Part Time Cleaners in Singapore

Part-time cleaners are in demand in Singapore. Singapore is a fast developing economy and boasts a high level of employment. This means more people are employed and in particular, more women are encouraged to work. With such hectic and long work hours, more households are turning to part time cleaners as solution to keeping their homes clean and tidy. As a result, this group of part time cleaners is gradually becoming an important and integral part of life, especially for working mothers who have to juggle both work and family commitments. They help to relieve the working class from the mundane and often time-consuming chores of house cleaning. In return, the latter can make use of the freed up time to pursue their personal hobbies and interest, to spend quality time with family members, or to simply rest and relax.

Part-time cleaners are able to work on flexi-hours according to the clients' schedule. They are then paid accordingly to the number of hours worked. This is an added advantage for the clients as they can choose to engage such services on an ad-hoc basis or on a fixed schedule. In addition, part-time cleaners who have already been trained by their respective companies possess the relevant knowledge, such as the types of cleaning chemicals suitable for the various types of surfaces; the types of cleaning tool to be used; the expected level of cleanliness; and the ability to work within stipulated time frames.

In contrast, full time maids are unable to offer such level of expertise, flexibility and privacy. By hiring part-timers, employers do not have to go through issues such as the hassle of maid employment, loss of personal space, provision of accommodation, food and a compromised level of trust, in some instances. Many a times, employers have to give extra training and supervision to maids who are new hires in terms of the skills required on the job and the level of expectation. All of these situations can add to the employers' frustration and dissatisfaction.

Part-time cleaners are professionally trained and are capable of quality output far exceeding that of the foreign domestic helpers. The better ones can even provide sound advice to the home owners - in aspects like cleaning methodology, cleaning agents used, and frequency of maintenance - who are often too busy to pay attention to such matters.

Companies and employers can also tap on the existing pool of housewives and retirees who have the time and inclination to provide such services. This will be an added source of income for the unemployed as they find meaningful occupation.

With time, part-time cleaners can also build up rapport with their clients and establish sound working relationships. In all, it is a win-win situation for both the employer and the part-time cleaner.