Search "house cleaning price list pdf" and you'll mostly find two things: a template locked behind a lead form, or a long article with no document at all. Neither is a price list you can actually use.
Here's why: there isn't one fixed PDF that fits every home. Cleaning rates aren't set by any platform — they're agreed directly between whoever does the cleaning and whoever's paying for it, and they move with home size, condition, location and what's included. What you can use instead of a locked template is a working list: a structure you fill in yourself as you collect real quotes, formatted so you can print it or save it as a PDF straight from your browser — no form, no signup.
House Cleaning Price List (at a glance)
The tables below are your price list. Instead of numbers that would be wrong for most readers the moment they're published, each row gives you the scope to ask about and a blank column to record what you're actually quoted. Fill them in as you gather quotes and you end up with a real, comparable price list for your home.
This matters more across the Gulf than it would in a single city: sponsors using this approach are typically comparing quotes across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman, where currency, typical household setups and market rates all differ. A single number for "the region" wouldn't survive contact with any of them.
Price List by Home Size
| Home size | Standard clean — typical scope | Deep clean — typical scope | Your quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bed | Surfaces, floors, kitchen, bathroom | Above + inside appliances, baseboards, windows | |
| 2 bedroom | All rooms, kitchen, bathrooms | Above + detailed kitchen/bathroom scrub | |
| 3 bedroom | All rooms, kitchen, bathrooms | Above + cabinets, skirting, light fixtures | |
| 4 bedroom | All rooms, kitchen, bathrooms | Above + full-home detail pass | |
| 5+ bedroom | All rooms, kitchen, bathrooms | Above + multiple reception/utility areas |
Ask each cleaner or agency to confirm what "standard" and "deep" include before comparing their number to anyone else's — the same word covers different work depending on who's quoting.
Price List by Task / Add-On
| Task | What it usually involves | Your quote |
|---|---|---|
| Inside oven | Degreasing, racks, door interior | |
| Inside fridge | Shelves removed, interior wiped, exterior | |
| Windows (interior) | Glass, sills, tracks | |
| Laundry | Wash, dry, fold — load limits vary | |
| Baseboards / skirting | Full home or per room | |
| Balcony / outdoor area | Sweep, wipe surfaces, glass | |
| Ironing | Per basket or per hour |
Not every cleaner offers every add-on, and some fold a few into the standard rate. Ask what's included before you assume a lower headline number is actually cheaper.
One-Time vs. Recurring Rates
| Frequency | What it means | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| One-time | A single visit, no ongoing commitment | Is there a first-visit or deep-clean uplift? |
| Weekly | Same day each week | Is there a discount versus one-time? |
| Biweekly | Every two weeks | Does the scope shrink to fit the gap? |
| Monthly | Once a month | Is this closer to a deep clean each time? |
Recurring work is often priced differently from a single visit, but the size of any discount and what counts as "recurring" is between you and the person or agency you hire — settle it before the first visit, not after.
What Affects Your Price
- Location. Rates differ by country and by city within a country; a quote from one GCC market won't transfer to another.
- Home condition. A first clean after a long gap, renovation, or pet shedding usually costs more than routine upkeep.
- Supplies. Whether the cleaner brings their own products and equipment or uses yours changes the quote.
- Add-ons. Each item on the task list above is usually priced separately unless you agree a package.
- Arrangement. Hourly, daily or monthly work, live-in or live-out, and the length of the contract — temporary, short-term, long-term or permanent, often with a trial period — all shift what's reasonable to pay.
None of this is set by a platform or published rate card. It's set between the two people agreeing the work, which is exactly why a filled-in list beats a generic one.
Turn This Into Your Own PDF
Once you've filled in the tables with real quotes:
- Copy or screenshot the tables with your numbers added.
- Use your browser's print function (Ctrl/Cmd+P) and choose "Save as PDF" instead of printing.
- Keep one version per candidate so you're comparing like-for-like line items, not just a bottom-line figure.
No account, no email address, no form. For a fuller breakdown of what drives cleaning costs generally, see our house cleaning pricing guide and free pricing guide. For rate-specific detail, house cleaning rates per hour and rates near you go deeper. If you want size- or duration-specific numbers, see cleaning a 1,500 sq ft house, a maid for 3 hours, and the cheapest maid options.
How to Use This List When Hiring
A price list only earns its place once it gets you to a hire. Once you have quotes filled in:
- Compare scope, not just the number. The task table above is what makes two quotes genuinely comparable.
- Decide the arrangement up front. Hourly, daily or monthly; live-in or live-out; a trial period before committing to a longer contract — agree these alongside the price, not after.
- Contact candidates directly. On our platform, sponsors search worker and agency listings and message a match straight from the listing — the first message can go out the moment you find someone who fits your list. How quickly they reply, and whether a same-day start is possible, is up to them; it's agreed directly between you.
- Start free. Sponsors can post a job, search candidates and save a shortlist on a free limited plan; broader access is available on a paid plan if you need more searches or saved candidates. Full detail is on our pricing page.
From there, browse available candidates or go straight to hiring a housemaid in the UAE to start matching your filled-in list against real listings.
FAQ
Is my quote too high or too low? There's no single benchmark number, because rates vary by country, home condition and what's included. The only reliable check is comparing two or more quotes against the same task list — which is exactly what the tables above are for.
Should I tip my cleaner? This isn't set by any platform or fixed rate card — it's a personal decision based on satisfaction and local custom, and worth agreeing or at least discussing with the person doing the work rather than assuming.
Hourly vs. flat rate — which is better? Both exist. Hourly suits irregular or one-off work; a flat rate (daily or monthly) suits ongoing arrangements where scope is predictable. Which one makes sense for you depends on the frequency and arrangement you've settled on — hourly, daily or monthly, live-in or live-out — with whoever you hire.
How do I price a first-time deep clean? Use the home-size and task tables above together: confirm the scope for "deep clean" with each cleaner, add any specific tasks (oven, fridge, windows) as separate line items, and get the full itemized quote before the visit rather than a single headline number.
