School is back. This means daily washes and ironing of uniforms, perhaps lunch preparations, drop offs and pickups. After school clubs and activities are expected to run as normal from this term, so that adds extra pressure to families with two working parents and little or no childcare help. To top it all up, you may have now returned to work from the office. Less time to do housework and more chores to get done. The smart solution in this case is outsourcing. Here’s what you can do to give yourself a little break and save time and energy.

Domestic Cleaning

Working families with school children often have trouble maintaining a clean and tidy home. That’s nothing to be embarrassed about. It’s just how fast-paced life is. However, a well maintained and clean home has a direct impact on the health of all residents. Arranging professional domestic cleaning once a week is enough to keep your environment safe, cosy and welcoming. Therefore, that’s one of the first chores you should look to outsource.

Laundry and Ironing

It’s baffling how quick laundry can pile up. Especially in families with two or more children. Just one washing day missed and everyone starts panicking because they can’t find clean clothes. This sort of frustration can be easily avoided by outsourcing the chore to a professional laundry service. Most providers offer flexible options for pickup and delivery. So all you have to do is just pick your dates and organise the dirty pile.

Ironing is also extremely important, especially in the midst of the flu season during a global pandemic. Ironed clothes not only make you look smart, but protect from bacteria, viruses and allergens that were not removed during the washing process. Nevertheless, a large number of families say they don’t iron their clothes simply for lack of time. Our advice - don’t compromise the look, comfort and health of your loved ones. Outsource the ironing to a professional company. Just like the laundry service, ironing can be flexible and organised in a way to fit your schedule.

Dog Walking

If you have pets, daily care for them can become a little overwhelming. Having to work late or being caught up in other activities that can’t be ignored sometimes means the dog won’t go on a walk. That’s not good for the animal and frankly not very fair. Instead of stressing yourself and your furry friend, outsource dog walking to a local service provider. If you are lucky, your neighbour may agree to do it for free.

Garden Maintenance

Autumn is the season of messy gardens. Fallen leaves, an invasion of spiders and other bugs, as well as lots of rain to make it all muddy. Your private outdoor space definitely needs attention, but you may not have the time or energy to do it all. Outsource garden maintenance to a professional and simply enjoy a cup of your favourite hot drink, looking at a tidy and refreshing space.