How much do house cleaners charge?

House cleaning prices.

House cleaning hourly rates.

Standard, deep cleaning, and move-out cleaning costs.

• 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.

Pricing by number of bedrooms.

Pricing by number of bathrooms.

• 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!

Pricing by number of bedrooms and bathrooms.

House cleaning cost per square foot.

What affects house cleaning prices?

• 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:

How to save money on house cleaning services.

• 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:

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?

Benefits of regular house cleaning.

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