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House cleaner tipping question

I decided to bite the bullet and hire house cleaners. They are coming on Friday morning for the first time since that is my AWS day and I want to be there the first time they come. Am I supposed to tip? If so, how much? Initially I was thinking I should tip around $20 per person. I'm thinking they will be there for 2 hours (at least the first time) and I'm planning to have them come every two weeks.

I ask because I asked some other friends and they said they only tip at the holidays. They are in Ohio though and I wasn't sure if that is the norm here too.

Re: House cleaner tipping question

  • I too only tip at the holidays.  If I did every time that would nearly double my cleaning costs since 3 people come. 
  • I only tip at the holidays.
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • I generally only tip at the holidays, too (bascially, double the fee) BUT I do tip if they haven't come in a while bc I ws on vacation ... so the house is dirtier than the normal two-week grime. Then, I add $20-$30 to the regular fee.

    I would not suggest tipping on the first visit -- mostly bc it would set up an expectation that you're going to tip every time.

    Pam and John
    "What is a week-end?"
  • Thanks ladies! This really helps as I am a chronic over-tipper.

  • Um, I guess I am cheap because I have never given a tip to any of our housecleaners.
  • Wow!  It's like you read my mind.  I, too, will start having house cleaners on Friday and scheduled to come every two weeks.  Our place is too big for me to handle alone especially with two grown cats. My husband has a long commute. Thanks for asking the question! 
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