It’s great to know there are alternatives when you’re looking for housekeeping, cleaners, baby-sitters or one off home cleaning services in Singapore like a spring clean. Whether you want a part-time cleaner or full-time helper, here are some top recommendations.
White Glove – a maid agency with a difference
Looking for a live-in helper in Singapore? White Glove is a maid agency with a difference. American founder Jennifer Yarbrough has built a company that benefits both employers and helpers in Singapore. There’s no hefty upfront fee, which can hit the employer initially with the helper then paying this off. This saves you money, and it reduces the financial burden on your helper.
The company also only represents helpers who have transferred from other homes in Singapore. This means the helpers are experienced and knowledgeable about living here. They also undergo a stringent pre-screening process, including getting records from MOM and references from former employers, and checking of social media accounts. Only suitable helpers in Singapore are recommended to potential employers.
The company will guide you through the entire process. This includes selecting helpers, interviewing, making an offer and arranging for them to start work. The agency will also suggest the best questions to ask during the interviews to find out if the helper is suitable for your family. Best of all, everything including applications and contracts can be conveniently completed online.
8893 4993 | wg.sg
Clean Clean Singapore – full- and part-time cleaners
Clean Clean Singapore is a Japanese cleaning services company that began with the aim of helping mums living overseas who need some extra help. The cleaners are trained professionally and are a great alternative to live-in helpers. They offer home cleaning services in Singapore plus office cleaning, moving cleaning, babysitting, pet sitting, housekeeping and postpartum services.
Their home cleaning services in Singapore start from $110. Their cleaners bring their own tools (with the exception of a vacuum cleaner) and child-safe detergents. Two cleaners come for each session, and the job includes wiping, mopping, vacuuming and disinfection of bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen and living room. If you’re moving homes, the team’s cleaners can clean your whole house from $400. Or, for a daily housekeeping service, you can opt for the housekeeping option for $100 for four hours. This includes cleaning, washing, ironing and bed making. What’s more, the company doesn’t charge transportation or commission fees for their cleaners.
When it comes to looking after kids, Clean Clean Singapore’s babysitters have many years of experience. Fees start at $30 per hour for one child and $40 per hour for two children, and the babysitters can serve any food and beverages prepared by parents. They also offer pet-sitting services (starting from $35) and a postpartum care service where an experienced Japanese nurse can help you with light housework and baby care.
9793 1512 | cleancleansingapore.wixsite.com
Mrs Sparkles – reliable home cleaning services
Launched over 25 years ago, Mrs Sparkles is one of the best-established cleaning companies in Singapore, with many wins in our Readers’ Choice Awards. Whether you’re a busy professional or a stay-at-home mum who doesn’t want a live-in helper or needs additional cleaning services on an ad-hoc basis, Mrs Sparkles provides first-class cleaning services from housekeeping packages to customisable home services.
The housekeepers undergo personal training and each individual adopts a customer-oriented work attitude. Additional services include house sitting, pet minding, plant
watering, laundry dry cleaning, curtain care and handyman services. They are also recommended for professional property handovers and spring-cleanings. The regular home cleaning services start from $100 and spring-cleaning starts from $450.
Mrs Sparkles customer testimonials
“I wanted to share my experience with the outstanding home cleaning services provided by Mrs Sparkles. As expats navigating a new environment, finding a
reliable and professional cleaning agency was crucial, and Mrs Sparkles exceeded our expectations in every way. The team members are professionally trained to
maintain any floor types, both indoor and outdoor. I also use their expertise for ironing clothes and cleaning windows. Our dedicated housekeeper is always on time
and trustworthy, too, which we really appreciate – and she knows our ironing routine and preferred cleaning tools.
Another aspect I find very valuable is the possibility to adapt the service to our needs. It’s easy to reschedule sessions when we’re travelling overseas, or to plan
additional ones for more in-depth cleaning work. This has made our lives so much easier! We’re so glad we found Mrs Sparkles and its reliable and friendly crew.“
– Celine Jublot
9105 3593 | mrs-sparkles.com
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