Alex Vonce, a social media user, has come out to argue that a laundry lady ‘mama fua’ is more economical and efficient than owning a washing machine.
He further explained that a washing machine is nice to have but a laundry lady ‘mama fua’ has several benefits compared to a machine. As much as others support the argument others maintain it is a way of having secret affairs with the ladies.
“A washing machine is very economical in any household. I have had one since 2011 and I recently upgraded to newer features like air wash among others that laundry lady can’t do unless people have other duties with mama fua,” Martoh Murithi wrote.
“Just say a ‘mama fua’ will offer ‘extra’ services,” Ngugi Macharia said.
Joseph Irungu opposed the narrative saying he was not sure how the mathematics was done and reached the conclusion, insisting that a machine consumes a few token units, worth KES 100 enough but a ‘mama fua’ will charge an average KES 500 for their services.
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Macharia Wanjeri said the only advantage of ‘mama fua’ is the other house cleaning but as for laundry, a washing machine should always be the option at hand.
“Those who actually own a washing machine know the benefit of having it. I get to clean the rest of my house by myself and with depths that ‘mama fua’ will never get to for KES 400- KES1000 per session. Unless you actually own a washing machine continue commenting,” Her Metrix advised.
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“The laundry lady should use your machine if you have one. That way she does other things such as cleaning the house and making a meal for those so inclined as it does the laundry. That’ll free up time for sorting, folding and ironing. You’ll use it when alone/in the company,” SP Kaniu added.
Esbon Gakuo mentioned that outside Nairobi and other major towns where labour can be a pretty penny, it just doesn’t make sense to own a washing machine. ‘Mama fua’ does all the chores in the house for Ksh300-400.
He further advised people to always support the local economy by having the ‘mama fua’ do the clothes and other house chores.
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