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How much do you pay for house cleaning?

Hiring a professional house cleaning service is a helpful way to have a healthy home even when your work and personal schedule is packed. House cleaning prices vary based on how many square feet your home is, how dirty your house gets, and how often the cleaning service comes. Some companies charge a set amount — such as 5 cents — per square foot, with a minimum amount, such as $100. The national average cost for house cleaning ranges between $110 and $150. Prices can be lower in areas with a lower cost of living, higher in big cities or affluent regions. You may save money by increasing the frequency of your house cleaning visits. Often a company will charge you less per cleaning when you schedule more cleanings per month. The cost advantage rewards your loyalty, and also reflects the fact that more frequent cleanings make it easier to maintain a high level of cleanliness in your home. A housecleaning service may charge more for the first visit or for one-time services than for recurring cleanings.

How much does it cost to deep clean a house?

Deep cleaning a house goes beyond the surface level to clear out the dust, grime and gunk that’s collecting on the fan blades, hiding in the blinds, and built up inside the refrigerator drawers. Deep cleaning of a home or apartment costs more than regular house cleaning because it takes more time, effort, and cleaning products. You may choose to have a deep cleaning once or several times a year in addition to your standard cleaning services. You may have a one-time deep cleaning to prepare for company or to clean after a house party. Companies may charge an hourly rate or a price per square foot, or may offer you a flat rate after they have visited your home and estimated work time. The national average house cleaning price is $110-$150, with rates ranging higher for deep-cleaning services. Here are some examples of how a company may calculate their deep-cleaning prices:

10 cents per square foot (compared with 5 cents per square foot for standard house cleaning).
$300 for a 3,000-square-foot home.
$25 per hour per worker for deep-cleaning services.

How much does a move-out cleaning cost?

Moving is hard enough work even before you have to clean the empty home to perfection. Instead of scrubbing your tile grout with a toothbrush, hire a professional cleaning company to provide move-out cleaning services for you. For moving out of an apartment, cleaning prices can range from $110 to $150. When scheduling a move-out cleaning, talk with the pro and confirm all the key points they will clean to ensure you receive your deposit back.

Important areas to have cleaned include the fridge interior, the oven interior, bathroom tile, the shower and tub, all blinds, and sometimes the walls. Some cleaning companies do not quote a flat rate for a move-out cleaning, as the number of hours it may take to clean structurally identical apartments could vary greatly depending on how clean or dirty the inhabitants were. For example, move-out house cleaning prices may range from $150 to $180 for one- or two-bedroom apartments.

Mari V.

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I am a Realtor who was seeking muscle/moving and clean-out help for a seller when I received a prompt response from Dariusz. Even though it was a holiday weekend, he was able to set a date with my client. They were thrilled with his service and said that they could not have been more professional! His prices were so reasonable that they have additional jobs planned with him. My clients felt lucky to have found such honest and hard working men to help them get their house ready for market. I will be referring Household Service Co to any and all of my buyers and sellers in the future.

Matilewa J.

Angel and his team were excellent! I truly needed someone right away. Angel responded to my call on a Sunday and started work that very same day! They were extremely professional, clean and neat...truly about their business! Angel did not leave until the job was done! I was very pleased with the fabulous work they had done! They actually performed a miracle in my over crowded garage! If you need a team to get the job done, and to get it done properly and in a timely professional manner the team at Lightning Junk Removal is the way to go! Thank you so much! Matilewa

Keturah D.

The team from Details Cleaning were very professional and efficient. They arrived on time, brought all of their own supplies and were patient with our specific (older home) needs. They left no item unturned and I value their ability to get all of the tasks we desired done within the timeframe they were here. I'd highly recommend them to anyone who needs home cleaning services

Donna H.

Michelle took wonderful care of our 2 cats and home while we were away for 2 weeks. She is very responsible and kept our pets happy and content. She managed our home during a snowstorm, kept us updated with photos, and even cleaned. We came home to a clean and happy home! Outstanding.

Max K.

Cleo and Nolan have been cleaning our house for a number of months now, and they're doing an absolutely fantastic job. They clean the communal spaces in our shared house every other weak, and let me tell you, they clean them well! The only thing to note though is that we have had to reschedule a few times, so it helps if you're flexible with regards to time.

Amin K.

We have had the pleasure to have her clean our place twice. She is very professional, on time, and clean. She also kindly accommodated our requests regarding the cleaning products. We couldn't be happier with our experience.

Julianne S.

I highly recommend Maid 2 Clean LLC. Elisia is the only person I will have clean my house. I have tried a few others and they do not come close to the quality and service of Maid 2 Clean! Elisia is trustworthy and personable. She cares about the people she cleans for and it really shows. Elisia communicates well and is very flexible! I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for an enthusiastic, talented businesswoman who loves what she does and does it well.

Amanda R.

Wow! Eliane exceeded my expectations! Wonderful attention to detail and went above and beyond to make my home clean and comfortable. I look forward to having Eliane come back soon!

Patricia S.

CT Green just trimmed a very large tree in our backyard. It had to be done without any heavy equipment since the tree is behind a garage and three other property lines are right next to it. They did an excellent job with a skilled climber and crew. The clean up was thorough and all the debris was carried to the front of our property to be put through the chipper. It required a full day with a full crew. The cost was very reasonable and came in below three other quotes. We highly recommend this company and will utilize them in future needs. The climber also had to make peace with a large, hissing resident raccoon without displacing it! The tree was wrapped with tenacious vines that they removed along with the heavy canopy. It looks wonderful!

Anusha B.

I've been using Nayara and her sister for over a year and have been very happy with their work. I recently moved and am now using them to clean my new house. They do a great job, are flexible when I sometimes need to change the weekly cleaning date, and have always been very professional.

Rachel S.

Five stars!!! Dan did an amazing job on my lawn. He removed all the leaves and overgrown weeds surrounding my house and restored my beautiful stone path. For such a big lawn he finished in no time and was kind enough to offer even more of his services. I will definitely be hiring them again in the future not only for landscaping but for any new home improvement projects. Thanks dan!

Bob M.

Andreia arrived on time and did a phenomenal job cleaning our home. She is personable, very responsive, and professional. She went above and beyond to make sure things were spotless. I look forward to using Andreia's services again!

SUSAN Y.

I hired Aniete to clean my house after I moved out and before I put it on the market. She worked all day to make sure that it was sparkling and clean and ready to sell. Aniete takes great pride in her work. I would definitely recommend her!

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