Looking for household help?
Find private housekeepers near you — also suitable for care levels 1 and 2. Verified, transparent, no agency fees.
Looking for household help — but unsure who to trust?
Unverified profiles, expensive agencies, or unclear care-insurance billing. There is a better way.
Profile photos without mandatory checks
Who is really at your door? At Helpful Folks, profile-photo authenticity is mandatory for every active profile. Anyone who also verifies ID and address gets visible trust badges — you see at a glance who shares more.
High agency commissions
Placement agencies charge 15–30% on top. You pay more, your helper earns less.
Hidden costs and unclear hourly rates
With many providers you only learn the real cost after signing. On Helpful Folks every housekeeper sets a transparent hourly rate in their profile — you see the price before you make contact.
These private housekeepers are active right now
Profile-photo verification is mandatory for all active profiles. Additional checks like ID or address are visible as trust badges. Hourly rate, availability and reviews are transparent — you contact directly.
Jelena S.
17€/h
Ich biete professionelle haushaltshilfe in München an. Mein Angebot umfasst: Allg. Wohnungsreinigung, Betten wechseln, Küchenreinigung, Treppenhaus reinigen, Büroreinigung, Aufräumen/Ordnung schaffen. Ich freue mich auf Ihre Anfrage!
Henriette A.
17€/h
Hallo! Als erfahrene Haushaltshilfe (Henriette) in Lübeck sorge ich für Sauberkeit und Ordnung in Ihrem Zuhause. Ich biete Wohnungsreinigung, Fenster putzen, Betten wechseln und mehr. Freue mich auf Ihre Anfrage! 17€/Std.
Michelle S.
15€/h
Hallo! Ich bin Michelle aus Mannheim und unterstütze Sie gerne im Haushalt. Ob Wohnungs-, Küchen- oder Büroreinigung, Wäscheservice oder Ordnung schaffen – ich helfe Ihnen zuverlässig und mit Freude.
Darly Vanessa P.
16€/h
Hallo! Ich bin Darly Vanessa. Ich bin zuverlässig, sorgfältig und freundlich. Mir macht es Freude, Räume sauber und ordentlich zu hinterlassen, damit man sich wohlfühlt. Gerne unterstütze ich Sie bei Aufgaben wie Betten wechseln, Küchen- und Fensterreinigung, Treppenhaus putzen, Büroreinigung und Aufräumen. Ich arbeite pünktlich, ehrlich und mit Herz. Ich besitze eine gültige Arbeitserlaubnis (20 Std./Woche) und stehe von Montag bis Freitag, vorzugsweise in den Morgenstunden, zur Verfügung. Wenn Sie eine vertrauenswürdige Hilfe suchen, freue ich mich auf Ihre Nachricht. Ich lerne derzeit Deutsch und Spanisch ist meine Muttersprache.
Iuliana O.
15€/h
Hallo! Ich bin Iuliana, Ihre zuverlässige Haushaltshilfe in Hamburg (22117). Gerne unterstütze ich Sie bei der Wohnungs-, Büro- oder Küchenreinigung. Betten wechseln und Treppenhausreinigung gehören auch zu meinen Aufgaben. Ich habe 1-3 Jahre Erfahrung und spreche Deutsch und Russisch.
Ference S.
15€/h
Hallo! Ich bin Ference aus Oschatz und unterstütze Sie gerne im Haushalt. Ob Wohnungsreinigung, Fenster putzen oder mehr – fragen Sie einfach an! Ich freue mich auf Ihre Anfrage. (15€/h)
Edisa M.
15€/h
Hallo! Wie sind Ihre zuverlässige Reinigungsfirma in Mainz. Mit über 5 Jahren Erfahrung unterstütze ich Sie gerne bei der Wohnungs-, Büro- und Treppenhausreinigung, Fenster putzen, Wäscheservice u.v.m. Sie können und gern kontaktieren per E-mail: saubergroup@proton.me
Amina Y.
