What kind of work is an Au pair not be expected to do?
Au pairs should not be asked to do the following housework unless they have chosen to do so or agreed in advance to do Gardening Window cleaning Spring cleaning Cleaning the oven, other than simple wiping out Washing carpets Washing the car Weekly shopping Pet training Clearing up after untrained pets Making parents bed* Ironing for parents Cleaning parents’ en-suite bathroom Polishing silver and brass ware Cooking the family meal, unless the au pair enjoys cooking and has chosen to do this for the family
