The definitive cleaning pricing guide for 2026. Exact rates for residential, deep cleaning, move-out, Airbnb, and commercial cleaning — plus formulas, market adjusters, and add-on pricing.
Setting the right price for cleaning services is the difference between a thriving business and one that burns out its owner. Charge too little and every job costs you money. Charge too much without understanding your market and you lose bids to competitors who do. This guide gives you the exact 2026 rate ranges for every major cleaning service type — and the formulas to calculate your specific price for any job.
These rates are based on 2026 market data from cleaning businesses across the U.S., adjusted for regional cost of living. Use the local market adjuster section to calibrate any rate to your specific city.
For instant pricing by your zip code, use the house cleaning cost calculator. For complete line-item proposals, use the cleaning estimate calculator.
Standard residential cleaning covers routine maintenance tasks: vacuuming, mopping, bathroom cleaning, kitchen surfaces, dusting, and trash. These are the rates for a maintained home on a regular schedule (bi-weekly is the baseline).
Rate table by home size: - Studio / efficiency apartment: $85–$115 - 1-bedroom apartment: $100–$140 - 2-bedroom / 1BA home: $120–$170 - 3-bedroom / 2BA home: $150–$215 - 4-bedroom / 2.5BA home: $195–$275 - 5-bedroom home: $250–$350 - 6+ bedroom / large estate: $325–$500+
Frequency adjustments: These are bi-weekly baseline rates. Weekly cleaning: 10–15% below baseline (homes are easier to maintain on weekly schedules). Monthly cleaning: 10–20% above baseline (more buildup, longer visits). First-time or one-time cleaning: 30–50% above baseline (no prior maintenance, more intensive labor).
The bedroom formula for quick quoting: Base rate (2BR in your market) + $25–$45 per additional bedroom + $15–$30 per additional full bathroom + $10–$20 per half bath.
Deep cleaning is a comprehensive clean that goes beyond routine maintenance. It includes baseboards, inside appliances, window sills, light fixtures, grout scrubbing, inside cabinets, and all the tasks skipped in regular maintenance visits. Deep cleans take 2–3× as long as standard cleans.
Rate table — deep cleaning by home size: - Studio / 1BR: $150–$225 - 2-bedroom home: $220–$320 - 3-bedroom home: $290–$425 - 4-bedroom home: $380–$550 - 5-bedroom home: $490–$720 - 6+ bedroom / large estate: $650–$1,100+
When to charge deep cleaning rates: First clean for any new client (their home is unmaintained). Any home that hasn't been professionally cleaned in 2+ months. Post-party or post-event cleans. Spring cleaning requests. Any client explicitly requesting a deep or thorough clean.
The labor verification formula: Estimate total labor hours (e.g., 2 cleaners × 3 hours = 6 labor hours). Multiply by your revenue target per labor hour ($35–$55 nationally). Add 20% for extra supplies and effort. Round to nearest $5. If your formula gives $315 and your rate table says $290–$425 for a 3BR deep clean, you're in range — proceed.
Move-out cleaning is the most intensive residential cleaning job. Empty homes are cleaned top-to-bottom with the expectation of returning a property to pristine condition — often tied to a security deposit or pre-sale preparation.
Rate table — move-out cleaning by home size: - Studio / 1BR apartment: $200–$295 - 2-bedroom apartment: $270–$385 - 3-bedroom home: $350–$505 - 4-bedroom home: $445–$645 - 5-bedroom home: $575–$850 - 6+ bedroom / large home: $750–$1,200+
Move-out cleans are priced at 50–80% above your standard maintenance rate for the same home size. The premium reflects: one-time job (no recurring relationship), higher standards and expectations, longer labor time, and higher risk.
Standard add-ons for move-out cleans: - Inside oven: +$45–$75 - Inside refrigerator: +$30–$55 - Interior windows (per window): +$5–$15 - Garage cleaning: +$75–$150 - Carpet spot cleaning: +$50–$150 - Blinds detailed cleaning: +$25–$50 - Wall washing: +$50–$100
Always quote add-ons as separate line items. Clients who see the value breakdown are more likely to approve add-ons than clients who receive a bundled total.
Airbnb cleaning is priced per turnover — a single cleaning event between guest checkouts. The scope is similar to a standard residential clean but with additional tasks: linen changes, restocking supplies, and property inspection. Speed matters — turnovers often happen in tight windows between checkout and check-in.
