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How Much Does House Cleaning Cost?

low costLow: $74-$200
low costMedium: $95-$300
low costHigh: $150-$400

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House cleaning service (sometimes called maid service) varies in cost according to frequency of service, condition and size of home. Prices are generally based either on the number of rooms, the square footage or by the hour.
 
Typical costs:
What should be included:
  • A typical regular cleaning includes vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing sinks, floors, countertops and range hoods. Some services include loading the dishwasher and changing bed linen. Generally, a cleaning service will bring all the cleaning products and tools.
  • MaidPro in Boston, Massachusetts bundles cleaning into 3, 5 and 7-hour packages varying from $129 to $266 for a one-time service. Biweekly jobs take 2-3 hours per visit and run $50-$70. Rates vary greatly across the country, according to a MaidPro sales representative. In Boston there are many more apartments and smaller homes than in Texas where the average home is 3,000 square feet.
Additional costs:
  • Major tasks like window and wall cleaning are generally not included.
  • Oven or refrigerator cleaning runs around $25. Dusting mini blinds averages $20.
Discounts:
  • Signing up for more frequent service often means a discounted rate. Biweekly cleaning versus one-time means a savings of $50-$200, depending on the size of the home.
Shopping for house cleaning:
  • Yahoo Local lets you look up local housecleaners in the directory.
  • When choosing to hire an individual through a classified ad or personal referral, The US Department of Labor outlines the regulations and the IRS provides tax information.
  • Tip: Before hiring a cleaning service, ask the company for references and make any special cleaning requests upfront so workers will be prepared
Article updated April 2007
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Great hard work!!!
Amount: $200.00 per cleaning
Posted by: heidi1243 in oak brook, IL.Posted: April 4th, 2011 08:04PM
SQ Ft of Home: 1800Cleanings per month: 2
Firm: solex services
This is great cleaning company. first time I spend 200 $, but regular cleaning twice a month is 120$. They are also clean 3 times a week my office for 80$. they are working very hard!!! I am very happy that I met them!!!! sometimes you can pay less but the job won't be a perfect , but they are!!! trust me. phone is 773 704 1754
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Great attention to detail
Amount: $150.00 per cleaning
Posted by: tara83 in philadelphia, PA.Posted: April 8th, 2011 11:04PM
SQ Ft of Home: 1600Cleanings per month: 2
Firm: Dust Bunny Catchers
This lady really paid close attention to detail, I have hired companies in the past and they always seem to miss cleaning above reachable door-sill,I never had my bathroom so spotless. I was sick for 2 months and my house had got a little out of hand, the first time she came to clean it was $150 bi- weekly is $100. Even my husband agreed the service was worth the money.
her number is 215-545-8297
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Shinn Cleaning Services, the best in Brevard!
Amount: $75.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Marcia Quinn in Cocoa Beach, FL.Posted: May 5th, 2011 12:05PM
SQ Ft of Home: 1600Cleanings per month: 2
Paige is the best cleaner I have ever had the pleasure of using. She is thorough, extremely attentive to details and keeps an open line of communication with me regarding my wants and needs. I not only use her for my residence but also use her services to clean my dental office as well as investment properties. I would highly recommend her to any and all prospective clients.
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Bets Cleaning Ever!
Amount: $90.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Jennifer C. in Boston, MA.Posted: May 14th, 2011 04:05PM
SQ Ft of Home: 950Cleanings per month: 4
Firm: Mary and Pris Cleaning Services
I called them just to check prices, but the owner was so nice that I thought of hiring them once, the work was amazing, I've never seem my apartment like that before, even my furniture looked new. I was very impressed, so much that I now have them coming once a week. They are the Best in Boston.
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house cleaning
Amount: $85.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Nomad in Burton, MI.Posted: May 18th, 2011 03:05PM
SQ Ft of Home: 900Cleanings per month: 4
Firm: Grimestoppers
great ladies, did a tremendous job on my house.
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Fannie maids home and office cleaning
Amount: $80.00 per cleaning
Posted by: mary johnson in aurora, IL.Posted: May 30th, 2011 08:05AM
I was a little skeptic at first getting someone to come in and clean my home,but this was the best service i ever asked for.This lady is very detailed and perfect.She is wonderful,I would recommend her to any one.She comes every two weeks
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House Cleaning - Special Touch Cleaning
Amount: $150.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Nancy in Washington DC in Springfield, VA.Posted: June 3rd, 2011 04:06PM
I use a lady recommended from a friend at work to clean my house. This woman cleans floors on her hands and knees. She said that she does not have a business yet but is thinking of opening a cleaning service because she loves doing it. I told her when she does to please call me and I will be a regular.
