| I received an email today from a person wanting to | | | | common, if the staff or owner is performing ladder |
| know what is the rule of thumb regarding gratuity | | | | work, two story or above outside window washings |
| for cleaning and janitorial staff. Being in the cleaning | | | | that the level of risk or danger is increased. A |
| field over 10 years and receiving tips, and also | | | | gratuity of 10%-20% is appreciated. |
| knowing how cleaning staff wants to be treated, I | | | | Janitorial Service-(Owners or Staff) Commercial |
| would believe this to be proper. | | | | locations. No gratuity is required. In multiple office |
| Household Cleaners and Residential Cleaners-- | | | | center locations where staff cleans your personal |
| (Owners or Staff) 10%-15% of the price you pay | | | | office, and the bill for such cleaning services is paid |
| for service. Lets face it folks you go out to dinner | | | | by corporate. Leaving a Thank You note to the |
| and pay the waiter or waitress this amount of the bill | | | | cleaner on your desk is appreciated or calling the |
| (or at least I hope you do)You are entrusting this | | | | Janitorial Service Owners office with appreciation for |
| person to you home, normal cleanings depending on | | | | a certain staff member in the long run will improve |
| the size of your dwelling can be 3-4 hours if not | | | | this staffers wages and benefits. In smaller locations |
| longer. If you receive superior service a gratuity is | | | | where personalized one on one service is more |
| appreciated. | | | | present follow the above guidelines, unless your |
| Carpet Cleaners-- (Owners or Staff) If you receive | | | | janitorial staff is the owner of the company then |
| carpet cleaning in your home or business , and the | | | | remember a holiday tip or gift in the range of |
| carpet cleaner goes out of his/ her way to give you | | | | $50-$100 is usually given. |
| superior service by moving furniture, extra stain | | | | In all situations of cleaning, as long as you are |
| removal, giving you a fair price on service a 10% to | | | | receiving good service, good value and a friendly |
| 15% gratuity is appreciated. Having a loyal carpet | | | | person who you communicate with, awards of |
| cleaning service is bonus. You should have your home | | | | gratuity should be given. In the same sense if the |
| or business carpet cleaned a minimum of 4 times a | | | | service does not meet your standards you should tell |
| year depending on foot traffic. Also the occasional | | | | the owner of the service to improve performance. |
| spill or stain that happens having a carpet cleaner | | | | Do not forget that in all cases you are entrusting |
| who is quick to respond to your immediate requests | | | | cleaning services and owners with all your personal |
| is beneficial. | | | | belongings or valuables, the health and well being of |
| Window Washers and Window Cleaners--(Owners or | | | | your staff or family, and the safety of your home or |
| Staff) Usually receive a $2-$4 tip per commercial | | | | business. Alot of responsibility managed well always |
| location, on residential home window washings 5% is | | | | deserves extra appreciation. |