Tipping is when an individual leaves extra money as a reward for a well-done job. The person who receives the tip will be attentive and thoughtful, making your experience memorable. You can give someone an extra couple of dollars for their efforts.
The number of tips and the culture in which you live can affect how much to tip. Listing between 15 and 20 percent at restaurants in the United States is expected. It doesn’t end there. Most Americans know you should tip between 15 and 20 percent in bars, taxis, hair salons, and restaurants.
In rare cases, you must know what to tip or whether it’s appropriate. When you hire a cleaner, this is one of the rare exceptions. You may find it challenging to tip your cleaner, as many factors must be considered. You may have been in this situation and had no idea what to say. You will find the answer to your question in this blog.
Get straight to the point
You can tip your house cleaner at your discretion. Many house cleaning businesses do not require tips. It is still a good idea to list your house cleaner.
Why tip?
Let’s start by examining the reasons for our tipping culture. In North America, our tipping culture is primarily because the average wage for workers is usually the minimum. It works by combining tips and pays to make it above minimum wage. A high percentage of their income comes from tips, motivating them to perform better. It is the same for most cleaners. Most home cleaners get paid minimum wage, so tips may be a significant factor in earning a living wage. If you are in a position to tip your cleaner and you have the money, you should. You should tip your house cleaner if they exceed your expectations, are thoughtful, and make your stay memorable.
A tip not only makes them smile but also gives them the incentive to do the same fantastic job the next time. This is a win-win for both parties.
The housecleaners know precisely what they are doing. They do not expect to be tipped. You would be doing them a great favor if you gave them a gratuity, but they do not expect one.
What can I do to tip them?
In general, homeowners tip house cleaners in cash. Some cleaning companies do not allow their cleaners to accept cash tips. You shouldn’t be offended if your cleaner respectfully refuses your information. You can choose to tip in ways other than cash. You can, for example, bake cookies or write a card to show appreciation.
When their cleaners arrive, some people will offer them food and drinks. Some people write a positive review for their cleaner because they believe it will result in more work and a pay raise. Your cleaner will appreciate any kind gesture. You don’t have to give money.
What is the amount of money we are talking about?
When it comes to tipping, there are several things to consider.
Consider the frequency of service. If you hire a cleaner for a single job, you could give them a 15-20% tip.
Remember that 15% to 20% is a tipping standard you would use with any other service provider. This is a general rule to follow.
If you hire a house cleaner to come regularly, you may feel uncomfortable tipping them 15% every time. You don’t have to worry about your house cleaner expecting a tip each time they visit.
This situation could be resolved by giving them a nice tip every two weeks or at month’s end. Having the same cleaner visit your home every time would make sense.
Let’s say that a cleaner is sent to you every time. Tipping one cleaner for a whole month of work wouldn’t be fair when others deserve a fair share.
It would be more reasonable to tip every cleaner a bit instead of listing a single cleaner a lot at the end.
Imagine a cleaning team arrives at your home to complete your project. Should you give each one 15%? You do not need to tip each of them separately. You don’t list each server when you eat out at a restaurant. In general, you tip one waiter. This is the same principle. You can leave a tip for each of them.
What if I hired an independent house cleaner?
House cleaners who are self-employed clean homes on their terms. They are not under a boss, and they set their rates. They get to keep 100 percent of their earnings from each house they clean. Since independent cleaners make less money, it is evident that tipping them is less important.
It depends on your perspective because most self-employed cleaners have to deal with a lot. They must do everything themselves, including finding clients, buying supplies, and being responsible for accidents. The cleaners employed by larger cleaning companies have a weekly schedule already set. The business also provides cleaning supplies, and the insurance protects them from liability.
Be Considerate
Imagine that your house is a mess. There are crumbs on your floor, dirty dishes in the sink, dust on your furniture, and garbage everywhere. You hire a cleaner to clean your home to the best of their ability. What was once impossible is now possible. It may have only felt like a few moments to you, but it was an eternity for your cleaner. In that time, they managed to clean your home. It wasn’t easy, but their work was meticulous, and you can now see everything in your home.
Is it fair to tip the cleaner 15% in this example? Consider it. They exceeded all your expectations. Is 15% honest?
I suggest that you tip more. Most people know how difficult it is to clean their homes, but few know how difficult it is to clean a garbage dump.