What questions should I ask a house cleaner?

<div>There are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/11-questions-ask-house-cleaning-services.htm">things to know before hiring a house cleaner</a> to do any work on your home.<ul><li>What services do they offer?</li><li>Do they work alone or with a company?</li><li>Do they have any references you can check?</li><li>Do they conduct background checks on employees?</li><li>When can they get you an estimate?</li><li>Do they have insurance?</li><li>Do they offer a guarantee?</li><li>How do they set rates?</li><li>Do they bring cleaning supplies and equipment?</li><li>Do you need to be home when they clean?</li><li>What arrangements do you need to make for pets?</li><li>Is there a written contract?</li></ul></div>

Do you tip house cleaners?

<div>Although tipping is not a requirement, many people <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tip-house-cleaners.htm">tip house cleaners</a> around 10% to 15% of the final cleaning cost. Some people tip as much as 20% or more, but it’s up to your discretion. Rather than tipping each cleaning session, you can also tip monthly or give the house cleaner a holiday bonus. There are no rules for tipping, but if your house cleaner did a great job it’s encouraged.</div>

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Q: How much do house cleaners typically charge per hour?

<div>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-hire-house-cleaner.htm">cost to hire a house cleaner</a> is between $30 and $50 per hour. Costs vary depending on house size, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and the type of cleaning you want. Deep cleaning will be more expensive since it requires more time and effort to move furniture and clean hard-to-reach areas compared to a standard cleaning session. </div>

Q: How much is the average house cleaner cost?

<div>The average house cleaner cost is around $180, which should cover about four hours of work. However, each project is different and costs can range from $100 to $1,000, depending on the house size and the cleaning needed. Other cost factors can include your location and what level of cleaning you want. Standard or basic cleaning may include vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting the kitchen and bathrooms. Deep cleaning costs about twice as much and often includes cleaning behind and underneath furniture, washing windows, and polishing hard-to-clean surfaces. Emergency cleaning, extreme cleaning, and holidays also impact pricing. Move-in and move-out cleaning typically cost more, too, because of the extensive, whole-house cleaning involved.</div>

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Last update on May 28, 2025

Reviewed in February 2024
Megyn and her team were great. They worked diligently and continually asked questions to clarify what I wanted. I have no complaints, and will be hiring again !!! Thank you for your amazing work !!!
Happy Valley Elite Cleaning Company
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Reviewed in February 2024
Went fantastic; they were extremely thorough and got behind/under all our moveable furniture which was nice. Overall the quality of clean exceeded my expectations, and i didnt find anything they missed.
Happy Valley Elite Cleaning Company
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Reviewed in January 2019
Blanca's Cleaning Services provides a consistently clean house every visit. Very easy to communicate with and always on time. Highly recommend!
Plum Pristine Clean LLC
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Reviewed in November 2014
I'm very happy to post this review. Frank Patrono of Top Job has been cleaning our home for more than two years now. No idea why it's taken me this long to provide a review. What can I say that the ratings don't? The ratings tell you that Frank is Responsive, Punctual, Professional, and...
Top Job Carpet and Cleaning Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
Blanca did an excellent job cleaning our home. She was thorough and went above and beyond expectations. It was a little more expensive than we had hoped, but the service was exceptional.
Plum Pristine Clean LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
I’m extremely busy, but like to keep a clean place, so I reached out to Blanca’s Detailed Cleaning last year. Blanca and her team are consistent and thorough. She responds quickly to feedback, and works around my schedule. Not only that, but the price is affordable. I’m particularly happy that...
Plum Pristine Clean LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
We first hired Blanca and her staff to assist with our rental weekends, but quickly realized that we wanted them back on a regular basis! We were very impressed with the deep clean- cleaning all of our light fixtures, dusting all of our blinds, and really leaving the house spotless. They’re...
Plum Pristine Clean LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
They did a great job. Prompt, courteous, and fabulous cleaners. Also, they use fantastic natural cleaning products that have a great scent and clean well. In my kitchen, they went beyond my expectations and moved the fridge to clean behind it. They also did a great job cleaning the jets in a...
Sunshine Cleaning
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Reviewed in November 2017
Great! I consider myself kind of picky and procrastinated hiring help for cleaning because of feeling like no one could do it as good as me. I am very pleased with Blanca and her team. She came and gave me an estimate within days of contacting her. The first cleaning visit was a deep clean which...
Plum Pristine Clean LLC
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Reviewed in January 2018
Blanca and her crew do a wonderful job keeping our house looking sharp. She is prompt, courteous, and responsive. Highly recommended!
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House cleaners in Houtzdale

Happy Valley Elite Cleaning Company

Happy Valley Elite Cleaning Company

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

113 local quotes requested

Find all the answers to your questions at HVECleaning.com. If you're located in or around Centre County schedule directly at the link below or submit a request on our website. https://clienthub.getjobber.com/booking/359a68ca-afa1-46d2-a9d3-7321bc496f07/ Text us or call us at 814-325-7761 Happy Valley Elite Cleaning offers a deep, detailed clean specified to each individual customers needs. We service customers all over PA. HVEC respects our customers time and homes, and work hard to maintain an elite level of cleanliness. We provide excellent customer service by being reliable and consistent with our work. HVEC is a small business started by Megyn Frank in 2022 and it was built from the ground up after years of cleaning experience, now HVEC has several trained teams of employees and is growing steadily.

