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Up to 20% tax deductible

Three reasons to hire cleaners or household support from Helferei

Verified

We personally verify all domestic helpers, know their talents and have selected them for you with the utmost confidence.

Local

Whenever possible, we send you helping hands from nearby - true to the motto "Neighbors help neighbors".

Legal

Our domestic helpers are all registered and insured so that you can work with them with a clear conscience.

Frequently asked questions & answers

Where can I currently book domestic help, cleaning staff or one-off cleaning via Helferei ?

The Helferei is currently there for you in Berlin and Munich.

Are you from Berlin or Munich? Then book online - We look forward to your booking request!

Any questions or in a hurry? Give us a call: +49 162 542 0666

By the way, we announce new locations via our newsletter newsletter.

What tasks does a domestic help or cleaner from Helferei take on?

Our domestic helpers will take care of the basic cleaning of your apartment or house - from vacuuming and mopping to surface cleaning. So everything stays clean and tidy. There is a note field in the online booking. There you can leave important details, e.g. the size of your home and what needs to be done.

It is important that you clearly communicate your expectations and any special requirements (e.g. preference for certain cleaning products, leaving out certain areas) when booking in the information field or at the latest at the first appointment. The domestic helpers will work according to your wishes and ideas.

Can your domestic helpers take on additional tasks besides cleaning?

Of course. Additional services include, for example, laundry or ironing. Both can be booked as additional options on our platform. If you choose these options, as much time as you wish will be scheduled for them.

A particularly thorough cleaning of the entire premises or selected areas such as the garage or cellar can also be an additional service. You should mention this explicitly.

As a general rule, it always helps if you discuss your expectations transparently with your domestic help or cleaner in advance.

Can I trust household help?

Trusting Household Help

Trust is a crucial factor when hiring household help. To ensure you find someone trustworthy, conduct thorough background checks and ask for references.

Building Trust

  • Background Checks: Verify the helper's history.
  • Trial Period: Start with a trial period to assess compatibility.
  • Open Communication: Maintain clear communication about expectations.

Taking these steps can help you feel more secure in your choice of household help.

How do I know how long it will take to clean my home?

Our experience shows the following guide values:

  • From 70 m2: approx. 2 - 2.5 hours
  • From 100 m2: 4 hours or more so that you are satisfied with the result

As already mentioned, these are guide values. They may vary from person to person: For example, if you want a very superficial clean of selected areas in your home, it doesn't necessarily take 4 hours, even for 100m2. Deep cleaning, on the other hand, can take more than 4 hours.

How much does domestic help or cleaning via Helferei cost?

Domestic help & cleaning services start at €23.00 (incl. VAT) per hour. From one hour, they are billed every 30 minutes.

In addition, there is a one-off booking and matching fee of €3.90 (incl. VAT). This fee is charged once after the first order for one-off and regular bookings.

What do I do if I don't know in advance exactly how long my cleaning will take?

That's no problem at all - the invoice is always based on the actual duration of the order. So you don't have to worry about paying for something you haven't received.

However, your cooperation is very important for this:

  • After completing an assignment, both you and your helpers have 24 hours to adjust the booking duration on our platform to the actual duration of the assignment.
  • To do this, click on the relevant booking details in your profile and then on the pencil icon "Change booking".
  • This gives you the opportunity to adjust the time or duration of an order.

The invoice is only generated automatically after 24 hours, thereby triggering payment.

Does my health insurance pay for domestic help or cleaning that I book with Helferei ?

We have already worked with health insurance companies on an individual basis for customers. However, Helferei does not yet have a comprehensive reimbursement agreement with a statutory health insurance provider.

Just ask us if we can support your individual case via your health insurance!

What does Helferei do to ensure customers' trust in the helpers?

As a matter of principle, we select all our helpers personally.

On the one hand, we look at the individual person: Before we activate a profile on our platform, we not only check the identity of the helpers, but also their talents and experience. Especially in the area of domestic help, we ask for relevant previous experience. This allows us to match our helpers with our customers at any time with a clear conscience. For example, if someone does not upload their own proof of identity, this person will not appear in our pool of service providers and therefore cannot be booked.

Secondly, we check the administrative side: We ensure that we record all important data on the tax situation (e.g. craft license) and insurance status. If important information is missing, we will either help you to obtain it. If this is not possible and cooperation by legal means is therefore not possible, we refrain from working with the person in question.

How do I prepare for household help?

Preparing for Household Help

Before your household help arrives, it's essential to prepare to ensure a smooth experience. Start by creating a list of tasks you want assistance with.

