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 29, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
Kayla is an exceptionally detail-oriented individual, and her services are exemplary. The window cleaning was meticulously executed, ensuring that every nook and cranny of each window and screen, both inside and outside, was thoroughly addressed. The indoor cleaning was equally thorough,...
Northwoods Cleaning Service LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
My house has never been cleaner, she cleaned places I would have never thought about. She did my vaulted ceilings and lights to go with it, and it turned out amazing along with every other room in my house! She cleaned phenomenally and cannot wait for the next cleaning!
Solace Property Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
Arlene and her team has been amazing with our airbnb. In addition to providing exceptional cleaning she goes above and beyond to make sure guest stays are great including taking the initiative in decor and providing other essentials for guests. Very happy with the service and it has allowed me...
Swift And Neat LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Christine is very proficient at cleaning and has done a great job of keeping my AirBnB clean. She has managed the entire turn around of the AirBnB between guest. She is very knowledgeable and thoughtful and has helped to improve my business. I trust her completely to run my AirBnB.
All Clean
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Reviewed in May 2024
We had Peyton cleaning for us today from AMK Cleaning Services. WOW, she did an outstanding job! I came home and my house was sparkling clean and we even had those vacuum lines on the carpets everyone loves to see. Thank you so much AMK for making my week and taking the extra task of cleaning...
AMK Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in January 2019
Mary & Patrick are absolutely awesome and I highly recommend them to all. They have performed and continue to perform all of the services listed above for my business and personal home. They are completely trustworthy, hard working, competent, and fair; going above and beyond expectations...
Hands In Demand
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Reviewed in April 2024
Oksana and her team are amazing -- they provide a high quality cleaning at an reasonable price. They are also very friendly and enjoyable to talk to. I love that they are animal friendly so I never have to worry about leaving my pups behind while they are cleaning. In addition, they are...
Oksana's Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in June 2013
I was having family over that up coming weekend but didn't have the time to get to anything to clean it the way I wanted it to look. I contacted Busy Momma's Cleaning Service and I received a call back from them immediately. I was in dire need of a cleaning service. Amber was very...
Busy Momma's Cleaning Service
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House cleaners in Clayton

Clear View Exterior Care LLC

3008 Schabacker Ct #3

Clear View Exterior Care LLC

3008 Schabacker Ct #3

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2 years of experience

Clear View Exterior Care LLC is committed to improving the places that we all call home. We proudly offer window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing.

"They did a great job and had me look it over before they left"

Cathy S on October 2024

Clear View Exterior Care LLC is committed to improving the places that we all call home. We proudly offer window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing.

"They did a great job and had me look it over before they left"

Cathy S on October 2024

15 years of experience

Attention to detail-I notice everything, so every little spot I will get. Stress free cleaning-you can come home and relax and enjoy your free time. Affordable rates-o offer competitive rates without compromising qaulity. Customized cleaning plans-each client has specific needs and preferences that I will work with. Weather it be weekly, monthly, deep clean, regular clean I will adapt to suit your schedule and budget

5 years of experience

Helping hand, home and extra services. Basic work at home include cleaning maintenance lawn care and painting. Extra services include Auto painting and detailing. Other services are listed but not exclusive unless you have inquired and verified the service needed.

1 years of experience

1 years of experience

Experienced in home, retail and medical office cleaning. Thorough and flexible. Can provide quality cleaning and organization services for flat rates. Cleaning your home or office as if it were my own, using natural cleaners. Other services offered: Moving in and Moving out Cleaning.

3 years of experience

45 years of experience

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

10 years experience in the cleaning business. Dedicated, trustworthy and friendly staff. Thorough, detailed cleaning. All Clean offers a wide variety of cleaning services ensuring the customer is satisfied. It's not clean unless it's All Clean

"Christine did a great job and was always reliable and very conscientious!"

Lynn Ann P on March 2024

"Christine did a great job and was always reliable and very conscientious!"

Lynn Ann P on March 2024

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

I will tackle any task you need tackled, professionally and with excellence. I can do anything from provide transportation, deep clean or even just touch up your home or vehicle, laundry, shopping, pack, move, lawn care, child care, organize or anything else you don't have time to get done, or maybe just don't enjoy doing it. I exceed expectations and provide 5 star services habitually and will be happy to take on your seemingly neverending, daunting list of things you plan to do tomorrow, the day that never comes. I have a large variety of skills and carry an innovative mindset. Give me that to-do list and let me get it to-done today!!

"Great. I got more than my money's worth and plan to continue. We have a regular cleaning appointment but if I need to change, they are flexible. Along with cleaning and organizing, they help with minor home maintenance tasks. I have recommended to friends. Highly recommend. 🩷"

Larraine C on August 2024

Weez Cleaning is here for all your cleaning needs. I am familiar is offices, bars, post construction, moving in or out deep cleaning.

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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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