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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Average Cleaning Charges
On average, it takes a little over an hour of cleaning for each 1000 square feet of a home, according to Debby Sardone, president of the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International. However, first time cleaning in a new home can take up to three times that amount. Costhelper.com quotes cleaning charges as ranging from a low of $74 per hour to a high of $400, depending on the condition and size of the home.
On the Other: Cleaning Services
General cleaning services include vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, cleaning sinks, counters and stoves, according to costhelper.com. Some providers also include washing dishes and changing bed sheets as a part of the package. First time jobs in new homes can also include deep cleaning tasks such as moving furniture, scrubbing walls, and wiping down the inside of stoves and refrigerators.
Bottom Line
Charges for home cleaning services vary across the country and are typically based on a home's size, the work involved, and how frequently the cleaning will be done. According to Gary Goranson, of the House Cleaning Biz 101 Program, charges for cleaning services should be calculated by combining labor and administrative costs with a markup of about 25 percent.
Source:
Smartmoney.com: Ten Things your Cleaning Company Won't Tell You
CNNMoney.com: How to Price House Cleaning Services
Costhelper.com: How Much Does House Cleaning Cost
More Information:
Entrepreneur.com: How to Start a Cleaning Service
Helium.com: How to Clean your House
BetterHomeCleaning.com: Things to Consider Before Hiring a Cleaning Service
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