How long does cleaning take?
Cleaning time depends on home size, bathrooms, condition and clean type. Here's the full breakdown — by home, by room and by the hour.
Quick answer
How long should a house clean take?
A regular clean of a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house typically takes 2.5–4 hours for one cleaner. Bathrooms are the biggest time factor; a deep clean takes about 1.5–2× as long.
Time by home size
| Home | Regular clean | Deep clean |
|---|---|---|
| Studio apartment | 1.8–2.5 hours | 2.8–3.8 hours |
| 1 bedroom apartment | 1.8–2.5 hours | 2.8–3.8 hours |
| 2 bedroom apartment | 2.3–3 hours | 3.5–4.5 hours |
| 3 bedroom house | 3.5–5 hours | 5.3–7.3 hours |
| 4 bedroom house | 4–5.5 hours | 6–8.3 hours |
| 5+ bedroom house | 5.3–7 hours | 7.8–10.3 hours |
Pricing assumptions last reviewed August 2026. See methodology.