Cleaning cost in 2026
Reviewed and updated by the Fixerlane editorial team · How we research
What other publishers report cleaning costs, what moves the price, and how to tell whether two quotes are really for the same work.
Typical prices
| Job | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard house cleaning visit | $118–$238 per visitAngi: average $176Angi, updated Sep 2026 | Angiupdated Sep 2026 |
| Deep cleaning | $200–$400 per visitFixr: average $300Fixr, updated Jan 2025 | Fixrupdated Jan 2025 |
| Carpet cleaning (hot water extraction) | $40–$90 per roomHomeGuide: $0.25–$0.50 per sq ftHomeGuide, updated Jan 2025 | HomeGuideupdated Jan 2025 |
| Window cleaning, per window | $8–$40 per windowThis Old House, updated Mar 2026 | This Old Houseupdated Mar 2026 |
| Window cleaning, whole job | $190–$460 per jobFixr: average $310Fixr, updated Aug 2025 | Fixrupdated Aug 2025 |
| Pressure washing a house | $170–$360 per jobHomeGuide: $0.35–$0.77 per sq ft; page dated 2024HomeGuide, updated Apr 2024 | HomeGuideupdated Apr 2024 |
How we got these. Fixerlane does not set prices and these are not our figures. They are the ranges published by Angi, Fixr, HomeGuide and This Old House, read from each page on October 4, 2026 and linked so you can check them. Each publisher measures differently, so the ranges do not always agree. Your quote depends on your home, your area and the exact job — the things below are what move it.
What changes the price
- Size of the space, in square feet or rooms and bathrooms
- Standard clean, deep clean or move-out clean — each takes longer than the last
- How often: a regular weekly or biweekly visit usually costs less per visit than a one-off
- Condition: pets, clutter and how long since the last clean
- Specialist work — carpets, windows, pressure washing — priced on its own terms
What pros ask before quoting
These are the questions cleaning pros listed on Fixerlane ask before they will quote. Each one is a variable that moves the price — which is why having answers ready gets you a firmer number faster.
- Cleaning type
- Commonly offered: Cleaning organizing · Deep cleaning · Move out cleaning · Standard cleaning · Vacation rental cleaning
- Extra services
- Commonly offered: Baseboard cleaning · Basement cleaning · Fridge cleaning · Interior cabinet cleaning · Interior window cleaning · Laundry
- Property type
- Commonly offered: Apartment / condo · Business · Commercial · Home · Medical facility · Multi-unit building
- Frequency of services
- Commonly offered: Biweekly · Every 1-2 weeks · Every 3-6 months · Just once · Multiple per week · Occasionally
- Cleaning method
- Commonly offered: Dry cleaning · Steam cleaning
- Reason
- Commonly offered: Grime removal · Mold or moss removal · Oil or grease removal · Painting / staining prep · Routine cleanings
- Gutter guards
- Commonly offered: Gutters may have screens or guards · Gutters with guards · Gutters without guards
- Stains requiring cleaning
- Commonly offered: Drink stains · Food stains · Oil / grease stains · Pet stains
How pros quote
Fixed price
The scope is clear enough to put a number on the whole job. The risk of it running long sits with the pro, which is why they will want the scope pinned down first.
Hourly or day rate
Used where nobody yet knows what is wrong, or the work is open-ended. Fair for diagnosis; a warning sign on a job that could have been specified.
Per unit
Priced by square foot, per fixture, per window. Easy to compare between pros — as long as you check what a "unit" includes.
Call-out plus work
A fixed fee to attend, then the job on top. Common for emergency and repair work. Ask whether the call-out comes off the final bill.
Comparing quotes fairly
Two quotes are only comparable if they cover the same job. Before you judge on price, check each one states:
- The scope, in plain words rather than a trade shorthand
- Which materials are included, and who supplies them
- Whether disposal and clean-up are in the price
- Making good afterwards — patching, painting, reinstating
- The payment schedule, tied to visible milestones
- A start date and a realistic finish window
- What happens if something unexpected is found
A quote well below the others is usually a smaller job, not a better deal. Ask what it excludes before assuming it is the bargain.
What the cleaning market looks like
Fixerlane lists cleaning pros across 51 states and 6,911 cities. About 24% are one-person businesses and 69% are small teams of two to nine. The typical business has been trading 5 years.
That mix matters for price. A sole trader carries lower overheads and is often cheaper for a small job; a larger firm can field a crew, carry more insurance and start sooner on a big one. Neither is better — they suit different work.
Common questions
- Is a cleaning company or an independent cleaner cheaper?
- Independents often charge less per hour. Companies usually carry insurance and bonding, replace a cleaner who is off sick, and handle payroll themselves. Ask either one for proof of insurance.
- What is the difference between a standard clean and a deep clean?
- A standard clean covers surfaces, floors, kitchen and bathrooms. A deep clean adds the parts that build up — inside appliances, baseboards, grout, behind furniture — and takes noticeably longer.
- Should I tip my cleaner?
- It is common for a one-off or deep clean and at the holidays for a regular cleaner, but not required. If you use a company, ask whether tips reach the cleaner.
- Do I need to supply cleaning products?
- Most companies bring their own. Say so if you want specific or fragrance-free products, or have surfaces such as natural stone that need particular care.
Get a real number
Published ranges tell you what is normal; only a pro who has seen your job can tell you what yours costs. Find cleaning pros near you and ask two or three.
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