House cleaning prices in Los Angeles.

Let’s be honest – home cleaning is a tedious and difficult tasks and many of us are trying to avoid at all costs. Some people will rather spend this time doing some work, others will go for a walk outside or rather save free time for their hobbies. So people will always compare the value of their free time with house cleaning prices in Los Angeles. You will find a variety of different cleaning services but they all will charge differently and you will definitely be presented with a variety of costs, required minimum charges, add-ons, hourly rates and other components that will determine the final pricing for your particular space.

So let’s dive in and research what will the average service charge you and what service you will get.

So what goes into the pricing?

Like every other product on a planet, house cleaning prices do consists of a different variables. This  The biggest part of this number is, obviously, the labour. But we will also review other components that will affect price for house cleaning services in Los Angeles:

1. Type of cleaning service needed.

Cleaning companies provide different kind of services – from regular cleaning that is used to maintain your property in a good condition to a move out service where more tools and more labor is required. There are also some specialized services that some people might not even know about. For example, restoration services that specialize in cleaning after the property was damaged from the fire of flood; post-construction cleaning – this is very detailed service that require extra attention to details, some extra power tools and cleaning solutions; hoarder cleaning service – yes, some companies will offer their help if your place needed some decluttering and organizing.

2. Frequency of cleaning service.

If you opted for a regular cleaning, then your price will depend on how often you would need a service. If place is cleaned on a weekly basis, then it needs less time than place that gets cleaning every month. Accordingly, cleaning companies will offer different discounts base on the frequency of the service.

3. Size of the property.

Modern cleaning companies will often offer a flat rate that is usually based on the number of bedrooms in the home or combination of bedrooms/bathrooms or they might ask just for the size of the house. They simply calculate their prices based of the size of the property. Some even calculate estimate for every 100 sq ft of the property. If the company gives you price based on the number of bedrooms, it’s very important to provide an accurate count and include every extra office or game room. This is needed for price calculations even if you don’t need those rooms to be cleaned. Every house has a living space, kitchen and other common areas sized accordingly to the number of bedrooms it has. So if you have 5 bedrooms but only need cleaning for 3 of them, it’s better to go with hourly pricing then booking 3 bedroom general cleaning.

4. Knowledge and certifications of cleaner.

Obviously, a good and reliable professionals are very hard to find in every area. That’s why companies value great and professional cleaners and work with them for many years. Cleaners would go through vetting process, making sure that they have expertise, great tools and knowledge of different materials and textures. Don’t forget about background check since this is a very sensitive subject when someone works inside your home. All these factors make a great difference between trusting your cleaning to professionals and hiring someone off the internet.

Average house cleaning prices in Los Angeles.

On average, 1 hour of cleaning in Los Angeles costs between $30-$75 usually based on what type of cleaning you’re looking for, if the cleaner licensed within the city, quality of supplies and many other factors that we’ve mentioned above. But we will also review different types of cleaning that regular house cleaning companies offer in Los Angeles.

1. Adding organizing.

If you need help not only cleaning your place but also collect/organize your cloths, getting all those toys from the floor or just to make your place appear more ‘put together’, you would need organizing services. Not all cleaners are proficient with organizing so check before you book any cleanings. Usually this type of service is charged by the hour.

2. Extra services.

Many companies provide plenty of extra services that are not included into general or deep cleaning. Things like cleaning inside appliances (fridge is about $29 and oven is $29 as well), interior windows or balcony doors, dusting/cleaning patio or providing laundry services. Anything that you can think of when it comes to house cleaning.

3. Carpet cleaning or outdoor services.

Some big companies might offer extra services that are usually not covered by regular housekeeping company – carpet cleaning, exterior cleaning or power washing the property. Usually these companies subcontract many of these services and use them on ‘as needed’ basis. They charge on average $0.25-0.5 per sq ft of carpet.

Understanding costs of DIY cleaning.

Obviously, one might think that prices are too high but let’s take into account of what exactly you will need to spend if you decide to clean it yourself. You would need to purchase all relevant supplies, efficient tools and spend a few hours of your time doing it yourself. But don’t forget that you don’t have that expertise and experience that usually carry a professional housekeeper. So while it mights be cost effective, you won’t get the same level of detailing while doing the job yourself.

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