Rate table — Airbnb turnover cleaning by unit size: - Studio / efficiency: $75–$120 - 1-bedroom unit: $90–$148 - 2-bedroom unit: $130–$200 - 3-bedroom home: $178–$268 - 4-bedroom vacation home: $240–$400 - 5+ bedroom large vacation rental: $350–$600+
Airbnb add-on pricing: - Same-day or next-day rush fee: +$25–$50 - Laundry service (per load): +$15–$30 - Linen change service: +$10–$25 - Restocking supplies (per kit): +$10–$25 - Property inspection and photo report: +$15–$30
The most profitable Airbnb clients give you a consistent weekly schedule. Build monthly contracts with volume hosts: a host running 3 units with 15 turnovers/month at $150 each generates $2,250/month from a single client relationship.
Commercial cleaning is priced per square foot per visit or as a monthly contract. The per-square-foot model is standard — it scales naturally with space and is easy to compare across bids.
Rate table — commercial cleaning by facility type (per sq ft per visit): - Standard office: $0.08–$0.18/sq ft - Medical / dental office: $0.14–$0.25/sq ft - Retail store / showroom: $0.07–$0.15/sq ft - Restaurant / food service: $0.11–$0.22/sq ft - School / educational: $0.06–$0.12/sq ft - Industrial / warehouse: $0.04–$0.09/sq ft - Gym / fitness center: $0.09–$0.17/sq ft
Monthly contract calculation: sq ft × rate per visit × visits per month = monthly contract value. Example: 3,000 sq ft office at $0.13/sq ft × 20 visits (5 days/week) = $7,800/month.
Commercial cleaning is sold through proposals, not phone quotes. Visit the site, document restroom count and high-traffic zones, and present a written proposal with scope, frequency, rate, and monthly total. Commercial clients make decisions slowly — follow up monthly.
National rates are the starting point — your local market determines what clients will actually pay. Apply these multipliers to your base rate based on your city's cost of living and market demand.
High cost-of-living markets (multiply by 1.3–1.6): New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, San Jose, Miami Beach, Chicago (downtown), Denver, Austin.
Mid-tier markets (multiply by 1.0–1.25): Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Portland, Nashville, Charlotte, Columbus, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Salt Lake City.
Lower cost-of-living markets (multiply by 0.80–0.95): Memphis, Little Rock, Montgomery, Wichita, El Paso, Tulsa, Shreveport, Amarillo, McAllen, Youngstown.
Use the house cleaning cost calculator to see exactly what the market rate is in your specific zip code — it pulls local median rates for all home sizes automatically.
Add-ons are the fastest way to increase average job revenue without acquiring new clients. Price them as specific line items, never bundled into your base rate.
Inside appliances: Inside oven $45–$75. Inside refrigerator $30–$55. Inside microwave $15–$25. Inside dishwasher $15–$25.
Windows and glass: Interior window cleaning (per window) $5–$15. Sliding glass door cleaning (each) $10–$20. Window tracks and sills (per window) $3–$8.
Specialty cleaning: Garage cleaning $75–$150. Basement cleaning $75–$200. Attic cleaning $100–$250. Carpet spot cleaning $50–$150. Grout scrubbing (per hour) $35–$65. Blind cleaning (per blind) $5–$15. Ceiling fan cleaning (each) $5–$10.
Premium add-ons: Same-day booking fee $25–$60. Holiday premium 15–25% above standard rate. Pet hair treatment (per room) $10–$20. Odor treatment $25–$75. Laundry (per load, including folding) $20–$35.
Before using any rate table, calculate your floor — the minimum price at which you're still profitable. This prevents you from accepting jobs that cost you money.
Step 1 — Calculate your hourly cost: Total monthly expenses (insurance, gas, supplies, software, phone, vehicle maintenance) ÷ monthly labor hours = cost per hour. For a solo operator working 160 hours/month with $700/month in expenses: $700 ÷ 160 = $4.38/hour in overhead.
Step 2 — Add your labor cost: What do you need to earn per hour? $25–$35/hour is a typical target for owner-operators. If you have employees, add their hourly wage + payroll taxes (typically 15–20% above base wage).
Step 3 — Add profit margin: Your business needs to generate profit beyond your own labor. Add 20–30% above your total cost per hour to give you a margin for growth, equipment replacement, and lean months.
Step 4 — Verify against the market: If your profitable rate is $175 for a 3BR standard clean and the market rate in your city is $150–$220, you're competitive. If your profitable rate is $230 and the market cap is $195, you need to cut costs before raising rates — or serve a premium market segment that supports higher pricing.
Use the cleaning profit calculator to run these calculations automatically with your actual numbers.