How much does house cleaning cost in Toronto?
A straight answer on what cleaning costs across Toronto, Mississauga, Etobicoke and North York, what changes the price, and how to compare quotes so you get real value.
The short answer
A standard house cleaning in Toronto and the GTA typically costs somewhere between about $100 and $430 per visit, depending mostly on the size of the home. Small condos sit at the low end and four-bedroom houses at the top. Cleaning companies that charge by the hour usually ask $45 to $60 per cleaner per hour, and weekly or bi-weekly visits are commonly priced about 10 to 20% lower per visit than a one-time clean.
Those are market ranges, not quotes. Below we explain where they come from, what moves a price up or down, and how to compare offers. Rescom's own starting prices are listed further down so you can see how they fit.
What cleaning typically costs in the GTA
Typical published prices for a one-time clean in Toronto and the GTA, by home size. Ranges, not exact figures; CAD.
| Home size | Standard clean | Deep clean |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom condo or apartment | About $100–$190 | About $180–$290 |
| 2-bedroom condo or small house | About $120–$250 | About $250–$390 |
| 3-bedroom house | About $140–$330 | About $290–$510 |
| 4-bedroom house | About $200–$430 | About $330–$660 |
These are Toronto and GTA-wide figures. The sources we used didn't publish separate prices for downtown Toronto and the 905, such as Mississauga. The Ontario guide only notes that Toronto sits toward the higher end compared with smaller towns and rural areas.
Hourly rates
Cleaning companies in Toronto that publish an hourly rate generally charge about $45 to $60 per cleaner per hour, often with a three-hour minimum. The rate is per person, so two cleaners working for three hours means paying for six cleaner-hours. Hiring an independent cleaner (a "cleaning lady") in Toronto usually costs less per hour than a company, though often without insurance or back-up cover. You may also see a lower figure in province-wide guides: one Ontario guide puts regular cleaning at roughly $25 to $40 an hour across the province, without splitting individuals from companies. It places Toronto at the higher end of that range and notes that a company can cost up to about double an individual's rate. That's why it sits below the $45 to $60 Toronto company rate above.
Flat rates
Most GTA cleaning companies quote a flat price per visit instead, set by bedrooms, bathrooms and the type of clean. A deep clean typically costs about one and a half to two times a standard clean of the same home. Move-in and move-out cleans cost more again: published prices ran from about $220 for a small, empty suite to around $840 for a large home.
How frequency changes the per-visit price
The market commonly prices recurring visits lower than a one-time clean, because each visit is less work: there's less build-up to clear when a home is cleaned every week or two. Among the companies we checked, recurring visits were typically priced this much below the one-time rate:
- Weekly: about 12–20% off
- Bi-weekly: about 10–15% off
- Monthly: about 5–10% off
Some companies charge the full one-time rate for the first visit and the recurring rate from the second, because the first clean usually takes longest.
How we put these ranges together
We checked the sources below in November 2026: the published price pages and price guides of three cleaning companies serving Toronto, the cost guide of a GTA home-services marketplace, and an Ontario-wide house cleaning price guide. Where sources disagreed, we show the full spread rather than an average. Some sources include 13% HST and some don't, and most figures come from companies' own pricing rather than an independent survey. Prices vary with your home's size and condition, how often you book and any extras, and they change over time, so use these ranges as a starting point and compare written quotes.
Sources (checked November 2026)
- Taskly, house cleaning cost in Toronto (home-services marketplace rate table)
- Green Building Canada, average house cleaning rates in Ontario (Ontario cost guide)
- Hellamaid, Toronto hourly vs. flat-rate cleaning prices (company price guide)
- Irma's Diamond Cleaning, house cleaning prices in Toronto (company price page)
- Maidless, house cleaning cost in Toronto (company price guide)
Our cleaning prices in Toronto, by service type
Our own starting prices, set by bedrooms and bathrooms whether you live in a condo or a house (CAD, before tax). Each extra bathroom is $30. Larger homes are covered in the examples further down, or get an instant estimate with our price calculator.
| Service | Starting price | Typical time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard cleaning | From $160 (studio or 1-bed), $176 (2-bed) | 2–4 hours | One-time cleans and keeping a clean home clean |
| Recurring cleaning | Standard price for the first visit, then 5% to 20% off (see how it works) | 2–4 hours | Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly visits |
| Deep cleaning | From $185 (studio or 1-bed), $276 (2-bed) | 3–6 hours | First visits and seasonal cleans |
| Move-in / move-out cleaning | From $225 (studio or 1-bed), $320 (2-bed) | 4–6 hours | Empty homes and suites before handover |
| Post-construction cleaning | From $387 (studio or 1-bed), $410 (2-bed), $497 (3-bed); final price after a free walkthrough | 5–8 hours | After renovations |
What affects the cost of house cleaning
1. Size of your home
The number of bedrooms and especially bathrooms matters most. Bathrooms and kitchens take the longest, so a 3-bathroom house costs noticeably more than a 1-bathroom condo of similar floor space.
