Frequently Asked Questions
We do not provide hourly housekeeping services. The salary range to hire a housekeeper is between $50,000 – $75,000, depending on the scope of the role. The following factors can affect the cost of housekeeping and house-cleaning services in Montreal:
- Frequency and types of required service
- Property size and location
- Reputation, quality, and experience of the housekeepers
You can find a reliable and efficient housekeeper through Charles MacPherson Associates (CMA). We make finding a dependable housekeeper in Montreal as easy as possible. Our candidates are interviewed and screened to ensure their quality and suitability for your home.
Typically, full-time housekeepers are expected to work 40 hours per week. The factors that can actually affect the working hours of any housekeeper are:
- Client’s requirements and preferences
- Task and responsibilities assigned
- Size of residence and work frequency
Some of the housekeeping services that a housekeeper provides are as follows:
- Cleaning of living spaces, including vacuuming, dusting, and mopping
- Cleaning showers, baths, toilets, and mirrors in the bathrooms
- Replenishing personal supplies like tissues, toilet paper, etc.
- Cleaning the kitchen; wiping down the cabinets, sinks, counters, and appliances
- Dishwashing, dish drying, and dish storage
- General room cleaning, including toy storage, decluttering, and minor organisation
- Making the beds and changing the linens
- Clothes washing, folding, and ironing
- Recycling and disposing of trash
At CMA, our main focus is to match you with an efficient and diligent housekeeper who will serve you for a long time. However, depending on your requirements, your housekeepers can also provide house management services like organising various spaces, including closets, pantries, and cabinets. They can also clean up areas, arrange things, and ensure everything is in place. Moreover, they may help private chefs by participating in meal preparation if there is a large event. Any extra requirements do come with higher salary expectations from candidates. This is something we’ll explain to you during the placement process.