House Cleaning Cost (2026)
By the Home Repair One data team · Updated July 2026 · Ranges from our estimator engine
Short answer: In 2026, a one-time deep house cleaning runs about $200–$500 depending on home size and condition, while recurring standard cleans run $120–$250 per visit and cost less per visit than a one-time deep clean. Move-out and first-time deep cleans sit at the top because of built-up grime. Home size and number of bathrooms are the main drivers, with add-ons like inside the oven, fridge, windows, and baseboards raising the price. A recurring plan keeps the home cleaner, so each visit is faster and cheaper than paying for repeated one-time deep cleans.
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House cleaning cost by home size
Cleaning is priced by home size and condition. Here are 2026 national ranges by home size for a deep clean, computed from our cost model. Run the estimator for a range tuned to your ZIP.
| Scope | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Apartment / small home | $125–$175 |
| Average home | $175–$275 |
| Large home | $275–$400 |
Deep clean vs. recurring
A deep clean covers built-up grime, baseboards, inside appliances, grout, and detail work, and is the usual first visit or a move-out job. A standard recurring clean maintains that baseline and is faster and cheaper per visit. Most cleaners start a recurring plan with a deep clean to set the baseline, then charge the lower recurring rate after.
What changes the price
Home size and number of bathrooms drive the base. Condition matters, a first deep clean or a move-out takes longer than maintaining an already-clean home. Add-ons like inside the oven and fridge, interior windows, and detailed baseboards are usually priced on top.
What changes your price
- Home size and number of bathrooms.
- One-time deep clean versus a recurring plan (cheaper per visit).
- Condition, a first deep clean or move-out takes longer.
- Add-ons like oven, fridge, windows, and baseboards.
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FAQ
How much does house cleaning cost?
A one-time deep clean runs $200–$500 by home size; recurring cleans run $120–$250 per visit and cost less per visit. Our estimator ranges it by home size.
Is recurring cleaning cheaper than one-time?
Per visit, yes. A home on a weekly or biweekly plan stays cleaner, so each visit is faster and priced below a one-time deep clean. The first visit is often a deep clean to set the baseline.
What's included in a standard house cleaning?
Typically dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors, and cleaning kitchens and bathrooms. Deep cleans add baseboards, inside appliances, and detail work; extras like windows and inside the fridge are usually add-ons.