How Much Does House Cleaning Cost in Los Angeles?

I get this question every single day. Someone calls, they want a cleaning, and the first thing out of their mouth is "how much?" Fair enough. I would ask the same thing.

Here is the honest answer: it depends. But I am not going to leave you hanging with that. Let me break down what cleaning actually costs in Los Angeles and why prices vary so much.

Standard Cleaning

This is your regular maintenance clean. Dusting, vacuuming, mopping, kitchen, bathrooms, the works. If your place is already in decent shape and you just need someone to keep it that way, this is what you are looking at.

For a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica or West Hollywood, you are probably on the lower end. A 3-bedroom house in Pasadena or Glendale with two bathrooms? That lands meaningfully higher. It comes down to square footage, number of bathrooms, and how much stuff you have.

At Spotless Scrubbers, our standard cleanings usually take about 2 to 3 hours with a team of two. We bring all our own supplies and equipment.

Deep Cleaning

Deep cleans are a different animal. We are talking baseboards, inside the oven, behind the fridge, ceiling fans, grout scrubbing. All the stuff that builds up over time and your regular cleaning does not touch.

If you have not had your place cleaned in a while, or you are booking us for the first time, I always recommend starting with a deep clean. It gives us a solid baseline, and then your regular cleanings after that are way easier and cheaper.

Most homes in LA County land in a predictable band for a deep clean. Bigger homes in Beverly Hills or the South Bay go higher. Smaller apartments in Culver City or Downtown LA, less.

Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning

Moving in LA is stressful enough without worrying about scrubbing your old apartment. Move-out cleanings are thorough. We clean inside every cabinet, every appliance, every closet. The goal is to get your deposit back or make the new place actually livable before you unpack.

I have seen people lose hundreds on their deposit because they tried to do a quick clean themselves and missed stuff the landlord caught. Honestly, hiring a pro costs a fraction of the deposit you stand to lose. The math works out.

Post-Construction Cleaning

If you just did a remodel or your contractor left you with drywall dust on every surface (they always do), this is the service you need. Post-construction cleaning is labor-intensive. That fine dust gets into everything, and it takes serious work to get it all out.

We do a lot of these in the Hollywood Hills and Pasadena where people are constantly renovating. Price depends on the size of the project and how much of a mess the construction crew left behind.

Airbnb Turnover Cleaning

If you host on Airbnb in LA, you already know how important fast turnovers are. We come in, strip the beds, clean everything, restock supplies, and have it guest-ready in about 90 minutes to 2 hours. We handle a bunch of rentals in Santa Monica and Long Beach and we can usually do same-day turnarounds.

Why Prices Vary So Much in LA

The cost of living in Los Angeles is high. That means higher wages, higher gas, higher insurance. A company charging a fraction of everyone else for a whole house clean? They are cutting corners somewhere. Probably uninsured, probably underpaying their people, probably not going to show up next time.

At Spotless Scrubbers, our prices reflect the fact that our cleaners are paid fairly, we carry real insurance, and we use quality products. You get what you pay for.

How to Get an Accurate Quote

The best thing to do is just call us at (424) 677-1146 or fill out the form on our site. Tell us your address, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and what kind of cleaning you need. We will give you an honest number in about 5 minutes. No upselling, no hidden fees, no nonsense.