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Introducing the 'Single Mother Plan' by Urutarou

Supporting Single Mothers: Urutarou Co., Ltd., headquartered in Toda City, Saitama Prefecture, has announced the launch of a new cleaning service specifically designed for single-parent households, starting from August 1, 2026. The service will provide dedicated female staff for assistance throughout the cleaning process, ensuring support at every step from consultation to completion. Additionally, a significant discount of 20% off the estimated total (capped at 50,000 yen) is being offered to help ease the financial burden.

Background of the Service

The initiative comes as part of Urutarou's commitment to empower and support single mothers, who often face extraordinary challenges while balancing work and family. According to the '2021 National Survey on Single-Parent Households' conducted by the Child and Family Agency, there are approximately 1.195 million single-mother households in Japan. While 86.3% of these mothers are employed, they earn an average annual income of only 2.36 million yen. Furthermore, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reports a poverty rate of 44.5% for active households led by a single adult with children, significantly higher than the national average for all households with children.

The Challenge of Balancing Life

Many single parents find themselves in a cycle of unrelenting responsibilities. After a long working day, they must prepare meals for their children, put them to bed, and manage other daily tasks. The exhaustion that follows leaves little time or energy for housekeeping.

In many households, clutter and disarray have become commonplace. Residents often describe their living spaces as filled with:

• - Piles of trash bags that emit unpleasant odors
• - Clothing and towels overtaking the floors
• - Empty plastic bottles strewn everywhere

However, these parents often internalize this situation, believing it reflects their abilities—thinking, “I should be able to keep my home tidy.” This self-criticism stems not from a lack of capability, but rather from a structural issue where one person's time and energy are simply insufficient. Urutarou aims to change this narrative with its new plan.

Details of the 'Single Mother Plan'

• - Plan Name: Single Mother Plan
• - Service Period: August 1 - August 31, 2026
• - Eligibility: Households led by single mothers
• - Includes: 1) Accompaniment by female staff during cleaning (standard feature), 2) 20% discount off total estimate (maximum of 50,000 yen)
• - Payment Options: Cash, credit cards, and installment payment plans available
• - Limited Availability: First 20 households to apply only
• - Service Areas: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma
• - Required Documents: Proof of Child Allowance, Medical Care Benefits for single-parent households, residence certificate showing all household members, or other official documents
• - Application: Accepted via special webpage here, phone, or LINE

The Importance of Female Staff Accompaniment

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