How much does a cleaner cost per hour in 2026? Prices and sample calculations
What you pay for a cleaner, how many hours you need and why a regular appointment is cheaper? With sample calculations per property type.
The price of a cleaner mainly depends on two things: how many hours you need and how often the cleaner comes. A regular weekly appointment is cheaper per hour than having a cleaner come just once. In this article you’ll read what the price depends on and what you pay with 321clean.
The hourly rate at 321clean
At 321clean you pay a single fixed hourly rate, with no registration fees or subscription. The more often the cleaner comes, the lower the hourly rate:
| How often | Hourly rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Every week | € 24,90 | 2 hours |
| Every other week | € 25,90 | 2 hours |
| Every 4 weeks | € 27,90 | 2 hours |
| One‑off | € 29,90 | 3 hours |
For an end-of-tenancy cleaning (when moving out or handover) you pay € 34,90 per hour, for office cleaning € 32,90 per hour. You only pay after the cleaning.
Why is a regular appointment cheaper?
With a regular appointment the same cleaner always comes. They know your home, know where everything is and don’t have to start from scratch each time. A house that is cleaned every week or every other week stays in better condition: there’s less dirt and limescale, so the work goes faster. For the cleaner a regular client also provides certainty. That’s why the hourly rate can be lower.
Pricing examples
| Scenario | Hours | How often | Per job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment up to 50 m² | 2 | Every week | € 49,80 |
| Detached house ± 100 m² | 3 | Every other week | € 77,70 |
| Large house, 2 bathrooms | 4 | Every week | € 99,60 |
| One‑off large cleaning | 5 | One‑off | € 149,50 |
Extras such as ironing, the interior of the windows or the oven count as an extra half hour per item.
What determines how many hours you need?
- Size of the property: an apartment up to 50 m² is usually ready in 2 hours, an average family house in about 3 hours.
- Number of bathrooms and toilets: the sanitary work takes relatively a lot of time.
- Pets and children: more hair and more mess often means a bit of extra time.
- How long ago the last cleaning was: the first time often takes longer than the later ones.
Unsure? The booking form from 321clean gives advice based on your floor area and the number of bathrooms. In our article how many hours of cleaning you need read more.
What should you look out for in the price?
- Are there minimum hours per appointment?
- Free cancellation, and until when?
- When do you pay: in advance or afterwards?
- Do you get the same cleaner each time with a regular appointment?
Cleaning supplies: who pays for them?
At 321clean, the cleaner uses your cleaning products and materials: vacuum cleaner, mop, bucket, cloths and an all-purpose cleaner. This way, you know exactly what is being used in your home, and you don't pay for items you already have.
Frequently asked questions
What does a cleaner cost per hour at 321clean?
From € 24,90 per hour for a weekly appointment and € 29,90 per hour for a one-off cleaning. No registration fees or subscription.
How many hours of cleaning do I need?
An apartment up to 50 m² usually takes 2 hours, a family home about 3 hours, and a large house 4 hours or more.
When do I pay?
You only pay after the cleaning, via a payment request.
