2020 How much do House Cleaners Cost?

$100/hr to $180/hr

These prices are based on national average

We all need to clean regularly, but sometimes can’t find the time or may no longer be able to clean as thoroughly as we used to. Time to hire a house cleaner to help out? Maybe. House cleaners are certainly convenient, but can you afford one?

House cleaners can cost anywhere from $100 to $180, depending on the size of your home and the service they are performing. A $100 charge would be to clean a smaller 1 or 2-bedroom apartment or unit, with a 3-bedroom home costing $125+ and $180+ to clean a 4-bedroom home.

This article will help you understand how cleaners work out their rates, what questions to ask before you hire and how much they may charge for their service.

Why Hire a House Cleaner?

You might want to hire a house cleaner for a variety of reasons:

• To give your house a thorough one-off clean
• To be able to fit some leisure time into your busy life
• To come in on a scheduled basis to make your house shine again
• To clean while you’re incapacitated

House cleaners can come to your home and give it a thorough cleaning once or you can make arrangements to have them come on a regularly scheduled basis.

Hiring a house cleaning service

It’s important to hire a reputable, insured house cleaning service. Your cleaner will have access to your possessions and you don’t want to take any risks. You also want to know they can be trusted to give your home a thorough cleaning in accord with the contractual agreement you make with the service. Compare the quotes by price, but also ask for references and other proof of competence. Then you can choose the best house cleaning service for the best price.

Some questions to ask before you hire a service include:

• How long have you been in business?
• Are you insured?
• How long will you take to clean my home?
• What cleaning products do you use – are they environmentally friendly?
• Do you have references I can check?

It is also important to distinguish general house cleaners from specialised services, like window cleaning. House cleaners will typically not carry out all these jobs, especially for tasks that require dedicated equipment. These include:

Window cleaning services
Carpet cleaning
BBQ cleaners
Oven cleaners
Air conditioning and heating duct cleaners
Rental bond or end of lease cleaners
Tile & grout cleaners
High pressure cleaning services

How Much Do House Cleaners Cost?

The cost of house cleaning will vary depending on several factors:

• The size of your home and
• How many rooms need cleaning
• How many levels your home is
• Your location
• The cleaner’s expertise and overheads
• How often you need your home cleaned
• What cleaning tasks you need done

A house cleaning service will typically first visit your home and assess what their rate will be. They may charge by the hour or by the job. Hourly rates start at about $25, but a minimum charge may apply to compensate for travel and set-up time.

The size of your home and number of rooms it has is the primary factor that will determine how much your cleaner will charge

On average expect to be charged in the region of:

• $100 to clean a 2-bedroom apartment or unit (< 100 square metres)
• $125 to clean a 3-bedroom home (150 to 250 square metres)
• $170 to clean a 3-bedroom/3 bathroom home (150 to 250 square metres)
• $180+ to clean a 4-bedroom home (250+ square metres)

The price you pay could vary. If you have dogs or cats, you might pay more. If you only need to have light cleaning done, you could pay less. If you want your house cleaner do extra jobs, such as clean the oven occasionally, you can make arrangements with them for a small extra charge.

Most cleaners will provide all cleaning products and equipment

Most cleaners will provide all cleaning products and equipment. If you want to specify what they use you will have to pay for these products yourself.

Items house cleaners charge extra for…

A standard house clean will generally include wiping down all surfaces in your kitchen and bathroom, vacuuming carpets and furniture as well as mopping tiled floors. They will also empty rubbish bins and even tidy up.

Everything else will typically cost extra.

Cleaners will often charge extra for cleaning items such as your oven, fridge, pantry and windows

Other items that cleaners will charge extra for include an oven, fridge, balcony, internal/external windows, carpet cleaning, cupboards and pantries. Some cleaners will also have a surcharge – in the region of $25 – if you live in a multi-level home.

* All the costs and prices quoted were sourced at the time this article was written. They are indicative, may vary locally, are subject to market forces and should only be used as a guide.

Source: https://hipages.com.au/article/how_much_do_house_cleaners_cost