Part-time cleaner or live-in helper
A part-time cleaner is an hourly service. You book the hours you need, without a work permit, levy, accommodation, monthly salary, or employment administration.
A live-in helper may be the right choice when you need daily childcare or elderly care as well as housework. If you need a clean home for a few hours a week or fortnight, a part-time cleaner is the simpler arrangement.
What the service includes
Your cleaner works through bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living and dining areas, balcony, and entryway using HomeMaster's written 120-point housekeeping standard.
You provide the equipment and products. The rate covers the cleaning session, background checks, training, scheduling, and cover coordination when your regular cleaner is unavailable.
- No agency or placement fee
- No work permit or levy for you to arrange
- Same cleaner on a regular slot
- Named cover arranged if your cleaner is unwell
How to start without committing
Message Helen with your home size, preferred frequency, and the part of the week that suits. She checks the real slots and gives you the exact price.
Start with one 3 to 4 hour session if you want to test the fit. If it works, make it regular and the hourly rate drops. You can still stop whenever you like.
What happens if the cleaner is not the right fit
Tell Helen. We can move you to another cleaner without asking you to have an uncomfortable conversation or arrange a replacement yourself.
If your regular cleaner is unwell or away, we tell you the cover cleaner's name before the visit rather than letting a surprise substitution happen at the door.
Weekly versus fortnightly cleaning
Choose weekly cleaning when the home has children, pets, frequent cooking, several occupants, or bathrooms and floors that build up quickly. A weekly visit also suits households that want the cleaner to follow a stable routine instead of resetting priorities each time.
Choose fortnightly cleaning for a smaller or lightly used home when you can handle dishes, spills, and simple floor care between visits. Start with one longer session if the home needs a reset, then decide how it feels after seven and fourteen days.
- Weekly: faster buildup, busier household, less upkeep between visits
- Fortnightly: lighter use, smaller home, basic upkeep handled between visits
- Not sure: start with one 3 to 4 hour session and review the result
Changing or cancelling a regular cleaner
Tell Helen as early as possible when a date no longer works. One cancellation or reschedule per calendar month is complimentary with at least 48 hours notice, with higher Elite tiers allowing more free moves.
Further changes that month, or changes within 48 hours, carry a 50% fee. Customer cancellation is unavailable at 2 hours or less before the start. The exact impact is shown before you confirm anything.
r/askSingapore on Reddit
A Singapore homeowner asks how often to book, how many hours are typical, and whether a regular clean is more suitable than an occasional deep clean.
Start with the condition of the home and how quickly it gets untidy. Weekly works better for homes with children, pets, frequent cooking, or little time between visits. Fortnightly can suit smaller or lightly used homes when you handle simple upkeep between sessions. A first 3 to 4 hour clean gives you a better baseline before choosing a frequency.
r/askSingapore on Reddit
Singapore residents discuss the privacy and commitment trade-offs between a live-in helper and a part-time cleaner who visits for a few hours.
A part-time cleaner is designed for households that want help without having someone live in. You choose a fixed session, prepare access and supplies, and keep the rest of the week private. A live-in helper can make more sense when the household also needs daily care, cooking, or childcare.
How much does a part-time cleaner cost in Singapore?
Our part-time cleaning starts at $18/hour on a three-session pack, or $22/hour for a one-off 3 to 4 hour session. GST is included and weekends have no extra charge.
Is a part-time cleaner the same as a part-time maid?
In everyday Singapore usage, both usually mean someone who comes for a few hours to clean instead of living in. We use part-time cleaner because that is the service being booked.
Do I need a work permit or levy?
No. You are booking an hourly cleaning service, not employing a migrant domestic worker. There is no work permit or levy for you to arrange through this service.
Will I get the same cleaner every visit?
A regular slot is designed to keep the same cleaner where possible. If your cleaner is unavailable, we arrange cover and tell you who is coming instead before the visit.
Can I book a part-time cleaner just once?
Yes. Start with a single session. A regular slot and three-session pack are optional ways to reduce the hourly rate.
Can I choose a weekend or morning cleaning slot?
Yes, subject to live availability in your area. Weekends cost the same as weekdays. Send Helen your postal code and preferred part of the day to check current options.
What if I need to change my regular cleaning time?
Message Helen with the date or timing you need to change. She will check available alternatives and explain any applicable policy before confirming it.