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Outstanding!
Amount: $120.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Julie K. in Algonquin, IL.Posted: June 13th, 2011 08:06PM
I called EcoPure Cleaning Services to help me clean the house before my husband's 40th birthday party. I have never received so many comments on my clean house! They were professional, on-time and they use only green products. Worth every penny!
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house cleaning/house keeper
Amount: $75.00 per cleaning
Posted by: cb in metro detroit, MI.Posted: July 10th, 2011 07:07PM
i have great cleaning ladie and always her never anyone else does an excellent job as if it was her own home! First time cleaning she charged a $100 and everytime after that has been $75 and she brings her own cleaning supplies. All she asked that i had was a good working vacume. I have to say i like her even more because she does this only until she finishes college! she comes when im at work and i have to say its soo nice coming home to a clean fresh house! clean4you2011@hotmail.com is how to reach her if you live in the area worth every dollar!!!
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Nooks & Crannies Cleaning
Amount: $140.00 per cleaning
Posted by: A Very Happy Customer in Smyrna, GA.Posted: July 24th, 2011 08:07AM
If you live in GA, call Adrienne, 404-918-0211. She is the best!! Very attentive and friendly. The cleaning service we had before her was about $25 cheaper, but we get a lot more for our money with Adrienne. If I have any issues/concerns she always makes sure it's taken care of immediately!! We use to use her EVERY week,and had to switch to every other week due to our finances. One of the things I like best about her and her crew is that if they see something that needs to be done they do it without me asking and not charge me for it. They are very honest and trustworthy.
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House/Office Cleaning
Amount: $80.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Marianna Anatoliyevna in Chicago, IL.Posted: August 1st, 2011 03:08PM
Hello! I have a house cleaning lady that been with me for 7 years and she doing amazing job job by cleaning my place. I two friends have her. She's very trustworthy and nice as a person. Lyubov Zubko 773-691-0321
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The Best at what she do!!!
Amount: $100.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Paker Ro in Augusta, Ga., GA.Posted: August 19th, 2011 07:08PM
Ms. Cat is absolutely awesome!! She is truly the best at what she does, cleaning is definitely something she actually enjoys, (if you can believe that!!!) Honest, dependable, and last but definitely not least trustworthy!!! Ms. Cat came highly recommend, but the results I received when she finished was nothing short spotless!! If anyone in the Augusta, Aiken, and Martinez Ga. is interested in her services she can be reached at (706)-373-9952.
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House Cleaning
Amount: $89.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Brent Bowen in Acworth, GA.Posted: August 21st, 2011 07:08PM
I went through maybe 15 different cleaning services until I found this young lady name Josephine. She really did a magnificent job. I recommend her to anyone in the metro Atlanta area. Her number is 678 973 9776.Detail is my thing and she covers the detail to my satisfaction.
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The best house cleaning !!!
Amount: $190.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Kenneth Klees in South Bend, IN.Posted: August 26th, 2011 01:08PM
WOW - talk about detailed cleaning!!! Everything is cleaned - from top to bottom and nothing needs to be touched up. Up to 8 hours and 4500 square feet are included in $190 and she deep cleans the house in a 2 cycle rotation to bring it up to par, sort of speak :) First visit includes the bathrooms and kitchen. They are deep cleaning and the rest of the house is cleaned thoroughly while in the second visit is focusing on deep cleaning the sleeping and living areas. After that it is maintaining the home and well worth every penny. She comes to my home twice a month and the $190 per visit is well invested knowing that I don't have to worry about nothing. I walk into a nice and clean home every time. You can reach Dustbusters at 574-204-2689.
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CR CLEANING SYSTEMS INC.
Amount: $100.00 per cleaning
Posted by: benjami in winekka, IL.Posted: August 29th, 2011 01:08PM
IT'S HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM they come to deep clean my apartment was very dust they clean from top to the booton includin the windows
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ShantyShine Cleaning Service
Amount: $100.00 per cleaning
Posted by: jennijohnson in Virginia Beach, .Posted: September 18th, 2011 04:09PM
This is a great company to get come to your house to clean. She is a single mom and she really gives you the personal touch. She goes up and beyond any cleaning company I have ever had come to my house. She has been cleaning for me for about 2 years now and i could not be happier with the work she does. If you want someone who will come into your house and treats you like family, I have told all my friends about her and serveral of them have used her aswell. She is very honest and dependable. she is alway open to anything i need her to do. If you are looking for a great cleaning service, Call 757-228-6541 and ask for Christine.
