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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Reviewed in August 2024
polite professional, clean attention to detail
K&K Remodeling
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Reviewed in June 2024
Spent a lot of time to make sure yard was cleaned up Great job. Drive way was cleaned and so was basketball court. Thank you Frank
Arborist Advantage, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2023
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Dumpster Daddy, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
First clean was very thorough. The Dirt Devils cleaned things that my previous cleaning lady never touched. For example, they treated some mold that was starting in the bathroom and cleaned the face of my kitchen cabinets. Can't wait for them to return on a monthly basis. Best cleaning...
Dirt Devils
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Reviewed in November 2016
Excellent cleaNing and service.
Service Tek of America
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Reviewed in November 2015
For the most part, the house looked wonderful. Upon closer inspection, there was a lot left uncleaned. I recently hired a different housecleaner and I now know what should have been done. This recent cleaning really included attention to detail including mini blinds, dusting of all sides of...
DEBS WAY CLEANING
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Reviewed in March 2015
Very good job. Clean and profressional
CHIMNEY DOCTORS
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Reviewed in July 2013
My carpet had been cleaned by other cleaners and did not look good. Actually ashamed of it. Decided I needed a new carpet but thought I would give Prince Carpet cleaners a try first. When he got done my carpet looked like it was new. The owner is the person who cleans and obviously takes...
Prince Carpet Care
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Reviewed in February 2013
There is nothing like a clean house! The house was amazingly clean and we couldn't find anything they said they would do that wasn't cleaned. The initial estimate was a bit under-estimated. However, the cleaning was very complete and we were quite pleased with the results. We will continue...
The Cleaning Person Inc
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Reviewed in December 2012
It took them a while to answer our request for an estimate.The estmate I thought was fair for the spaces we wanted cleaned and the professionalism I thought we would get. There were two women that took about an hour. The initial cleaning was much more money because it was suppose to be an...
Merry Maids of Clifton Park
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