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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Consider Ettiquette
The customary Christmas bonus for once-per-week housecleaning is up to one week's worth of pay, reports the Emily Post Institute. If your housekeeper works for a cleaning service, an appropriate bonus equals the amount you pay the cleaning company for one week. To determine this, take the amount you pay per month and divide the total by four.
On the Other: Consider Your Relationship
The quality of your housecleaning help's work should also help determine the size of their Christmas bonus. You have no obligation to give a large bonus if your housekeeper does not follow your instructions or frequently does not show up for work. On the other hand, if your housekeeper often exceeds your expectation or has been a diligent, dependable worker, you may want to give a bigger bonus.
Bottom Line
When determining what a good Christmas bonus amount for once-per-week housecleaning help might be, etiquette serves only as a guideline and needs balancing with your specific circumstances. No matter how much you choose to provide as a bonus, leave a handwritten note to express your thanks and well wishes for the New Year.
Source:
Emily Post Institute: Emily Post's Guide to Holiday Tipping 2009
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