2. Condition and time since the last clean
A home that's cleaned every two weeks is quick to maintain. A home that hasn't been professionally cleaned in months needs a deep clean first, which is why most companies, including us, recommend starting with one.
3. How often you book
The more often you book, the lower the per-visit price. See our recurring discounts below.
4. Type of clean
Deep cleans and move-out cleans go inside appliances and cabinets and cover baseboards, vents and grout. That's typically one and a half to two times the work of a regular visit, or more if it's been a while. Our own deep clean of a typical 2-bedroom home ($276) is about one and a half times our standard clean ($176).
5. Extras
Inside the oven or fridge, interior windows, laundry and balcony cleaning are usually priced as add-ons. Ours: inside oven $35, inside fridge $45, inside cabinets $45, interior windows $39, finished basement $61, pet hair $30, balcony $40 and laundry $29 per load.
6. Pets and access
Heavy pet hair adds time, which is why we offer it as a $30 add-on. In downtown condos, parking and building access can affect scheduling, which is why we include parking in our quotes rather than adding it on the day.
Comparing an hourly quote with a flat quote
To compare the two fairly, turn the hourly quote into a total. Ask how many cleaners are coming, how many hours they expect to need and whether there's a minimum. Then ask what happens if the job runs over. A flat quote already answers that: you know the cost in advance, and the cleaner is paid to finish the checklist, not to fill time.
Independent cleaner or cleaning company?
An independent cleaner can be a great fit, and their rate may look lower. What you're paying for with a company is everything around the cleaning:
- Insurance and bonding, so you're covered if something is damaged
- Background checks on everyone who enters your home
- Back-up cover when your regular cleaner is sick or on holiday
- A guarantee, like our 24-hour re-clean promise
- All supplies and equipment included
How to compare cleaning quotes in Toronto
Before you book anyone, ask these five questions:
- Is the price fixed? Get it in writing, including tax, parking and any extras.
- What's on the checklist? A lower quote often just means fewer tasks.
- Are the cleaners insured and background-checked? Ask for proof.
- Will I get the same cleaner each time? Consistency is what makes recurring cleaning work.
- What happens if I'm not happy? Look for a clear re-clean guarantee.
House cleaning cost examples by home size
How Rescom prices scale as homes get bigger, so you can budget before you ask for a quote. Every row is calculated from our price list: the price for the number of bedrooms, plus $30 for each bathroom beyond those included and $61 for a finished basement. Condos and houses of the same size cost the same.
| Example home | Standard clean | First deep clean | Move-out clean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed condo, 1 bath | From $160 | From $185 | From $225 |
| 2-bed condo, 2 baths | From $206 | From $306 | From $350 |
| 2-bed house or townhouse, 1 bath | From $176 | From $276 | From $320 |
| 3-bed semi, 2 baths | From $225 | From $350 | From $425 |
| 4-bed detached, 3 baths and finished basement | From $356 | From $520 | From $595 |
Starting prices for homes in average condition. The standard price is for a one-time clean or the first recurring visit; later recurring visits get the discount explained below. CAD, before HST. Every home's final price is confirmed in a fixed written quote; for larger homes, that quote often follows a short walkthrough.
Condo cleaning vs. house cleaning costs
At Rescom, a condo and a house with the same number of bedrooms and bathrooms cost the same to clean. Our prices are based on bedrooms and bathrooms, whatever the type of home. Bathrooms move the price most: a standard clean of a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo starts from $160 and a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home from $176, while a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo starts from $206 because of its second bathroom.
Condo-specific details, such as concierge sign-in, floor-to-ceiling glass and a balcony sweep, are handled at no extra charge. A full balcony clean is a separate, optional $40 add-on. You can read more on our condo cleaning page.
Larger detached homes cost more mainly because of extra bedrooms and bathrooms and finished basements. The 4-bedroom example above is calculated from our price list; larger homes get a confirmed written quote, often after a short walkthrough.
