DawnM Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 We are staying in a condo for the week. There is NO daily cleaning service. We are on our own for the week with cleaning. They clean once we leave. How much would you tip? Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Was there no cleaning fee? We never tip because there's always a cleaning fee included in the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I wouldn't tip for cleaning. You aren't benefiting from the service so it's not a service to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 No, no cleaning fee. Well, I take that back, we could opt for actual cleaning service during the week if we wanted it, but that would have been an added fee. In the past I have left $7. I didn't know if that was too little or too much. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I'll bet the cost of the rental includes having a cleaning service come through so that the condo can be turned over within a few hours of your departure. I would assume the final cleaning is included in the rental cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I'd leave $1-2/day, contingent upon how much mess we were (or weren't) leaving. I've always worked in customer service jobs, though, so I always tip. We have a condo in a "destination city" that we rent out. We do have a cleaning fee, but it's not like the cleaner sees any of that (outside of the agreed upon wage, which - is probably fair, I don't know, but still. I feel better about leaving the actual cleaner a little "thank you" because heaven knows, I hate cleaning up at home and I can spare the $10-20 to thank someone else for taking over for a week. Even if it's just once that week when we're leaving!) From talking with 'our' cleaners, most people don't tip but they're always appreciative when someone does. $5-10 could buy a nice lunch, you know? $20 could buy the family dinner for a night, and lessen someone's home load. It's less the amount than the thought that counts, it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I'd leave $1-2/day, contingent upon how much mess we were (or weren't) leaving. I've always worked in customer service jobs, though, so I always tip. We have a condo in a "destination city" that we rent out. We do have a cleaning fee, but it's not like the cleaner sees any of that (outside of the agreed upon wage, which - is probably fair, I don't know, but still. I feel better about leaving the actual cleaner a little "thank you" because heaven knows, I hate cleaning up at home and I can spare the $10-20 to thank someone else for taking over for a week. Even if it's just once that week when we're leaving!) From talking with 'our' cleaners, most people don't tip but they're always appreciative when someone does. $5-10 could buy a nice lunch, you know? $20 could buy the family dinner for a night, and lessen someone's home load. It's less the amount than the thought that counts, it seems. This makes sense. I haven't been a real vacation in a long time. I'm generally a good tipper (20% +) with other service jobs. You've made me rethink this and I will keep this in mind the next time I can budget for a vacation. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I hate this sort of thing. I know how much to tip for restaurants or for delivery, but I NEVER know for anything else. Last time I stayed somewhere, there was a cleaning fee, but I think we tipped about $20 total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 Thank you. Yes, that makes a lot of sense. I will leave a good tip, I have $11 in cash sitting here, maybe I can get a bit more when we go out tonight. Dawn I'd leave $1-2/day, contingent upon how much mess we were (or weren't) leaving. I've always worked in customer service jobs, though, so I always tip. We have a condo in a "destination city" that we rent out. We do have a cleaning fee, but it's not like the cleaner sees any of that (outside of the agreed upon wage, which - is probably fair, I don't know, but still. I feel better about leaving the actual cleaner a little "thank you" because heaven knows, I hate cleaning up at home and I can spare the $10-20 to thank someone else for taking over for a week. Even if it's just once that week when we're leaving!) From talking with 'our' cleaners, most people don't tip but they're always appreciative when someone does. $5-10 could buy a nice lunch, you know? $20 could buy the family dinner for a night, and lessen someone's home load. It's less the amount than the thought that counts, it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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