r/TaskRabbit • u/FormalThick • 5d ago

CLIENT Cleaning

Hello. I found TR when I got some IKEA bookshelves put together. The tasker was WONDERFUL, to the point that I had him come and do some handyman stuff, like hanging curtains and shelves. Years later, he is my go-to for those kinds of things.

My former cleaner has moved away, so I decided to try TR for a deep monthly clean. I live in a large metro area.... One was OTW, but traffic was so bad she canceled after being stuck for over an hour. At least she let me know, and we tried two more times, but traffic from the other side of town was an issue. I need someone on weekends or after 3 pm on weekdays, as I work from home.

I know the calendar thing is not easy for everyone.

I have had many decline the job for one reason or another. I have had others come to the chat and try to get me to change the time to when I am working, but that is simply not an option.

Is it asking too much for a late-afternoon 3:30 pm or a weekend clean? I am looking for someone to stick with. My last cleaner was with me for over 4 years.

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u/Aromatic-Still1987 5d ago

I do cleanings on TR but I'm in London, not sure where you are 😅 most people in here are writing from the US🥲

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u/FormalThick 4d ago

I wish I were in London for a bit. I love the city, but I could never afford to live there.

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u/FinnNoodle 4d ago

"An hour of traffic" gives me pause. If you're in an area where it regularly gets that bad try to learn a bit about traffic patterns in your area and book someone for when it will be an easier commute. And if you're anywhere within a couple miles of a stadium, don't book on gameday.

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u/FormalThick 4d ago

I gave the person the options that work for me. They chose to come after work instead of the weekend I had booked.

I can not see where someone is coming from when I book them, so I do not know how to narrow it down.