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How much does domestic cleaning cost?

  • R50 – R80/hour
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Below are the informative prices of domestic cleaning. We've also examined what the quoted prices usually include and which factors affect the final price.


End of tenancy cleaning

  • R1500 – R2000

This is the price for an end-of-tenancy cleaning of an average 3-bedroom home. The exact price will depend on the size of the property, whether the property is empty or fully furnished, and the amount and level of cleaning needed. A move-out cleaning typically consists of vacuuming and moping all floors, dusting and wiping down all surfaces, cleaning windows, cleaning the kitchen (including the inside of the cabinets) and bathroom(s). The average cost of end of tenancy cleaning is R1750, or typically between R1500 and R2000.

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Carpet steam clean (3-bedroom house /apartment)

  • R650 – R850

This is the price for steam-cleaning a carpet in a typical 3-bedroom apartment. The exact price will depend on the material of the carpet. Additional cost may also apply if special stain removal is required. Carpet steam clean (3-bedroom appartment) costs range between R650 and R850 with an average of R750.

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Upholstery cleaning

  • R80 – R300

This is the price for cleaning furniture upholstery. The price depends on the size of the furniture items (couch, sofa covers, chairs, etc.) and the material of upholstery. Cleaning leather furniture typically costs twice as much. For upholstery cleaning, expect to pay between R80 and R300.

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Regular domestic cleaning

  • R50 – R80/hour

This is the price per hour for regular (usually weekly or bi-weekly) cleaning of an average-sized apartment/house. Regular cleaning includes vacuuming and moping floors, dusting, cleaning the bathroom(s) and kitchen. Window cleaning is not included. On average, expect to be charged between R50/hour and R80/hour for regular domestic cleaning.

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Once-off domestic cleaning

  • R300 – R500/hour

This is the price per hour for once-off domestic cleaning. The cost will be affected by the extent and depth of cleaning needed. Some companies may ask for a walk-through to give you an exact quote. This allows them to see the size, layout, and general cleanliness of your home. The average cost is usually R400/hour.

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Char services

  • R300 – R600/day

This is the price for daily char services. These typically include all domestic duties. Char service costs range between R300/day and R600/day with an average of R450/day.

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Spring cleaning

  • R1450 – R1650

This is a once-off fee for spring cleaning service. The price can vary according to the duration of cleaning and the number of cleaners. It typically includes vacuuming and mopping floors, washing windows, window frames, and curtains, cleaning interior doors, cleaning and disinfecting the kitchen and bathroom, removing cobwebs, dusting, removing rubbish. Spring cleaning costs range between R1450 and R1650 with an average of R1550.

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Recent jobs for domestic cleaning

Residential (house/apartment)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Paarl
  • Frequency: One-time or occasional clean
  • Approx. cleaning surface (sqm): 100 - 400 sqm
  • Additional services: Carpet & upholstery cleaning

Pre-Occupation cleaning of a rental house that is currently empty. Clean all floors, walls, windows inside and out. Deep clean and scrub bathrooms. Deep clean kitchen and oven. Clean cupboards, inside, outside, on top, etc. 2 Bedrooms with carpets that need to be cleaned. 3 bedroom house with open plan living area and kitchen, study and garage. Cleaning required on Sat 24 Aug .

Office

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Century City, Cape Town
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Approx. cleaning surface (sqm): Less than 100 sqm

Trust you are keeping well and having a great week so far. We would like to please get a quotation from you for cleaning our offices in Century City. It would be the kitchen, open plan office space 98.5 square metres. We have a meeting room, board room, kitchen and open plan office area that would need to be cleaned. We ideally looking for twice a week clean. There is vinyl flooring throughout the office space. We would need someone who is able to let us pay the invoice on a monthly basis. If you could kindly send me quotation, I would appreciate it.

