Help around the house

[Eclipse]

I've decided that I ain't never going to be superwoman, so I'm investigating getting someone to come in and doing some cleaning for me once a week (or so). Does anyone else out there have "help"? If so I have a bunch of questions...

What do they do for you? I was thinking mopping/cleaning bathrooms/kitchen, vacuuming entire house, dusting and stuff like baseboards (which I hate to do) ceiling fans. etc. I'd love for someone to do laundry also, but I think that would take too much time. I really need a live in, but I KNOW I can't afford that! LOL

Do you straighten up before they come? LOL I really don't want anyone to see my house "dirty" so I would have to really get over that one!

How often do they come?

How much, if you don't mind sharing, do they charge? I know different places will be different amounts, but I wanted to get an idea of what to expect.

How did you find your person? We are always getting flyers on our mailbox, but I don't want to go that route. I do have a few friends that have someone, so I'm going to start there first if they are accepting new clients.

Are you at home when they clean? Does that feel weird? What do you do while they are cleaning?

What questions would you ask someone if you were interviewing them to do housekeeping?

I think that's it. Any help is appreciated! I feel a little weird even thinking about this. My grandmothers were both domestics, and after cleaning someone else's house all day they found the time to clean their own and raise children. I really feel like a slacker even thinking about it, but I truly don't have the time or energy to clean house like I want to!