Yes, I hired a cleaner when both DH & I were working full-time.

No, I didn't stay whilst she cleaned - she came during the day when I we were at work.

I had no trust issues b/c she cleaned my sisters house - that is where we got her details from. She was private (advertised through the newspaper) not through an agency

She used to come for approx. 2.5 hours per week & it cost me like $36 or maybe a little bit more, but not much more. (it was about 5 years ago now)

My sister and mum have just re-employed her to do their homes. I now work part-time so I clean myself.