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Five Star Solutions
Amount: $125.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Alex Lora in aurora, IL.Posted: October 7th, 2011 08:10AM
This company is great they did a very detailed cleaning!!my house has 3 bedrooms,2 baths about 17,000 sq.ft i could not be happier with the work they did,they are cleaning my office now too once a week for $150 per month.honest and dependable people very happy with them,they really are a five star service company. if you are looking for a great cleaning service you should call The Five Star solutions at(630)708-0179
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house cleaning and window cleaning
Amount: $100.00 per cleaning
Posted by: irdosir@yahoo.com in Baltimore, MD.Posted: November 22nd, 2011 05:11AM
I had several companies clean and this new company owned and operated by one girl is the best yet. She works hard and very thorough, her prices are out of this world. I recommend Michelle Cleaning 4438956058 to anyone in Perry Hall, to Hunt Valley MD area. Awesome
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The Best house cleaning Job for Less By Pallie Carnes
Amount: $200.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Helen Reed in Covington, GA.Posted: December 11th, 2011 08:12PM
I\'am very picky when it comes to house cleaning, I had to let go of 3 maid services. Then a friend gave me the name of a lady who cleans her home,I was surprized that I had nothing to complain about after her 1st cleaning, Now she is my regular house cleaner,I don\'t know what I would do without her since I can not clean my own home due to health problems.Thanks Pallie Carnes, I don\'t think she would mind if I gave her work # out 770-787-3924, So if your looking for a good, dependable, Honest, friendly and Fair house cleaner, she IS the one to call.
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best cleaning Lady, great hard work
Amount: $100.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Elida in east brunswick, NJ.Posted: December 13th, 2011 06:12PM
She is a very nice young lady , cleans everything from top to bottom and nothing needs to be touched up , very Honest, dependable, and trustworthy ,She is thorough, very attentive to details and keeps a good attitude and an line of communication with me regarding my wants and needs. I use her for my office too .\r\nThe first time she charged me 130 ,then 90 every two weeks. Worth the money .If you leave in Nj , central jersey , I highly recommend her .732-9798687
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Jessie\'s House Cleaning, the best on Jacksonville, FL
Amount: $200.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Laurie Graham in Jacksonville, FL.Posted: December 14th, 2011 03:12PM
They earned every but of it. By far thr best housekeeper I\'ve ever hired.
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reflection\'s Cleaning Service is one of the best I have used
Amount: $150.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Neat Freak in Pittsford, NY.Posted: December 18th, 2011 03:12PM
I have a two story home in pittsford , NY it\'s about 3500 sq. ft. and reflections Cleaning came in and cleaned my home( dusted, swept n mopped floors, vacuumed, scrubbed all the counter tops and my stove top, cleaned two full baths, and four bedrooms.) They were fast and efficiant. I didnt have to follow behind them to tell them what to do either. They brought their own materials and were outta my house within 4 hours. Everything looked wonderful and I would reccomend them too anyone in the Monroe, livingston county area. Her number is 585-519-2799. Give her a call
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Great detailed cleaning on my home
Amount: $75.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Phyllis Montgomery Moss for US Cleaning Service in Orangeburg, SC.Posted: January 2nd, 2012 06:01PM
SQ Ft of Home: 1500Cleanings per month: 2
Firm: U.S. Cleaning service
US Cleaning service did a great job on my cozy 1500 sq. Ft home. They were friendly and they give discounts to military service and senior citizens. They left my home looking brand new and were addiment about making me happy. I love themthe fact that I found a cleaning service I could trust. I will call them on every special occasion. 803-290-1031
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Best cleaning I have ever had!
Amount: $120.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Sherri Benson in Chesterfield, Michigan in Chesterfield, MI.Posted: January 20th, 2012 07:01PM
SQ Ft of Home: 1100Cleanings per month: 2
Firm: First Class Janitorial
This is a family owned business. The owners and the staff are very professional and pay attention to detail. I was pleasantly pleased with the job they did. I have recommended them to all of my friends and family. Call them first if you ever need a cleaning you will not be disappointed. This is their phone number 1-586-242-3619, the owners names are Kelly and Eric.
