"The management and routine support activities of running an organized physical institution occupied or used by people, like a house, ship, hospital or factory..."
Basic cleaning and organizing skills.
Decluttering: Getting rid of items that are no longer needed or bringing joy to open up space physically and mentally.
Organization: Arranging items in an orderly and logical way to make them easier to find and use.
Cleaning products and equipment: Understanding different cleaning products and equipment to use for various cleaning tasks to make them more efficient and effective.
Cleaning techniques: Knowing the proper techniques to clean different items or surfaces to avoid damage and maximize cleaning results.
Storage solutions: Utilizing storage solutions such as shelving, baskets, and containers to maximize space and keep items organized.
Time management: Managing time effectively to make cleaning and organizing a part of a regular routine without feeling overwhelmed or rushed.
Prioritizing: Determining which areas or items to clean or organize first based on importance or use to make the most impact.
Maintenance: Developing habits for maintaining organization and cleanliness to avoid clutter and messes from building up over time.
Delegation: Assigning tasks to others when necessary or asking for help to make cleaning and organizing a shared responsibility and to avoid burnout.
Mindset: Developing a positive mindset towards cleaning and organizing to make it a satisfying and enjoyable activity rather than a chore.
"...tidying, organizing, cooking, routine maintenance, shopping, and bill payment."
"These tasks may be performed by members of the household, or by persons hired for the purpose."
"This is a more broad role than a cleaner, who is focused only on the cleaning aspect."
"The term is also used to refer to the money allocated for such use."
"...hotels, resorts, inns, boarding houses, dormitories, hospitals, and prisons."
"There are related concepts in industry known as workplace housekeeping and Industrial housekeeping, which are part of occupational health and safety processes."
"...the housekeeper is second in command in the house and 'except in large establishments, where there is a house steward, the housekeeper must consider herself as the immediate representative of her mistress'." Quotes from the paragraph that answer the questions: