How much should house cleaning cost?
Answer a few questions to see a fair price range and what most people pay. Use it to check a quote before you book.
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See the house cleaner price toolWhat affects the price of house cleaning
- Home size. Bedrooms and especially bathrooms drive the time.
- Type of clean. A first-time or deep clean takes 50 to 100 percent longer.
- Frequency. Weekly or biweekly clients often get 10 to 20 percent off.
- Pets and clutter. Pet hair and lots of items to move add time.
The low end of the range is a newer house cleaner at about $25 an hour. The high end is an experienced pro at about $50 an hour who travels to you. Many house cleaners have a minimum charge of around $90. Prices are higher in big cities.
Common questions
Why is the first clean more expensive?
The first visit usually needs a deep clean. Regular visits after that are faster.
Should I tip my house cleaner?
For one-time cleans, 15 to 20 percent is common. For regular cleaners, many people tip at the holidays.
How much should I charge for house cleaning?
Enter what your time is worth and your costs. You get a price list you can paste into a flyer, Facebook post or booking page.
Your price list
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Email us to get listed: hello@ruffquote.comHow the prices are worked out
Each price is your hourly rate times the typical time for that job, plus supplies and driving, plus your overhead and profit, rounded up to the nearest $5. Small jobs use a $90 minimum. If you work faster or slower than the times shown, adjust your hourly rate.
Before you post prices, check two or three local house cleaners on Google or Facebook. If you're well below them, you can probably charge more.