This might be the question I've had more than any other. And sadly, the answer is kinda complicated, so try to bear with me while I answer.
If you have an independent house cleaner (not a large business) who cleans your house, a tip is always very much appreciated, but not expected. I know, not complicated yet, but gimme a minute. You might want to save your tips for holidays, or days when they do an exceptional cleaning job (which hopefully is every time). A tip anywhere from $5 to $10 is a big deal!
Here's my theory. I am never bugged or in any way offended if I don't get a tip. However, people who tip me each time I clean are always going to be my highest priority jobs. I will rearrange my schedule to accommodate their cleanings because it means more money for me and because I know how much they appreciate what I do, they prove it! I provide my own cleaning supplies and I frequently stay anywhere from 5-10 minutes past my allotted time at every house I clean, so I definitely appreciate a tip.
Another thing to note: If you tip one of my workers for a job well done, I will pass it directly on to them. I'm certainly not going to keep their tips. So, if you feel the urge to tip someone who works for me, just know they get to keep it, and I will know they're doing an awesome job, which is great!
One final thought for you. People who tip me, don't get price raises as frequently as people who don't tip. Let me run down the scenario for you. Let's say "Jane" tips me $10 every time I clean for her. So, instead of paying me $50, she pays me $60. My price has been $25/hour for a while now and new clients are signing on at $30/hour without hesitation, so at some point, my $25/hour customers will be notified of a price increase. The people who already pay me that $30/hour will be the last people I will notify. I might go for months without increasing their price because I appreciate them so much.
So there you have it. Like I said, complicated, but in the end, I think tipping is a great idea!
If you have an independent house cleaner (not a large business) who cleans your house, a tip is always very much appreciated, but not expected. I know, not complicated yet, but gimme a minute. You might want to save your tips for holidays, or days when they do an exceptional cleaning job (which hopefully is every time). A tip anywhere from $5 to $10 is a big deal!
Here's my theory. I am never bugged or in any way offended if I don't get a tip. However, people who tip me each time I clean are always going to be my highest priority jobs. I will rearrange my schedule to accommodate their cleanings because it means more money for me and because I know how much they appreciate what I do, they prove it! I provide my own cleaning supplies and I frequently stay anywhere from 5-10 minutes past my allotted time at every house I clean, so I definitely appreciate a tip.
Another thing to note: If you tip one of my workers for a job well done, I will pass it directly on to them. I'm certainly not going to keep their tips. So, if you feel the urge to tip someone who works for me, just know they get to keep it, and I will know they're doing an awesome job, which is great!
One final thought for you. People who tip me, don't get price raises as frequently as people who don't tip. Let me run down the scenario for you. Let's say "Jane" tips me $10 every time I clean for her. So, instead of paying me $50, she pays me $60. My price has been $25/hour for a while now and new clients are signing on at $30/hour without hesitation, so at some point, my $25/hour customers will be notified of a price increase. The people who already pay me that $30/hour will be the last people I will notify. I might go for months without increasing their price because I appreciate them so much.
So there you have it. Like I said, complicated, but in the end, I think tipping is a great idea!
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