Is it better to have a maid that has OCD?

Question

Is it? I've been wondering this a lot.

It's not like I'm going to get a maid, though. But please try to state why or why not.

Answer 1

yes and no.

Yes because your house would probably stay a lot cleaner

No because she or he might get irritated easier when you leave laundry laying around or she might organize and clean things you dont want her to (like an underwear drawer!)

If your like me.. even if things are scattered a little bit you know exactly where it is.. and if someone cleans it for you, you would be lost for days trying to find everything!

Answer 2

Hmmmmmmmmmmm....I had a girl last year, who had OCD, who would come in 1-3x a week and help me.  She was very bright, had great ideas about how to organize things, but needed to constantly be re-assured, needed to make things just so, and talked endlessly.  Lucky for me, I didn't mind.  She was extremely careful, fun to talk to, and I don't mind saying I like something, when I like something.  I missed her when she stopped working for me, but we have remained good friends still and I get to see her socially.  She is really a very nice person, and I do not have one worry about her thinking things through, and she is EXTREMELY HONEST.  So for me, I wouldn't have a problem with it, but I can see that others might not want the extra bother of having to hold someones hand, or constantly re-assure them, or understand that they may need a little more rope to get things just so.  For me, it was great, for someone, say, like my Mom, she would have canned her after the first day, simply because she doesn't want to talk that much.  LOL!  Different strokes for different folks I guess!  Interesting question!

Answer 3

your house would be very clean but might start to get on your nerves.

Answer 4

There is more to OCD than just being organized.  It isn't "better" for anyone to have OCD.  An organized, professional, courteous maid would be best.