeper and an executive housekeeper is that the latter typically has experience managing other household staff. An executive housekeeper will have worked on a team of household staff and overseen other housekeepers.
Executive housekeepers are not only skilled cleaners but can create and manage organization systems and assist with entertaining in a discreet and polished way. Finances relating to the household are also often handled by the executive housekeeper along with stocking the pantries, managing inventory, and overseeing vendors and contractors who visit the home.