House Cleaning in Choi Wan

Weekly works for families with kids or pets; fortnightly suits most working households; monthly keeps a low-traffic home from sliding but won't feel consistently clean. Recurring slots are usually cheaper per visit than one-offs because the home never gets far from baseline.

Norms vary by country. In North America, tipping 10-20% on one-off or deep cleans is common, and many people give a holiday bonus to a regular cleaner rather than tipping each visit. In the UK, Australia, and most of Asia, tipping is appreciated but not expected. Agency cleaners often can't accept cash tips — a good review carries real weight instead.

Commonly excluded: exterior windows, inside the oven and fridge, laundry and ironing, dishes, wet-wiping walls, mould remediation, cleaning up after pests, biohazards, and anything requiring a ladder. These are add-ons or specialist jobs. Always get the inclusion list in writing so the visit matches your expectations.

Ask: Are you insured, and for how much? Who exactly will clean my home — same person each visit? What's on your standard task list, and what's excluded? Do you bring supplies? What's your policy on damage, rescheduling and cancellation? How do you handle keys? Providers who answer these crisply are almost always the better operators.

Regular weekly arrangements run about HK$85-$110 per hour; one-off bookings typically HK$100-$140. With 3-hour minimums, a standard session costs roughly HK$260-$430. Platform-booked helpers publish rates upfront, which makes comparison easier than the agency route.

No. A foreign domestic helper's visa ties her to one sponsoring employer, and part-time work for anyone else is illegal — the helper risks removal and the hiring household risks prosecution. Hire local part-timers or go through an agency employing its own staff.