How Much Does House Cleaning Cost?

People are busier than ever, and our time is at a premium. You know you like to have a clean house – it’s not just good for your health, it’s good for your peace of mind. But cleaning a house takes time and after a long day filled with work and family commitments, the last thing you want to do is clean.

The solution? You can hire someone to clean your house. But what about the cost? Aren’t cleaning services a luxury that’s beyond your budget?

Not necessarily. Here’s a breakdown of how much you should expect to pay for professional house cleaning services.  

Where Do I Start?

There are many different aspects to consider as you search for a house cleaning service. The size of the space to be cleaned is one of the first considerations. After all, a 500 square foot studio apartment has different needs than a five-bedroom house. The bigger the space, the more you can expect to pay.

You also need to consider whether you should use a professional service or an independent contractor. Another consideration is frequency— how often you would like your place cleaned? All of these factors have an effect on the cost you will pay to have a cleaning service.

What are the Available Options?

There are several different options you can choose from when you decide to outsource your house cleaning. Here are some of the most common choices.

Professional Cleaning Services

It might surprise you to learn that hiring professional cleaning companies has a distinct advantage over choosing an independent contractor. A professional company is bonded and insured, offering you some legal recourse in the event that an accident occurs on your property or something valuable is broken or goes missing.

On average, professional cleaning services will probably run you between $25-$35 per hour. Also, they’ll typically send two or more people to clean your house. This helps to increase efficiency and reduce the amount of time it takes to clean. The faster the team can complete the cleaning, the more houses they can visit per day. This will help the company keep their prices down, ensuring you get a clean house at a price you can afford.

Independent Contractors

Independent contractors are typically one individual. Typically, they are not bonded or insured, so there is little you can do in the event there is a theft or a problem with communication.

However, independent contractors are more likely to provide other services that professional companies do not offer. Depending on what you negotiate, independent contractors may fold laundry or cook dinner. That said, if it is just one individual, then it takes significantly more time to complete any tasks. You will need to be prepared to have this person in your home for longer periods of time.

Ready-to-Hire Maids

Some cleaning services offer maids on demand. This is a good option for a one-time cleaning. For example, if you have something come up at the last minute, ready-to-hire maids are a good solution for a quick cleaning. These maids do not typically work on building long term relationships the way other professional cleaning services do.

What are the Average Costs

Of course, the cost for a house cleaning service varies by location— you can expect to pay more in New York City than in rural Wyoming— and it also depends on the size of the area being cleaned.

For a 900 square foot apartment, cleaning twice a week will average from $60 to $100. If you live in a single story house with about 1300 square feet, the average cost to clean every other week will be $80 to $150. If you live in a two-story house with about 2200 square feet, the average cost will run from $100 to $180 for every other week cleanings.

What Services are Included?

Of course, you need to discuss the tasks included in the cleaning agreement up front with any cleaning service. Most services cover basic cleaning, such as sweeping & mopping floors, cleaning sinks, showers, and toilets, and dusting surfaces.

Typically, cleaning services do not include washing windows, unless this additional task has been negotiated and factored into the price. Other tasks that might be available at an additional cost are cleaning baseboards, dusting window blinds, and cleaning ceiling fans. It’s best for both parties to understand and agree to the expectation of the service.

Consider Clean My Space CT

For all your cleaning needs, Clean My Space CT is right for the job. With our Cleaning Checklist, you can be assured that your home will be cleaned from top to bottom. Above all, we recognize that each client is different. Our individual customizations are tracked in separate files in order to always meet your preferences. Alert us to any special requests ahead of your appointment and we will be happy to provide them.

Your time is important— Clean My Space CT is respectful of that. You decide how often we clean and when, whether you prefer mornings or afternoons. You can provide us with a key (kept locked securely in a key safe), or provide us with a key code to your garage, or simply plan to be present.

You can choose to pay with a credit card or with cash or check at the time of service. There’s no contract, so you are not obligated to a period of time.

Let’s Get Started!

Give us a call or send an email with your details and we will get you an estimate in no time. Call (800) 539-8725 or you can request a quote on our website.