Factors That Impact Cost

How do house cleaners come up with their price?

The cost of housekeeping services can be based on many factors and varies from one area to another.

Factors that impact cost:

Size of your home (number of bedrooms/bathrooms)
Frequency of cleaning (weekly, bimonthly) and housekeeping
Number of people and pets in your household
Level of clutter (can your housekeeper access the areas to be cleaned?)
Amount of different surfaces to be cleaned
Special requirements, such as cleaning windows
Level of experience of the housekeeper
Number of people cleaning your home (an individual or team from an agency)
Paying by the job or paying by the hour

Cost estimates:

In a larger metropolitan area, for a medium-sized apartment or house, plan on paying at least $100 for cleaning twice a month.
In less populated cities or towns, for an average-sized house (2500 square feet), around $75 is a typical fee.
For a large national chain, monthly cleaning service in a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, runs around $175 per cleaning.

Definitely ask your neighbors and friends how much they pay for cleaning services to get an idea of the going rates in your area. You may need to negotiate with the prospective housekeeper in order to arrive at a fair price, especially as your needs are specific to your home and lifestyle.