House Cleaning Cost Guide: What Visits Cost
A recurring house cleaning visit for an average home commonly costs between US$120 and US$240 in the US, and a one-time deep clean runs about double a regular visit. Prices in Canada are similar in dollar terms, with big cities at the higher end.
What you pay depends on the size of your home, how often the cleaner comes and what the first visit looks like. More frequent visits tend to be cheaper per visit, because the home never gets far from clean. Monthly visits cost more each, since more has built up.
Use the ranges below to check whether a quote is in a sensible neighbourhood. They are not a price list, and a written quote for your own home is what counts.
Typical price ranges
- Standard recurring visit, mid-sized home (US)US$120 to US$240
A house of about 1,500 to 2,000 square feet cleaned on a recurring basis, with kitchen, bathrooms and floors.
- One-time deep clean (US)US$200 to US$500
A mid-sized home with baseboards, blinds, window sills and heavier kitchen and bathroom buildup.
- One-time deep clean (Canada)C$250 to C$450
A typical house or large apartment, with the first deep clean before recurring visits.
- Move-in clean of an empty home (US)US$120 to US$420
An empty apartment or smaller house with cabinet, appliance and bathroom interiors included.
- Move-in clean of an empty home (Canada)C$250 to C$500
An empty home with inside-cabinet and appliance cleaning, priced by size and condition.
Typical 2025-2026 ranges compiled from published cost guides, including Angi, HomeAdvisor and Housecall Pro for the US, and HomeStars and Toronto-area provider price guides for Canada. Many sources are written by cleaning companies, and local quotes vary with home size, condition and city, so treat these as broad starting points.
What drives the cost
- Home size
- Square footage, bedrooms and bathrooms set the base time, and bathrooms add the most.
- Frequency
- Weekly visits are shortest per visit, while monthly visits are longest because more has built up.
- Condition at the start
- A home that has been neglected needs a deeper first clean, usually quoted separately.
- Pets and household traffic
- Shedding, litter areas, kids and tracked-in dirt all add time.
- Extras
- Inside the oven or fridge, blinds, laundry and cabinet interiors are typically priced as add-ons.
- Location
- Large cities and high-cost regions usually run higher than smaller markets.
- Supplies and equipment
- Who provides products and tools can affect the price, so the quote should say.
- Access and scheduling
- Building rules, parking and tight time windows can add to a visit.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Choose a regular schedule, since recurring visits usually cost less per visit than one-off cleans.
- Tidy loose items before the cleaner arrives so the time goes to cleaning.
- Ask which extras really matter and drop the rest.
- Keep up light upkeep between visits so the next one stays short.
- Compare written quotes that list the same scope before you decide.
Cost questions
How much should a house cleaner cost?
For an average home in the US, typical recurring visits fall between roughly US$120 and US$240. In Canada, expect similar numbers in Canadian dollars. Your own quote depends on size, frequency and condition.
Is it cheaper to clean weekly or monthly?
Weekly visits cost less each, but you pay for more of them. Monthly visits cost more each and can add up to a lower total, as long as the home stays acceptable between them.
Do cleaners charge by the hour or a flat rate?
Both exist. Many quotes use a flat price per visit based on size and condition, and others use an hourly rate. A written scope helps you compare the two.
How much does a deep clean cost compared with a regular clean?
A deep clean often costs 20 to 40 percent more than a standard visit for the same home, or more if the home has not been cleaned in a long time.
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