There is a lady going to start cleaning my house but first she is coming to meet me and dicuss price. What is a reasonable price for this that wont make me decide to look for someone different? I need the help yes but don't want to be charged out the wazoo for a simple house cleaning that is only once a week.
2007-02-06 07:55:52 · 9 answers · asked by Koozie 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
My house is fairly big, over 2600 sq ft. I have 2 kids under age 2 that typically scatter toys around if that helps. I have 1 cat inside and 3 dogs that live outside so its not filty from animals. I figured this would be discussed as well. I need the help because I hurt my knee and am unable to get around as well as I used to.
2007-02-06 07:58:42 · update #1
It depends on things like how much you want her to do, how much you mess it up in between, etc. Just as a starting place, I've paid $80 for someone to come in once a week for basically the following:
- clean 2 bathrooms
- change sheets in 2 bedrooms
- wash towels and sheets, and fold
- collect dishes from around house, load dishwasher and run it (did not include any hand washing)
- dust (about 2200 sq ft.)
- vacuum
- sweep and mop kitchen
- take out trash
- scoop 2 cat boxes
The cat boxes added about $10/week, but the guy who did it eventually reduced it $5 because I would scoop it in between times he was there. This only took him a few hours, and if he finished everything before the towels and sheets were dry, I didn't make him hang around just to fold them.
I also know people who pay only $50 for about the same thing, but they live in a different area than I do. Your location will affect it. Also, whether or not you pay them in cash may affect it. Some people don't have checking accounts and have to pay a service to cash any checks. And, I was willing to pay a little more because this person had worked for people I know, and I felt comfortable with him in my house.
You might also try calling a local "professional" house cleaning service, like Brittany Maids, and getting a quote from them - just to get a ballpark idea.
I would suggest a few things:
- you make a list of what you both actually agree to
- ask if she's open to doing "special projects" every now and then for an extra fee, to be negotiated for each thing (like cleaning out the refrigerator, or helping you get the house ready for a party, or cleaning up after a party, or swiffering the walls and baseboards)
- determine who is going to provide cleaning supplies - and if she does, make sure it's okay for your circumstances (allergies, pets, kids, etc.)
- ask if she's willing to re-negotiate the price in a few weeks, after she sees how you take care of the house in between visits (if you plan to keep it picked up and relatively clean). House cleaners usually price things based on the idea that they are the only people who will ever perform any of their tasks, and that nothing will be done in between visits.
Good luck! Having a house cleaner saved my relationship - ended the arguing, being tired and unable to spend any time together, etc. - and left us time for house projects like painting, building bookshelves, etc.
2007-02-06 08:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by redlips1487 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you pick up the toys yourself, the cleaning lady would not charge as much. To make sure that she is charging an appropriate amount, you could have some one else come give you a price, and if they are close, than the pricing would be fair. For your size house it should take at least 3 hours which could be a minimum price of $75, depending on your area
2007-02-06 08:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by Gary S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine has cleaned houses for years. I believe that she charged $10.00 and hour. her price always remained the same. I would say anywhere from $10-$13.00 would be reasonable. That is what I wouldn't have a problem paying depending on what I expect the person to do for me. Also, if you dont know who this person is make sure you ask for references, as there are too many scams and thieves out there. Good Luck!
2007-02-06 08:39:37 · answer #3 · answered by Shell1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I clean a house once a week and get paid 250 dollars a month. I don't clean the owners bedroom or bathroom. I don't pick up there stuff (like the toys should be picked up before she gets there).
2007-02-06 11:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by sunnydreams1123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I used to clean my grandma's house in Dana Point, CA......It was 3 bedrooms and not too huge....2 bathrooms....I did it twice a month for 80 bucks...I have seen adds for locally in LA that seem like they will charge 60 dollars per hour for 2 people......you might think about it in a hourly fashion....but the way I determine how much to charge is I really think about what it is worth to me to have my house cleaned...I know how much work it is and I usually know how much I woul dbe willing to pay.......if you really want them to do a good job...tell them and then offer them what you are willing to pay.....if you feel it is fair it will settle with you better than any market rate.....
2007-02-06 08:05:50 · answer #5 · answered by Reese 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Expect to pay about $20 an hour, so it depends how bad your house is as to how long it takes to clean it.
2007-02-06 08:04:14 · answer #6 · answered by xquis81 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well all I can suggest is that you call different housecleaning companies in your area and ask for a quote and see what they say, then you will know where the price range should be and you won't be clueless when she arrives....
2007-02-06 10:40:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I think 100 the most 80 the least ( whe you are providing cleaning material) when she breings her own stuff no less than 100 but no more than 140.... thats what we pay our cleaning lady!!!
2007-02-06 08:06:16 · answer #8 · answered by Ally J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 bucks an hour... im a maid... thats what you should charge...
2007-02-06 08:00:24 · answer #9 · answered by Cody 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