Hello @Stephanie ,
I have had my ups and downs with kids and cleaning and maintaining operations at our property. My kids are 17, 12, and 11 and can follow directions and work pretty good when they are willing to and in a good mood. I also homeschool them so depending on how busy my day is I have them study at home or bring them with me.
I clean and maintenance our property as well as clean 8 other properties. When I bring my kids with me I set a pay rate per hour that they can make while they are working alongside me. I usually put them on the basic jobs; wiping down door nobs, light switches, table tops, vacuuming, and sweeping. While they partake in these cleaning procedures I am able to make the beds, do laundry, and scrub down any bathrooms.
It is great having helpers because I earn a set pay rate for each cleaning job I do and with their help I can get it done in record timing and move on with the day.
So, in short to answer your questions cleaning with kids can be annoying and would only work if they are able to do the work. But while they are little I think any time with them is valuable and being able to bring them with you is great even if it takes you a little longer.