Cleaning guides
Practical answers on cleaning costs, checklists and timings.
How much does a house cleaner cost in the UK in 2026?In 2026 most domestic cleaners charge between £20 and £28 an hour outside London, and £25–£35 in London. Agenc…End of tenancy cleaning checklist: what agents actually inspectKitchens and bathrooms: inside the oven, extractor filters, hob, fridge seals, limescale on taps and screens, …Deep clean vs regular clean: which one does your house need?A regular clean maintains surfaces you use every day: floors, worktops, bathrooms and dusting. A deep clean re…How often should you clean each room of your house?Wipe worktops and sinks daily, clean bathrooms weekly, and descale taps and showers every two to four weeks in…Do you need to be home when the cleaner comes?No. Most regular customers leave a key or lockbox code. For the first visit a short walk-round helps the clean…How long does a deep clean take for a 1, 2, 3 or 4-bed house?Roughly 3–4 hours for a 1-bed flat, 5–7 hours for a 2-bed, 7–9 hours for a 3-bed and 9–12 hours for a 4-bed, u…Getting your tenancy deposit back: the cleaning points that cause disputesDirty ovens, limescale in bathrooms, dusty skirting and grubby cupboard interiors come up again and again in d…Cleaning before you sell a house: what buyers notice firstKitchens and bathrooms. Buyers notice limescale, grease and tired grout straight away, and they photograph bad…
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Our team, based on the jobs we price and clean every week. Prices are reviewed each quarter.