How much will your house cleaning cost?
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House Cleaning costs$152 - $287
National average fixed price
- Lowest price:$
- Most common low price:$152
- Most common high price:$287
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How much do house cleaners charge?
By Thumbtack Staff
Last updated Fri, Jan 10
On average, house cleaners charge $50-$55 per hour in U.S., according to Thumbtack data. Most homeowners spend an average of $209 for a one-time visit, but prices typically range from $152-$287 per visit. The total cost depends on the size of your home, the type of cleaning service you request, where you live, and many other factors.
House cleaning prices.
| National average cost | $209 |
|---|---|
| Low-end average cost | $152 |
| High-end average cost | $287 |
Additional services such as fridge cleaning, oven cleaning, and interior window cleaning can add to the total cost. Read our house cleaning pricing guide to learn how much it will cost to hire a house cleaner.
What's in this cost guide?
- House cleaning prices.
- House cleaning hourly rates.
- Standard, deep cleaning, and move-out cleaning costs.
- Pricing by number of bedrooms.
- Pricing by number of bathrooms.
- Pricing by number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
- House cleaning cost per square foot.
- What affects house cleaning prices?
- How to save money on house cleaning services.
- How to hire a reliable house cleaner.
- Should I tip my housekeeper?
- Benefits of regular house cleaning.
- Find house cleaning services near you.
House cleaning hourly rates.
| National average hourly rate | $50-$55 per hour |
|---|---|
| Low-end average hourly rate | $30-$35 per hour |
| High-end average hourly rate | $85-$100 per hour |
On average, house cleaners charge $50-$55 per hour nationwide. If your cleaning company charges an hourly rate, the price you pay for each visit can vary with just how dirty your house is that week. Typically, house cleaning companies that do charge by the hour will provide you a walk-through before you hire them. The walk-through allows them to see the size, layout, and general cleanliness of your house. You'll get an estimate of what a one-time or first-time cleaning will cost as well rates for ongoing services, whether weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly.
Usually, their hourly rate stays the same, but the one-time or first-time cleaning will cost more because it takes more time. Your cleaning costs will usually be consistent from week to week or month to month, unless you have a particularly messy part or other unusual situation.
One more thing: keep in mind that some cleaning companies charge an hourly rate based on the number of cleaners. For example, one house cleaning service in San Francisco, California, charges $30 per hour for two cleaners on site. For one cleaner on site, they charge $20 per hour. Also, they charge an additional $15 per room to clean windows and an additional $20 per room to clean sliding doors.
Standard, deep cleaning, and move-out cleaning costs.
| Cleaning service | National average cost range |
|---|---|
| Standard or regular house cleaning | $125-$235 |
| Deep house cleaning | $160-$302 |
| Move-out cleaning | $170-$322 |
Depending on what's happening in your life, you may need different types of house cleaning services at different times. For example:
- Standard cleaning. This includes sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and tidying up your home. You may want to consider having a pro provide a standard cleaning weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
- Deep cleaning targets a deeper level of grime and dirt in the bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas and kitchen. Deep cleaning could also include refrigerators, lamps, windows and other hard-to-reach areas. This is a good choice for your annual spring cleaning or for post-home remodeling when dust is everywhere.
- Move-out cleaning. This service gets your home or apartment move-out ready with a full cleaning that includes walls, cabinets and other areas you haven't cleaned since you moved in.
Pro tip: Cleaning companies may categorize specific services differently, so always go over the specifics of each cleaning job with the cleaning company before work begins, and ask about prices for special requests. Get a copy of your agreement in writing with an outline of the day and general time of the cleaning and what tasks will be covered.
Pricing by number of bedrooms.
| Number of bedrooms | National house cleaning prices |
|---|---|
| 1 | $108-$203 |
| 2 | $136-$257 |
| 3 | $152-$288 |
| 4 | $174-$328 |
| 5 | $199-$376 |
| 6 | $233-$440 |
The number of bedrooms you have in your house will play a role in determining cleaning costs. If your cleaning company bases their rates on number of rooms, rather than square footage, your room count matters. Even if your place is only 800 square feet, your cleaning costs will vary depending on whether it's a studio apartment or a two-bedroom house.
The number of bedrooms can often indicate how many people live in the home and how relatively clean or dirty it might be. Usually, customers want bedding changed and beds made up, which requires extra time and effort the more bedrooms there are, thus driving up your cost. If you have spare bedrooms that are not being used on a regular basis, you can negotiate with your house cleaners to vacuum and dust the rooms on a less frequent basis, thereby saving you money.
Pricing by number of bathrooms.
| Number of bathrooms | National house cleaning prices |
|---|---|
| 1 | $118-$223 |
| 2 | $142-$268 |
| 3 | $164-$309 |
| 4 | $184-$347 |
| 5 | $214-$403 |
During a standard house cleaning, pros will spend time making your bathroom spotless by doing the following:
- Sweeping and mopping
- Scrubbing the sink and wiping the counters
- Cleaning the mirror(s)
- Scrubbing the shower or tub
- Cleaning and disinfecting the toilet
- And more!
This is why having more bathrooms in your home will usually increase the overall cleaning cost. Some cleaning companies may even charge more for additional bathrooms than they do for additional bedrooms.
