How Much Does Office Cleaning Cost?

Office cleaning is usually priced per visit or per month, based mainly on square footage, how often you need cleaning, the type of space and what's included in the scope. Day porters are typically billed by the hour, and periodic services like floor waxing or window cleaning are priced per job. The only reliable number is a quote based on your actual space.

The four common pricing models

• Per visit: a set price each time the crew cleans. Easy to understand and easy to change when your schedule changes.
• Per month: a flat monthly price that covers an agreed number of visits. Easiest for budgeting.
• Per square foot: used to estimate larger spaces; it still turns into a per-visit or monthly price on the proposal.
• Per hour: common for day porters and one-off jobs where the work is hard to measure in advance.

What drives the price

• Size and layout. More square feet, more restrooms and more kitchens mean more time.
• Frequency. Nightly service costs more per month than weekly service, but usually less per visit.
• Type of space. Medical offices need more careful disinfection than a typical office; warehouses have large floors but fewer fixtures.
• Traffic. Busy lobbies and shared restrooms need more attention than private offices.
• Scope. Paper goods, periodic floor care, windows and power washing all change the total.

How to compare quotes fairly

Ask every company to quote the same written scope: the same tasks, the same frequency and the same areas. Then compare the monthly total, not the hourly rate. A low price that leaves out restrooms or floors isn't cheaper. Check our guide to what a scope of work includes to build one.

To turn a per-visit price into a monthly budget, multiply by the visits in a typical month. Nightly weekday cleaning is roughly 21 to 22 visits a month; three times a week is about 13.

Ways to lower the cost without cutting corners

• Clean low-traffic areas less often than restrooms and kitchens.
• Bundle periodic services like floor care and windows into one program.
• Choose a scope built around your floor plan instead of a generic checklist.

Get a price for your space

For the full picture of commercial cleaning, see our complete guide. Or request a free quote and get a written proposal for your space within one business day.