House cleaning services are in high demand during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Việt Nam•29/01/2024

In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), with busy schedules, many families seek out house cleaning services. Due to the high demand, house cleaning prices during this period almost double compared to normal days, yet those providing this service are still in high demand.

The demand for house cleaning services increases significantly during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Kim Ly

As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, the demand for cleaning and house tidying services increases significantly. Not only are cleaning companies experiencing high demand, but freelance house cleaners are also receiving many orders. Although freelance work may not be as professional as that of companies, the lower cost makes them a popular choice for many families. This is also a time for freelancers to earn extra income. During this period, many house cleaning service workers are busy working from early morning until late at night.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hien from Te Lo commune, Yen Lac district, said: "From now until the Lunar New Year, our house cleaning schedule is fully booked. Many families are calling urgently, offering higher service fees, and some even say they'll hire us at any price, but we can't accept them all."

Ms. Nguyen Thi Sang from Dinh Trung ward, Vinh Yen city, said: "My group providing house cleaning services has 10 people; we've been working together for 3 years, so we have a regular customer base. When there's a schedule, we divide the work among ourselves. The period near Tet (Lunar New Year) is when the group gets the most work. Even though customers pay higher prices than the general rate, my group still can't meet all the customer requests."

At this time of year, many families are willing to pay a high price to hire house cleaners; however, finding someone to do this service close to Tet (Lunar New Year) is not easy. Normally, the price for house cleaning services ranges from 300,000 to 400,000 VND per person per day; but in the days leading up to Tet, this service can cost from 600,000 to 700,000 VND per person per day.

Ms. Pham Kim Dung, residing in Dong Da ward, Vinh Yen city, said: "I usually hire someone to clean and do a thorough house cleaning twice a year. During the period leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), I have to book a month in advance so that both I and the cleaning service provider can be prepared."

The increasing number of customers choosing house cleaning services each year has created jobs and income for many freelance workers. Because this service provides higher income than other jobs, and supply does not meet demand, many workers also take advantage of weekends to take on extra work.

Ms. Pham Thi Ha, a worker at Ba Thien II Industrial Park in Binh Xuyen district, said: "My sister-in-law works as a cleaner for several families. Around Tet (Lunar New Year), she gets a lot of work, so I take advantage of my days off to work with her to increase our income."

From the beginning of the twelfth lunar month, many companies and centers providing home cleaning and renovation services have to work at full capacity to receive orders. These companies offer various service packages to suit customer needs, including hourly rates and services based on area size.

Mr. Ngo Van Cong, Director of Trang Linh Investment and Service Co., Ltd. in Vinh Yen City, said: “The company currently maintains 10 cleaning teams. From around the end of November in the lunar calendar, the cleaning teams start to be overloaded due to the increased demand for house cleaning services from customers. Despite the high demand, the company has not increased service prices (house cleaning services average from 18,000 - 20,000 VND/m2).”

Due to increased customer demand, the company has to mobilize all staff, and at times even hire additional seasonal workers. Also, because the number of staff is unstable during the period leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), the company will prioritize regular customers. For customers who do not register in advance, the company will only accept work if a schedule can be arranged.”

As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, the demand for house cleaning services increases. However, families need to research and choose reputable and responsible companies or individuals. Furthermore, homeowners should closely supervise the cleaning staff to ensure the house is cleaned to their satisfaction and to avoid any unpleasant incidents.

Bich Hue

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