If she’s only making $50, expecting over two hours of work is unreasonable. You are asking too much for such a small fee. If you want more done, double her pay because honestly, you are asking for over $100 in cleaning services.

For $50, mopping the floors, dusting, vacuuming, and bathrooms once over is the most to expect. When you start adding in detailing like cleaning the microwave, cleaning the refrigerator inside, cleaning shelves, cleaning under furniture cushions, etc., you need to pay her more.

Additionally, get out of her way. Most people I know get out of the house for a few hours while their house is being cleaned so they aren’t in the way. Don’t hover. Stay out of the areas that are mopped until the floors dry, etc. The more you hover, the more likely you are getting in her nerves and the less likely that she will feel comfortable. Honestly, I am surprised she comes back. You are paying very little and expecting more than the rate is worth. She should charge more. That’s on her, but she probably needs everything she can and is afraid of losing income. Unfortunately that means she’s in a position of being a bit taken advantage of here.

Pay more or expect a bit less. Be a bit more reasonable.

Think of it this way. At $50, if she works two hours, she’s making $25/hour. If it takes her three hours, she’s only making a bit over $16.50/hour. You are expecting her to work longer and do more for almost $10/hour less? Would you do that? That makes no sense. Don’t say you too her x amount. Tip is above and beyond her rate. Even if you do, she STILL isn’t making $25/hour if she works that extra hour, and now she has no tip really. That’s what is obvious to us but you don’t seem to understand.