Domestic Help Guide Chicago
It is very rare to have a live-in housekeeper in Chicago. What is common is to have one housekeeper or a team of two or more who come every week, every other week or once a month to clean up your house or apartment.
Housekeeping Agencies
Care.com: http://www.care.com/
Care is an online provider for child care, tutoring, senior care, pet care and, of course, housekeeping. Just type your ZIP code and you will get a list of available housekeepers in your neighborhood. You will have to subscribe to Care.com to be able to reach them.
- Free Basic: Limited access to housekeeper profiles.
- Premium (1 month): $30, unlimited access to all housekeepers and free background checks.
- Premium (3 months for the price of 2): $60, unlimited access to all housekeepers and free background checks.
- Premium (12 months for the price of 4): $120, unlimited access to all housekeeper and free background checks.
In addition to this subscription, you will have obviously to pay the housekeeper you selected. Prices range between $15 and 25$ per hour according to the given tasks.
Little Helpers: http://www.little-helpers.com/index.html
The basic cleaning package prices are as following:
- 3 hours minimum required for one maid at $30 per hour
- 2.5 hours required for two maids at $60 per hour, $90 per hour if three maids.
This company provides other services such as move-in/out cleaning, construction cleaning, carpet shampoo, furniture assembly, errand service.
Others Companies
- Maid in Chicago: http://www.maidinchicago.us/
- Hour Maid: http://hourmaid.com/
Another good way to find a trustable housekeeper is word of mouth. Ask your neighbors or the mothers at your children’s school. They probably hire housekeepers or maids on a punctual or regular basis.