Does where you live in Toronto change the price?
Not on its own. Where you live changes the logistics more than the price, and we build parking into the quote either way, so it never shows up as a surprise.
Downtown condo towers
In a CityPlace or Liberty Village tower, the visit has to fit the building. That means concierge registration, a booked or shared elevator, and paid visitor parking or transit for the team. We plan for all of it when we book.
Typical price: a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom suite in one of these towers starts from $160 for a standard clean and from $185 for a first deep clean.
Older semis and row houses
In Leslieville or the Annex, parking is usually on the street and often permit-only. The cleaning is spread over two or three floors, so the bedroom and bathroom count matters more than the square footage. We work in these and many other parts of the city; see our cleaning services across Toronto neighbourhoods.
Typical price: a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom semi in Leslieville starts from $225 for a standard clean and from $350 for a first deep clean.
Detached homes in the suburbs and the 905
Outside the core, it's the size of the home that moves the number. Four-bedroom detached houses with finished basements are common in Erin Mills and Churchill Meadows (see our Mississauga cleaning services), in Willowdale and York Mills (our North York house cleaning page) and in The Kingsway (our Etobicoke cleaning services). Those homes usually have a driveway, but a third bathroom and a finished basement add $91 to the bedroom price before any extras.
Typical price: a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom detached home with a finished basement in Erin Mills or The Kingsway starts from $356 for a standard clean and from $520 for a first deep clean.
Is recurring cleaning cheaper than one-time cleaning?
Per visit, yes, from the second visit. A home cleaned every one or two weeks doesn't build up the grime that a one-time clean has to tackle, so each visit takes less time. We charge the full price for the first visit, then 20% off weekly, 15% off bi-weekly or 5% off monthly visits. A 2-bedroom bi-weekly clean, for example, is $176 the first time and about $150 after that.
Over a year, though, recurring cleaning is a bigger total spend. The real question is value: what's two to four hours of your weekend worth to you? For many busy households in the GTA, bi-weekly cleaning is the sweet spot between cost and a consistently clean home.
What about commercial cleaning costs?
Office and commercial cleaning works differently. It's priced as a fixed monthly fee based on square footage, cleaning frequency, washrooms and kitchens, and any specialty work like floor care. The only reliable way to price a specific site is a walkthrough, which we offer free. Our commercial page lists typical GTA office cleaning rates and explains how our proposals work.
Red flags when comparing cleaning prices
- A price far below everyone else's: often means no insurance, fewer tasks or rushed visits
- No written checklist: you can't compare quotes if you don't know what's included
- Cash only, no receipt: leaves you with no recourse if something goes wrong
- A different cleaner every visit with no notes on your home
- Add-ons revealed on the day, such as parking, supplies or "heavy soil" fees
Cleaning cost questions
How much does a cleaning lady cost in Toronto?
Companies that charge by the hour in Toronto generally ask about $45 to $60 per cleaner per hour, and independent cleaners usually charge less. Most companies quote a flat price per visit instead. Our standard clean starts from $160 for a studio or 1-bedroom home and from $176 for a typical 2-bedroom home, condo or house, with recurring visits 5% to 20% off from the second visit. Your exact price depends on size, condition and how often you book.
Is it worth paying for a deep clean first?
Usually, yes. A deep clean removes the build-up that regular visits aren't designed to tackle, so every recurring visit afterwards is faster and keeps your home at a higher standard.
Should I tip my house cleaner?
Tipping isn't required, but it's appreciated for great work or holiday visits. Some people tip after a deep clean or move-out clean, which are the most demanding jobs.
Does cleaning cost more in Mississauga, Etobicoke or North York than downtown?
Homes in Mississauga, Etobicoke and North York tend to be larger, so the average job costs more. Downtown condos are smaller but can involve building access and parking. Either way, the price is based on the work involved, not the postal code. Our pages on cleaning services in Mississauga, cleaning services in Etobicoke and cleaning services in North York show local price examples.
Is HST included in your prices?
Our starting prices are listed before tax. HST in Ontario is 13%, so a $176 standard clean of a 2-bedroom home comes to $198.88 with tax. Your written quote shows the final amount including HST, so you know the full cost up front.
Do you charge extra for pets?
There's no pet fee for most homes. If heavy shedding adds significant time, our $30 pet hair add-on is included in your quote up front, never as a surprise on the day.
Get an exact price for your home
Tell us about your home and we'll send a fixed written quote the same business day.