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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.

PearlAnn N.

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They did contact me with an earlier time, however, they arrived at the time previous set, which I can undertand, weather and all what impressed me was while the price was high for me, Antonio and his helper were professional quick and pleasant I am amazed it only took they 15 minutes to get the couch downtairs and nothing was knocked over mom was even happy if I have a serious move in the future I will absolutely consider them thank you so very much for solving an inspection problem we got helpers to tidy up mom's place and she made it you are a life saver to an 89 year old God Bless will recommend you to anyone who asks

Dawn D.

The service was awesome. They were on time, went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the clean up. Man I will definitely use them again. I was so amazed by the courteousness and professionalism. Dawn Dent

SIDNEY Y.

We had them clean out our in-laws house after the sale. They showed up on time and did a great job getting rid of all of the items we needed hauled. In and out in 45 minutes. They even swept the garage floor for us. We are very happy with the service.

Naomi G.

Had my first clean over the weekend and the end result was fantastic! My bathrooms in particular were looking pretty shabby and by the time Mila's Cleaning was finished, it looked completely different and new!! I was initially hesitant to hire a cleaner, but am so happy with the results that I don't think I can go back to not having one! Can't wait for the next clean!

Marty L.

Brenda was on time and efficient. She was willing to take on all of the cleaning chores to help with the move in. Liked her so much that we hired her to clean the place we just moved out of.

Richard B.

Salvo is a stand up guy. Good Tradesman are hard to come by, Salvo is one of them. - showed up on time for quote - quote was most competitive - work started on time in a professional manner - clean up was done diligently *** Unforeseen problems were taken care of professionally without great expense to me. In short when something came up unexpectedly I wasn't gauged as a result. Conclusion: I trust Salvo because he cares about his work!

Aleksandra G.

We had Edyta clean our one bedroom condo and we couldn't be happier with her work. Not one surface went untouched! She was on time, brought her own cleaning supplies, and was very efficient. Most of all, she is extremely kind and professional. We are definitely going to be using her services again in the future. If you are looking for a hard working person who will go above and beyond what is asked of them, then look no further.

Shayna N.

This was the best decision my husband and I could have made when it came to working on our house. Chano and his team were exceptional. Chano and his team replaced our kitchen floor tile, refinished all the wood throughout our house, painted all our walls and ceilings, changed (and painted) all new 6 panel doors with new hardware, changed lighting and outlets and so much more. The work was done extremely clean and was always dusted and vacuumed for us. We never had to worry about making sure things we didn't think of were taken care of. His team always asked us questions to make sure we had the final decision even though we really didn't realize all the extras that were great ideas to think about before we started this project. They were always kind, courteous and willing to go above and beyond. The pricing was spot on with the perfection of the work. A Plus Decorating comes highly recommended from me. I would definitely look into their services if you are looking for great service and beautiful work in your home.

James B.

I needed a 'moving out' deep clean, and I was running terribly late so there was stuff everywhere, and I was packing and carrying stuff while they were cleaning. Still, they managed to work around me, and the house looks great.

Tara M.

They did an amazing job! My new home was in much need of some clean up and special attention and Angies's was not only affordable, they were efficient as well. My place was spotless! Using them again for sure!!

Sheila H.

They were great! They were super nice and the left my apartment spotless. They were able to accommodate my requested time. Also, they respond super quick to any questions you may have. I'm just so happy with now clean everything is now and how quickly they worked to remove all the trash and clean. I will definitely hire them again if they work in the area I moved to and I'd recommend them to a friend.

Robert E.

I hired junk Kings to clean out an apartment that was an absolute mess. The guys were quick, professional, and thorough. The price was fair and without question I would hire them again and would recommend them. You never know what you're going to get in Chicago but with these guys I got a great deal and a great service thank you Junk Kings.

Gina C.

Apolinar and his team were awesome! My mother had open heart surgery. At age 71, a smoker with 4 cats, her place was a disaster and my primary concern was removing cigarette smoke. Apolinar came over to do an initial inspection and advised me on things I should do prior to him coming ... replace carpet AND padding, wash all clothes, etc. He was always prompt and on time. He told me what to expect and how much it would cost. A team of 4 spent 7-8 hours cleaning a disaster. We were all amazed and grateful. Very courteous and professional group of people. We plan on hiring them on a regular basis for maintenance so my mom doesn't have to worry about cleaning during her recovery.

Patricia J.

Janet is very personable . I like the way she cleaned my house . I went over with her what I wanted her to clean so we were on the right page. She was not afraid of my dogs . I will definitely have her come back .

Lou R.

We hire JJ all the time for any removal of our debris. They are prompt and very responsive. Highly recommend them, usually use them about 3-4 times per month on average. Keep up the good work JJ and see you on our next job site for a clean out. Thanks

Alexander J.

Tracy was a fantastic help at our Cocktail Party/BBQ! She helped serve and take drink orders, helped clear dish, cleaned in the kitchen, and kept the buffet & serving area clean and fully stocked. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.

Yunita B.

Angy was amazing! My house is incredibly clean. She paid attention to detail which I loved! Showed up on time, very friendly, and I would definitely recommend her to everyone. Will hire again! Thank you Angy!

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