When thinking of hiring a cleaning service keep in mind that there is a difference between hiring an independent cleaner rather than a professional cleaning company. These include the cost to hire, availability and the services they can provide.

Individual Housekeepers

Individual housekeepers can offer specific services beyond just cleaning like folding clothes, cooking meals, childcare, and many others depending on the cleaner. The average hourly rate for house cleaning services is between $35 to $120 per individual or $40 to $75 per hour.

Professional Cleaning

When thinking of hiring a professional cleaning service, compare different cleaning companies, it’s also important to ask questions, making sure they meet your necessities, so you know exactly what you're getting for your money. Rates will vary depending on the size of your home and what services you’re looking for, some companies may charge for square footage. To ensure a good deal, get quotes from several cleaning companies, with a professional house cleaning company the average price to hire a cleaning service is between $90 and $160. Some other factors that may affect your rate are how often do you get your home cleaned, many service providers offer lower rates when hiring weekly cleanings, compared to monthly or bi-monthly ones, if there are pets in the home, special cleaning instructions or add-ons and the number of people sent to clean, hiring more than one cleaner will help cut time. 

What's Involved

• Vacuuming and mopping floors

• Surfaces and vents dusted

• Mirrors wiped down

• Trash is taken out

• Showers, toilets, and floors cleaned and disinfected

• Sink, taps, and countertops cleaned

• Water mold and mildew chemically removed

• Front of refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave wiped down

• Dining table and chairs wiped down

If you want to save some money or are on a budget, online reviews can give you an idea of what to expect. Doing small tasks like dusting, sweeping, wiping some surfaces and taking out the trash can cut down on time, lowering your rate. But don't focus so much on money that you sacrifice service, choose a company that provides all the services your looking for, don't just get the cheapest or the most expensive one, you may be unsatisfied with the result.