How Many Hours Should I Book?

A cleaning session through Vaskehjelp lasts on average 3 hours, but the right number of hours for you and your home will vary individually.

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Several factors determine how many hours you should book in the app. Naturally, the size of your home matters, but other factors also play a role. By evaluating these factors in advance — ideally together with the cleaner — you can make a more accurate decision and get a sparkling clean home at the right price.

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Rooms Matter

Homes differ greatly — and so do individual rooms. A minimally furnished bedroom naturally takes less time to clean than a bathroom with limescale in the shower or a kitchen exposed to cooking residues. Decide in advance which rooms you want cleaned. Kitchens and bathrooms may take the longest, but they are also the rooms most worth letting someone else clean.

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Be clear about what you want cleaned and what you don’t. If you don’t communicate this, the time may not be used as you wish. The following areas are normally not cleaned unless specified in advance:
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• Inside appliances
• Inside cabinets and drawers
• Ceilings and walls
• Fireplaces

Do You Have a Lot of Items?
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Large, heavy furniture can make vacuuming and floor cleaning more difficult, as can many decorative items. If you have many candle holders, plants, pictures, or similar items, they need to be dusted and moved to clean the surfaces underneath.

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The kitchen counter is also a common place for objects. Knife blocks, kitchen machines, and coffee makers are often left out. It’s great to have these thoroughly cleaned, but note that it will take longer than if they were stored in a cabinet before the cleaner arrives.

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Consider the Starting Point

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If it’s been a long time since your home was last cleaned thoroughly, it will take more effort to achieve a good result. Thick layers of grease and dust in the kitchen, burnt food on the stove, or lots of pet hair in the carpet will require more time than a home that is cleaned regularly.

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Still Unsure How Long You Need?
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If you’re unsure how much time is needed to get the results you want, we recommend booking a one-time cleaning. This allows you to discuss with the cleaner and see how long your home will take before setting up a recurring schedule.
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Even for a one-time cleaning, it’s smart to be clear about what matters most to you. Based on this, the cleaner can determine how many hours are needed and how often they should visit to meet your needs.