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Cleaning Cost Estimator
This estimator turns three things you have probably already thought through - home size, what kind of clean you need, and how often you want it - into a realistic per-visit price. It uses the flat-rate pricing model that most US cleaning services use today: a base price by bedroom-and-bath count, adjusted upward for deep or move-out scope and downward for clients who book on a recurring schedule. The math behind the estimate is the same framework we document in our house cleaning cost guide.
No sign-up, no email gate, and nothing is stored - change any field and the estimate updates instantly. Treat the result as a range check before you request quotes, not as a guaranteed price. Local labor costs and the actual condition of your home will move the final number.
How this estimator works
The estimate starts from a per-visit base price by home configuration, drawn from the flat-rate pricing ranges we document in the house cleaning cost guide and average house cleaning rates guide. A 3-bed / 2-bath home at a standard recurring clean is the benchmark most US cleaning services use to set their rate card, and the $200 midpoint reflects the national average for that configuration as reported in recent consumer cost surveys.
- Clean type. A deep clean adds inside appliances, baseboards, interior windows, and detailed scrubbing to the standard scope. The 1.6x multiplier reflects that deep cleans typically run 50 to 70 percent more than standard cleans, consistent with the pricing data in our deep cleaning cost guide. Move-out cleans are a distinct service - cleaners work through a specific landlord-oriented checklist with a deposit on the line - and price at roughly 1.9x the standard base.
- Frequency. Cleaners discount recurring clients because regular maintenance takes less effort than restoring a home that has accumulated weeks of buildup. Biweekly clients typically pay 15 to 25 percent less per visit than one-time customers; weekly clients save a bit more. The 0.8x and 0.75x factors sit at the midpoints of those ranges, which our recurring cleaning service cost guide documents in detail.
The range shown is plus or minus 22 percent, which reflects genuine variation in local labor costs, home condition, and how individual services structure their pricing. High-cost metros (New York, San Francisco, Boston) frequently exceed the top of the range; smaller markets often land below the midpoint.
What it does not account for
The estimate does not adjust for your city or metro area, which is one of the largest real drivers of price. It also cannot see the actual condition of your home - a home that has not been professionally cleaned in two years will likely be priced as a deep clean even if you requested a standard clean. Extra services like interior oven cleaning, interior fridge cleaning, laundry, or dishes typically add $20 to $50 each and are not included here. For post-construction situations, see the post-construction cleaning cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house cleaner cost per visit?
A standard clean for a 3-bed / 2-bath home typically runs $150 to $250 per visit at the national average, according to HomeAdvisor / Angi cost survey data. Smaller apartments run $100 to $150; larger homes with 4 or more bedrooms can run $250 to $350 or more.
Should my first cleaning be a deep clean?
In most cases, yes. Most cleaning services price the first visit as a deep clean regardless of how you book it, because they need to reset the home before maintaining it. Some cleaners require it. Trying to skip it usually means the first few standard cleans take much longer - and get priced accordingly.
How much do you tip house cleaners?
Ten to twenty percent of the visit price is the customary range for tipping a house cleaner. For a one-time visit or a first deep clean, tipping at the higher end is common. For recurring weekly or biweekly service, many clients tip at the lower end each visit or give a larger tip around the holidays.
Do recurring clients really pay less per visit?
Yes, typically 15 to 25 percent less than one-time customers. The discount reflects lower effort: a home cleaned every one or two weeks does not accumulate the buildup that drives up time on a one-time visit. The discount is per-visit - you pay less each time, not a lower total upfront.
Why is a move-out clean so much more expensive?
Move-out cleans cover the full interior including inside appliances, inside cabinets, all surfaces, and often detailed bathroom and kitchen work tied to a landlord checklist. Cleaners know a deposit may depend on their work and they price accordingly. Budget roughly 1.8 to 2x a standard clean for the same home.