Structure: base plus bedrooms plus bathrooms beyond the first. Survey band for a standard clean: $125-225 ($25-50 per cleaner-hour). The model constants below are adapted from one operator's fee schedule, tunable to your market.
| Service | Formula | Your base $ | Your per-bed $ | Your per-bath (after 1st) $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard clean | base + per bed + per bath after the first | 120 | 20 | 25 |
| Deep clean | standard + premium | |||
| Move-out clean | deep clean + premium |
| Worked examples (model constants) | 3 bed / 2 bath |
|---|---|
| Standard clean ($120 + $60 + $25) | $205 |
| Deep clean (standard + $100-180) | ~$335 |
| Move-out (deep + $80-150) | ~$420 |
Typical published discounts run 10-15%, with some operators at 20-25% on weekly plans. One operator's ladder: 10% monthly / 15% biweekly / 20% weekly. Do not offer every-three-weeks service: the cycle never lands on the same weekday and the calendar rots.
| Frequency | Discount | 3 bed / 2 bath example | Your rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | -10% | $185 | $ |
| Biweekly | -15% | $175 | $ |
| Weekly | -20% | $164 | $ |
First visits run longer than recurring visits, every time: the home is at its worst and you are learning it. Quote the first clean at the one-off rate with the discount applying from the second visit onward. Say so on the list; it is cleaner than apologizing later.
Starting grid from one published operator price list, not a market survey; tune to your area. Add-ons are margin on a drive you already paid for.
| Add-on | Starting band | Your price |
|---|---|---|
| Inside oven | $35-50 | $ |
| Inside refrigerator | $35-50 | $ |
| Interior windows (per window) | $8-12 | $ |
| Baseboard detail | $50-75 | $ |
| Pet surcharge (per home) | $15-25 | $ |