What Are The Average Costs For House Cleaning Services?

Posted by Maxima on June 1st, 2021

Outsourcing onerous household activities not only takes stress off your plate and crumbs off your counter, but it may also improve your quality of life dramatically. According to the findings of Ashley Whillans, an assistant professor at Harvard Business School. Her research suggests that prioritizing time over money — for example, by employing housekeepers to clean your home — may make you happy by allowing you to spend more time on things you value, such as work and family.

The average cost of house cleaning, on the other hand, might vary greatly depending on where you live, who you employ, and what you ask them to perform. Here are some things to consider while spending for cleaning services.

Factors influencing the cost of housekeeping services

According to current Care.com house cleaning prices, the cost of a house cleaner in major U.S. cities ranges from .75 to .75 per hour. However, the total price you pay will vary depending on the cleaner you select and the length of time it takes to clean your property. Some of the elements that can cause house cleaning prices to rise or fall include:

The house's location

The location of your home is an important factor in determining how much you will pay for house cleaning services. According to the Care.com house cleaning rates calculator, average rates in Paris, Tennessee are currently .25 per hour, while cleaners in Breckenridge, Colorado earn significantly more at .75 per hour.

Your house's size and condition

According to Marcos Franco, owner of Mighty Clean Home Roswell in Roswell, Georgia, the larger and dirtier your home, the more you'll pay for a cleaning. Larger homes or residences that haven't been cleaned in a while require more work and resources, which raises the total cost of a cleaning.

As a result, house cleaners and housekeeping services will frequently base their charges on the square footage of the home, according to Franco, as this can dramatically alter the number of hours they'll need to spend cleaning it.

sloppy occupants

Some residents produce bigger messes than others, which might raise the expense of cleaning, according to Franco. A cleaner may charge more for cleaning homes with pets or small children, for example, because they anticipate having to spend more time cleaning up excess pet hair or splatters.

Cleaning Method

Is a basic clean all you need to brighten up the place? Or does your house require a little more elbow grease? The thoroughness of the cleaning you're arranging can have an impact on the price you'll spend. House cleaners and housekeepers frequently provide varied degrees of service, such as:

Routine/basic cleaning: This is the type of service you might require to get your typically tidy home ready for guests or to fill in the gaps during a particularly busy month. Surface cleaning includes wiping down counters, sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming rugs, and cleaning toilets, among other things. This is usually the least expensive choice. To guarantee that the home is in good shape when routine cleanings begin, cleaners may request a deep clean before committing to a regular basic cleaning program.

Deep clean: A deep clean is when your home hasn't been cared for in a long time and requires special attention. Some services that a deep clean may provide that a regular or basic cleaning does not include scrubbing tile grout in the bathtub, dusting individual knickknacks, or washing down baseboards or the tops of ceiling fans. This type of housekeeping service requires more work and so costs more than a basic cleaning.

Move-in/move-out cleaning: A move-in/move-out cleaning usually entails paying greater attention to scrubbing down the nooks and crannies of a property, such as wiping inside the pantry or cupboards and washing down stains on the walls. Because of the work involved, this is usually the most expensive option.

According to Jennifer Rodriguez, chief hygiene officer of Pro Housekeepers, knowing what type of cleaning service you require is critical for having your property where you want it and paying your housekeepers a reasonable amount. “We occasionally get customers who say they only need a normal cleaning, but when we arrive, their homes look like they haven't been cleaned in years,” Rodriguez explains.

In those cases, she claims, they must raise their charges, which can be difficult for everyone involved.

Some housekeepers will come to your home and do a walk-through to determine the type of cleaning you require and provide an estimate. If you get an estimate online or over the phone, Rodriguez recommends being as honest and exact about the condition of your home as possible to avoid misunderstandings about the cost of the work.

Cleaning schedule

According to Franco, the more frequently a cleaner or housekeeper comes to clean your property, the lesser the fee normally is. This is due to the cleaners' ability to maintain the condition of the property, requiring less labor for them on each visit.

Hiring a service rather than an individual

Choosing between a personal housekeeper and a cleaning service has advantages and disadvantages. Companies are more structured in general — with a team of cleaners and their own liability insurance, for example — but they are also more expensive.

The housekeeper's or company's experience (or demand for)

More experienced housekeepers, like those in many other occupations, are often more expensive per hour, according to Franco. They are usually more skilled, which permits them to demand a higher hourly cost.

As a trade-off, they are often more efficient than less-experienced cleaners, allowing them to clean your home in less time overall — which you may not notice if you pay a fixed cost, but it is something to consider if you pay hourly.

Similarly, on-demand cleaners have less motivation to keep pricing low, so they may charge more than other agencies or housekeepers in the region, according to Franco.

Any other services?

If you want thorough cleaning services as part of a routine cleaning, Franco says you can usually request it when you hire your cleaning service, but it will cost extra. He claims that depending on the size and breadth of the work, cleaners may charge an additional to every task.

Here are some instances of one-time services:

1. Cleaning the inside of the refrigerator

2. Cleaning the inside of the oven.

3. Scrubbing the baseboards.

4. Laundry, including linens, is washed and put away.

Tips for reducing the cost of house cleaning services

There are a few things that families on a budget may do to save money on one-time or routine cleaning. Some cost-cutting ideas are as follows:

Organize: The more time cleaners spend picking up items from the floor or countertop, the longer it will take them to clean. If you pay by the hour, picking up toys or papers ahead of time can save the cleaners time (and you money).

Change the frequency: If you want to pay less overall for house cleaning but still want frequent housekeeping service, consider altering the schedule to provide more time between cleanings, such as going from once every two weeks to once every three weeks. The extra time may not make a significant difference in the state of your home, but it can help you save money over the course of a year.

Provide your own materials: The cost of cleaning supplies may be included in the prices of housekeeping services. In exchange for a lesser charge, ask your cleaner whether you can use your own materials. This is especially useful if you are fussy about the goods you use in your house, as some cleaners may charge a premium for ecologically friendly or non-toxic cleaning goods.