Mama fua, laundry and ironing in Kenya
Hand washing and ironing is a weekly chore in many Kenyan homes, and a mama fua or laundry helper is often the first person people look for when they move into a new estate. Post how much washing you have and when, and taskers bid.
Say whether you have a washing machine, enough water and a drying line, and whether you want ironing and folding too. Payment stays in a secure hold until you are happy.
Typical jobs
- Hand washing a week of family clothes
- Washing bedding, duvets and curtains
- Ironing and folding shirts for the work week
- School uniform washing
- Machine laundry with sorting and folding
- Washing baby clothes with gentle detergent
- Cleaning rugs and doormats
- Taking delicate items to a dry cleaner
Tips
- Estimate the load, for example two buckets or one full machine.
- Say if you supply soap, softener and an iron.
- Mention any items that must not be machine washed.
Agree the number of items or loads, who provides detergent, where clothes will dry and whether ironing is included. For a regular arrangement, agree the day of the week in the chat.
By city
- Laundry and Ironing (Mama Fua) in Nairobi
- Laundry and Ironing (Mama Fua) in Ruiru
- Laundry and Ironing (Mama Fua) in Thika
- Laundry and Ironing (Mama Fua) in Kitengela
- Laundry and Ironing (Mama Fua) in Machakos
Frequently asked questions
Does the tasker come to my house?
Usually yes. Say in your post if you would rather drop the laundry somewhere.
What if something is damaged?
Tell the tasker which items need care before they start. Taskeeu does not provide insurance, so raise concerns in the chat before you release payment.
Can I add ironing later?
Yes. Agree the extra in the chat and add it as extra money, which goes to the tasker in full.
Can I book a weekly mama fua?
Yes. Post each week as a task with the same tasker, or agree the schedule in the chat.
How do I confirm the work?
The tasker uploads photos of the finished laundry and you release payment with your code.