Single Mom Hires Cleaner, But Gets Unexpected Complaints

Imagine juggling two jobs and being a single mom of two young kids. That’s the life of our protagonist, a 27-year-old mom who recently found herself struggling to keep up with house cleaning after her life took an unexpected turn. To help ease her burden, she hired a cleaning service recommended by her best friend. Little did she know that the cleaner’s demands would leave her wondering if she made the right choice.

Life’s Unexpected Turn

Seeking Help

Hiring the Cleaner

Unexpected Complaints

High Chair Drama ️

Toothpaste Troubles

Tub Rings and Boundaries

Seeking Clarity ‍♀️

Housekeeping Expectations

The Cleaning Dilemma

Cleaner’s Demands Leave Mom Confused

Our single mom thought hiring a cleaner would help her manage her hectic life, but she didn’t expect the cleaner to make demands about what she should and shouldn’t clean. From high chair drama to toothpaste troubles, the cleaner’s complaints left our protagonist wondering if this is normal for cleaning services. Is she in the wrong for not doing more before the cleaner arrives, or should the cleaner be more understanding of her situation? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this cleaning conundrum… ️‍♀️

Cleaner complains about toothpaste and tub rings? NTA, fire them!

Single mom criticized for hiring cleaner to clean sink and tub

User agrees that the cleaner’s complaints are unreasonable.

Encouraging comment praises single mom’s hard work and parenting skills ❤

Cleaner complaints lead to judgment on cleaning etiquette. #NTA

Compare prices and services to set expectations for cleaners.

Cleaning lady refuses to clean child-touched surfaces. NTA.

Cleaning lady should be clear about her limitations before hiring.

Tips for keeping cleaners motivated and accountable.

Cleaning business owner defends industry standards, offers sympathy.

Hiring a cleaner doesn’t mean treating them like a slave. NTA

Single mom receives judgmental comments from cleaner, seeks advice.

Hiring a cleaner doesn’t mean compromising on cleanliness

Clarify expectations with your cleaner to avoid unexpected complaints

Cleaner complains about normal mess, commenter defends single mom’s decision.

Cleaning complaints don’t affect her job? Definitely NTA

Cleaning service didn’t clean sinks and bathtubs, NTA.

Firing the cleaner: NTA, but be kind and professional

Cleaning service wants you to clean before they come? NTA.

Hiring a cleaner means paying for cleaning, not criticism.

Hiring a cleaner doesn’t mean you have to clean up first

Contract needed for cleaner’s expectations. NTA.

Cleaning expert confirms mom is NTA for expecting more.

Cleaning lady oversteps boundaries, commenter advises setting limits.

Hiring a cleaner means expecting a deep clean. NTA.

Find a new cleaner, don’t add extra worries

Cleaning lady’s job is to deep clean, not decide what to clean.

House cleaner’s job is to clean, not judge. #NTA

Cleaner gets support for refusing extra tasks. NTA

Cleaner gets paid to clean, not complain. NTA wins.

Overwhelmed single mom gets criticized by overly picky cleaner

Cleaner’s complaints are ridiculous, NTA for wanting tidy house

Hiring a cleaner? Ask for a physical list of services offered

Don’t clean before the cleaner? NTA, get a new one

Cleaning service gone wrong? Find a better fit!

Former housekeeper agrees, friend’s niece is unreasonable. Find new cleaner.

Cleaning service overstepping boundaries, time to find new help

Cleaning service owner advises to hire a professional company instead

Hiring a cleaner shouldn’t mean cleaning before the cleaner arrives

Clarifying expectations with cleaner can prevent misunderstandings

Cleaning company owner criticizes employee, advises customer to fire.

Cleaning advice and suggestion to fire the cleaner.

Former cleaner advises to fire and hire a better housekeeper

NTA calls out entitled behavior of person hiring cleaner

Stand up for yourself! Let her know comments aren’t okay.

Advice from a professional cleaner on dealing with a bad service

Former cleaner defends toothpaste in sink and tub rings.

Client sets expectations for cleaner’s job, reasonable or not?

Former cleaner defends single mom’s cleaning expectations. NTA

Hiring a cleaner without clear expectations leads to bad fit. NTA

Fellow Redditor offers to be the ‘ah’ and fire the cleaner.

Cleaning lady complaints reveal homeowner’s unrealistic expectations

Cleaning service should make life easier, not harder.

Cleaner expects too much? Commenter says NTA

User defends single mom’s decision to fire cleaner. NTA.

Cleaner’s job includes tub and sink, NTA for expecting that

Replace the cleaner or preclean, but don’t do both!

Stand up for yourself! Don’t pay for poor service

Cleaning responsibilities debated, but NTA keeps it tidy

Hiring a cleaner is tough, but this one is making it worse

Hiring complainers? NTA says it’s time to say goodbye

Cleaning lady tries to dictate household rules, gets fired. NTA

Don’t clean before the cleaner? Agree! NTA

Cleaning boundaries: commenter defends single mom’s hiring choices.

Advice to communicate expectations clearly and hire a better cleaner

Advice on how to set clear terms with your cleaner

Former housekeeper confirms mom’s expectations, NTA wins this round

Cleaning service called out for not doing their job

Hiring a cleaner who doesn’t want to do a deep clean? NTA

Cleaning company owner agrees with no complaints about messes

Hired cleaner complains about cleaning, NTA suggests firing and hiring better.

Hiring a cleaner doesn’t mean wiping your boots on them

Frustrated with your cleaner? Be honest and hire a pro. NTA

Navigating boundaries with a cleaner: no a**holes here

Cleaning company owner explains job scope, dishes extra charge

Hiring a cleaner doesn’t mean accepting subpar cleaning

Cleaner complains about doing the job she was hired for

Find a new cleaner, a professional wouldn’t act like this

Clear expectations are key for a happy cleaner-client relationship