How much do you tip house cleaners?

<div>Although there are no set rules for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tip-house-cleaners.htm">tipping house cleaners</a>, you may want to consider tipping from 15% to 20% of the cost of house cleaning, or up to 25% if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the cleaner’s policy or preference for tipping.</div>

What questions should I ask a cleaning service?

<div>There are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/11-questions-ask-house-cleaning-services.htm">things to know before hiring a cleaning service</a> to do any work on your home.<ul><li>What services do they offer?</li><li>Do they work alone or with a company?</li><li>Do they have any references you can check?</li><li>Do they conduct background checks on employees?</li><li>What is their schedule and availability?</li><li>When can they get you an estimate?</li><li>Do they have insurance?</li><li>Do they offer a guarantee?</li><li>Do they bring cleaning supplies and equipment?</li><li>Do you need to be home when they clean?</li><li>Is there a written contract?</li><li>Can they be available for emergencies and how much do they charge?</li></ul></div>

How much does a cleaning service charge?

<div>Typically, professional house <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-hire-house-cleaner.htm">cleaning services cost</a> between $30 and $50 per hour. The ultimate price depends on the size of your house, the types of cleaning services, and how much cleaning needs to be done. Other cost factors include the thoroughness of each cleaning. Standard cleaning that likely includes sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and wiping down kitchen and bathroom surfaces cost from $75 to $175 per visit. Deep cleaning, which may include window washing, cleaning under and behind furniture, and polishing surfaces that are harder to clean can cost from $200 to $400. </div>

What do cleaning services clean?

<div>Cleaning services typically offer a range of options. Some of the most common cleaning tasks include:<ul><li>Windows: $4–$10 per window</li><li>Refrigerator cleaning: $10–$40</li><li>Carpet cleaning: $75–$200</li><li>Baseboard cleaning: $25–$75</li><li>Laundry: $5–$20 per load</li><li>Cabinets: $20–$50</li><li>Polishing or waxing floors: $25–$50</li><li>Dusting: $10–$30</li><li>Oven cleaning: $20–$40</li></ul></div>

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Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.

"They arrived on time as scheduled. The dirt delivered was excellent quality and not full of large clumps ! It was easy to spread in the yard. I have had dirt delivered in the past, but never the quality of Titan"

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Goliath Gutters

1405 Southeast 28th Street

1405 Southeast 28th Street

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our Gutters and Siding and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"Professional and left our yard clean."

Jason C on April 2025

"Professional and left our yard clean."

Jason C on April 2025

Cleaning services FAQs

Although there are no set rules for tipping house cleaners, you may want to consider tipping from 15% to 20% of the cost of house cleaning, or up to 25% if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the cleaner’s policy or preference for tipping.

There are several things to know before hiring a cleaning service to do any work on your home.

What services do they offer?
Do they work alone or with a company?
Do they have any references you can check?
Do they conduct background checks on employees?
What is their schedule and availability?
When can they get you an estimate?
Do they have insurance?
Do they offer a guarantee?
Do they bring cleaning supplies and equipment?
Do you need to be home when they clean?
Is there a written contract?
Can they be available for emergencies and how much do they charge?

Typically, professional house cleaning services cost between $30 and $50 per hour. The ultimate price depends on the size of your house, the types of cleaning services, and how much cleaning needs to be done. Other cost factors include the thoroughness of each cleaning.

Standard cleaning that likely includes sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and wiping down kitchen and bathroom surfaces cost from $75 to $175 per visit. Deep cleaning, which may include window washing, cleaning under and behind furniture, and polishing surfaces that are harder to clean can cost from $200 to $400.

No, house cleaners or house cleaning services do not need to be certified or licensed. Each state has its own requirements for licensing and certifications for companies, but most states don't require any special training to clean a home. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local cleaning service guidelines.

Cleaning services typically offer a range of options. Some of the most common cleaning tasks include:

Windows: $4–$10 per window
Refrigerator cleaning: $10–$40
Carpet cleaning: $75–$200
Baseboard cleaning: $25–$75
Laundry: $5–$20 per load
Cabinets: $20–$50
Polishing or waxing floors: $25–$50
Dusting: $10–$30
Oven cleaning: $20–$40

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