How long does it take to clean a house professionally?

For context, our current one-off standard allowance for one bedroom and one bathroom is 2h, without build-up or extras. In a larger home, agree a priority order: perhaps the main bathroom first, then kitchen surfaces, then the most-used floors if time remains. A shower with stubborn build-up can change what fits.

If you are buying an hourly service, tell the provider what matters most and ask what is realistic within the limit. Simply Maid’s standard clean is priced for its agreed scope; the estimates here do not turn it into a two-hour hourly package. Check the standard-clean checklist before choosing.

Bathrooms and kitchens: another shower, grease on a stovetop or accumulated soap scum adds work. Tell the provider about extra bathrooms and living spaces rather than relying on bedroom count alone.

Condition and access: build-up, pet hair and clutter can slow a visit. Clear accessible surfaces and floors where you can, and explain parking, lifts or entry arrangements in advance. There is no need to clean the house before your cleaner arrives.

For a deep clean: Cleaning inside the oven is included. Cleaning inside the fridge and inside kitchen cabinets and drawers is optional and costs extra. Select them if you want them cleaned, and allow for their additional work. A note asking for an extra does not add it to the booked scope.

Frequency: a home maintained between regular visits may need less catch-up work. The table above is for one-off bookings; use your own booking’s allowance for recurring visits. Our guide to how often to book helps you choose a routine.

Ask for an estimate based on the service checklist, bathrooms, build-up and any extras you choose. A deep clean is not simply a standard clean multiplied by a fixed number. An end-of-lease clean also depends on the handover requirements and whether the property is empty.

See deep-cleaning inclusions for a furnished-home reset, or end-of-lease cleaning for an empty home being handed back. If you are moving, the moving guide helps you put the clean in the right place in your schedule.

A team may finish sooner than one person, and someone familiar with your home may work through it more efficiently. Equally, build-up can make a careful clean take longer. Neither result should be judged without knowing the scope.

Before the cleaner leaves, check the areas that mattered most. If an agreed task was missed, describe the room and the task clearly. If it was an optional extra you did not book, arrange it separately rather than assuming it was included.