General Time Guidelines
A cleaner can typically complete dusting, vacuuming, mopping, wiping surfaces, and cleaning bathrooms in three hours. The tasks will vary depending on the size of the space, the required cleanliness level, and which areas need the most attention.
A part-time maid can clean a sitting room in four hours, which includes dusting surfaces, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning windows, and vacuuming carpets.
It takes a cleaner 1.5 hours to clean a one-bedroom home, with a light cleaning of living areas, the kitchen, and the bathroom.
Home Size and Cleaning
For a one- or two-bedroom house, routine cleaning tasks like dusting, vacuuming, and mopping typically take between 2 to 3 hours. A larger house may require 4 to 5 hours, while homes with more occupants or years of neglect might need 6 to 8 hours.
Optimize a Two-Hour Clean
When you only have two hours, focus on key tasks:
- Basic hoovering
- Cleaning down worktops
- Cleaning a toilet
Expected Cleanliness
Expect at least three hours a week for a basic cleaning of a three-bedroom home. If a deep clean is needed, it will take an additional 1.5 hours.
Pricing Your Cleaning Service
Charge based on the complexity of the job and what your competitors are charging, rather than a fixed hourly rate.