House cleaning is one of the most price-variable home services -- the range between a cut-rate cleaner and a professional service can be $100 on the same 2,000-square-foot home. This guide explains what drives those differences and what you should expect at each price point.
Cleaning costs by home size and type
Most professional cleaning services price by home size and number of bedrooms/bathrooms. Here are typical ranges for a standard recurring clean (not a deep clean):
- ✓Studio / 1 bed, 1 bath (under 800 sq ft): $80--$130
- ✓2 bed, 1--2 bath (800--1,200 sq ft): $110--$180
- ✓3 bed, 2 bath (1,200--2,000 sq ft): $140--$230
- ✓4 bed, 3 bath (2,000--3,000 sq ft): $180--$300
- ✓5+ bed / large home: $250--$500+
Deep clean vs. standard clean: what's the difference?
A standard clean covers the surfaces, floors, bathrooms, and kitchen on a regular cadence. A deep clean goes further -- inside appliances, baseboards, window tracks, behind furniture, grout scrubbing, and detail work throughout. Deep cleans cost 1.5--2Ã-- the standard rate and are typically done once at the start of a recurring arrangement or for a move-out situation.
- ✓Deep clean (avg. home): $200--$400
- ✓Move-out clean: $250--$600 (often includes inside cabinets, oven, and refrigerator)
- ✓Post-construction clean: $300--$700 (heavy dust, debris, sticker removal)
What affects the price
Beyond square footage, these factors move the price:
- ✓Frequency discounts: recurring weekly or biweekly service is typically 10--20% less per visit than one-time
- ✓Pets: adds time due to pet hair; some services add $15--$30
- ✓Level of clutter or extra messes
- ✓Supplying your own products vs. the crew bringing everything
- ✓Add-ons: inside oven, inside fridge, laundry, interior windows
Bottom line
For a standard recurring clean, expect to pay $140--$230 for a typical 3-bedroom home. One-time and deep cleans run higher. The most important thing isn't the hourly rate -- it's whether the crew is employed (background-checked, insured) versus a random gig-economy cleaner you're responsible for.
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