Find Reliable Local Cleaning Services for Your Project

How Much Do Cleaning Services Cost?

The cost of house cleaning services varies widely by region and individual. Basic two-hour service by a professional cleaner is likely to cost $50 or more.

The price of deep cleaning varies depending on factors such as the size of your home, where you live, and what you want included. Cleaning services may charge by the hour or by the job. For condos, there are often per-room rates. A deep clean takes anywhere from 2 hours to 5 hours or more, depending on the size of your home. Here are typical time frames:

● 1,200 sq ft home -- 2 to 3.5 hours

● 2,200 sq ft home -- 3 to 4.5 hours

● 3,200 sq ft home -- 5 hours or more

A team of at least two cleaners should be provided, and the rates typically run from $75 - $200 per hour.

What Are the Types of Home Cleaning Services?

-Maid Service 

-Move in / Move out 

-Organizing / Declutter

-Post Construction Clean Up 

-Office Cleaning 

-Window Cleaning 

-Pressure Washing/Power washing Exterior 

-Carpet Cleaning

What is Included in the Cost of Deep Cleaning?

A general deep cleaning, unless you specify otherwise, normally includes the following:

● Mopping and/or vacuuming of all floors

● Dusting of window sills, ceiling fans and blinds

● Removal of all garbage

● Scrubbing and sanitization of sinks and counters

● Cleaning kitchen appliances and cabinets – inside and out

● Scrubbing and disinfection of toilets, tubs and showers 

● Cleaning and polishing of mirrors

Should I Hire an Independent Cleaner or a Cleaning Service?

When you hire an independent cleaner, you are the one in charge. But if the cleaner is sick or otherwise unavailable, you’ll be left without cleaning help. In addition, you are considered the employer. Unless you yourself pay their insurance (liability and workers comp), you will not be covered in case of damage, accident, or theft.

When you hire a cleaning service, you will be a customer, avoiding the headache of being an employer. However, you may have less flexibility in certain matters, such as which cleaning products are used in your home. And unless you request otherwise, the service could send you a different employee every time.

How Can I Find the Best Cleaning Service?

Ask for references from long-term customers. Then call to find out about the caliber of the work, reliability of the cleaner(s), and overall level of satisfaction.

The following apply only to a cleaning company, not an individual cleaner:

-Check credentials. Find out how long the company has been in business. Make sure they are bonded and insured and have an up-to-date operating license. Ask whether they perform background checks on their employees.

-Contact the Better Business Bureau. Check the company's standing and look for consumer complaints. 

-Read online reviews. Usually a third-party site, like Yelp!, is the best source of objective reviews to help you choose reliable cleaners.

-Sign a contract. Many cleaning services provide a standard service agreement. Read the terms carefully before you sign. Does it offer return service if you are not satisfied with the work?