House Cleaning Cost Calculator
Price any cleaning job in seconds. Enter the home details below and get an instant estimate — built for solo cleaners and small crews.
How cleaning pricing works
Most solo cleaners use flat-rate (per-job) pricing rather than hourly. It rewards efficiency: as you get faster, you earn more per hour without awkward conversations with clients.
A solid base formula: $80 base + $15 per bedroom + $20 per bathroom, then adjust for square footage and frequency. Add extras (deep clean, oven, fridge, windows) on top.
| Service type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Standard clean | $0.08–$0.15 / sq ft |
| Deep clean | $0.20–$0.40 / sq ft |
| Hourly rate | $25–$75 / hr |
| 2-bed / 1-bath standard | $100–$150 |
| 3-bed / 2-bath standard | $130–$200 |
| Move-in / move-out | $200–$400+ |
Frequency discounts lock in recurring revenue: offer weekly clients a 15% discount, bi-weekly 10%, and charge one-time clients a 15% premium.
Inside the Mopee app, this calculator goes a step further with adaptive pricing: it learns from the prices you actually charge your clients and quotes new jobs from your own pricing history — including learned deep-clean and VIP multipliers — instead of generic standard rates.
How to use this calculator
- 1Enter the home details — Bedrooms, bathrooms, and approximate square footage.
- 2Pick the cleaning frequency — One-time jobs cost more; recurring clients get a discount.
- 3Add any extras — Deep clean, oven, fridge, windows — each adds to the total.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge to clean a house?
Most solo cleaners charge between $100 and $200 for a standard 3-bedroom home. Rates vary by region, home size, and service type. A good starting point is $80 base + $15 per bedroom + $20 per bathroom, adjusted for frequency.
How much do house cleaners charge per square foot?
Standard cleaning runs $0.08–$0.15 per square foot. Deep cleaning is typically $0.20–$0.40 per square foot. A 1,500 sq ft home costs roughly $120–$225 for a standard clean.
Should I charge by the hour or by the job?
Most experienced cleaners prefer flat-rate (per-job) pricing. It rewards efficiency, gives clients predictable costs, and lets you earn more as you get faster. Hourly ($25–$75/hr) works well when you're starting out and scopes are unpredictable.
How much extra should I charge for deep cleaning?
Deep cleaning typically costs 50–100% more than a standard clean. If your standard rate is $120, charge $180–$240 for a deep clean. The first clean for a new client should always be priced as a deep clean.
How do I price recurring cleaning clients?
Offer a discount for frequency to lock in recurring revenue. A common structure: weekly −15%, bi-weekly −10%, monthly no discount, one-time +15%. This rewards loyalty and helps you build a stable schedule.
Can a cleaning cost calculator learn my own pricing?
Yes. Inside the Mopee app, the quote calculator uses adaptive pricing: it learns from the prices you actually charge your clients (bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, deep cleans, VIPs) and gradually replaces standard rates with your own pricing history — including learned deep-clean and VIP multipliers. Until you have enough data, it falls back to standard rates or your manual defaults.
What is the average hourly rate for a house cleaner?
The national average for independent house cleaners is $25–$75 per hour depending on experience, location, and services. Solo cleaners in high cost-of-living areas often charge $50–$75/hr while cleaners in smaller markets may charge $25–$40/hr.
Want this calculator in your pocket on every job?
Mopee puts quoting, scheduling, route mapping, and revenue tracking in one app built for solo cleaners — with adaptive pricing that learns the rates you actually charge. Free to start.
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