The housekeeper has always been a popular figure in literature, film and television since the age of the Gothic suspense novel back in the eighteenth century. Housekeepers play a vital role in the fictional household, many acting as confidante, surrogate parent and general pendulum that keeps the home successfully ticking over, much like our Email…
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Whether portrayed as a maternal figure or the quiet menace in the Gothic novels of the Victorian age, the housekeeper is always an efficient, reliable and confidential character, rather like our Email Mum housekeepers of today! The housekeeper had featured in key roles in novels since the eighteenth century, and would continue to play…
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Just like the stoic, efficient butler or gentleman’s valet, the housekeeper has her special place in popular culture. But unlike her male counterpart, her image has shifted a little through the ages, due to the impact of certain literature or TV characters of the times. From the no-nonsense Mrs Medlock to the terrifying Mrs…
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On Monday 23rd March we took the decision to suspend all housekeeping and cleaning services until further notice. Thanks to the support of our wonderful clients to choose a company running an employed business model over an agency or gig economy company with a self employment business model we are fully eligible for the government’s…
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The coronavirus outbreak is very concerning for all. But by implementing a policy to minimise potential contact to the virus, we can significantly reduce the risk to Email Mum personnel and clients whilst we work in their homes. The virus can live on surfaces for a number of days, so all Email Mum staff have…
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One of the many amazing benefits of Biotechnology Cleaning products is that the product contains micro organisms that will continue cleaning days after application. The team at Email Mum love using these products as they help us to add even more value to our bespoke housekeeping and cleaning service. Below is a link to a…
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A common misconception in this industry is that domestic cleaning is easy and almost anyone can do it. After all, most of us clean and tidy our own homes and manage to do a pretty good job, don’t we? However, there are a number of key factors that professional housekeeping services employ that sets…
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Every job has its risks, and home cleaning is no different. Where the divergence comes is in the form of the industry workers themselves, and what risks those working alone or as agency contractors are running on a regular basis. All UK employers have a legal responsibility to provide relevant health and safety training as…
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The housekeeping and home cleaning market is unique in that it is estimated that as much as 70% of service delivery is by private and self-employed agency cleaners. Is this necessarily a bad thing? Well, anyone can set themselves up as a private cleaner and there are lots of companies out there offering agency franchises…
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A few years ago we decided that instead of sending Christmas cards to our clients we select a charity to support. We have supported various organisations ranging form cancer research to last year supporting a local food bank. This year we are proud to be associated with Circus Starr Circus Starr bring all the fun…
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