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How to Hire a House Cleaner You Can Trust
Hiring a house cleaner comes down to the type of clean you need, whether you pay hourly or flat, and who supplies the products. Here is how to hire someone reliable — even same-day.
Match the clean to the job
Be specific about the type: a standard tidy-up, a deep clean, a move-in/move-out turnover, or a post-event/post-party cleanup. Deep cleans and turnovers take longer and cost more than a routine clean, so describing the job accurately gets you a fair quote and the right person.
Note the size (bedrooms/bathrooms) and any focus areas (kitchen, bathrooms, floors) in the gig so applicants can plan the time realistically.
Hourly vs flat, and supplies
Hourly works well when scope is uncertain; a flat rate works when the job is well-defined. Either way, state whether you provide cleaning supplies or expect the cleaner to bring their own — it affects both the price and the result.
For trust, hire on ratings, completed gigs, and reviews, and use the held-pay and GPS clock-in so you only pay for work that actually happened.
What it costs
House cleaners typically run about $18–$30/hr depending on the city and the type of clean. Your city’s page shows the local range.
Your total is the posted rate × hours (or the flat amount), plus a flat 15% platform fee — visible before you confirm and charged only when the job is done.
FAQ
How much does it cost to hire a house cleaner?+
Typically $18–$30/hr depending on city and the type of clean, plus a flat 15% platform fee. The worker keeps 100% of the posted rate.
Should I pay hourly or a flat rate?+
Hourly suits uncertain scope; a flat rate suits a well-defined job like a move-out clean. State which in the gig so applicants can plan.
Do cleaners bring their own supplies?+
It varies — say in the gig whether you provide supplies or expect the cleaner to bring them, since it affects price and outcome.
Can I hire a cleaner same-day?+
Yes — post the gig and it reaches nearby cleaners in minutes; same-day and post-event cleans often fill fast.