It's one of the most common questions new clients ask: do you tip your house cleaner, and if so, how much? There's no hard rule, but here's a simple guide for Prescott and Prescott Valley homeowners.
Is tipping expected?
Tipping isn't required, but it's always appreciated. House cleaning is physical, detailed work, and a tip is a direct way to say thank you to the person who did it.
How much to tip
Here are common guidelines:
- One-time or deep clean: 15% to 20% of the cleaning price, or $20 to $50 per cleaner
- Move-in or move-out clean: 15% to 20%, especially if the home needed extra work
- Recurring cleaning: many clients don't tip every visit, and instead give a holiday tip equal to about one cleaning
- Two or more cleaners: split the tip evenly, or leave a separate envelope for each person
When a bigger tip makes sense
- The home needed more work than usual, like after a party, a move or a long gap between cleanings
- Your cleaner handled a special request or went above and beyond
- The holidays, when many families thank their regular cleaner with a year-end tip or gift
How to tip
- Cash in an envelope with a short note, left on the counter
- Venmo, Zelle or another app, if your cleaner prefers it
- On your invoice, if your cleaning company offers a tip option when you pay
Whichever way you choose, a quick thank-you note goes a long way.
What if you can't tip?
That's okay. A five-star Google review with your cleaner's name in it can mean just as much. Reviews help local cleaners build their careers and help small businesses grow.
How tipping works at Honor Bound Cleaning
At Honor Bound Cleaning, 100% of every tip goes directly to the cleaner who cleaned your home. Tipping is never expected, and your price is the same either way.
We're a veteran-owned company serving Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and Dewey-Humboldt. Every cleaner is background-checked and insured. Learn more about our recurring cleaning and deep cleaning, or see our flat-rate prices on our pricing page.
Call or text 928-224-9573, or get your quote online.
