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What house cleaning costs in 2026, why hourly and flat-rate quotes land in different places, and which add-ons are worth paying for.
House cleaning costs $25 to $75 per hour per cleaner. A 3-bed, 2-bath home runs $110 to $320 per clean, and a 1-bed, 1-bath apartment $75 to $200.
House cleaning costs $25 to $75 per hour per cleaner, or roughly $110 to $320 per visit for a three-bedroom, two-bath home. A one-bedroom apartment runs $75 to $200, and a deep clean or move-out clean lands at the top of the range. Most visits last at least two hours with two cleaners.
Two quotes for the same house can differ by a lot. One charges hourly and pads the hours, another quotes flat rate and builds in the worst case. The type of clean matters most: a standard clean maintains a home, a deep clean resets it, and a move-out clean has to pass a landlord or buyer inspection.
Ranges use the live rate of $25 to $75 per hour per cleaner, before the crew size is factored in. Most standard visits last about two hours, while deep and move-out cleans take longer.
Calculated from the live hourly rate and compared with HomeGuide in Oct 2026. A two-cleaner crew bills both hours, so a two-hour visit is four labor hours.
National ranges, installed. Your city can run 10 to 20 percent either way, so check the local pages before you compare quotes.
HomeGuide house cleaning prices and move-out cleaning cost guides, compared Oct 2026.
Six things move a cleaning quote more than anything else. Ask the company to list each one in the estimate, so the bids you compare cover the same rooms and the same tasks.
Regular cleaning runs $0.10 to $0.17 per sq ft, deep cleaning $0.11 to $0.30, and move-out cleaning $0.22 to $0.33. Bedrooms, bathrooms and finished square footage drive the time more than the total square feet.
A standard clean maintains a home and costs the least. A deep clean runs $230 to $600 because it includes baseboards, appliances and buildup. A move-out clean runs $150 to $500 and has to meet a deposit or sale standard.
Fridge cleaning runs $12 to $50, oven cleaning $15 to $35, interior windows $4 to $8 each, laundry $5 to $20 per load and cabinet interiors $25 to $45. Add-ons are where a low base quote quietly grows.
Weekly and biweekly service usually costs less per visit than a one-time clean, because the home stays maintained. The first visit almost always takes longer and costs more, since the crew is resetting the house rather than keeping it up.
Heavy buildup, pet hair, smoke residue and clutter all add time. A home with two shedding pets and a finished basement takes longer than the same square footage without them, and the quote should reflect that.
Rates run $25 to $75 per hour depending on the market. An independent cleaner often charges $20 to $50 per hour, while a company charges $75 to $100 per hour for two workers but brings insurance, supplies and a replacement if someone cancels.
Cleaning is almost all labor. HomeGuide puts a two-person company crew at $75 to $100 per hour, while an independent cleaner runs $20 to $50 per hour, and supplies are usually included or cost $5 to $10 per visit if you supply your own.
HomeGuide house cleaning prices, move-out cleaning and carpet cleaning guides, Oct 2026.
Cleaning your own home costs nothing beyond supplies and your time. A weekly routine of dusting, vacuuming, mopping and wiping bathrooms keeps a house from ever reaching the deep-clean stage. The catch is that ceilings, baseboards, appliance interiors and grout are the tasks most people skip, and those are exactly what a pro clean covers.
Hire a cleaner when time is the constraint, when a move-out inspection is coming, or when the house has gotten ahead of you. A first deep clean by a crew resets the house, and biweekly service keeps it there. Get a walkthrough quote, confirm what is included and ask whether supplies and equipment are provided.
Cost by type of clean and by the add-ons that show up most often. Prices assume an average three-bedroom, two-bath home unless the row says otherwise.
HomeGuide house cleaning, deep cleaning and carpet cleaning price tables, compared Oct 2026.
The right choice depends on whether you value price, consistency or protection. All three get a house clean, but the paperwork, supplies and backup differ.
Ask for a walkthrough quote with a written task list, then compare it with our quote checker. A job brief that lists rooms, add-ons and the standard you expect keeps an independent cleaner and a company bid on the same page.
The sequence below is what a good crew follows on a standard or deep clean. If a quote skips the walkthrough or the final check, you may be paying for a list of rooms rather than a clean home.
The company walks the home, counts bedrooms and bathrooms, notes add-ons and confirms whether supplies are included.
Personal items are moved off surfaces and floors so the crew can clean underneath rather than around them.
Ceiling fans, light fixtures, shelves and baseboards are dusted before floors, so falling dust lands on surfaces that get cleaned later.
Toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, mirrors and fixtures are scrubbed, disinfected and polished.
Counters, sink, backsplash, stovetop and appliance exteriors are degreased and wiped, with fridge and oven interiors as add-ons.
Carpets are vacuumed, hard floors are swept and mopped, and edges and corners get attention before the crew leaves.
The lead cleaner walks the home with you, checks the checklist and fixes anything that does not meet the agreed standard.
Detailed cost guides for each job are being written; the tools above price every one of them today.
Checked against the official source on Oct 28, 2026. General information, not legal advice. House & Carpet Cleaning work is regulated by permit, and by state license for some trades.
House cleaning costs $25 to $75 per hour per cleaner. A three-bedroom, two-bath home runs $110 to $320 per visit, and a one-bedroom apartment $75 to $200. Deep and move-out cleans land at the top of those ranges because they take longer and cover more surfaces.
Hourly favors a home that cleans quickly, while a flat rate protects you when the job takes longer than expected. Most companies quote flat rates for recurring service and hourly for one-time or heavy jobs. Ask what the flat rate includes, because a low rate often excludes add-ons.
A standard clean of an average home takes about two hours with two cleaners. A first deep clean takes roughly twice as long, and a move-out clean can take most of a day. Home size, pets, clutter and add-ons are the biggest reasons a visit runs longer.
A deep clean costs $230 to $600 for an average home, depending on size and condition. It covers baseboards, appliance interiors, buildup and detail work that a standard clean skips. Many companies charge more for the first visit and then move you to a standard or biweekly rate.
Move-out cleaning costs $150 to $500, with larger homes reaching $630 or more. It includes appliances, cabinets, baseboards and floors so the home can pass an inspection. Ask for a written checklist, a receipt and photos, because a landlord may require proof of the clean.
Most companies bring supplies and equipment as part of the price. Some independent cleaners ask you to supply products, and others offer a discount if you do. If you have preferred products or allergies, ask before the first visit so the crew uses what works for your home.
Tipping is optional but common. Many homeowners tip 10 to 15 percent of the cost when they are happy with the work, or give a larger tip at the holidays. For recurring service, a smaller regular tip or a holiday bonus is typical. Check the invoice first in case a service charge is included.
A standard clean maintains a tidy home and covers surfaces, bathrooms, kitchen and floors. A deep clean adds baseboards, appliance interiors and buildup. A move-out clean is a deep clean built to pass an inspection, often with windows, cabinets and inside appliances included. Each level costs more than the last.
Ask about insurance, vetting, supplies and the exact task list. Request a walkthrough quote and check whether add-ons are extra. Reviews should mention on-time arrival and consistency. Get two or three quotes for a first deep clean, then compare what each one actually covers.