Moving can be expensive, so it’s understandable that folks don’t want to shell out more cash for a moving out cleaning service. Ultimately, though, it’s worth it, and it can actually help people save in the long run. <\/p>
“Move-out cleaning can be one of the most expensive types of cleaning, because it is the most difficult and time consuming,” explains Stanley Chen, owner of BerryClean<\/a> in Napa County, California. “The price will depend on the size of your home, the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and appliances, as well as the condition and cleanliness of your home.”<\/p> From the cost to what the service entails, here’s everything you should know about move-out cleaning.<\/p> “Small, clean homes cost less. Big, messy homes cost more.”<\/p>— Ryan Knoll, professional cleaning company owner<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure> Move-out cleaning typically costs between $200 to $500, according to Ryan Knoll, owner of Tidy Casa<\/a> in Phoenix, Arizona. A broad, general rule of thumb, he says: “Small, clean homes cost less. Big, messy homes cost more.”<\/p> Forrest Webber, owner of Bear Brothers Cleaning<\/a> in Huntsville, Alabama, explains that his company adds a flat rate of $150 to their standard square foot pricing.<\/p> He shares the rate charged for recent move-out cleanings:<\/p> Keep in mind, in addition to the size of the home, location should be factored into the price. For instance, according to Care.com’s Cost of Care Calculator<\/a>, if using an hourly rate model, housekeepers in San Francisco<\/a> are posting an average rate of $28.29 an hour for move-out cleaning, whereas in Tampa, Florida<\/a> they’re posting a rate of $22.34.<\/p> House cleaners are asking an average rate of $23.21 per hour for move-out cleaning, according to Care.com data. Here are the average posted house cleaning<\/a> and move-out cleaning rates in top U.S. cities.<\/p> Current posted move-out cleaning rates and house cleaning rates per hour in top U.S. cities*<\/strong><\/p>Key takeaways<\/h3>
How much is a move-out clean?<\/h2>
Move-out cleaning cost vs. house cleaning cost<\/h3>