5 Hidden Cost Factors to Consider in Domestic Cleaning
To assist you in hiring someone, here is a list of possible hidden cost factors to consider in your decision making process.
| 5 Hidden Cost Factors to Consider in Domestic Cleaning | |
| 1. Breakages | That what you know of. That what you do not know of. Insurance premiums. Replacing a unit that is part of a set. |
| 2. Theft | Security risks of having a stranger alone in your house for extended periods of time. Process to prove guiltiness. Taking leave for disciplinary procedures. Cost of polygraph tests. Exposure until dismissal. Irreplaceable items like antiques. |
| 3. Chemicals | Incorrect usage – damaging furniture, tiles & taps. Over usage – not following instructions Lack of knowledge – spending a lot of time because the wrong chemicals are used. Mixing non-compatible solvents. |
| 4. Equipment | None or incorrect maintenance. Not stopping when there is a minor fault causing it to be totally damaged. Not using or handling it correctly. Replacing clothes that are damaged with irons. Cost price of items like irons and vacuum cleaners. |
| 5. Staff Costs | UIF, PAYE, Workers Compensation etc. Interviews, Appointments, Contracts Leave, sick leave, family responsibility leave. Uniforms, food, travelling costs. Disciplinary processes – CCMA. Cost of temporally replacement staff. Training costs. |
The next time you want to appoint domestic help, make sure to calculate all the hidden costs involved.
Remember that Skitterblink can also assist you with once-off cleaning to help your domestic maid with the things she can’t get to.