How much you should pay for a cleaning service

By Prajakta Dhopade on April 8, 2016
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Hourly rates for cleaning costs vary and can reach as high as $60 in some cities

Spring cleaning is no fun, which means many of us are willing to leave the task to a professional. But how much should you shell out for a one-time deep clean? That depends. In a big city like Toronto, $35 to $45 per hour for a scrub-down is the going rate, says Melissa Maker, founder of Clean My Space. But if you live in a smaller city, you’re in luck: Rates as low as $20 an hour are not unheard of. The total cost will vary with the size and relative filth of your heap. A small condo might only require a few hours to clean, while a 5,000-sq-ft home could take all day and cost $300 or more.

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Maidto.help says:

May 11, 2020 at 4:29 pm

Having a maid service clean your house on a regular basis — or complete a one-time deep cleaning — is a wonderful way to take care of your home without spending hours on your knees with cleaning supplies. Regular cleaning also helps preserve wood floors, furniture, upholstery and countertops. You may be intimidated by the potential cost of hiring a maid service, but before you get discouraged, here are a number of factors that could decrease your price or make it worthwhile regardless.

The prices for maid service exist on a broad spectrum which needs to encompass multiple factors. A small, local company features fewer protections than a larger corporation and tends to be less expensive. A typical small business might not perform background checks, pay for bonding, or have insurance for their cleaners, so their hourly rates could be lower. Another factor is whether or not the maid service sends one employee or two to each house. If you have two people cleaning at the same time, you need to pay both wages, which increases your hourly rate. Finally, a housekeeper is more likely to charge a lower wage per hour because they tidy up rather than perform an extensive deep cleaning. Remember to consider all of the aspects involved in cleaning your home to help you determine what the average cost might be.

The average maid service cost is $166, though homeowners could spend anywhere between $116 and $235 for their services. Typically, cleaning service charges are either by the hour or square footage. Per hour costs are between $50 and $90 and often include multiple cleaners. Square footage charges depend on the size of your house. For example, an area less than 1,000 square feet averages $90 while 3,000 square feet or more could cost $250.

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