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Hiring a house cleaner frees up your schedule and keeps your home spotless. The cost to hire a house cleaner depends on the size of your house, your schedule, and who you hire. Use this guide to better understand typical house cleaning prices.
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Big or small, your project is a significant investment. That’s why we recommend interviewing at least three qualified cleaning professionals before making a hiring decision. Ask the following questions to determine whether a pro is the right fit for your project.
Some cleaning services will expect you to provide some items like special cleaners for hardwood floors. While this isn’t a deal breaker, it’s important to know before making a hiring decision.
Cleaning services have access to your entire home, which makes having trustworthy employees important. Ask your cleaning pro if they screen or do background checks. Avoid companies who don’t prescreen their cleaners.
Most cleaning companies will replace or repair any damaged items in your home. Avoid hiring a cleaning service that doesn’t have a repair or replacement plan.
Some cleaning pros won’t tackle certain projects. Be sure your pro is able to complete your project before making a hiring decision.
Most cleaning pros offer a variety of schedules, including one-time, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly. Be sure your pro offers the cleaning schedule that works best for you and your family.
The average cost to hire a house cleaner is between $25 and $45 per hour, while some home cleaners may be more expensive, there could be cheaper maid options by individuals for less money.
The average cost to clean a house is around $180, which is about four hours of work. However, each project is different and costs can range from $100 to $1,000 depending on the size of house and the amount of cleaning needed.
Not necessarily. Each state has their own requirements for licensing and certifications for companies, but most states don't require any special training to clean a home. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local house cleaner guidelines.
There are several things to know before hiring a house cleaner to do any work on your home.
Do they conduct background checks on employees?
Do they have insurance?
Do they offer a guarantee?
How do they set rates?