How Much Extra Should You Pay Someone Who Helped Secure Your Full Deposit?

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A user hired a cleaning professional to assist with their apartment move-out, resulting in a full deposit refund. The cleaner's expertise and guidance were instrumental in achieving this outcome. The user is considering offering extra compensation for the cleaner's efforts, contemplating an amount based on the value of the service provided. Suggestions include giving an additional $10 per hour or half of the deposit, or half of the difference between the full deposit and what would have been received without assistance. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing exceptional service and going the extra mile in tipping.
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I hired someone to help me clean up the apartment from which I recently moved out. He did a good job working with me and I received my full deposit back; he had more training in full cleaning than I did and led the way much of the time. I feel I should give him some extra money for his help in getting a full refund. How much should I give him, and what should the amount I give depend on?
 
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Tips for me are all about going the extra mile. It appear this person did so it's nice to offer. I would think about an extra $10 per hour.
 
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One could give half of the deposit, or half of the difference between the full deposit and whatever one would have received without the help.
 
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