Preparation Steps

  1. Declutter: Clear areas that need cleaning or organizing.
  2. Communicate: Discuss your expectations with the helper.
  3. Provide Supplies: Ensure cleaning supplies are available if needed.

By preparing in advance, you can maximize the effectiveness of the help you receive.

What should I expect from household help?

Expectations from Household Help

When hiring household help, it's important to have clear expectations. Generally, you can expect professionalism, reliability, and quality service.

Common Expectations

  • Timeliness: Arriving on time for scheduled tasks.
  • Quality Work: Completing tasks to a high standard.
  • Respect for Privacy: Maintaining confidentiality and respect for your home.

Setting clear expectations can lead to a successful working relationship.

Curious what our customers think?

When I urgently needed help around the house, Helferei quickly and easily found me Fiorela. She was very reliable and thorough, and very friendly. I was absolutely satisfied.
Susanne B.
Berlin Wilmersdorf
Very professional help for gardening work: quick response, short-term personnel proposal, good preparation of the helper, who is punctual, thorough and personable. Good prerequisite for a follow-up order.
Jochen F.
Berlin Reinickendorf
It was a smooth process with the Helferei. I had the cleaner Betina, who was thorough, punctual and polite. The price is also reasonable, especially because you can deduct part of it from your taxes.
Malika Y.
Berlin Moabit
Super service! Fast & uncomplicated communication, I was referred to a competent and friendly handyman who then also had time to complete the sometimes somewhat complicated work quite quickly. I am very satisfied!
Ari W.
Berlin Schöneberg
Hassle free to setup the cleaning service. The service was good and I've been consistently using it for the last few months. The owner is also responsive to feedback. :)
Aviral V.
Berlin Friedenau
Very good & clear communication, helpful tips, timely reminders. Friendly at all times. The removal was carried out flawlessly. Without the Helferei it would have been very difficult. We are very satisfied & grateful.
Anika B.
Berlin Spandau
Many thanks for the match with the cleaner Camila. She helped us a lot. She was great, quick, tidy and extremely friendly. The fact that you get an invoice from the Helferei is excellent.
Maria P.
Berlin Schöneberg
Very helpful, fast processing of our request for domestic help and cleaning.
Susanne W.
Berlin Kreuzberg
Helferei is exactly the company that Berlin has been missing. :) Finally handymen who have time and do excellent work. I am thrilled and recommend the company 100%!
Silke L.
Berlin Schöneberg
I am completely satisfied with your advice, your service and the handyman. He was really very nice and did everything very well. So I have nothing to complain about and would work with you again in the future.
Martina D.
Berlin Spandau
When I urgently needed help around the house, Helferei quickly and easily found me Fiorela. She was very reliable and thorough, and very friendly. I was absolutely satisfied.
Susanne B.
Berlin Wilmersdorf
Very professional help for gardening work: quick response, short-term personnel proposal, good preparation of the helper, who is punctual, thorough and personable. Good prerequisite for a follow-up order.
Jochen F.
Berlin Reinickendorf
It was a smooth process with the Helferei. I had the cleaner Betina, who was thorough, punctual and polite. The price is also reasonable, especially because you can deduct part of it from your taxes.
Malika Y.
Berlin Moabit
Super service! Fast & uncomplicated communication, I was referred to a competent and friendly handyman who then also had time to complete the sometimes somewhat complicated work quite quickly. I am very satisfied!
Ari W.
Berlin Schöneberg
Hassle free to setup the cleaning service. The service was good and I've been consistently using it for the last few months. The owner is also responsive to feedback. :)
Aviral V.
Berlin Friedenau
Very good & clear communication, helpful tips, timely reminders. Friendly at all times. The removal was carried out flawlessly. Without the Helferei it would have been very difficult. We are very satisfied & grateful.
Anika B.
Berlin Spandau
Many thanks for the match with the cleaner Camila. She helped us a lot. She was great, quick, tidy and extremely friendly. The fact that you get an invoice from the Helferei is excellent.
Maria P.
Berlin Schöneberg
Very helpful, fast processing of our request for domestic help and cleaning.
Susanne W.
Berlin Kreuzberg
Helferei is exactly the company that Berlin has been missing. :) Finally handymen who have time and do excellent work. I am thrilled and recommend the company 100%!
Silke L.
Berlin Schöneberg
I am completely satisfied with your advice, your service and the handyman. He was really very nice and did everything very well. So I have nothing to complain about and would work with you again in the future.
Martina D.
Berlin Spandau

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Find suitable helpers in four steps
Small spoiler: the financial advantage is waiting in step 4)

Booking

Contact us online or offline:
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The easiest way is to book online at https://www.die-helferei.de/en
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Do you prefer by phone? No problem, get in touch on +49 162 542 0666
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We will soon be supporting you in person in Berlin - news to follow!
Book online now!

