In search of household help (Cool: house, charge, cheaper)

[skeet09]

I am in search of info. on hiring someone to do some of my ironing. The husband and I hate doing it and it takes so much energy to do it. Any recommendations on where I should to look for help? It would be 2 - 3 hours every other week. Should I look into something like Merry Maids or is there a service you currently use or have used and highly recommend?
Thanks in advance!

[sapphire]

I do my own, so I don't have a rec, but try here:

classifieds - craigslist

[Lol_Stacey]

Try care.com

I started using it to find sitters for my boys, but there are people on there providing all domestic services (cleaning, pet sitting, house sitting, etc...). There is a monthly charge, but it is cheaper than a newspaper ad, and you can request background check for free (it's part of their service).

[dmarie123]

The local dry cleaners?

[skeet09]

Originally Posted by Lol_Stacey

Try care.com

I started using it to find sitters for my boys, but there are people on there providing all domestic services (cleaning, pet sitting, house sitting, etc...). There is a monthly charge, but it is cheaper than a newspaper ad, and you can request background check for free (it's part of their service).

Cool! Never heard of it before; I will give it a try.