12/02/2025
Should You Gift Your Cleaner?
This comes up every year, so let’s talk about it honestly.
First—no, it’s never mandatory. Your cleaner isn’t secretly keeping score but, if you don't tip your cleaner throughout the year, it's a great way to thank them for their hard work all year ❤️
A lot of it depends on how long they’ve been with you. If someone is brand new, most cleaners (myself included!) don’t expect anything at all. But if they’ve been helping you for a while, a small gift can be a really sweet way to say, “Hey, I see your hard work, and I appreciate you.”
What kind of gift should you give?
If your cleaner is a solo cleaner, a personal gift can feel extra special—something that shows you thought of them.
If you have a team coming in, cash or a monetary gift is usually the best route, since it can be shared equally. Even a small amount can be added to the pot.
For us personally:
We’re a team of two, so after our last clean before the holidays, we sit down and evenly divide any monetary gifts. That way it’s fair and simple for everyone.
At the end of the day, whether you choose to give a gift, a card, or just a heartfelt “thank you,” it’s the appreciation that means the most. Cleaners really do feel it.
