Cleaner: Christmas gift?

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I’d like to acknowledge my Cleaner's amazing work. I have disabilities, two kids and a part time job. I can’t really afford her but I use my dla to pay for it and she goes above and beyond all the time. I’ve. Had several over the years but she’s so thoughtful and intuitive, she’s given me and the kids a new lease of life. Honestly, she’s transformed the quality of our lives, especially our weekends!
I don’t have loads of money and don’t want to insult her but I really want to get her something.
Any ideas? Thank you

Depends how well you know her, and also how much you want to spend

I always thing hand cream would be nice for someone who spends a lot of time cleaning, but, like most things, some people love it, others are a bit 'meh' and others might have a skin condition that means they can't use it.

Personally I give my cleaner cash so she can get herself what she prefers, rather than me trying to guess. I give her a week's money.

I give my cleaner double in cash on her last clean before Christmas so she can buy what she wants with it.

I usually buy a nice box of crocs or a bottle of wine. It really depends what you can afford but it’s the thought that counts.

I’m in a very similar situation, have a cleaner as I’m too ill to do it myself, but not much money. And she doesn’t drink so alcohol is out. I’m going with chocs, a £10 tip and a Christmas card with a message about how great she is.

I just give money - and I write a nice card saying how much I appreciate her.

I give a double cash and a festive chocolate box like Roses

Bunch of flowers, box of chocolates and a card.

Anything grander might be a bit awkward.

I used to be a cleaner - some of the ppl we cleaned for would leave chocolates / wine / spirits / toiletry gift sets. Occasionally some would give cash, but any sign of appreciation was always nice to receive, regardless of how much it cost.

Thank you so much for replies, all pretty standard and straightforward = perfect!

A scented candle

Mine gets a cash bonus paid direct into her bank account and then nice chocolates so I have handed something over. M&S usually have nice looking chocolates - last time I was in there I saw some really pretty chocolate pine cones filled with salted caramel for about £10 - I guess its the sort of thing she wouldn't buy for herself?

I think the gift is secondary here, what's most important is a nice card. Tell her exactly what you told us, I'm sure she will appreciate it.

I give mine a bottle of nice booze, some wuality smellies and a nice box of chocs. Total value about £50. Plus a thank you card. My business wouldn’t function without her so I hope this is sufficient to communicate my appreciation.

Pretty standard to give double cash in a card. I know mine will be spending it on her daughter but I hope she buys something for herself!

Ah thank you. Think I’ll do some bonus cash and write the card with the message about how much she’s doing for us and a small box of chocs. Really appreciate all the feedback 😊

Definitely include a thank you note. Written words always mean so much.