Christmas Gifts for Housekeeper / Cleaning Person — Cash + Card + Touch
Housekeeper / cleaning person Christmas gifts — appropriate cash; thoughtful touch; etiquette.
Updated May 21, 2026
Your housekeeper / cleaning person has access to your home. The Christmas gift acknowledges their work.
The cash tip
How much
- Equivalent of one cleaning ($75-$200)
- OR a week's pay (for full-time housekeepers)
- In an envelope in a card
When
- At their last cleaning before Christmas
- Or mail / leave in cash before holidays
Additional thoughtful touch
What works
- A handwritten card with specific thanks
- A small bag of cookies / baked goods
- A specialty food item
- A specific bottle of wine (if they drink)
What NOT to give
- Cleaning supplies (their tools; not yours)
- Anything implying their work isn't enough
- A "discount" arrangement
The card
What to write
- Specific thanks for what they do
- A specific moment (helping with a party; a deep clean)
- "Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday"
For full-time housekeepers (live-in)
- A week's pay as bonus
- A specific personal gift
- A holiday card from family
Cross-references
For Christmas gifts for service workers and Christmas tipping guide.
The perfect housekeeper Christmas gift is cash + handwritten card. Recognize their work in your home.
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