How Much to Tip a House Cleaner
15–20%
For a one-time or deep clean, tip house cleaners 15–20% of the price. For regular weekly or biweekly cleaners, a per-visit tip is optional; many people instead give a holiday tip equal to the cost of one cleaning.
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How much to tip, situation by situation
| Situation | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| One-time or move-out clean | 15–20% |
| Deep clean or extra-messy home | 20% |
| Regular cleaner (each visit) | Optional, $10–20 |
| Regular cleaner (year end) | One visit's pay |
| Cleaning team of several | Split the tip among each cleaner |
House cleaner tip on common prices
| Price | 15% | 20% |
|---|---|---|
| $25 | $3.75 | $5.00 |
| $50 | $7.50 | $10.00 |
| $75 | $11.25 | $15.00 |
| $100 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| $150 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
| $200 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
Worth knowing
- Independent cleaners set their own rates, so the holiday tip matters more than per-visit tips.
- If you book through an app, check whether the tip goes to the cleaner in full.
Working it out by hand? See how to calculate a tip. Travelling? Customs differ abroad: tipping by country.
Questions people ask
Do you tip a cleaning lady every time?
Not necessarily. Regular cleaners often get a year-end tip of one visit's cost instead of per-visit tips. One-off cleans are usually tipped 15–20%.
Do you tip a cleaner who owns their business?
Optional. A holiday bonus or a raise is a common way to thank an owner-operator.