How Long Does it Take to Clean a House Professionally?

Often, the first thought that comes to mind before you book a cleaner is how long would it take? Would the house look neat and tidy in about two hours? Or would it turn out to be a full-day marathon?

You want to be sure of what to expect before booking the cleaning. However, the answer is not that simple. It varies for every house, every kind of mess, and different cleaning methods. 

It depends on the type of house, too. Like, if you’re getting a studio versus a suburban house cleaned, they both have completely different cleaning demands.

So if you ask us, how long does it take to clean a house professionally? Or how often to clean house? Instead of giving you a rough number, we’ll guide you through the process so you get a more exact estimate. 

By House Size

If you’re cleaning the house yourself, it’ll probably take you about three hours or so to complete it (we’re talking about a standard-sized home here). Keep this pace as a reference point. The maid services will get the job done in about one hour with a few maids. 

Why? Because they bring a larger number of cleaners (usually two or more, depending on the house size or other requirements).

Here’s a little timeline for cleaning different-sized residential units by a single member of the team:

A Single-Bedroom Apartment With One Bath

This size takes 1.5 to 2 hours each week for basic cleaning. If you want deep cleaning, it’ll take around 2.5 hours per week. 

Two Bedrooms and One Bath

These residential places usually take 2 to 3 hours.

A Small Three-Bedroom, Two-Bathroom House

This kind of house will usually take 2.5 to three hours for basic cleaning. For a deep cleaning, though, it’ll take another hour, so we can say about four hours in total.

A Five-Bedroom Five-Bathroom House

This size will take you around five hours a week to clean.

If you’re getting any deep cleaning activity done or bathroom cleaning is included, add 3 to 5 extra hours. With twice the number of cleaners, we can save half the time here.

By Clutter or Mess

After the size, there are other factors that affect the timeline. One of the most important yet overlooked facts is the clutter. Some houses may be small, like the single-bedroom ones, but they are so cluttered that it’s hard to decide where to begin cleaning.

There, of course, the timelines greatly shift. 

Visible Clutter

Some houses have stacks of magazines, toys, laundry piles, and other items piled up all over the house. 

There are random things not even used in years that need sorting and decluttering. So it’ll of course take a lot more time to start the cleaning process as we need to declutter the area first.

Soil/Dirt Buildup

In some houses, there’s a buildup of dirt and soil in the kitchen and bathrooms. There’s grease that needs to be wiped off, grime, and a lot of scrubbing to be done. 

That too will increase the cleaning time, as often these places have to be soaked in cleaning product first and scrubbed later to draw out the dirt.

Kids and Pets

If the house has kids and pets, it automatically means we need more time cleaning, as they need to stay in a hygienic and clean environment. We need more than basic cleaning in these homes. 

Plus, the pets also shed hair or fur in places that need to be removed to keep the place free of allergens.

Smoke

If the house members smoke, the cleaning again takes longer. The odor is often very hard to get rid of. It sticks and stays on the cushions, pillows, throws, and even walls. So we need to neutralize the place to keep it fresh and clean.

By Rooms

Whether you live in a small studio apartment or a large villa, we divide the cleaning into three zones. These are the kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms that need proper cleaning. 

Of course, the number of rooms can vary according to the house size.

Kitchen

If you love to cook for your family, of course, the biggest concern is to keep the area clean. You don’t want any grease buildup or dirty dishes, aka you need regular cleaning. That, on average, takes about 30-45 minutes a day. 

But if you wait a week or longer, the oil builds up on the appliances and walls. That will take a serious amount of scrubbing to get off. 

Bathroom

In the case of bathrooms, too, frequent cleaning plays a big role. If you get them frequently cleaned, there’s less chance of mold and scum buildup. So it’ll not take long. But if the bathrooms have been neglected for a long time, it’ll take us much longer to get rid of the dirty nooks and crannies. 

So, how long does it take to clean a bathroom? A deep cleaning of the bathroom, including disinfection, takes around 30 minutes by the professionals. 

Bedroom

The bedrooms (if not highly cluttered) are not that tricky. They usually take around an hour to clean and put together. With regular cleaning, the time even reduces to 10-15 minutes.  

Type of Cleaning – Basic Versus Deep Cleanup

Another factor that’s important to consider is what level of cleaning do you need? You may be thinking, How long does deep cleaning take? 

General residential cleaning includes dusting surfaces, mopping, vacuuming carpets, cleaning the beds, taking out trash, and dishwashing. These can all be done in a much shorter amount of time than deep cleaning.

Deep cleaning includes other tasks like laundry, cleaning the curtains and blinds, cleaning appliances like the refrigerator, oven, and cleaning gutters. These tasks will take about twice as much time as the basic cleaning.

Get Rapid House Cleaning with Elite Maids NY

When people ask, ‘How long does it take to clean a house professionally?’ what they really mean is, ‘How much time can I get back for myself?’

With Elite Maids NY, you don’t have to roll up your sleeves and get down to the floor scrubbing, mopping, and cleaning anymore. We are here to complete everything for you faster, better, and with the best results. 

Let us handle the mop buckets, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy that cup of coffee you’ve been looking forward to.

Book now to schedule an appointment for an elite deep-cleaning service!