Office

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
  • Frequency: Monthly
  • Approx. cleaning surface (sqm): 400 - 1000 sqm

1. All-purpose cleaners: - Seventh Generation - Ecover - Method 2. Glass cleaners: - White vinegar - Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds - Ecover Glass & Surface Cleaner 3. Dish soap: - Seventh Generation - Ecover - Dawn Eco-Friendly Dish Soap 4. Laundry detergent: - Seventh Generation - Ecover - Arm & Hammer Plus OxiClean Eco-Friendly 5. Disinfectants: - Better Life Natural Disinfectant - Ecover Disinfectant Spray - Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds (can be used as a disinfectant) 6. Mops and floor cleaners: - Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner - Method Squirt + Mop Hard Floor Cleaner - Ecover Floor Soap 7. Natural scrubbers: - Baking soda - Borax - Castile soap (like Dr. Bronner's) - Plant-based ingredients - Biodegradable formulas - Non-toxic and non-corrosive properties - Minimal packaging or refill options - Certifications like EPA Safer Choice or Leaping Bunny

Residential (house/apartment)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Durban Central, Durban
  • Frequency: Monthly
  • Approx. cleaning surface (sqm): 100 - 400 sqm
  • Additional services: Laundry and ironing, Window cleaning

Any hazardous materials or substances present in the home or workspace, such as chemicals, paint, or asbestos, so they can take necessary precautions and use appropriate protective gear and cleaning methods. This is crucial to ensure the safety of the cleaning staff and prevent any potential harm or damage.

Residential (house/apartment)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Frequency: Monthly
  • Approx. cleaning surface (sqm): More than 1000 sqm
  • Additional services: Carpet & upholstery cleaning

Industrial

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: George
  • Frequency: One-time or occasional clean
  • Approx. cleaning surface (sqm): 100 - 400 sqm

Good Afternoon, Our Construction company is looking for a cleaning company in George to do a post construction cleaning of a restaurant we are currently building (Cowfish in Outeniqua). To be cleaned in approximately 4 weeks. Can you please send through rates. Cleaning of floors, windows, ceilings, kitchen equipment, removal of protective film etc. The restaurant will require a deep clean. m2 inside 91m2 outside Please send through a quote.

Residential (house/apartment)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pearly Beach
  • Frequency: One-time or occasional clean
  • Approx. cleaning surface (sqm): 400 - 1000 sqm
  • Additional services: Carpet & upholstery cleaning

We have a 3 bedroom house that needs a thorough, top to tail clean. I am looking for a company that could do a heavy duty deep clean which would include high dusting, washing down of walls, doors and door frames, window frames and sills, windows, steam clean bathroom and separate toilet. Skirting boards Floors Carpets in the 3 (small) bedrooms It would not include the usual weekly items such as oven, stove, fridges etc.

Residential (house/apartment)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pari Park, Gqeberha
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Approx. cleaning surface (sqm): 400 - 1000 sqm
  • Additional services: Laundry and ironing, Window cleaning, Carpet & upholstery cleaning

Hi there My usual domestic is going on leave in late December to end of Jan I would like services of : full spring clean in early January - top to toe Then for the month of January a 2 x per week domestic service with laundry and once (on the same day) a week with window cleaning, carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning added Please could you quote me on the above

Residential (house/apartment)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Plettenberg Bay
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Approx. cleaning surface (sqm): Less than 100 sqm
  • Additional services: Laundry and ironing

We would need a cleaning service for our holiday apartment with the following services: - cleaning (hoover + wipe) after guests have left - tidy up the apartment - check shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and refill - washing and change of linen, towels - put fresh ones in cupboard - extra weekly cleaning service (charge separately) and change towels

Residential (house/apartment)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Somerset West, Cape Town
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Approx. cleaning surface (sqm): 100 - 400 sqm

3 bed, 3 baths, plus guest toilet. Open plan. Vinyl floors. No carpets. We have a robot vacuum that vacuums everyday, so floors are 'clean'. Just needs washing. Every month, one day inside of cabinets to to wiped down, other day fridge inside and kitchen cabinets, another day, moving washing machine, tumble drier to clean behind them, and wiping skirtings, every day cleaning either sliding doors in living area, front door or bedroom windows to break the work up over a month, cleaning twice a week. bedroom to break up the work.