Cleaning services are run by solo cleaners, couples, and small crews who clean homes, offices, rental properties, and job sites. Invoices usually cover recurring visits such as weekly or biweekly house cleaning, one-time deep cleans, move-out cleans, and add-on tasks like inside-the-oven or interior window cleaning.
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Residential cleaning is most often priced as a flat fee per visit based on home size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and condition, with a discount for recurring schedules. Hourly pricing per cleaner is common for deep cleans, heavily soiled homes, and clients who want flexible scope. Commercial and office cleaning is usually billed per square foot, per visit, or as a monthly flat fee for a set number of visits per week. Add-ons such as inside the fridge, inside the oven, interior windows, laundry, or pet hair are priced as separate line items. Post-construction and move-out cleans are quoted higher because of the extra labor and dirt. Many owners charge a supply fee or build supplies into the rate, and bill extra for travel outside the normal service area.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Standard house cleaning (recurring) | per visit | $120-250 |
| Deep cleaning | per visit | $200-450 |
| Hourly cleaning (per cleaner) | per hour | $35-65 |
| Move-in/move-out cleaning | per visit | $250-550 |
| Office or commercial cleaning | per sq ft | $0.07-0.25 |
| Post-construction cleaning | per sq ft | $0.25-0.60 |
| Inside oven or fridge add-on | each | $25-60 |
| Interior window cleaning | per window | $4-10 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biweekly standard house cleaning, 3 bed / 2 bath (service date 5/14) | 1 visit | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Inside oven cleaning | 1 each | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Inside refrigerator cleaning | 1 each | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Interior window cleaning | 10 window | $5.00 | $50.00 |
| Pet hair surcharge (2 dogs) | 1 visit | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Total | $300.00 | ||
Notes: Payment due within 7 days of service. Cash, check, Zalle, or card accepted; card payments include a 3% processing fee. Please give 48 hours' notice to reschedule to avoid a $40 late cancellation fee.
Clients with several properties or recurring visits need to match each charge to a specific clean, and it settles questions about missed or rescheduled dates.
The price differs a lot between types, and naming it shows the client why this visit cost more than the usual one.
Oven, fridge, windows, laundry, and similar extras are easy for clients to forget they requested, so list each one separately.
Hourly clients want to see how the total was reached, for example 2 cleaners at 3 hours each.
Separate fees prevent surprises and make clear that they are standard charges, not arbitrary extras.
If you arrived and could not get in or the visit was canceled late, the fee should be stated and tied to your written policy.
Property managers, offices, and some clients need this for their records, and some areas require a business license or sales tax on certain services.
Recurring residential clients are often billed after each visit with payment due in 0-7 days, or charged automatically on a card on file. Some owners bill monthly in advance for a set number of visits. New clients and large jobs such as move-out or post-construction cleans commonly pay a 25-50% deposit, with the balance due on completion. Commercial clients usually want net 15 or net 30 terms and may require a certificate of insurance. Late fees of 1.5% per month or a flat fee are common, but state them in your service agreement before the first clean. Accepted methods typically include card, bank transfer, check, and peer-to-peer apps.
Late cancellations and lockouts cost you a booked day. Include a notice period, such as 24 or 48 hours, and the fee in your service agreement, then reference it on the invoice when you charge it.
Charging automatically after each visit removes most chasing for payment. Get written authorization up front and send a receipt or invoice after every charge.
If a home gets bigger, a new pet arrives, or the client adds rooms to the routine, adjust the rate and tell them in writing. Quietly doing more work for the same price lowers your hourly earnings.
A first visit usually takes longer because the home has not been maintained to your standard. Many cleaners charge an initial deep clean rate, then drop to the recurring rate.
Mileage between jobs, cleaning products, and equipment are usually deductible business expenses for self-employed cleaners. Keep logs and receipts and check with a tax professional about what applies to you.
Flat rates work well for recurring homes you know, because clients like predictable bills. Hourly works better for deep cleans, cluttered or heavily soiled homes, and first visits where the scope is uncertain. Many cleaners quote a flat rate after the first visit shows how long the job really takes.
It depends on the state. Some states tax cleaning or janitorial services, while many do not tax residential cleaning. Check with your state department of revenue or a local accountant before you set up your invoices.
Yes, if your service agreement says so. A lockout or late cancellation fee, often $25-75 or a share of the visit price, is common. Clients are much more likely to pay it if they agreed to the policy before service began.
Most residential cleaners include supplies in the rate. If you use specialty products, bring in heavy equipment, or the client asks for particular items, list a supply fee as its own line. Commercial contracts often state whether supplies are included.
Send it the same day as the clean, while the work is fresh. For recurring monthly billing, send it on a set date each month and list every visit with its date.
Send a Cleaning Service estimate for approval, then turn it into an invoice when the work is done.
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