There are so many benefits in having a clean home. Psychological effects include lowering your stress level and fatigue because seeing a clutter-free home creates an ambiance of relaxation. A study also showed a correlation between having a clean home and physical fitness. The interior condition of their house seems to be affecting their physical activity. Perhaps it makes people more energized to perform other activities when we have a clean home. When you live in a messy home, it can worsen your allergies and asthma. Dust mites, pet dander, and mold lurk in physical possessions can not only trigger asthma attacks and allergic reactions but also decrease the air quality you and your family breathe.
Organizing and cleaning a room takes a lot of time so when faced with the prospect of doing this, you might be tempted to give up even before you start. It is hard to keep up with your career, family life, and your hobbies as it is so deep cleaning or even normal cleaning of your home becomes less of a priority. Unfortunately, when your home is disorganized, you work less efficiently, giving you less free time to do the things you value. And this can become a vicious cycle. Fortunately, cleaning companies are here to rescue you from your house cleaning predicament. But the question is, how much does it cost to get your home professionally cleaned? Let’s dig in and see the factors that affect how cleaning companies charge their clients.
The price of cleaning varies depending on which city you are in. For example, Chicago cleaning services would charge anywhere between $120 to $500 for cleaning a studio or a one-bedroom aparment. Typically, house cleaners and maids in Minneapolis and St. Paul earns an average of $20.27 but the final price tag you pay will be dependent on a wide variety of factors based on the number of cleaners you hire, the type of cleaning you require, and how long it takes to clean your home.
Factors that can affect the cost of housekeeping services include:
Size and condition of your home
The bigger and dirtier your home, the more you will pay for a house cleaning. Larger homes and homes that have not been cleaned for a while (think three months or longer) take longer to clean, require more work and consume more cleaning supplies. For these reasons, cleaning companies will base their prices on the square footage of your home. If you live in an apartment or condo, the price is usually based on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you have.
Messy Occupants
Homes with pets and kids tend to make more messes than homes that don't have either of the two occupants. Some cleaning companies may charge more for cleaning homes with pets or kids because they expect to spend more time cleaning up splatters and removing pet hairs.
Type of Cleaning
The thoroughness of cleaning you require ultimately affects the price you will pay for professional cleaning. For example, if you only need a standard cleaning, usually a studio will only cost $119. If your studio needs a little more elbow grease, say a deep cleaning, it will cost you $169. Here are the other examples of varying levels of cleaning:
Routine or Standard Cleaning
This type of service is what you might need if your home is in pretty good shape, meaning being cleaned in a regular schedule such as monthly, bi-weekly or weekly. Cleaners will do surface cleaning such as wiping the counters, sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpeted areas, cleaning the bathrooms, etc. Sometimes, clients would book this when they want their house ready for guests or to fill in the gaps during an especially busy month.
Deep Cleaning
A deep cleaning would involve a more thorough cleaning. If your house or apartment has not been cleaned professionally for a while and needs extra love, then deep cleaning is the right service for you. Services that you won’t get in a routine cleaning that you will get in a deep cleaning include scrubbing tile grout in the shower, dusting individual knick knacks, or wiping down ceiling fans. This type of housekeeping would involve more time and attention, therefore the price will be higher. Deep cleaning an apartment usually costs $169-$229 depending on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you have while deep cleaning a house usually costs $245-$600 depending on the square footage.
Move-in/move-out cleaning
Move-in and move out cleaning tends to be the priciest cleaning service because of the work involved. Mexicleaning offers a move-in/move-out package that involves deep cleaning, wiping the inside of kitchen cabinets and cupboards, exterior and interior cleaning of the refrigerator and oven, and wiping down the baseboards. Some companies will charge extra for those services because of the work it involves alone.
Post-Construction/Post-renovation Cleaning
This is a type of cleaning that not all of cleaning companies offer because it involves higher expertise in cleaning. Basically, a post-construction or post-renovation cleaning includes removing the dust, dirt and scuffs from the walls, dust surfaces, clean window blinds, inside cabinets and inside closets. It is stressful enough to handle home construction so having to deal with the mess that comes after that can be a stretch. It is better to book a professional cleaning crew to transform your home from being a construction site to a homestead. To give you an idea, post-construction cleaning for apartments ranges from $219 to $279. For houses, a port-renovation cleaning will cost anywhere between $325 to $730, depending on the square footage.
Frequency of Cleaning
Cleaning companies charge a little bit less if you have a recurring service. This is because of the frequency discounts you may get. Mexicleaning offers up to 20% discount on the cleaning if it is on a weekly basis. The more often housemaids come to clean your home, the better they are able to keep up the condition of the home, requiring less time and work for them during each visit.
Hiring a Cleaning Company vs. Hiring an Independent Contractor
Going with an independent contractor or a cleaning company has its pros and cons. Having a reputable cleaning company is more structured but also tends to be more expensive. This is because they have a team of cleaners with their own liability insurance and are consistently trained.
Any Additional Services
Usually, cleaning companies have add-ons on the cleaning services that are not included in the routine or standard cleaning. Some examples include:
Cleaning inside the refrigerator ($30
Cleaning inside the oven ($30)
Wiping down baseboards ($50)
Washing dishes ($20)
Laundry Services ($20/load)
Wall cleaning ($40/wall)
Cleaning interior windows ($15)
Cleaning exterior windows ($50/hour)
Having someone to do the cleaning may cost you extra but it is nothing compared to the time you get to spend doing the things you actually love and spending it on the people that you value. It can significantly improve your quality of life and make you happier knowing that you have a freshly clean home.
