Sorry to crash this thread, but I've also been thinking about this for ages too. Is once a fortnight enough? We have 4 b/r, study and 2 b/r but 2 of the rooms are hardly used and only DS almost 2 uses the bath downstairs. But then I find I need to clean the upstairs floor at least every second day.

Also, I'm not sure how I feel about having someone in my home. Do you stay home when they're there or go out?

Thanks.
I would get it cleaned once per week but it depends on the size of the house. Is it a big house or more of a compact town house style?

I am at work when our cleaner comes. She has her own key and let's herself in and out. I would feel more uncomfortable if I was home and I had someone else in my house cleaning.