The holidays are quickly approaching, whether we’re ready for them or not. Yes, the season of giving is upon us… and that includes tips – and in this instance, we’re not talking about cleaning tips.

A lot of people are unsure about who, and how much, to tip at the end of the year. We want to acknowledge the people whose services we’ve enjoyed throughout the year, but we don’t want to tip too little or too much, or overlook someone who should be on the list.

Here is some guidance to help you specifically reward the people who help keep your world clean and in order.

Building staff: Tip your doorman and superintendent somewhere between $20-$50 each, depending on how helpful they’ve been and how many there are. If there is only one doorman, you can go up.

Cleaning person/service: The customary amount to tip your cleaning person is one week of pay, in cash.

Pool cleaner: One week of pay is standard for the person who keeps your pool clean, unless you tipped at the end of the summer season.

Car wash: Tipping during the year for a standard carwash is usually $2-5, which is often split among the washers. If you get your car detailed, you should tip between 10-20% of the total price. If you’re a regular, consider a larger tip at the holidays.

Trash collector: If your town/city will allow it, $10-$20 each is appropriate for a trash collector at the holidays.

If this sounds a little overwhelming, make a budget. Figure out how much you have to spend on tips and allocate them accordingly, prioritizing the people you feel are most important. Or consider making a big batch of holiday cookies or another homemade gift if you can’t afford to dole out cash this year.  Any gesture will be appreciated.