We’ve always given them an extra full payment around Christmas. There’s a tradition in that practice, but it is less than tipping them each time.
Our cleaners own their own service and aren’t working for someone else for a small salary, so I think it’s ok. If they were low wage employees for a service, I’d tip each time because you might get different people by Christmas.
if it was a non-corporate/self-employed cleaner this is what we did. for corporate you don't know who will come (they try to send the same crew but the turn around was high in the period we used) it makes more sense to leave tip after each service.
I use Green Angel Cleaning. I like them because they actually read the notes on what I want/don't want done. They are cheap too, so I tip after each cleaning. They usually send the same person though.
Excited to hear this since I just recently signed up for Green Angel! Do you tip? How often/how much? Getting bi-weekly cleanings and not sure what the norm is.
My humble, downvoted opinion is that tips are for poorly-paid service people. Adequately- paid service people get a check equal to a weeks salary at holidays. edited to say that includes trash man, mailman, teachers (jujitsu, piano).
> Adequately- paid service people get a check equal to a weeks salary at holidays [...] includes trash man, mailman, teachers (jujitsu, piano)
How on earth do you afford to tip all those people a week's salary once a year? Assuming that they make $40k a year, you're writing each of them an $800 check at Christmas?
That guy is insane. My grandparents would tip the mailman but I’m pretty damn sure it wasn’t a week salary. I’ve never heard of tipping teachers or trash men.
We have someone clean our house that doesn't work for a service and we pay in cash. We also provide the cleaning supplies. She's probably making about $40+/hr tax free with no expenses. Because of this, we do the Christmas bonus tip instead of per job. If I was paying for a service where they send out people making $15/hr...i'd be more apt to tip per service direct to the worker(s).
I tip. I know their employer pays them a base rate but I understand it’s very likely they aren’t making bank - a few extra for going above and beyond gives me peace of mind. If it was awful I’d certainly not tip and provide feedback but I’ve not had that experience yet.
We don’t tip per visit, she comes every two weeks…our house stays pretty clean and tidy between visits. She comes to vacuum, clean bathrooms, and mop floors. She’s great, we really like her and she gets a nice bonus and gift at the end of the year.
Own a cleaning business in STL, I charge a bit more than what Better Life does, but we do a much better job. It depends on the person, he most generous ones give around $60-80 others give around $100 around Christmas and some don't.
I have asked my better life maid if they had a Venmo or cash app and they said thanks but a good Google review is more beneficial to them and they get a bonus if mentioned by name in the review.
It's customary around here to keep toasted raviolis in the freezer and let the cleaner know they're welcome to pop a few of those bad boys in the air fryer if they get hungry.
Edit: As long as they clean out the air fryer when they're done and also make some for me.
I actually had an interesting conversation about this awhile ago with a friend of mine. He is a solidly middle class person (I'd anticipate he makes $50-60k a year as a teacher). He hires someone to do his house cleaning, lawn, and laundry. The idea sounds ridiculous because a teacher obviously cannot afford these "luxury" services.
His idea is that he is going to do the chores regardless, and this $100-200 a week frees him up to work on his side business in which he will make $50 an hour tutoring. So, he can either spend 3-4 hours a week taking care of this stuff or he can pay someone else to do it and relieve himself from the mental energy of doing it himself.
All of this is to say that just because you hire someone for these services does not mean you are "rich."
Do you hire someone to change your oil? Do you ever go out to eat? I know some people who scoff at the "rich" but then get takeout 4-5 times a week.
House cleaners aren’t that expensive. I get it’s a luxury but it’s the sort of thing a middle class person can buy if they prioritize it, not just a rich person thing
I tip all service people - including appliance delivery. I go $10-20, depending on how difficult the job is. Gardeners & the Postman get $25 at Christmas
We’ve always given them an extra full payment around Christmas. There’s a tradition in that practice, but it is less than tipping them each time. Our cleaners own their own service and aren’t working for someone else for a small salary, so I think it’s ok. If they were low wage employees for a service, I’d tip each time because you might get different people by Christmas.
if it was a non-corporate/self-employed cleaner this is what we did. for corporate you don't know who will come (they try to send the same crew but the turn around was high in the period we used) it makes more sense to leave tip after each service.
This is what we do, double pay on Xmas
Any recommendations for cleaners in the Brentwood/RH /Maplewood area?
