If you’ve been thinking about hiring home cleaners, we don’t blame you. Not only does living in a messy house mean that you have more chores to do but it can also impact your mental state. Clutter and grime can actually make you less focused, more anxious, and more overwhelmed.
The question is, will professional home cleaning fit in your budget? How much does it cost to hire a professional cleaner to come in and whip your house or apartment into shape?
We’re here to talk about the different costs associated with professional home cleaning and how you can fit these services into your budget–even if it’s only once.
Read on to learn more about the cost of professional home cleaning.
The Average Cost of Professional Home Cleaning
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of how much professional home cleaning costs. We’ll discuss the factors that impact price below, but first, let’s talk about the national average.
On average in the United States, it’s going to cost between $116 and $235 to have your house cleaned professionally. The official average lands at $168. While this average can’t tell you everything that you need to know, it can give you a general sense of what you might pay to hire cleaners.
Factors That Can Impact the Cost of Home Cleaning
Why is the national average such a wide range? That has to do with the factors that can impact the cost of home cleaning services. Let’s take a closer look at those factors and how they can impact the amount that you can expect to pay.
The Size of Your Home
As you might imagine, it costs less to clean a smaller home. However, square footage isn’t the only thing that will impact your bill.
Most typical home cleaning services cover things like bathroom cleanings. It can cost anywhere from $10 to $40 more dollars for each bathroom you have in your home. In other words, you’ll pay more to clean a home with three bathrooms than a home with one.
The Services You Want
Most professional cleaning companies offer a wide variety of services to meet the needs of different clients. A typical home cleaning package will cover your basic cleaning needs, like wiping down bathroom and kitchen services, vacuuming floors, and dusting accessible baseboards. These basic packages tend to be the most affordable, coming in below $200.
However, deep cleaning services or move-in/move-out services are examples of packages that can cost upwards of $200 because they involve more work. You can also tack on special services to your regular cleaning package, usually at a set rate per special service.
Where You Live
If you’ve lived all over the country, you’ve probably noticed that it costs more to live in some areas (like major cities) than others (like rural areas). If the cost of living is high in your neighborhood or city, you can expect to pay more for cleaning services.
However, there is a tipping point. In smaller communities, you may not have cleaning services nearby. Because it’s more difficult to access cleaning services, you may have to pay more to bring in a company that isn’t located in your area.
Affording Professional Cleaning Services on a Budget
What if you could really benefit from professional cleaning services but you don’t have a ton of disposable cash lying around? The good news is that home cleaning services aren’t just for the wealthy. There are a few ways that you can build professional cleaning into your budget.
Consider a Single Deep Cleaning Service
Some clients could really benefit from a total reset of their living space. Maybe you’ve been too busy to stay on top of your typical chores and now, the thought of cleaning your home is too overwhelming.
This is a case where you might want to invest in a single deep cleaning service. This single-time investment will leave your home spick and span so that your typical chores are easier to manage.
Opt for the Basic Package
In a perfect world, you’d never have to wash a single piece of laundry or load the dishwasher ever again. If you’re working with a limited budget, however, you may have to do some household chores on your own. That said, when a cleaning service is taking some of those chores off of your plate, those remaining chores might not seem so bad.
Consider paying for the basic package once or twice a month. That way, you won’t have to do things like clean the bathroom or the kitchen, but you also won’t go over budget.
Pay for a Few Special Services
Maybe there are a handful of chores that you hate more than most, like dusting or vacuuming or cleaning out the fridge. If this is the case, you may want to consider building your own cleaning package that tackles only those most dreaded chores.
Keep in mind that many professional cleaners will have a minimum rate that they charge to cover time and transportation costs. However, you may be able to put together an affordable package that rids you of the responsibilities you’d love to avoid.
Let Someone Else Do the Cleaning for a Change
If you’re ready to hand over some of those household chores to the professionals, you’re in the right place. It’s Cleaning Team is proud to offer a variety of house cleaning packages to residents in Austin and surrounding cities.
To find out more about what you can expect to pay for our professional home cleaning services, request a free quote. Let us know what services you have in mind and how often you’d like us to come out and we’ll let you know how much it will cost before you sign any contracts.
