Tipping Carpet Cleaning Service

We understand that tipping etiquette can differ from person to person but also differs between the types of services provided.

Tipping carpet cleaning service.

The standard tip for carpet cleaners is anywhere from 5 20 per person but it s not mandatory and you ll likely surprise whomever you try to slip some money to. Tipping a house cleaner who s employed not by you but by a cleaning service is optional. Tipping the carpet cleaner is neither necessary customary nor expected. Especially if they own their business you should never tip the owners.

After all when you have someone to your home or business for a service such as carpet cleaning it s natural to contemplate if you re supposed to offer a tip. It is unnecessary to tip housekeepers who are employed by professional house cleaning companies. In many cases however a general rate for tipping ranges from 10 to 20 percent of the total cost of the job. As paid employees of the cleaning service they do not expect additional gratuity from home owners.

Skilled service workers that come into your home are paid a decent wage or salary plus often commission per job. Same with your plumber. Generally waitstaff waiters and waitresses are often paid below minimum wage so it s customary to provide them. However some of our regular customers do like to tip during the holiday season to show appreciation for the people who have served them throughout.

However if you rely on the same person repeatedly show your appreciation at holiday time generally from 20 to 100 depending on the. If you have decided to tip your carpet cleaner you should consider the cost of the job your available budget and the quality of the job. Especially if the service tech went above and beyond the service they were hired for. If you hire a company for a one time cleaning provide a tip between 15 and 20 of the total bill.

One situation where you shouldn t tip your carpet cleaner is if you know he or she owns the actual carpet cleaning business. If you feel so inclined 10 to 15 percent is acceptable. At holiday time or if you re particularly impressed by a job the gunk was cleaned from all your liquid soap dispensers increase it but by no more than 20. Present the tip in an envelope marked tips or hand it over directly after the work is finished.

So the next time you need a professional carpet. They do not expect a tip. A tip is not expected for a one time service call. Since tips aren t expected the amount you want to pay is up to you.

Our carpet cleaning service uses a proprietary hot water extraction cleaning method. Tipping depends on how often you get your house cleaned.