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My brother in law recently gave his wife a house cleaning service as a Christmas present. I politely listened to my sister prattle on about how thoughtful she found her husband’s gift, and politely kept my private thoughts on the subject to myself.

I recognize that many seniors are incapable of doing their own house cleaning and have no other choice. But I wonder why people in general put locks on their doors and then invite complete strangers into their home unsupervised to “clean.” They really don’t know the cleaners from Adam. In this instance my brother in law responded to a business card left in his door.

I understand that you can put your jewelry away, as well as any personal papers that might later be used to compromise your personal identity, but the concept seems contrary to basic common sense. I know that you can also later check your windows to be sure they weren’t left “unlocked.”

We are all products of our personal life’s experience. I’ve heard Villages tell me they never lock their door because if someone wants to get in, they will find a way. I certainly don’t want to make it easier! I know and accept that I’m at times cynical but I’m also curious if anyone else has considered and dismissed the thought of a cleaning service because it might compromise their security/privacy?