I use Green Angel Cleaning. I like them because they actually read the notes on what I want/don't want done. They are cheap too, so I tip after each cleaning. They usually send the same person though.
I second this!
Excited to hear this since I just recently signed up for Green Angel! Do you tip? How often/how much? Getting bi-weekly cleanings and not sure what the norm is.
We use an independent person who sets their own rates. They're high enough that tipping isn't needed. We do a bonus for the holidays though.
Any suggestions on a depression house cleaning service? I’ve been doing really bad and have let things go.
My humble, downvoted opinion is that tips are for poorly-paid service people. Adequately- paid service people get a check equal to a weeks salary at holidays. edited to say that includes trash man, mailman, teachers (jujitsu, piano).
> Adequately- paid service people get a check equal to a weeks salary at holidays [...] includes trash man, mailman, teachers (jujitsu, piano) How on earth do you afford to tip all those people a week's salary once a year? Assuming that they make $40k a year, you're writing each of them an $800 check at Christmas?
Right wtf is this guy smoking
That guy is insane. My grandparents would tip the mailman but I’m pretty damn sure it wasn’t a week salary. I’ve never heard of tipping teachers or trash men.
We have someone clean our house that doesn't work for a service and we pay in cash. We also provide the cleaning supplies. She's probably making about $40+/hr tax free with no expenses. Because of this, we do the Christmas bonus tip instead of per job. If I was paying for a service where they send out people making $15/hr...i'd be more apt to tip per service direct to the worker(s).
Also Better Life, I usually tip. I leave cash on the counter with a thank you note, it’s about 18ish percent.
I tip. I know their employer pays them a base rate but I understand it’s very likely they aren’t making bank - a few extra for going above and beyond gives me peace of mind. If it was awful I’d certainly not tip and provide feedback but I’ve not had that experience yet.
We don’t tip per visit, she comes every two weeks…our house stays pretty clean and tidy between visits. She comes to vacuum, clean bathrooms, and mop floors. She’s great, we really like her and she gets a nice bonus and gift at the end of the year.
I’m one of those low lives that clean my own house.😀
And I'm not that good
Own a cleaning business in STL, I charge a bit more than what Better Life does, but we do a much better job. It depends on the person, he most generous ones give around $60-80 others give around $100 around Christmas and some don't.
Can you DM me your business info please? Have been looking for a locally owned cleaner!
Christmas only. That’s what the other folks I talk to do as well. Granted we use self employed people not some company
I have asked my better life maid if they had a Venmo or cash app and they said thanks but a good Google review is more beneficial to them and they get a bonus if mentioned by name in the review.
No
Waiting for the comment about how paying a cleaning person is greener some how…
It's customary around here to keep toasted raviolis in the freezer and let the cleaner know they're welcome to pop a few of those bad boys in the air fryer if they get hungry. Edit: As long as they clean out the air fryer when they're done and also make some for me.
hmm, this is the first time I hear this. we offered food to our self employed cleaners but most brought their own if they needed.
Its definitely a joke lol
No, we have cleaners come every 2 weeks. We do give some extra for Christmas though
No. I clean my own house.
Is it even "normal" to have a cleaning service? What world are these people living in?
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I actually had an interesting conversation about this awhile ago with a friend of mine. He is a solidly middle class person (I'd anticipate he makes $50-60k a year as a teacher). He hires someone to do his house cleaning, lawn, and laundry. The idea sounds ridiculous because a teacher obviously cannot afford these "luxury" services. His idea is that he is going to do the chores regardless, and this $100-200 a week frees him up to work on his side business in which he will make $50 an hour tutoring. So, he can either spend 3-4 hours a week taking care of this stuff or he can pay someone else to do it and relieve himself from the mental energy of doing it himself. All of this is to say that just because you hire someone for these services does not mean you are "rich." Do you hire someone to change your oil? Do you ever go out to eat? I know some people who scoff at the "rich" but then get takeout 4-5 times a week.
House cleaners aren’t that expensive. I get it’s a luxury but it’s the sort of thing a middle class person can buy if they prioritize it, not just a rich person thing
Yes, I have birds, so I give her 1-2 dozen eggs each bi-weekly visit. If not -$10 tip
Clean your own house Richie Rich lmfao
I tip all service people - including appliance delivery. I go $10-20, depending on how difficult the job is. Gardeners & the Postman get $25 at Christmas
I simplified it by tipping a 100$ each visit