Pricing by number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
| Number of bedrooms | Number of bathrooms | Average house cleaning cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | $150 |
| 1 | 2 | $160 |
| 2 | 1 | $190 |
| 2 | 2 | $195 |
| 2 | 3 | $208 |
| 3 | 2 | $220 |
| 3 | 3 | $240 |
House cleaners may also consider the total number of bathrooms and bedrooms to determine their prices. This structure will give them a more accurate idea of how long and how much labor is required to clean your home from top to bottom.
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House cleaning cost per square foot.
Some house cleaners may also charge by the square foot. The more square footage to be cleaned, the higher your overall costs will be. A company may charge different rates per square foot depending on the type of cleaning service they are providing.
For example, a cleaning company in Dallas, Texas charges 5 cents per square foot for standard cleaning and 10 cents per square foot for deep cleaning. A 3,000-square-foot house would cost $150 and a deep cleaning would cost $300.
What affects house cleaning prices?
The cost to hire cleaning professionals can depend on the following:
- The size of your home. They may consider its total square footage, how many bedrooms you have, or the number of bathrooms you have — or a combination of all three.
- The state or condition of your home. If you need a deep house cleaning to get rid of tough-to-remove grime, expect to pay more. If you make an exceptional mess on a regular basis, your cost may be higher even for a tiny space than for a larger home that's kept cleaner between visits.
- How often you want your place cleaned. If you require recurring house cleanings, you'll obviously pay more in the long run. However, some pros offer packages that can help you save money on each visit (more on that later).
- Where you live. Geographic location also plays a role in how much you'll pay for house cleaning. Services will cost more in expensive cities like San Francisco and Manhattan will than in smaller towns with a lower cost of living. The costs charged by house cleaning companies in high-cost areas account for higher insurance rates, higher costs to operate company vehicles, higher labor rates, and more.
- Additional services. If you need additional services that aren't included in a regular house cleaning, you'll pay more. Here's a look at how much it costs to add on more services to a standard cleaning, which costs an average of $125-$235 with no add-ons:
| Additional service | National average cost range |
|---|---|
| Standard cleaning with laundry | $140-$250 |
| Standard cleaning with fridge cleaning | $150-$260 |
| Standard cleaning with oven cleaning | $150-$270 |
| Standard cleaning with interior window cleaning | $150-$275 |
How to save money on house cleaning services.
Here are three easy tips you can use to save money on house cleaning:
- Purchase your own supplies. You can save $5-$10 per cleaning by providing your own cleaning supplies.
- Choose only certain services. Excluding services like laundry, dusting, or window cleaning can save cleaners time and save you money.
- Book regular cleanings. Rates can be lower if you sign up for a once-a-week or every-other-week service instead of once a month. Here's a look at national average costs recurring house cleanings:
| Cadence of cleanings | National average cost per visit |
|---|---|
| One-time visit | $209 |
| Once a month | $186 |
| Every 2 weeks | $180 |
How to hire a reliable house cleaner.
- Ask for referrals. Ask for referrals from friends who have used the same cleaning service over time.
- Choose a company that's bonded and insured. This protects you and your property in case of theft or damage.
- Hire a licensed company. This means they are legally registered to operate as a business.
- Ask for reviews. Look to current and former client reviews to let you know the cleaning company does great work.
- Conduct a phone interview. Ask them how long they have been in business and ask for recommendations.
- Compare prices. A company that offers a wildly low price may not be operating legitimately.
- Develop a relationship. If you're working with a larger company, request that the same crew come each time. This creates consistency and accountability.
- Prevent temptation. Lock up valuables like jewelry, cash and credit cards.
- Consider security. Electronic locks with one-time use codes are handy for giving house cleaning services access to your home while also protecting your privacy.
- Read client reviews. Ask for reviews and follow up with references to make sure you're choosing the right house cleaning service for you.
- Agree on a fair price. Discuss how you'd like your home cleaned, and work with your cleaner on setting a reasonable price.
Should I tip my housekeeper?
Customers are split on whether to tip house cleaners. Individual cleaners may expect a 10-15% tip, but the customer should decide based on quality of service.
Benefits of regular house cleaning.
Hiring a professional home cleaning service can prevent stress, help control allergies caused by indoor irritants and make for a happy, healthy home.
House cleaning can be a real chore, with so much dust and dirt, all that heavy cleaning equipment, and the time it takes — time you need to spend working, taking care of your kids, traveling or volunteering. It's an additional challenge if you have any kind of mobility issues. And you can't just do it once and be done; your house demands cleaning again and again.
Fortunately, regular cleaning services are no longer an unattainable luxury. In fact, budgeting in a weekly cleaning service or maid service on a regular basis can be worth the investment for the additional freedom and time you get back.
Find house cleaning services near you.
Whether you need a one-time cleaning service or want to set up a recurring service, professional house cleaning is available for all types of properties. Hire a house cleaner to handle your private homes, rental properties, multi-unit buildings, businesses, rental move-ins or move-outs, homes for sale, event and party cleanup, and much more. Start your search on Thumbtack to find the best house cleaners in your area.
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