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HAPPY AND EXCITED
Amount: $120.00 per cleaning
Posted by: DIANEK in BELAIR, MD.Posted: January 27th, 2012 08:01PM
SQ Ft of Home: 1200Cleanings per month: 1
Firm: OLDFASHIONCLEANER123@yahoo.com
WOW!! I came home today to the cleanest my house has ever been in years. Michelle ownes and operates this business professionally, thoroughly, and affordable. Michelle even steam cleaned every bare floor in addition to hand clean. I asked her why the steamer she said the hands and knees clean the dirt but the steamer cleans germs left by someone sneezing or coughing or just in general. She charges 1.00 per sq ft for first time cleaning and .75 for by weekly plus 10.00 for animal clean up (hair). Good Job and thanks much michelle!! she can be reached at 443-895-6058
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My rental properties have never looked better !
Amount: $175.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Ann Mosley in Lakeland, FL.Posted: February 27th, 2012 08:02AM
SQ Ft of Home: 900 - 1300Cleanings per month: Varied
Firm: S-N-C Cleaning
These two ladies are the greatest ! Dependable quality service , I wouldn't dream of using anyone else . Would highly recommend for all your cleaning needs .You can contact Connie and Sherry 863-298-8530
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The best service I have ever had for cleaning my home in Indianapolis
Amount: $95.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Therisah in Indianapolis, IN.Posted: April 1st, 2012 08:04AM
SQ Ft of Home: 1200Cleanings per month: 1
Firm: Clover Cleaning Service
I used this company servie several times. Their attention to detail was so extraordinary. I heard about this company from my neighbor, they did her office cleaning work. \r\nThey worked very professionally and their price was fair comparing with others. I recommend them to others. Thanks!
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Robin & Debra's House-cleaning
Amount: $80.00 per cleaning
Posted by: I'm lovin it!! in tucson, AZ.Posted: April 25th, 2012 04:04PM
SQ Ft of Home: 2500Cleanings per month: 2
Firm: Robin & Debra's Housecleaning / Pet sits
Robin & Debra have been cleaning my home for almost a year. They are always on time and work around my schedule when necessary. They are very trustworthy and I love how clean and fresh my home is when they come.
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linda and jacquae at on the spot cleaning
Amount: $140.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Jen C. in petersburg, VA.Posted: April 29th, 2012 07:04PM
SQ Ft of Home: 2000Cleanings per month: 1
Firm: on the spot cleaning
they were on time, very hardworking and trustworthy. They came to my home and did a great job, they did everything i wanted and even some extras. I was very satisfied with the detailed cleaning they did and i would recommend them to everyone. Call them at 804-892-6406 or 804-490-2564, they are very quick at returning your calls.
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GREAT HOUSE CLEANING
Amount: $80.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Maureen Barnes in Cortland, NY.Posted: April 30th, 2012 10:04PM
SQ Ft of Home: 2200Cleanings per month: 2
Firm: HAPPY HOUSE HELPERSE
Excellent detail oriented. Friendly with great work ethic
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Ms V Maid Service 972-3884230
Amount: $100.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Vanessa Briacho in Frisco, TX.Posted: May 2nd, 2012 11:05AM
SQ Ft of Home: 2.000Cleanings per month: 2
Fantastic Job and very Professional.
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Best service I've used
Amount: $150.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Happy customer... Maryanna in Collegeville, PA.Posted: May 7th, 2012 07:05PM
SQ Ft of Home: 3800Cleanings per month: 2
Firm: By George, It's Clean LLC
They are great! They come on a regular basis and are a part of the family. We love them and recommend them to people who ask. They create a specilize cleaning schedule that meets my need. 5 star cleaning service
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Superior House Cleaning
Amount: $75.00 per cleaning
Posted by: T. Lee in Durham, NC.Posted: May 8th, 2012 06:05PM
SQ Ft of Home: 1200Cleanings per month:
Firm: Clean2Xtream, LLC
Outstanding cleaning services and very very detailed!
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Best service I've used
Amount: $150.00 per cleaning
Posted by: Happy customer... Maryanna in Collegeville, PA.Posted: May 10th, 2012 03:05AM
SQ Ft of Home: 3800Cleanings per month: 2
Firm: By George, It's Clean LLC
They are great! They come on a regular basis and are a part of the family. We love them and recommend them to people who ask. They create a specilize cleaning schedule that meets my need. 5 star cleaning service
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Experience House Cleaning
Amount: $95.00 per cleaning
Posted by: nataliegamatche in Portland, OR.Posted: May 13th, 2012 10:05AM
SQ Ft of Home: Cleanings per month: biweekly
I have a good house cleaner really clean and love how shes cleans my kitchen and bathroom smells good!! it feels good having a clean place\\\\r\\\\nis 2 persons only really nice and tells me if theres anything they can do if want there number \\\\r\\\\n5034438332 ask for Tania
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