A standard clean of a three-bedroom home costs about $180 nationally in 2026, deep cleans run $200 to $450, and a move-out clean averages around $360. Those averages hide the real question for an owner, which is how to price by the house instead of by the hour, so you stop giving away the big jobs and start earning more on the small ones.
This guide gives you a price list built by home size, explains what pushes a job up or down, and walks one real quote from the walkthrough to the total. The typical column is the same list Zeemy loads into a new cleaning account, so you can quote on day one and adjust for your market.
2026 cleaning businesses price table
Twenty-five services most cleaning businesses quote, with the 2026 national low and high and a typical price you can start from.
| Service | Low | Typical | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard cleaning, 1 bedroom | $85 | $95 | $130 | Kitchen, bath, bedroom, common areas. |
| Standard cleaning, 2 bedroom | $100 | $125 | $180 | Add $20 to $40 for each extra bathroom. |
| Standard cleaning, 3 bedroom | $130 | $150 | $250 | The national average job. |
| Standard cleaning, 4 bedroom | $160 | $175 | $300 | Larger homes: consider pricing by square foot. |
| Deep cleaning, small home | $200 | $200 | $300 | Baseboards, appliance exteriors, detail work. |
| Deep cleaning, medium home | $250 | $275 | $375 | About 1.5 to 2.5 times a standard clean. |
| Deep cleaning, large home | $325 | $350 | $450 | Two cleaners, most of a day. |
| Move-in cleaning | $200 | $300 | $400 | Empty home, every surface. |
| Move-out cleaning | $120 | $325 | $420 | Landlord or realtor standard. |
| Post-construction cleaning | $300 | $400 | $1,200 | Priced by square foot, $0.15 to $0.60. Dust is the labor. |
| Kitchen detail package | $60 | $85 | $120 | Degrease stove, wipe cabinets, scrub sink. |
| Bathroom detail package | $50 | $75 | $100 | Tubs, showers, grout, fixtures. |
| Interior windows cleaning | $40 | $60 | $100 | Per home, interior glass and sills. |
| Inside fridge cleaning | $25 | $35 | $50 | Popular add-on. Takes 20 minutes. |
| Inside oven cleaning | $30 | $45 | $75 | Degrease and detail the interior. |
| Laundry add-on, per load | $15 | $20 | $30 | Wash, dry, fold, put away. |
| Organization add-on, per hour | $30 | $40 | $60 | Closets, cabinets, drawers. |
| Bedroom reset package | $35 | $50 | $75 | Bedding change and full dust. |
| Green cleaning upgrade | $10 | $20 | $30 | Eco-friendly products, per visit. |
| Pet-friendly cleaning | $15 | $25 | $40 | Hair removal and enzyme cleaners. |
| Recurring weekly cleaning | $80 | $90 | $150 | Discounted rate for a standing weekly slot. |
| Recurring bi-weekly cleaning | $95 | $110 | $175 | Discounted rate for every other week. |
| One-time heavy clean | $200 | $275 | $400 | Neglected properties, heavy buildup. |
| Airbnb turnover service | $75 | $150 | $250 | Clean, restock, stage, report damage. |
| Holiday prep cleaning | $150 | $200 | $300 | Seasonal clean before an event. |
"Typical" is the price Zeemy preloads for a new cleaning businesses account, so a new owner can quote on day one and adjust for their market. Low and high are the 2026 national ranges from the pricing guides listed at the end.
What moves the price
Size, then condition
Bedrooms and bathrooms are the fastest way to size a house, which is why the list is built that way. Condition is the multiplier. A home that has not been cleaned in six months is a deep clean at deep-clean prices, not a standard clean that runs long.
First clean versus recurring
The first visit always takes longer. Charge full price for it, and then offer the weekly or bi-weekly rate as the reward for booking a standing slot. That order matters. Owners who discount the first clean to win the job end up doing deep cleans for standard prices.
Your hourly floor
Know what an hour of your time has to bring in. In 2026 that is $25 to $45 for an independent cleaner and $35 to $60 for a small company, per worker. Every flat price on your list should clear that floor with time to spare, or the price is wrong.
Bathrooms, pets, and clutter
Each extra bathroom adds $20 to $40. Pets add hair, odor, and time. A cluttered home slows every room. Ask about all three on the phone and quote for them, rather than discovering them at the door.
Your market
High-cost metros run 25 to 45 percent above the national numbers, and the rural South and Midwest run 10 to 20 percent below. Set your list once for your area and leave it alone until your next annual review.
A worked quote
A new client wants a three-bedroom, two-bath home cleaned before family arrives Friday, and asks about a weekly slot after that. The walkthrough shows a home that is tidy but has not had a real clean in a while. Here is the first-visit estimate.
First clean, the Hendersons
The first visit is quoted as a deep clean, because that is what it is. The oven and fridge are the add-ons almost every first-time client says yes to when they are offered as lines rather than buried in the price. The pet line covers the dog hair you saw on the walkthrough.
After Friday, the weekly slot goes on a recurring invoice at $90 plus the extra bathroom, and it bills itself every week. That is the real business: the first clean earns the client, the recurring clean earns the year.
Pricing tips from the field
Price the house, not the hour
Hourly pricing punishes you for getting faster. A flat price by home size rewards efficiency, is easier for the client to compare, and lets you quote in a minute from the driveway.
Sell the add-ons as lines
Inside oven, inside fridge, windows, laundry. Put them on the estimate as separate lines and let the client tick them. Owners who do this add $50 to $100 to a typical first visit without a harder sale.
Make recurring the deal, not the default
The weekly rate is a discount for a standing slot. Present it that way. Clients who understand they are getting the lower price for commitment cancel far less.
Charge for move-outs like the work they are
Move-out cleans are the hardest job on the list: empty home, every surface, a landlord checking the result. Price them at the top of your range and never as a favor.
Write the scope on every estimate
Two sentences about what a standard clean includes, and what it does not, prevents nearly every dispute. The estimate is your contract. Make it say so.
Questions cleaning businesses owners ask about pricing
How much should I charge per hour for house cleaning?
In 2026, independent cleaners charge $25 to $45 an hour and small companies $35 to $60 per worker. Most owners do better with flat prices by home size that clear that floor, because flat pricing rewards speed and is easier for clients to say yes to.
What is a fair price for a standard clean of a three-bedroom home?
About $180 nationally, with a range of $130 to $250 depending on the market, the number of bathrooms, and condition. Zeemy preloads $150 as a starting point.
How much more is a deep clean?
Roughly 1.5 to 2.5 times a standard clean. For a typical home that is $200 to $450. The difference is baseboards, appliance exteriors, detail work, and time.
Should I discount recurring clients?
Yes, but as the reward for a standing slot, never on the first visit. Charge full price for the first clean, then offer the weekly or bi-weekly rate. That keeps the hard first visit profitable and the recurring work loyal.
How do I charge for Airbnb turnovers?
Turnovers run $75 to $250 nationally, average about $150, and are worth 20 to 40 percent more than a comparable residential clean because of restocking, staging, and damage checks. Price them as their own service, and bill the host on a recurring invoice per stay.
Sources
National ranges come from HomeGuide, Housecall Pro, TIDY, and Angi house cleaning price guides for 2026, plus HomeGuide and Angi guides for move-out, post-construction, and Airbnb turnover cleaning. Prices are 2026 US figures and vary by region; use them as a starting point and adjust for your market.