How to Use the House Cleaning Cost Calculator
The house cleaning cost calculator is a tool designed to help you find out how much house cleaning costs. Whether you're asking "How much to clean a house?" or comparing cleaning services, this calculator gives you a clear cost estimate — by hour, by area, or by room count.
Three Calculation Modes
The calculator supports three billing structures used by most professional cleaning services:
1. By Hour
If the cleaning company charges per hour of work:
- Enter the hourly rate (e.g., $40/hour)
- Enter the number of hours needed
- Formula:
Total = Price per hour × Hours
Example: 8 hours × $40/hour = $320
2. By Area (ft² or m²)
If the company charges per square foot or square meter:
- Choose your unit system: Imperial (ft²) or Metric (m²)
- Enter the price per unit of area
- Enter the total area to be cleaned
- Formula:
Total = Price per area unit × Area
3. By Room Count
If the company charges separately for each room type:
- Enter the number of regular rooms and the price per room
- Enter the number of bathrooms and the price per bathroom (note: a separate toilet counts as 0.5 bathrooms)
- Enter the kitchen cleaning price
- Formula:
Total = (Rooms × Price/room) + (Bathrooms × Price/bath) + Kitchen price
What Affects House Cleaning Prices?
Beyond the calculation modes above, several factors influence the final price:
- Type of cleaning:
- Standard cleaning — regular tasks: vacuuming, mopping, bathroom and kitchen surfaces, general tidying.
- Deep cleaning — thorough cleaning of hard-to-reach areas, behind appliances, windows, tiles, ceiling fans. Typically costs $10–$20 more.
- Move in/move out cleaning — all of the above plus walls and ceilings. Comparable to or more expensive than deep cleaning.
- After-event cleaning — post-party cleanup including dishes, trash removal, and general tidying.
- Location: Cleaning services in large cities tend to cost more than in rural areas.
- Frequency: Regular weekly or bi-weekly cleanings often come at a discount compared to one-time sessions.
- Home condition: Heavily soiled spaces require more time and effort, raising the price.
Average House Cleaning Prices (USD, 2020)
| House Size | Average Price |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | Around $60 |
| 1 bed 1 bath | $60 – $90 |
| 2 bed 1 bath | $95 – $120 |
| 2 bed 2 bath | $95 – $130 |
| 3 bed 1 bath | $110 – $165 |
| 3 bed 2 bath | $135 – $180 |
| 4 bed 3 bath | $140 – $200 |
Multi-Currency Support
The calculator supports 12 world currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, CHF, CNY, MXN, BRL, INR, and PLN. Simply select your preferred currency from the dropdown before calculating.
Unit Systems
The area mode supports both the American (Imperial) system using square feet (ft²) and the Metric system using square meters (m²).