All About Life Without Maids

[cantbearit2]

SullyM:

janet_lee88:

Hi cantbearit,

You will enjoy the days of being maidless...privacy and freedom to do anything. It's exciting...bcos first thing you will get rid of all their stuff...their cutlery, mattress, pillow and blanket.
I know what you mean by hygienic...my flat feels cleaner WITHOUT a maid...could it be a psychological thing ?

i like this term - maidless :lol:

when i come back home after a long day's work & find the floor dusty, i wld be annoyed. maid claimed to have swept & mopped! now that i'm maidless, when its dusty, i dont have to be annoyed with anyone. just do it myself

Put it this way:
pay $0 house is dirty
pay $350+$170+$xx (increase utility bill/food bill/ things replcement bill) house is still dirty

[janet88]

Hi cantbearit2,

Yes, no need to pay & no need to put up with attitude = FREE
Pay $350 salary + $170 levy + $25 (every 6 mth for doctor) + see shit face.

I threw out ALL the stuff that the maids used…kids insisted that her cutlery be thrown away too.

[cantbearit2]

janet_lee88:

Hi cantbearit2,

Yes, no need to pay & no need to put up with attitude = FREE
Pay $350 salary + $170 levy + $25 (every 6 mth for doctor) + see shit face.

I threw out ALL the stuff that the maids used...kids insisted that her cutlery be thrown away too.

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

[SullyM]

cantbearit2:

janet_lee88:

Hi cantbearit2,

Yes, no need to pay & no need to put up with attitude = FREE
Phttp://http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/posting.php?mode=smiliesay $350 salary + $170 levy + $25 (every 6 mth for doctor) + see shit face.

I threw out ALL the stuff that the maids used...kids insisted that her cutlery be thrown away too.

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

:moneyflies: :moneyflies: :frustrated: :x

[janet88]

When I see maids now, my hair stands. TOUCHWOOD that I don’t need to employ another one…these women are not of help (ok not all of them)…instead they cost money to maintain.

Now I have 2 toilets to use…when I had maids, they made my kitchen toilet so unpleasant that I just don’t go in…hanging their underwear like national flag. Disgusting.

[mambobb]

b2b3m4:

Recently i bought a Dyson city, really ex but worth all the price. The sunction is really good and i ended using it not only to vacuum areas that irobot can't reach but for vacuuming shelves, fans, windows, beds and sofas. Save me lots of time from dusting and wiping. Its also really small and light, so i actually carry the vacuum cleaner around the house.

Hi, I would like to know how much u bought for the irobot? Is it good? I'm maidless.. ALWAYS OBJECT of getting 1. Have 2 kids looking after them myself = House very dirty + dusty.

I tot of investing in one to keep the floor clean. NO time for cleaning + tidy up.

thanks in advance

[cantbearit2]

janet_lee88:

When I see maids now, my hair stands. TOUCHWOOD that I don't need to employ another one...these women are not of help (ok not all of them)...instead they cost money to maintain.

Now I have 2 toilets to use...when I had maids, they made my kitchen toilet so unpleasant that I just don't go in...hanging their underwear like national flag. Disgusting.

I also hope I do not need to employ maids anymore. They do more harm than help lor (except for the rare few, and I mean rare lor.).

[lakesidemum]

hi all, I am also a SAHM now that my maid of 4 years went back in May. I enjoy all the privacy, the cleaniness, the "need-not-see black face" days anymore.


When was reading the posts, I can fully relate to all that. To add on, need not see the "plug-a-earplug" maid walking around the whole day. Just cannot understand why they have endless topics to talk about.

As for the mop, I swear by the spin mop, now cannot live without it now. Well, still sourcing around for a good vacuum thou, anyone to recommend? Prefer the water based one.

[pecalis]

lakesidemum:

To add on, need not see the \"plug-a-earplug\" maid walking around the whole day. Just cannot understand why they have endless topics to talk about.


As for the mop, I swear by the spin mop, now cannot live without it now. Well, still sourcing around for a good vacuum thou, anyone to recommend? Prefer the water based one.

You allow ear-plug for music and hp chatting? I found tt irritating and told maid (with me for 8mths) to stop b4 it becomes a habit.

I also started using Spin and Go - not too bad, pail heavy though. With this, my 6yr old and 10 yo help me to mop the floor too However, must sun the mop head, if not, funny smell It certainly makes mopping so much easier, but the replacement mop head is also expensive, around $16 each.

Heard tt Dyson vacuum cleaner is good. I'm using Rainbow - love it too. Mine is 15yr old - inherited from my MIL, but very well maintained. I almost wanted to get from Karcher too - not too expensive.

[lakesidemum]

pecalis:

lakesidemum:

To add on, need not see the \"plug-a-earplug\" maid walking around the whole day. Just cannot understand why they have endless topics to talk about.


As for the mop, I swear by the spin mop, now cannot live without it now. Well, still sourcing around for a good vacuum thou, anyone to recommend? Prefer the water based one.

You allow ear-plug for music and hp chatting? I found tt irritating and told maid (with me for 8mths) to stop b4 it becomes a habit.

I also started using Spin and Go - not too bad, pail heavy though. With this, my 6yr old and 10 yo help me to mop the floor too However, must sun the mop head, if not, funny smell It certainly makes mopping so much easier, but the replacement mop head is also expensive, around $16 each.

Heard tt Dyson vacuum cleaner is good. I'm using Rainbow - love it too. Mine is 15yr old - inherited from my MIL, but very well maintained. I almost wanted to get from Karcher too - not too expensive.

Well, in her first year with me, no hp at all. She only started with the ear-plugging in the 4th year, after she returned from her home leave end of 3rd year. I cannot stand it too, told her off many times, but what I get is more black face. Subsequently i gave up, since she is going back. Anyway, no more such days ....

Do you know where to get the Dyson vc? Is it ex?

Do you think those steamer is good?