Matching

Enter all the practical details about your job: your desired date, time, frequency, number of helpers and, of course, a description of your job. This will be sent directly to qualified helpers in your area who can apply for it. You will receive the support proposal by email. Log in to your profile and accept it!
Important note: You will be asked to enter a payment method to complete the booking. Don't worry: this will only be charged after the order has been completed and according to the actual duration of the order. If necessary, you and your helpers have 24 hours after the order has been completed to adjust the booking duration.

Implementation, payment and invoice

Our helpers will carry out your job according to your wishes. Your invoice will be generated 24 hours after the job is completed according to the actual job duration and payment will be triggered.
You can find all invoices at any time in your customer profile under the "Documents" tab.

Financial advantage

You can deduct up to 20% of your expenses from your tax bill at the end of the year. Your total tax liability is therefore automatically reduced by this amount.
Your tax advisor can explain to you whether you need to claim the "household-related applications" annex, the expenses under income-related expenses or elsewhere.

Book a domestic help or clean it yourself?

What are the benefits and how can Helferei provide support in the area of domestic help and cleaning?

The answer is very simple: a reliable domestic helper saves you time, relieves you of everyday stress and ensures that your home is clean and you feel comfortable there. While you take care of your family, hobbies or simply your well-deserved rest at the lakes around Berlin or the mountains near Munich, your domestic help will reliably take over the cleaning of your apartment or house.

The priority of Helferei and our service providers is first and foremost your customer satisfaction: we do everything we can to meet your individual requirements comprehensively. Our services range from simple dusting to thorough cleaning in all corners of your home, mopping floors, cleaning windows and disinfecting surfaces or caring for upholstered furniture.

Whether private or commercial - with us you will find the support you are looking for!

Whether you need an experienced cleaner for your home or a professional cleaning service for your office: We offer a solution that is precisely tailored to your needs.

Helferei also handles commercial bookings. For example, you can book office cleaning or cleaning services for tourist rentals, e.g. via AirBnB. We offer flexible schedules, regular cleaning intervals and special services to keep your commercial premises or rented properties in perfect condition at all times.

Just take a look at our page for companies over!

Advantages of legal domestic help or cleaning staff.

At Helferei , we issue an invoice for every job, as all of our helpers are registered - illegal employment is absolutely taboo for us.

For you, this not only means transparency and fairness, but also financial benefits: You can deduct up to 20 percent of your expenses from your tax bill at the end of the year. Your invoice serves as proof for your tax return. This reduces your tax liability at the end of the year.

You can also book with us with a clear conscience: We support fair working conditions and ensure that our service providers are treated with respect and paid fairly. At Helferei , the hourly wages of our service providers are above the statutory minimum wage in every category, and in some cases well above it. We also select our helpers. It is important to us that we can send them to you with complete confidence: ultimately, people you don't know will gain access to your private or commercial areas.

With Helferei , you are therefore focusing on quality, fairness and promoting a respectful working environment.

Individual bookings may be exempt from tax deductibility due to the specific requirements; details are regulated by §35 EStG.

For a clean home without stress!

How regularly do domestic help services need to be booked?

How often you need our support in the home or office depends entirely on your needs and your budget.

Some customers prefer a weekly cleaning, others opt for a two-week or monthly rhythm. Businesses or landlords often book several cleanings a week.

Our platform is geared towards all kinds of needs. Our booking modalities reflect these accordingly.

Less stress in everyday life - and with a clear conscience and the necessary level of confidence!

In summary, the support of a cleaner from Helferei not only means more free time and order in your everyday life. We also ensure the necessary level of security and trust by personally selecting our helpers for you and processing your orders legally.

Use our service to relieve you, your family or your team and at the same time make a positive contribution to fair participation opportunities for other people.

Contact us today and make a difference! Whether in Prenzlauer Berg, Schöneberg, Friedenau or Steglitz, in Wedding, Moabit, Charlottenburg, Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain - we will find a solution for you anywhere in Berlin! It's the same in Munich: From Laim, Neuhausen and the Westend, Maxvorstadt, Schwabing and Milbertshofen, or even Haidhausen, the Au and Bogenhausen, to Sendling, Giesing or Solln - we are there for you from west to north, east and south!

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