House cleaning cost (2026): regular, deep and move-out cleans
House cleaning cost in 2026: typical prices per visit and per hour, what deep and move-out cleans cost, and what to check before you hire a cleaner.
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Your house cleaning cost depends on the size of your home, how often you book and how much needs doing. Here's what people typically pay in 2026, and what to check before you hire.
Regular cleaning
- Per visit: 2026 price guides put a standard clean at roughly $120 to $280. One guide citing Angi's 2026 data puts most visits between $118 and $238.
- Per hour: about $35 to $75 per cleaner, though many companies quote a flat price based on bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage.
- Recurring plans: weekly or biweekly cleaning usually costs less per visit than a one-time clean.
Deep and move-out cleaning
| Clean | Typical range (2026) |
|---|---|
| Deep clean | about $200 to $500 or more |
| Move-out or move-in clean | about $120 to $420 |
These ranges come from a guide drawing on Angi, HomeAdvisor and Thumbtack data. A first clean, a home that's been empty for a while, or extras like inside the oven, fridge and cabinets push the price up.
What affects the price
- Home size: bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage.
- Condition: pets, clutter, and how long since the last clean.
- Frequency: recurring visits cost less each time.
- Extras: inside appliances, cabinets, windows, laundry.
- Supplies: most companies bring their own; check before you book.
Before you hire
- Get the price in writing for the same rooms and extras from each company.
- Ask if cleaners are insured and whether the company is bonded.
- Check what's included in a standard versus a deep clean.
- Hiring an individual directly? You may count as a household employer and owe employment taxes above an annual threshold; see IRS Publication 926. Hiring through a company avoids this.
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Describe your home and the clean you need once, and up to 3 vetted house cleaners who cover your area contact you. Start on our house cleaning page, or with house cleaners in Dallas, Houston or Phoenix.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house cleaner cost per visit?
2026 price guides put a standard house cleaning visit at roughly $120 to $280. One guide, citing Angi's 2026 data, puts most visits between about $118 and $238. Larger homes, pets and first-time cleans cost more.
How much do house cleaners charge per hour?
A 2026 pricing guide puts hourly rates at about $35 to $75 per cleaner. Many companies quote a flat price per visit instead, based on your home's size.
How much is a deep clean or move-out clean?
One guide drawing on Angi, HomeAdvisor and Thumbtack data puts deep cleans at about $200 to $500 or more, and move-out cleans at about $120 to $420, depending on size and condition.
Is it cheaper to hire a cleaner directly?
Sometimes, but if you hire a person directly rather than a company, you may count as a household employer and owe employment taxes above an annual threshold. The IRS explains this in Publication 926.
Sources
- Housecall Pro: house cleaning prices
- ThePricer: how much a house cleaning service costs
- FieldCamp: house cleaning prices
- IRS: Publication 926, household employer's tax guide
Facts checked against these sources on October 20, 2026. Rules and prices change, so confirm with the source or provider before you rely on them.