Only at Christmas.

Husband and wife business. Husband and a worker clean once per month. I tip when there's something extra (I'm always cleaning in between) and I tip the cost of one visit at holiday time. I also have recommended them to my clients to prepare a home for sale. They charge $$$ for that and do a great job.

I'm kind of in a bind with tipping my cleaning lady.

She works solo and cleans twice a month. we've had her for seven years and adore her. She initially charged us $80. I gave her a raise to $100 on my own because I felt like she was undercharging us for all she does. I tipped her a few times and gave her 120, then for some reason, I kept giving her 120.

I realized my mistake and now give her 100 plus some nice extras (like food, cleaning supplies, paper products) each time.

I tip her extra at Christmas (double!) and usually a grocery gift card at Thanksgiving.

No. Just Christmas.

Only at Christmas or the end of a contract. The rest of the time, no.

I tip all the times she cleans my house for free!

Usually between $10-$20 for biweekly cleaning, depending on what we have in cash. Sometimes less or nothing if we don't have cash.

I pay $195/week. No tip, it's built in. $250 at Xmas.

Anonymous wrote:It is common courtesy to tip your cleaning lady unless you are already paying her a higher than average rate.

If she always shows up on time, does exceptional work, goes above + beyond the scope of her duties as well as is quick and efficient, then it is only an act of goodwill on your part to leave a tip for her.

This will ensure she will continue to provide five-star service and remain your cleaning lady. It's a win win for everyone.

I mean, you do tip your pizza boy even though you pay for the pizza AND the delivery fee, right? And you tip your hairdresser even though you pay for your cut and color? You also tip the cab driver even though you paid for your fare??

I've used a number of cleaning services and never had someone who I could describe as you do. IF I ever see a cleaning person who meets that descrition, I will be sure to tip each time she comes.

No, just double at Christmas.

Always gave 75-100 at Christmas which is about the same as the once/week pay. Current person is honest but does a mediocre job. Just over 2 hours time for $90--- it's going to be hard to give extra this year.

No. Yes at Christmas.

Anonymous wrote:It is common courtesy to tip your cleaning lady unless you are already paying her a higher than average rate.

If she always shows up on time, does exceptional work, goes above + beyond the scope of her duties as well as is quick and efficient, then it is only an act of goodwill on your part to leave a tip for her.

This will ensure she will continue to provide five-star service and remain your cleaning lady. It's a win win for everyone.

I mean, you do tip your pizza boy even though you pay for the pizza AND the delivery fee, right? And you tip your hairdresser even though you pay for your cut and color? You also tip the cab driver even though you paid for your fare??

I tip not because of "common courtesy" but because an anticipated tip is built into the compensation of the employee.

I also tip because an employee - who might not usually be entitled to a tip - does something that is beyond the scope of his/her duty. I don't tip my cleaning lady or those doing yard work. The former has been with me fourteen years and the latter for over eight years. I do give them a bonus at Christmas. They both provide five star service despite not receiving tips. Also, based what people post about paying for cleaning, etc, what I pay is way below the norm but she continues to work for me and so perhaps there is more to what makes for a working relationship than just compensation.

It is a fallacy to think that one has to tip or over-pay to receive good service. There is the adage that one gets what one pays for ..... but the other side of the coin is that because one pays more does not mean that one gets the best service.

It is common courtesy to tip your cleaning lady unless you are already paying her a higher than average rate.

If she always shows up on time, does exceptional work, goes above + beyond the scope of her duties as well as is quick and efficient, then it is only an act of goodwill on your part to leave a tip for her.

This will ensure she will continue to provide five-star service and remain your cleaning lady. It's a win win for everyone.

I mean, you do tip your pizza boy even though you pay for the pizza AND the delivery fee, right? And you tip your hairdresser even though you pay for your cut and color? You also tip the cab driver even though you paid for your fare??

I do not tip my service.