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[smoochy]

I don't because I'm still able to do my own housework and our home is a small ranch style. However with neck surgery coming up and six weeks of physical restrictions, I'm thinking about it. Maybe one thorough cleaning before my surgery date, and a couple times during my recovery period.

[Estellee]

I am still my own chief cook and bottle washer.

[SilleeMee]

No. 

[wagirl]

No I don't--have never had that luxury--my apt is very small so it only takes maybe an hour to clean up.  Would prob think about it if I were physically laid up for awhile and I was in a house. 

[CANDLEQUEEN]

No, I never have. My husband helps a lot and always has, and now he is newly retired, so he does most of the household chores....I still work fulltime. 

[Trinity11]

No, I have only my husband to help out. I have, though, been thinking about it but the last person we had banged up my furniture with vacuuming aggressively and she dented up my end tables. 😳

[LindaSal]

I don't nor have I ever had a housecleaner.  I still do it all but I will admit it does get more difficult and seems to take me a bit longer to get through it as time passes.  DH does the outside of the window washing which of course is a huge job in itself.  I worry more about him than myself as he is 8 years older than me.

@smoochy Doing or having done a nice extensive cleaning prior to surgery is most likely a good idea.  I do the same prior to vacations as there is nothing worse than coming home to a dusty house!   I would do that and see how your recovery goes and call someone in if and when needed.   I wish you the best with your surgery!

[beckyb1012]

No since it is just me so not much to do daily or weekly.  But with a health matter I would certainly make arrangements for help.  I cannot abide a dirty floor so I sweep and mop my kitchen floor nightly.  Just cannot stand to step on something since I am always barefoot indoors.

Hope things go well for you and do not worry about the dust or dishes. 

[Still Raining]

The main thing right now is your peace of mind during recovery.  For sure you don't want to overdo and cause problems.

So if there is no one in the household to pick up the slack, then it is an excellent idea.

For me, I would do it.

[deepwaterdotter]

No, but would if it were within my budget.