Housekeeping: First Years

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Cleaning Service - Costs and Recommendations in San Ramon

I've never had a housekeeper clean my house before but I work full time and have infant twins so it's time. I found a great cleaner but this morning I choked on my Wheaties when she quoted me $250.00 per service for every other week on a 2200 square foot house with 2.5 bathrooms. That seems like too much to pay for house cleaning. I am crazy? Is this the average rate? She came by herself this morning. Questions: What are you paying for service and would you recommend your cleaner to me?

Accepting a Messier Home

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Help - How to Clean House with a 6 Month Old Who Hates Being Put Down?

We relocated not long before I got pregnant so have no family or close friends for thousands of miles to help watch him. I was on bedrest for months before the birth so things started to pile up even then. Fast forward to 6 months later and our little guy just hates being put down in his crib or in a swing for more than 10 mins. During his naps I try to be quiet and not make much noise so as not to wake him and usually it's my only chance to eat while he sleeps (his naps are usually short, anyways). Our apt is so messy, chaotic and dirty...