House Cleaning Cost Calculator — Price Any Clean
Pricing cleaning jobs by gut feel leaves money on the table or scares customers away. This calculator builds a price from the things that actually drive cleaning time: square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, and whether it's a deep clean.
It also factors recurring frequency — weekly and bi-weekly customers are worth keeping, so the calculator prices in a discount automatically.
Estimate
$164
Base price
$193
Per sq ft
$0.09
Ballpark only — adjust for your market and crew size. Most cleaning companies land between $0.05–0.10/sq ft for standard cleans.
How it's priced
Base = sq ft × $0.06 + beds × $15 + baths × $20. Deep clean adds ~50%. Recurring discount: weekly −15%, bi-weekly −10%, monthly −5%. Most companies land at $0.05–0.10/sq ft.
Pro tips
- →Charge more per square foot for smaller homes — setup and travel are fixed costs.
- →Deep cleans should be quoted separately from maintenance cleans; they're a different product.
- →Offer the recurring discount as a carrot — recurring customers are worth 2-3× a one-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does house cleaning cost?+
Most companies charge $120–$250 for a standard clean of a 1,500–2,500 sq ft home. Deep cleans run 1.5× that.
How much per square foot should I charge?+
$0.05–0.10 per sq ft for standard cleans, depending on your market. Add for beds/baths and pets.
Should I discount recurring cleanings?+
Yes — a 10–15% recurring discount locks in predictable revenue and cuts your marketing cost per booking.
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