It’s great to know there are alternatives when you’re looking for housekeeping, baby-sitters or home cleaning services in Singapore. Whether you want a part-time cleaner or full-time helper, we’ve got you covered. Here are a two top recommendations for some extra help or a spring clean.
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
Over 25 years old, Mrs Sparkles is one of the best-established cleaning companies in Singapore with many award wins in our Reader’s Choice Awards over the years too. Whether you’re a busy professional or a stay-at-home mum who doesn’t want a live-in helper or need 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’re also recommended for professional property handovers and spring cleaning. The regular home cleaning services in Singapore start from $100, and spring-cleaning starts from $450.
Mrs Sparkles customer testimonials
“I have worked with Mrs Sparkles for almost a decade! They have done all my move-in and move-out cleaning and for the last six years provided a cleaning service through the week at home. Their work is exceptional – they are thorough, respectful and excellent at their job. Also, the operation team is responsive and a pleasure to work with. They are not cheap but worth every cent.” – Kanak Singh
“I’ve been a very satisfied customer of Mrs Sparkles for almost 13 years, and always very happy with their cleaners’ work and professionalism. The admin staff is also very responsive and easy to work with. Best of all, they are very flexible with the monthly cleaning schedule and will accommodate your preferred schedule. Highly recommended.” – Cenna Sutjipto
9105 3593 | mrs-sparkles.com
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