Cleaners - do I tip?

[af1212]

My mom got us a GC for 3 hrs of cleaning. They are here right now. Do I tip when they're done? If so how much? I don't know how much the service cost.

[soso]

That is awesome! I would tip them if they work for a service -- how many are there? Sometimes it's only $5 to $10 each if there are a lot of people --- and I say "maybe you could get a coffee on me" or something -- it may be a small amount but it's thoughtful and you are not breaking your budget. I give the cash directly to each. (you could text your mom and ask if tip was included?)

For my cleaner, who is self employed, I leave her extra money when she changes her schedule for me or just randomly (like a $20) and say "have lunch on me" but otherwise pay her the agreed upon fee.

[af1212]

Sept 3, 2015 9:19:48 GMT -5 soso said:

That is awesome! I would tip them if they work for a service -- how many are there? Sometimes it's only $5 to $10 each if there are a lot of people --- and I say "maybe you could get a coffee on me" or something -- it may be a small amount but it's thoughtful and you are not breaking your budget. I give the cash directly to each. (you could text your mom and ask if tip was included?)

For my cleaner, who is self employed, I leave her extra money when she changes her schedule for me or just randomly (like a $20) and say "have lunch on me" but otherwise pay her the agreed upon fee.

There are 2 and self-owned. It's a mother and daughter team.
I tried to text my mom but remembered she is on a flight all morning

I have one $20 and one $5 bill what do you think?

Why can't I learn to plan ahead!!!!

[soso]

Lol. I'd give them the $20 and call it good (as long as you are not in a hardship period or something). Since they are related, they can split it up

[af1212]

Sept 3, 2015 9:32:25 GMT -5 soso said:

Lol. I'd give them the $20 and call it good (as long as you are not in a hardship period or something). Since they are related, they can split it up

Thx!

[imojoebunny]

Too late now, I do not tip my cleaner, except at Christmas. She works for herself, and I pay her $35-$40 an hour.

[lindyanne]

Since it was what I am assuming was a one time clean I would have tipped if I thought they did a really good job.