10/06/2026
🧹 LET’S TALK ABOUT WHAT REALLY GOES INTO THE PRICE OF A CLEANING…
A lot of people see a cleaning quote and think, “Wow, they’re making $50–$75 an hour!”
But that’s not how it works. 😅
When a cleaner prices a job, there is SO much more to consider than just the time spent inside your home.
🏠 Size of the home
🧽 Depth and condition of the cleaning
⏰ Time it will realistically take
🚗 Drive time + mileage
⛽ Gas
🧴 Cleaning products & supplies
🧹 Equipment, vacuums, mops, etc.
🚙 Vehicle expenses, maintenance & wear and tear
🛡️ Business insurance
🚗 Auto insurance
📋 Taxes & business expenses
📱 Marketing, advertising & software
🧺 Laundry or specialty services when applicable
⏳ Time spent communicating with clients, scheduling, quoting and managing the business
And let's not forget… we still have to pay ourselves. ❤️
So when you pay a professional cleaner, you're not simply paying for the hours they spend wiping, scrubbing and vacuuming.
You're paying for the time, experience, supplies, equipment, transportation, insurance, business expenses, and everything it takes to operate a legitimate cleaning business.
That $50–$75 an hour people sometimes assume we're making? That's not our take-home pay.
There is a LOT that goes on behind the scenes that clients never see.
So the next time you receive a cleaning quote, remember:
You're not just paying for someone to clean your house. You're paying for the business behind the cleaner. 🧹✨
And to all my fellow cleaning business owners… I see you. We know what goes into this! ❤️