Domestic Cleaning: Get House Cleaning Quotes
A regular cleaner every week or fortnight, or a one-off clean when life gets busy – describe your home once and hear from local cleaners and cleaning companies.
- Weekly and fortnightly cleaning
- One-off house cleans
- Kitchens and bathrooms
- Bedrooms and living areas
- Floors, dusting and tidying
- Ironing and bed changes (where offered)
Domestic cleaning is the everyday, maintenance side of professional cleaning: a cleaner visits on a regular schedule and keeps the kitchen, bathrooms, floors and living spaces under control, so the jobs that pile up during a busy week don't take over the weekend.
Most domestic cleaners work to an agreed list of tasks and a set number of hours per visit. Some are independent, self-employed cleaners; others work for local or national cleaning companies that handle vetting, insurance and cover for holidays. Services, products and prices vary from one provider to the next, so it's worth being clear about what you want included.
Through Cleaning Prices you can describe your home and how often you'd like cleaning, add your postcode and hear back from cleaners who cover your area. The more detail you give – bedrooms, bathrooms, pets, any extras – the easier it is to compare quotes.
What domestic cleaners are commonly asked to do
Kitchen cleaning
Worktops, the sink, hob, splashback, outsides of appliances and cupboard fronts, plus floors and bins.
Bathroom cleaning
Toilets, basins, baths and showers, mirrors and tiles, with regular attention to limescale and soap scum.
Bedrooms
Dusting, vacuuming, tidying surfaces and – if agreed – changing bed linen.
Living areas and hallways
Dusting furniture and skirting boards, vacuuming carpets and rugs, mopping hard floors and wiping marks from doors.
Ironing and laundry
Some cleaners will iron or put a wash on as part of the visit; others don't, so ask.
Occasional extras
Inside the fridge, the oven, interior windows or a cupboard clear-out, booked from time to time.
Regular cleaning or a one-off clean?
Regular cleaning – usually weekly or fortnightly – is about maintaining a standard. Because the cleaner comes back on a schedule, each visit can be relatively short and focus on the rooms and surfaces that get dirty fastest: kitchens, bathrooms and floors. Over time the cleaner gets to know your home and how you like things done.
A one-off clean is a single visit, booked before guests arrive, after an illness or a busy period, or ahead of a viewing. If the home needs more than a tidy and surface clean – limescale, grease, dust behind furniture – what you probably want is a deep clean, which takes longer and is usually priced differently.
Weekly or fortnightly: choosing a frequency
Weekly cleaning suits busy households, families with young children and homes with pets, where kitchens, bathrooms and floors need frequent attention. Fortnightly visits work well for smaller homes or households that keep on top of day-to-day tidying themselves.
Fortnightly visits cost less per month, but each one can take a little longer than a weekly clean because more dirt builds up in between. Some people start weekly and drop to fortnightly once the home is in good shape. Ask cleaners how many hours they would suggest for each option.
Airbnb and holiday let cleaning
Short-let and holiday let cleaning – often called changeover or turnover cleaning – is a specialised kind of domestic cleaning. Between guests, the property needs to be cleaned, beds changed, towels replaced and the kitchen and bathrooms reset, usually within a fixed window between check-out and check-in.
Not every domestic cleaner offers changeovers, and those who do may also handle laundry, restocking essentials or reporting damage. Mention the number of bedrooms, typical turnaround time and whether linen is supplied when you request quotes. Our guide to Airbnb and holiday let cleaning covers what to agree.
When a regular cleaner makes sense
Regular cleaning isn't necessary for every household. It tends to be most useful when time is short – long working hours, young children, caring responsibilities, mobility issues – or when the home is large enough that keeping on top of it eats into most of the weekend.
If budget is the main concern, a fortnightly visit focused on kitchens and bathrooms can take care of the most time-consuming jobs while you keep on top of tidying in between. See our guide to the benefits of regular cleaning.
