https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/04/26/ask-amy-what-she-broke-costs-half-her-paycheck-should-i-bill-her-for-it-anyway/ > Dear Amy: My partner and I are in our mid-70s and live in a small home. > For 10 years we have had a wonderful housecleaner spend three hours every two weeks cleaning our home (dusting, mopping, vacuuming). She does a great job.