All About Life Without Maids

[nonKiasu]

HC_Parent:

I am a shm with 3 young kids, the youngest only 6 months. My long time maid just left yday but we had an estranged relationship over the last 18 months and I am glad she has left. I had to tolerate her because I was heavily pregnant at the time I found out about her dishonesty and laziness. Today I found out that she left a letter for my new maid and she called me names and said I was a slave driver and always scold her. Which is so not true. Some more I bought more than a hundred dollars worth of clothes and toys for her to bring back to her son. I feel so sad for myself now. That I was housing such a hypocrite with a poisonous tongue.


I wish I don't need a maid but it's really impossible in my situation. My kids are all very demanding esp the 2 year old. I need help with the endless housework and laundry.

I feel so sad I'm a victim of all these. Wish I can be as capable as the rest of u here.

I can really feel for you bec I have triplets and had went thru where you are now. I have no family support and so have to depends on 'outsiders'. Now, I would like to encourage you (but not good in words)... that rainbow will be appear after rain. So bite the bullet and situation will get better each day as our darlings grow. Take good care of your health. Don't be depress as you are not alone. Perhaps try to get out of the house sometimes....and you will realise no one in the house suffer even if you are away for a day or even a week!
I was maidless only when my triplets turned 5 y.o. So hang there and you will make it! Now my triplets are coming to 7 y.o.

[sandunes]

pooh-mummy:

sandunes:

I am using a Bosch dishwasher.

For frying, I either use my pan (with cover) or a small Stainless pot. This way, not too much oil will be used.

For crispy chicken wings, I bake them instead.

Which Bosch model? Where did you buy it from? Not every electronics store carry dishwasher.

Thanks!

It's the basic model
http://www.bosch-home.com/sg/products/dishwashers/freestanding/freestanding/SMS50E12EU.html?source=browse

U can view the display at suntec Harvey Norman . I bought mine from Parisilk Holland Village for $8xx +. Can't remember the exact price as I got it one Yr ago. U can call up the stores for the price by giving them the
model number. HTH

[pooh-mummy]

Thanks so much sandunes!

[b2b3m4]

pooh-mummy & sundunes,

A dishwasher sounds so attractive. After cooking every night, i just feel so drained clearing and washing up. But I’m housed in a typical small HDB kitchen, i can’t see where else i can put a dishwasher and u do need a water outlet and inlet right?

[peapot]

Pooh mummy. Sorry, I meant baking tray.

[puff]

Apart fr the water inlet n outlet prob when getting a dish washer u will also need to know if your pots n dishes r dishwasher safe. It is too much a hassle for me so i have drop the idea og getting one

[pooh-mummy]

No probs peapot.


I intend to have the dishwasher next to my washing machine, I supposed both machines can share the same water inlet (hmmm, splitter from the tap?) and water outlet. Any advice from anyone here?

Quite a lot of utensils and cutlery are dishwater safe, including milk bottles!

[sandunes]

pooh-mummy:

No probs peapot.


I intend to have the dishwasher next to my washing machine, I supposed both machines can share the same water inlet (hmmm, splitter from the tap?) and water outlet. Any advice from anyone here?

Quite a lot of utensils and cutlery are dishwater safe, including milk bottles!

The size of the dishwasher is the same as a std washer. Yes, u will need an inlet and outlet. Mine was done when I did renovation for the hse and decided that I wanted a dishwasher. So it sits next to my sink (for me to load in the dishes).
U can call Bosch service centre to enquire how it can be done for existing flats. They will be able to advise u. Mainline: ( 65) 6356 1080.

[pooh-mummy]

Thanks! Will go down to the stores to see soon too!

[puff]

pooh-mummy:

No probs peapot.


I intend to have the dishwasher next to my washing machine, I supposed both machines can share the same water inlet (hmmm, splitter from the tap?) and water outlet. Any advice from anyone here?

Quite a lot of utensils and cutlery are dishwater safe, including milk bottles!

The last time I check with the sale person fr courts they say can do a splitter if the dishwasher is next to washing machine