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Most move-in or move out cleaning services include deep cleaning tasks already. If you have specific requirements or priorities, you should always discuss them with your service provider during booking. This helps the cleaners prepare for the service.

It’s also worth noting that if you hire a cleaning company, the tip may be split among the team members who worked on your home. In this case, you may want to ask how the tip will be distributed and factor that into your decision on how much to give.

At TIDY, we take this last approach, but you should adjust your tipping to your circumstance. Tipping has now become an important part of our everyday life in the US. Most of us know how much to tip a wait staff or a bartender. But there is no ground rule on how much to tip the maid.

A basic house cleaning consists of washing sinks, toilets, showers, baths, mirrors, wiping countertops, wiping cabinets and appliances, mopping floors, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, emptying trash, making the beds, washing and putting away dishes, and light organizing.

In general, regardless of the approach you take, right now the expectations tend to be based on whether or not the service is recurring. If you book a recurring service, the expecation is that tipping is not required, and an end of year bonus of about $100 is appreciated. For one time services, the expectations are that you do tip for cleaning.

In general, tipping your house cleaner is not as crucial as tipping your waiter or waitress. However, many agencies pay only minimum wage, and their Home Cleaners depend on tips to earn extra money. If using an agency, go ahead and ask them for guidance on tipping. In the wake of COVID, tipping expectations have increased to about 15-25%.

In conclusion, tipping is a personal decision when it comes to hiring a house cleaner for a deep clean. A 15-20% tip is a good starting point, but it’s ultimately up to your discretion based on the quality of the work and your satisfaction. Whether you choose to tip or not, it’s important to communicate your feedback to the cleaning company or individual to help them improve their services and ensure that you’re happy with the results.

First time looking for an End of Tenancy Cleaner and not sure where to start? Tell us about your project and we’ll send you a list of End of Tenancy Cleaners to review. There’s no pressure to hire, so you can compare profiles, read previous reviews and ask for more information before you make your decision.

A private cleaner charges 20% to 50% less than a professional cleaning service, has more scheduling flexibility, and may negotiate rates. However, individual home cleaners are not usually licensed or insured. A house cleaning company has set prices, may require a contract, and may send a different cleaner to your home each time.