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Not customary in Ireland for regular service — the rate is the rate. A small bonus at Christmas (€20–€50) or after a particularly hard deep clean is appreciated and common. Far more important than tipping is being a respectful client: pay on time, don't pile last-minute extras into a fixed-time visit, and give 24 hours notice for any cancellation.

Yes. A self-employed cleaner with public liability insurance covers themselves and you if anything is damaged or someone is injured. Cheaper uninsured cleaners may save €5–€10 per visit but you carry the risk. For one-off small jobs the risk is low; for regular service in a valuable home, insured is worth the small premium. Always ask for proof of cover before first visit.

Beyond the routine — moving and cleaning behind/under furniture, descaling shower heads and taps, scrubbing grout, cleaning inside ovens and microwaves, washing skirting boards, cleaning inside fridges, dusting tops of doors and picture rails. A 3-bed semi deep clean takes 6–10 person-hours total — much more than a regular 2–3 hour weekly visit. Deep cleans are recommended every 3–6 months alongside regular maintenance.

Most Irish domestic cleaners are trustworthy professionals — they need to be to retain clients. Vet them: ask for references, check insurance, do a couple of supervised cleans before giving keys, and ask whether they're employed by a registered cleaning company (vetted) or self-employed (no company vetting, rely on references). Set up a smart-lock with a time-limited code rather than a physical key for added control.

Strongly recommended for tenants leaving rented properties — most Irish landlords require the property handed back in same condition as let, and end-of-tenancy cleans are the easiest way to satisfy that without disputes over deposit. Reputable end-of-tenancy services often guarantee re-clean if the landlord finds issues at check-out. Cost of €280–€450 typically saves €500–€1,500 from deposit deductions.