A housekeeper typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

• Cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, stairways, and other household areas
• Organizing and maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies
• Communicating with clients about scheduling changes or problems with existing arrangements
• Maintaining inventory of household supplies and equipment such as toilet paper, soap, light bulbs, etc.
• Tending to pets or performing other household maintenance tasks that do not require extensive training or expertise
• Polishing silverware, dishes, and other items that need to be cleaned but cannot be washed in a dishwasher
• Cleaning and sanitizing furniture and other items that cannot be moved from their location
• Dusting shelves, blinds, baseboards, ceilings, windowsills, and other surfaces in the home
• Cleaning floors and carpets using steam or shampoo machines. May also clean walls, ceiling fans, or other hard to reach places on request