How much does house cleaning cost? (2026 guide)
A clear breakdown of house cleaning costs in 2026 — what a standard, deep, and move-out clean typically runs, what drives the price, and how to get a quote for your home.
The honest answer is that house cleaning is priced on your home's size, the type of clean, and how often you book — not a flat per-hour rate. Here's how those factors actually move the price, so you can estimate before you ever pick up the phone.
What a typical clean costs
There is no single price that fits every home. Compare the current local examples for Boston, Orlando, and Miami, then use your property details to request a quote. Three factors matter when comparing services:
- Size — bedrooms and especially bathrooms are the biggest drivers, because bathrooms are the most labor-intensive rooms.
- Type of clean — standard < deep < move-out (more on each below).
- Frequency — compare the first visit and future maintenance terms separately.
By type of clean
- Standard clean — ongoing maintenance of an already-clean home. The most affordable option, and the one most people book on a recurring plan. See what's included.
- Deep clean — a top-to-bottom reset: baseboards, built-up grime, inside appliances on request. It prices higher because it's materially more labor. Most homes start here, then maintain with a standard plan.
- Move-in / move-out clean — an empty-home detail scoped for a landlord's final walkthrough. It's the priciest per visit, but it's a one-time job.
Not sure which you need? Our guide on deep clean vs standard clean breaks it down.
Why "per hour" can be misleading
A flat hourly rate sounds simple, but it punishes you for a home that needs more time and rewards rushing. Flat, per-job pricing based on your home's size and clean type is more predictable — you know the number before the crew arrives, not after.
One-time vs recurring
Compare the first cleaning with later maintenance visits separately. A first visit may need more work than ongoing standard cleaning. Review the eligibility and terms shown with your quote; do not assume every service, extra, or first visit receives a recurring discount.
How to get an exact price
General examples only get you so far. The fastest way to a real number is to enter your home's size and frequency and see your quote — most quotes take under two minutes, with no calls and no obligation.
Looking for local specifics? See our breakdown of house cleaning costs in Boston, or jump to pricing for Greater Boston, Orlando, or Miami.
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