What you’ll get from this guide
- Residential cleaning rates: hourly, per room, and full house packages
- Commercial cleaning rates: per square foot and by service frequency
- Carpet cleaning rates: per room and per square foot
- Formula to calculate how much to charge based on your real costs
Residential Cleaning Rates 2026
| Service | Typical Range (USD) |
|---|---|
| Standard clean — small home (up to 1,000 sq ft) | $80 – $130 |
| Standard clean — medium home (1,000–2,000 sq ft) | $120 – $200 |
| Standard clean — large home (2,000–3,000 sq ft) | $180 – $280 |
| Deep clean | $200 – $400 |
| Move-out clean | $250 – $500 |
| Airbnb / STR turnover clean | $60 – $180 |
| Hourly rate (per cleaner) | $25 – $50/hr |
| Cleaning per room (residential) | $50 – $90/room |
Ranges vary by region, property condition, and service frequency.
Commercial Cleaning Rates 2026
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Small office (up to 2,000 sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.15/sq ft |
| Medium office (2,000–10,000 sq ft) | $0.06 – $0.12/sq ft |
| Large commercial space (10,000+ sq ft) | $0.04 – $0.09/sq ft |
| Floor strip and wax / burnishing | $0.10 – $0.20/sq ft |
| Restroom cleaning (per restroom/day) | $15 – $30 |
| Post-event cleanup | $150 – $500 |
| Day porter service (hourly) | $20 – $35/hr |
Frequency affects pricing: daily service costs less per visit than weekly service. Include supplies in the base rate for quoting simplicity.
Carpet Cleaning Rates 2026
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Per square foot (steam cleaning) | $0.15 – $0.35/sq ft |
| Per room (up to 200 sq ft) | $25 – $75 |
| Full house (3 bedrooms + living room) | $150 – $400 |
| Stain removal add-on | $40 – $120 extra |
| Deodorization / pet treatment add-on | $30 – $80 extra |
How to Calculate What to Charge for Cleaning
Base formula: Price = (Labor Cost + Supplies + Overhead) ÷ (1 − Target Margin).
Fully loaded labor cost: includes wage + payroll taxes + workers' comp + general liability + PTO + vehicle/travel allocation. An employee paid $18/hr costs $24–$30/hr loaded.
Most residential cleaning businesses target 40–55% gross margin. Commercial cleaning contracts target 30–45% but offer highly predictable recurring revenue.
Need to calculate the exact price for a job? Use the Commercial Cleaning Calculator or the House Cleaning Calculator.
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Use the PDF for quick field reference. Use the Google Sheet as your master copy — update rates as labor or supply costs change.
Disclaimer
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