"Very nice gentleman. Was thorough and personable."

Casandra C on December 2024

"Very nice gentleman. Was thorough and personable."

Casandra C on December 2024

Home Genius Exteriors

4099 William Penn Highway

Home Genius Exteriors

4099 William Penn Highway

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

42 local quotes requested

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Altoona by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It is time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!

"Great work!"

Mike D on October 2024

"Great work!"

Mike D on October 2024

Premier Cleaning & Restoration

Premier Cleaning & Restoration

Customers say: Quick response

23 local quotes requested

28 years of experience

We have been in business since 1997. We are family owned and operated. We pride ourselves on service, and making sure the job is done right. We are willing to travel to meet your needs.

"From the home inspection, proposal and completion of the work, Premier Cleaning and Restoration were complete professionals. We will recommend them to all of our friends."

Harold B on December 2022

We have been in business since 1997. We are family owned and operated. We pride ourselves on service, and making sure the job is done right. We are willing to travel to meet your needs.

"From the home inspection, proposal and completion of the work, Premier Cleaning and Restoration were complete professionals. We will recommend them to all of our friends."

Harold B on December 2022

R&B On-Site Solutions LLC

907 Old Scalp Ave Unit 228

R&B On-Site Solutions LLC

907 Old Scalp Ave Unit 228

36 local quotes requested

4 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The men were professional and got the job done quickly."

HOGAN M on March 2025

"The men were professional and got the job done quickly."

HOGAN M on March 2025

B&B Site Solutions LLC

B&B Site Solutions LLC

Emergency services offered

We offer many services don?t be afraid to ask. Some services include: Junk/construction Debris Removal Demolition . Lawn waste, and storm cleanup (wood chipper services available) . We also deliver/lay stone or mulch and will do any and all clean out.

"Brandon has been a trusted worker for many years. His work is exemplary and we would highly recommend!"

Mary D on May 2025

"Brandon has been a trusted worker for many years. His work is exemplary and we would highly recommend!"

Mary D on May 2025

43 years of experience

construction, masonry carpentry, basically anything we like to do with our hands.

A family owned and operated business that will treat your space like our own! COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL! “Spotless bonds, AllInFamily Beyond: Cleaning with care, Family to share”

We are a great cleaning service to help you with all your cleaning and organizing needs

Your all purpose cleaners to the rescue

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Your all purpose cleaners to the rescue

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10 years of experience

The services we provide: ~Eco-Friendly cleaning ~Deep cleaning services ~Residential cleaning ~Move in and move out services ~Maid services ~Janitorial services ~Business Cleaning ~Commercial building cleaning services ~Window Cleaning ~Medical cleaning services ~Office cleaning services ~Dry cleaning services ~Upholstery cleaning services ~Leather cleaning services ~Car cleaning services ~Hoader cleaning services ~Portable and Non-portable sanitization cleaning ~Mold remediation services ~smoke remediation services ~Environmental cleanup ~pressure washing ~pool cleaning ~crime cleaning services ~sports cleaning services ~Forclosure cleaning ~Construction cleaning ~food cleaning services ~Live-in and Live out services We provide great pricing!! We have been in business for 15 years. We are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and we look forward to working for you.

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House cleaning services FAQs

There are several things to know before hiring a house cleaner to do any work on your home.

What services do they offer?
Do they work alone or with a company?
Do they have any references you can check?
Do they conduct background checks on employees?
When can they get you an estimate?
Do they have insurance?
Do they offer a guarantee?
How do they set rates?
Do they bring cleaning supplies and equipment?
Do you need to be home when they clean?
What arrangements do you need to make for pets?
Is there a written contract?

The average cost to hire a house cleaner is between $30 and $50 per hour. Costs vary depending on house size, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and the type of cleaning you want. Deep cleaning will be more expensive since it requires more time and effort to move furniture and clean hard-to-reach areas compared to a standard cleaning session.

Although tipping is not a requirement, many people tip house cleaners around 10% to 15% of the final cleaning cost. Some people tip as much as 20% or more, but it’s up to your discretion. Rather than tipping each cleaning session, you can also tip monthly or give the house cleaner a holiday bonus. There are no rules for tipping, but if your house cleaner did a great job it’s encouraged.

The average house cleaner cost is around $180, which should cover about four hours of work. However, each project is different and costs can range from $100 to $1,000, depending on the house size and the cleaning needed. Other cost factors can include your location and what level of cleaning you want. Standard or basic cleaning may include vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting the kitchen and bathrooms. Deep cleaning costs about twice as much and often includes cleaning behind and underneath furniture, washing windows, and polishing hard-to-clean surfaces. Emergency cleaning, extreme cleaning, and holidays also impact pricing. Move-in and move-out cleaning typically cost more, too, because of the extensive, whole-house cleaning involved.

No, house cleaners do not necessarily need to be certified or licensed. Each state has its 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.

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