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I am cleaning a less than 500 sf apartment. How much should I charge to deep clean a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment? They want laundry done, refrigerator cleaned, and room decluttered and organized.
By Taryn from New Orleans, LA
Normally to do this type of cleaning you should charge by the hour. I'm not sure if the going rate in your area is $13 or $15 an hour.
In my area people charge by the job. Know how many hours it will take you so you dont charge too little. Find out what others in your area are charging for similar jobs. B
I'm thinking about starting a small cleaning business. Does anyone know the going rate for a stove and refrigerator?
depends on the condition and how much deep cleaning of these appliances are required
I am interested in starting my own cleaning business and was wondering if a flat rate of $125 and recurring of $110 is too high. I live in Michigan City, Indiana and will be servicing LaPorte, Portage, and Valparaiso, cleaning commercial, residential, move in/out, and construction.
Please advise, I researched the average cost online and it ran anywhere from $111 low to $154 high. Also, I have a full time job and am wanting to start with evenings and weekends. Any thoughts?How much should I charge to clean a school?
By Lola from Forked River
Cleaning services often specialize in the type of services and clients they cater to. Cleaning apartments often has a different rate structure than that used for residential cleaning.
Some house cleaners like to focus on specific job categories, such as move in or move out cleanings. Determining a fair and profitable rate can sometimes seem confusing. This is a page about how to set rates for move out house cleaning services.
Knowing the right amount to charge for your time cleaning a home or office is important information to have. Learn how to set rates for deep cleaning services that you offer.
Setting the proper rate for you cleaning service business is an important first step. Here are some ideas about how to set rates for move out apartment cleaning services.
Running a successful cleaning service for residential customers requires not only doing a good job, but also defining a reasonable rate for the job. This step can be determined by several factors. This is a page about how to set rates for cleaning houses.
This is a page about rates for cleaning a home for sale. Cleaning a home that is for sale can be easier work because it is unoccupied.
This is a page about rates for cleaning new construction homes. Cleaning businesses often focus on specific types of cleaning jobs, such as private homes, businesses, or new construction.
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I have an elderly neighbor with a semi-retarded 53 year old daughter that I help out quite a bit. The mother has asked me to help her clean her house.
How do you figure out the flat rate to charge by the cleaning job (not hourly)? Thank you for any information.
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