You hired a regular cleaning service, now you need to know how much to tip after a sparkling clean home. Here’s how much to tip when hiring a house cleaner.
Do You Tip The Cleaning Lady?
Cleaners working in your home should receive a tip each time they clean your home. Once you decide to tip, you need to know how much and what the different forms of tipping are.
Cleaning companies do not always pay a living wage. The employed cleaner depends on your tips to earn a decent living for the hard work.
Tipping will also encourage better service! Cleaners feel that if you take care of them, they will take care of you by going the extra mile.
How Much To Tip Your House Cleaner
When using a cleaning business for a deep cleaning, be sure to tip at least 5% of the cost of service. You can also tip a minimum of 5% if your cleaning lady comes bi-weekly. Tip 10% if they clean your home on a monthly basis.
The standard tip is 8%, however as many people struggle with finances it is also perfectly acceptable to tip 5%.
If 2 people clean your home, they both should receive their own tip.
Do You Tip Carpet Cleaner Services?
Clean carpet is so important for good air quality inside the home. Carpet cleaners should also be tipped between 5% to 10% depending on the quality of the service.
What Are Some Alternatives To Tipping?
Tipping is customary for anyone providing a service to you in restaurants and in your home. There are some alternatives to tipping such as treats, gift cards, thank you notes, and positive feedback.
Tipping alternatives are a nice gesture. Many service people receive a bonus for positive reviews that mention them by name. This is a great way to show appreciation.
Do This Before Tipping
If you choose to tip cleaning people, here are some general guidelines you could consider:
- Evaluate the quality of service.
- Think about how often and how long the cleaning person has been helping you. If they regularly come to help, it’s a good idea to give a bigger tip during holidays or special occasions. This is a way to show your appreciation.
- Research local customs: Tipping practices for cleaning people can vary by region and country. It’s a good idea to research or ask around to understand the local norms and expectations regarding tipping for cleaning services.
- Consider alternative ways to show appreciation. Tipping may not be customary or you may not know the appropriate amount. Therefore, you can show appreciation in non-monetary ways.
- You can show your appreciation in many ways. For example, write a thank-you note, give a small gift or treat, or give positive feedback to the cleaning company.
Conclusion
Tipping unfortunately is a personal choice and not required for service. It is up to you to decide if you will tip and how much you will tip the cleaning people.
If you are unsure, contact the company and ask how much tip is customary.