Good to know before you book
- Self-employed cleaners and cleaning companies are usually responsible for their own tax and insurance. Employing a cleaner directly can create employer duties – check GOV.UK guidance if unsure.
- Ask about public liability insurance and whether the cleaner or company is covered for accidental damage in your home.
- Agree how keys, alarm codes and access will be handled, and who holds them.
- Discuss products: some cleaners bring their own, others use yours. If anyone in the home has allergies or sensitivities, say so.
Domestic cleaning prices at a glance
Domestic cleaning is usually priced by the hour. These are indicative ranges from published UK price guides; our house cleaning cost guide has the full breakdown.
| Job | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Regular domestic cleaning (most of the UK) | £15–£25 per hour |
| London and the South East | Often £18–£28 per hour |
| Weekly clean, 3 bed house (about 3 hours) | Roughly £45–£75 per visit |
Indicative ranges based on published UK price guides reviewed in November 2026 (see sources). They are not official rates, a price list or our own prices. Many cleaners include VAT and supplies, others don't – always check written quotes for your own property.
The full breakdown, with sources, is in our house cleaning cost guide.
What affects the price
- Hours per visit
- Set mainly by the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas.
- Frequency
- Weekly visits may be shorter than fortnightly ones.
- Condition
- A first visit often takes longer to bring the home up to standard.
- Extras
- Ironing, bed changes and inside appliances add time.
- Location
- Rates are generally higher in London and the South East.
- Who you hire
- Agencies usually charge more per hour than independent cleaners.
Comparing domestic cleaning quotes
- The hourly rate and the number of hours per visit
- The task list for each visit, room by room
- Who supplies products and equipment
- Insurance, and how breakages are handled
- Cover for holidays and sickness
- Cancellation and notice terms
- How keys and access are managed
- Whether the same cleaner will normally attend
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Domestic Cleaning near you
You can request domestic cleaning quotes anywhere in the UK. These cities have their own local domestic cleaning page:
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Guides for domestic cleaning
- One-off cleaning vs regular cleaningA one-off clean solves a problem today; regular cleaning stops it coming back. Here's how they compare on scope, price and practicalities.
- How to clean a hobThe hob takes a beating every day, and burnt-on spills are much easier to deal with if you know what your surface can and can't take.
- How to clean a dishwasherIt seems odd that a machine full of hot water and detergent needs cleaning, but food debris and grease build up. If your dishes are coming out gritty or the machine smells, here's what to do.
- How to clean a washing machineIf clean laundry smells faintly musty, or there's black gunk in the rubber seal, the washing machine is overdue some attention. Here's a straightforward routine.
- Bathroom cleaning checklistA clean bathroom is one of those small luxuries that makes the whole home feel better. Here's what to do weekly, monthly and when it's time for a proper deep clean.
- How to clean hard floorsHard floors are easy to keep clean, as long as you know what they're made of. The wrong mop – or too much water – can do lasting damage.
Domestic Cleaning: frequently asked questions
What does a domestic cleaner do?
Typically, a domestic cleaner cleans kitchens and bathrooms, dusts, vacuums and mops floors, empties bins and tidies. Many also change beds or iron if asked. The exact list depends on the cleaner and what you agree.
How many hours a week do I need a cleaner?
Many one- or two-bedroom homes are covered in about two hours, and many three- or four-bedroom homes in three to four hours. It depends on bathrooms, pets, how tidy the home is and what's included.
Should I be at home when the cleaner comes?
It's up to you. Many people give a key once they've met the cleaner and agreed what's needed. Being there for the first visit helps you explain priorities.
What's the difference between a cleaner and a cleaning company?
An independent cleaner usually works alone and may be more flexible. A company employs or contracts several cleaners and may offer vetting, insurance and replacement cover, often at a higher hourly rate.
Is it free to request domestic cleaning quotes?
Yes. Requesting quotes through Cleaning Prices is free and you're under no obligation to accept any of them.
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