80€/h
Hallo! Ich bin Amina, Ihre erfahrene Haushaltshilfe aus Kehrsatz. Seit mehreren Jahren sorge ich mit Freude für Sauberkeit und Ordnung. Ich spreche Deutsch und Englisch.
Youssef E.
15€/h
Hallo! Ich bin Youssef, deine zuverlässige Betreuungsperson für den Haushalt in Bamberg. Gerne unterstütze ich dich bei der Wohnungs-, Küchen- oder Büroreinigung, beziehe Betten und sorge für Ordnung. Deutsch, Arabisch und Französisch. 15€/Std.
Quick note: household help with care level 1 or 2
With care level 1 or higher you receive €131 per month relief allowance from the German care insurance — specifically for household help. Requirement: the provider must be registered as an approved everyday companion under § 45a SGB XI in your federal state. Ask directly in the profile chat before booking.
How billing works
- Find a provider with § 45a recognition (chat enquiry)
- Have the time sheet signed monthly
- Submit to your care insurance — reimbursement follows automatically
Household help for seniors, young families and busy professionals
Household help for older adults
Cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking — reliable and regular. Reimbursable from care level 1. Looking for personal care or companionship instead? Our elderly-care category is a better fit.
Go to elderly careYoung families
When everyday life with kids gets too much: regular cleaning, ironing help, weekend resets. Flexible, no contract.
Busy professionals
Stop losing your weekend to cleaning: fixed appointments on your schedule. Hourly billing, transparent.
Search directly or go through an agency?
Two ways to find a housekeeper — the honest comparison.
| Feature |  Helpful Folks (direct) | Placement agency |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | No commission | 15–30% markup |
| Identity check | Profile photo mandatory, ID & address as visible trust badges | Varies by agency |
| Direct contact | Yes — video call or in person | Only via agent |
| Care insurance billing | Possible (€131 relief allowance) | Possible but more expensive |
| Tax deductible | Up to €5,710 per year | Yes, but higher gross cost |
| Contract commitment | None — you book by the hour | Often minimum terms and packages |
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Frequently asked questions about household help
How do I find a reliable private housekeeper?+
Every active profile on Helpful Folks has an authenticity-verified profile photo — that is mandatory. Anyone who also adds ID and address gets visible trust badges, so you see immediately who shares more. Ratings, hourly rate and availability are transparent. Meet the person beforehand via video call or in person and decide then.
How often does a housekeeper come — once or regularly?+
Both are possible. Many people want a fixed weekly slot (e.g. 3 hours every Wednesday); others just need a one-off deep clean or hand-over cleaning. You agree frequency and scope directly with your helper — no minimum term, no packages.
How much does a housekeeper cost per hour?+
Hourly rates on Helpful Folks typically range from €18 to €25. Each provider sets their exact price in the profile and you see it before contacting them. With care level 1 or higher, you can have €131 per month reimbursed via the care insurance relief allowance (for providers with § 45a recognition).
How is direct hiring different from going through an agency?+
In a direct arrangement you discuss hourly rate and tasks face-to-face — without an agency adding a 15–30% commission. You save, your helper earns more, you build a direct trust relationship. You also stay flexible on frequency and scope, with no minimum terms or fixed packages.
Do I have to register the housekeeper with the Minijob-Zentrale myself?+
Yes — if you employ a helper as a mini-job in your household, you as the private household are the employer and must register the employment yourself via the Haushaltsscheck procedure with the Minijob-Zentrale. It takes a few minutes online and costs around 14% in flat-rate contributions. If you book a self-employed housekeeper (with trade license), this duty does not apply — they handle taxes and social security themselves.
Can I deduct household help from my taxes?+
Yes. Household-related services are 20% tax-deductible — up to €4,000 maximum reimbursement per year. For a mini-job in the private household, an additional €510 is deductible. Requirement: you need a receipt or invoice and you must pay by bank transfer (no cash).
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