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Re: Please Reply-Tipping House Cleaner

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If someone is going above and beyond the usual—an extra-difficult or -strenuous task or needing to spend more time than usual, for example—we tip, whether it’s for yard work or cleaning. Otherwise, no. Depends on the circumstances. 

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Re: Please Reply-Tipping House Cleaner


@OhioAngel wrote:

When I move _  should I tip the lady who will clean the

apartment I am moving from?

 

It will be Empty.  It is a small one bedroom.

 

The estimate is $85 to clean it including three windows, spot clean carpet.

 

Thank you!


@OhioAngel  There is no right or wrong.....personally I always tip well as I worked in the service industry and know how hard they work  and I know how much a tip is appreciated.

 

 Why not  tip her $15 and tell her to go have a nice lunch on  for doing such a nice job ....if you feel her work as good?   What comes around goes around....everyone benefits 🙂

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Re: Please Reply-Tipping House Cleaner


@chrystaltree wrote:

There are some service workers that you always tip, it's just a given.  Housekeepers and cleaning ladies are in that category.  It doesn't matter how small or large the job is.  I'd give her a 15% tip.  At $85 for the job, I'd just round up to $100.  Having said that, tipping is voluntary.  If you don't want to tip, don't tip.


 

I completely agree.

 

 

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Re: Please Reply-Tipping House Cleaner

No, I wouldn't tip. She set the price, and for a small 1-bedroom apartment I think the price is very fair unless she goes way above and beyond.

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Re: Please Reply-Tipping House Cleaner

yes, i would add something extra.

i think rounding up to an even $100 would be nice if you are satisfied with her work.

as i always say......if you dont want to tip then dont. if you do want to tip then do. totally your call.

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