Home Cleaning 7 Signs It's Time to Hire a Professional House Cleaner Here's when to call in the pros. By Katie Holdefehr Katie Holdefehr Instagram Website Katie Holdefehr is the associate editorial director at Real Simple. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 28, 2023 Fact checked by Haley Mades Fact checked by Haley Mades Haley is a Wisconsin-based creative freelancer and recent graduate. She has worked as an editor, fact checker, and copywriter for various digital and print publications. Her most recent position was in academic publishing as a publicity and marketing assistant for the University of Wisconsin Press Our Fact-Checking Process Share Tweet Pin Email If you're used to doing all of your own household cleanings, calling in a professional cleaning service may feel like a defeat. At this point, you may feel like you're practically a pro cleaner yourself. But there's no shame in asking for help when life gets busy, or you have to shift priorities (or even when you simply need a Saturday to put your mental health first). If you have the means to do so, hiring a professional cleaner could actually make your home not only cleaner but also healthier and calmer. Looking for just one more reason to pick up the phone? Here are some telltale signs it may be time to hire a house cleaner. Cleaning Secrets Only the Pros Know 01 of 07 You're Skipping Big Cleaning Tasks If the growing pile of dirty laundry means you're re-wearing an unwashed blouse for the second time this week, or the building collection of dirty dishes is attracting bugs, it may be time to hire a house cleaner. If you're skipping key components of your cleaning checklist, and it's affecting other areas of your life (like your work or whether your kids can find their backpacks in the morning), consider whether you need to call the pros. 02 of 07 You're Sacrificing Sleep Sure, there are nights when the laundry cycle runs a little later than you anticipated, but if you're consistently giving up sleep (or exercise or cooking healthy meals), it might be time to outsource some of your to-do lists. Consider this: No one can catch those Zzzs for you or take that aerobics class in your place, but someone can help with the dusting and vacuuming. 03 of 07 You Have a Newborn Whether you have an infant at home, are busy taking care of an aging parent, or got a big promotion at work, a sudden shift in responsibilities could leave you without a spare moment to clean. Hiring a pro could not only buy you valuable hours but also help you feel less stressed during this time of change. 04 of 07 You Have Another Priority Maybe it's a project you've been wanting to start or a hobby you never find time to practice. If your household to-do list leaves you with no time for productivity or creativity, hiring a house cleaner could help. An uncluttered home can leave you more room to pursue edifying activities (and release some stress while you're at it). 05 of 07 You Need Me Time If work, family, friends, and other commitments mean you don't have time to rest and recharge, hiring a professional cleaner could be one easy way to add some downtime into your week. Yes, even if it's just to read, meditate, go for a run, or watch a mindless TV show. 06 of 07 You're Recovering From Illness or Injury Cleaning can be physically demanding, so if you're nursing a broken ankle or recovering from surgery, there's no better time to call in the pros. 07 of 07 This Is the Sign Sometimes, we're just waiting for the sign that gives us permission—so here it is! Honestly, you don't need a big excuse to hire a professional house cleaning service if you want to. 7 Signs It's Time to Hire a Professional House Cleaner Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit