How much do you tip house cleaners?

<div>Although there are no set rules for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tip-house-cleaners.htm">tipping house cleaners</a>, you may want to consider tipping from 15% to 20% of the cost of house cleaning, or up to 25% if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the cleaner’s policy or preference for tipping.</div>

What questions should I ask a cleaning service?

<div>There are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/11-questions-ask-house-cleaning-services.htm">things to know before hiring a cleaning service</a> to do any work on your home.<ul><li>What services do they offer?</li><li>Do they work alone or with a company?</li><li>Do they have any references you can check?</li><li>Do they conduct background checks on employees?</li><li>What is their schedule and availability?</li><li>When can they get you an estimate?</li><li>Do they have insurance?</li><li>Do they offer a guarantee?</li><li>Do they bring cleaning supplies and equipment?</li><li>Do you need to be home when they clean?</li><li>Is there a written contract?</li><li>Can they be available for emergencies and how much do they charge?</li></ul></div>

How much does a cleaning service charge?

<div>Typically, professional house <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-hire-house-cleaner.htm">cleaning services cost</a> between $30 and $50 per hour. The ultimate price depends on the size of your house, the types of cleaning services, and how much cleaning needs to be done. Other cost factors include the thoroughness of each cleaning. Standard cleaning that likely includes sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and wiping down kitchen and bathroom surfaces cost from $75 to $175 per visit. Deep cleaning, which may include window washing, cleaning under and behind furniture, and polishing surfaces that are harder to clean can cost from $200 to $400. </div>

What do cleaning services clean?

<div>Cleaning services typically offer a range of options. Some of the most common cleaning tasks include:<ul><li>Windows: $4–$10 per window</li><li>Refrigerator cleaning: $10–$40</li><li>Carpet cleaning: $75–$200</li><li>Baseboard cleaning: $25–$75</li><li>Laundry: $5–$20 per load</li><li>Cabinets: $20–$50</li><li>Polishing or waxing floors: $25–$50</li><li>Dusting: $10–$30</li><li>Oven cleaning: $20–$40</li></ul></div>

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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home and business as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality cleaning and janitorial services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! English Spanish

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Whether you need regular housekeeping or a deep clean for special occasions, our team is dedicated to making your living space spotless, fresh, and comfortable. We handle everything from dusting and vacuuming to scrubbing kitchens, bathrooms, and more, using eco-friendly products to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your family. With flexible scheduling and personalized cleaning plans, well work around your lifestyle to maintain a clean, inviting home year-round.

"Spotless Solutions did an amazing job cleaning our office-fast, efficient, and super thorough. Fred and the team were really responsive and made sure to handle every little request we had. They even managed to remove long time stains in our break room area. We’re so happy they’re our recurring cleaner."

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Cleaning services FAQs

Although there are no set rules for tipping house cleaners, you may want to consider tipping from 15% to 20% of the cost of house cleaning, or up to 25% if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the cleaner’s policy or preference for tipping.

There are several things to know before hiring a cleaning service to do any work on your home.

What services do they offer?
Do they work alone or with a company?
Do they have any references you can check?
Do they conduct background checks on employees?
What is their schedule and availability?
When can they get you an estimate?
Do they have insurance?
Do they offer a guarantee?
Do they bring cleaning supplies and equipment?
Do you need to be home when they clean?
Is there a written contract?
Can they be available for emergencies and how much do they charge?

Typically, professional house cleaning services cost between $30 and $50 per hour. The ultimate price depends on the size of your house, the types of cleaning services, and how much cleaning needs to be done. Other cost factors include the thoroughness of each cleaning.

Standard cleaning that likely includes sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and wiping down kitchen and bathroom surfaces cost from $75 to $175 per visit. Deep cleaning, which may include window washing, cleaning under and behind furniture, and polishing surfaces that are harder to clean can cost from $200 to $400.

No, house cleaners or house cleaning services do not need to be certified or licensed. Each state has its own requirements for licensing and certifications for companies, but most states don't require any special training to clean a home. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local cleaning service guidelines.

Cleaning services typically offer a range of options. Some of the most common cleaning tasks include:

Windows: $4–$10 per window
Refrigerator cleaning: $10–$40
Carpet cleaning: $75–$200
Baseboard cleaning: $25–$75
Laundry: $5–$20 per load
Cabinets: $20–$50
Polishing or waxing floors: $25–$50
Dusting: $10–$30
Oven cleaning: $20–$40

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