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The quick answer
Independent cleaners in Toronto charge roughly $35–$60 per hour in 2026. Flat rates: a one-bedroom condo standard clean starts around $120, a family home from $180. Deep cleaning runs 1.5–2× the standard price, move-out cleans typically $250–$450, and recurring weekly or bi-weekly visits cost 10–20% less per visit than one-time bookings. Compare live cleaner listings in Toronto for current rates and reviews.
Pricing factors
What actually sets the price of a cleaning
Quotes vary house to house, but Toronto cleaners consistently price on the same handful of factors:
- Size — bedrooms and bathrooms are the units cleaners quote by, more than square footage
- Condition — a home cleaned monthly costs less than one getting its first clean in a year
- Type of clean — standard upkeep vs deep clean vs move-out are different jobs with different prices
- Frequency — recurring clients get 10–20% off per visit and priority scheduling
- Supplies — most cleaners bring their own; using your preferred products can trim the price slightly
- Extras — inside the oven, inside the fridge, interior windows, and laundry are usually add-ons ($20–$50 each)
- Pets — shedding pets typically add a little time, and therefore cost
At a glance
2026 Toronto cleaning prices at a glance
Hourly: $35–$60/hr
The independent-cleaner market rate in Toronto. Agencies charge $50–$80/hr for the same work because of overhead — one reason many households book independents directly.
1-bed condo: from $120
A standard clean of a one-bedroom condo downtown. Two-bedroom units typically run $140–$180 depending on bathrooms and condition.
Family home: from $180
A detached or semi with 3 bedrooms usually lands at $180–$260 for a standard clean; larger homes scale up by bedroom and bathroom count.
Deep clean: 1.5–2× standard
Baseboards, inside appliances, scale removal, and detail work. A condo deep clean commonly runs $200–$300; a family home $300–$450.
The breakdown
What each type of cleaning costs in Toronto
Standard house cleaning: $120–$260
The recurring workhorse: kitchen and bathrooms cleaned and disinfected, floors vacuumed and mopped, surfaces dusted, beds made. Priced by bedrooms/bathrooms — a one-bedroom condo from $120, a three-bedroom home around $180–$260.
If the home has not been professionally cleaned in months, expect the first visit to be quoted as a deep clean, with standard pricing from the second visit on.
Deep cleaning: $200–$450
Everything in a standard clean plus baseboards, door frames, light fixtures, inside the oven and fridge, descaling bathrooms, and detail work in corners that monthly cleans skip. Most cleaners recommend it as a first visit or a seasonal reset — spring and pre-holiday November are the busiest slots.
Move-out / move-in cleaning: $250–$450
The clean that gets deposits back and satisfies landlords: inside every cabinet and appliance, closets, walls spot-washed, bathrooms descaled. Priced higher than a deep clean because the home must pass someone else's inspection, empty and echoing. See our move-out cleaning checklist for exactly what landlords look for.
Condo & Airbnb turnovers: $80–$150 per turnover
Short, systematic cleans between guests: linens, bathroom, kitchen, floors, restock. Hosts usually negotiate a per-turnover rate with the same cleaner, and reliability matters more than price — a missed turnover costs a review, not just a fee.
Post-construction cleaning: $300–$600+
After a renovation: fine dust in every seam, paint spatter, window tracks, air vents. It is the most labour-intensive category and often takes a team half a day or more. Priced by scope rather than bedrooms — get a quote with photos.
Recurring service: 10–20% less per visit
Weekly and bi-weekly clients pay less per visit and get the same cleaner each time, which consistently produces better results — the cleaner learns the home. A bi-weekly condo clean often settles around $100–$130 per visit after the first deep clean.
Reading the quotes
Why cleaning quotes vary so much
One cleaner quoted double another
Check what each includes: supplies, inside appliances, and number of cleaners on the visit. An agency sending two people for two hours is a different product than one independent for four — and priced differently.
The price went up after the first visit was booked
Usually the home needed more than a standard clean. Honest cleaners will flag this on arrival. Avoid surprises by sending photos and being upfront about when the home was last professionally cleaned.
Hourly vs flat rate — which is better?
Flat rate protects you on slow days and rewards the cleaner for efficiency; hourly is fairer for unusual or unpredictable jobs. For recurring standard cleans, flat per-visit pricing is the market norm in Toronto.
HST on top of the quote
Ontario HST (13%) applies to cleaning services. Some independents quote tax-in, others add it at checkout. Confirm which it is before comparing two numbers.
Save money
How to pay less without getting less
A few habits consistently bring the per-visit price down:
- Go recurring — bi-weekly service typically saves 10–20% per visit versus one-off bookings.
- Declutter before the visit — cleaners clean; tidying costs you their hourly rate.
- Book off-peak — mid-week, mid-month slots are easier to price-negotiate than month-end (moving season).
- Bundle extras into a seasonal deep clean instead of adding them monthly.
- Keep the same cleaner — familiarity makes visits faster, and faster eventually means cheaper.
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FAQ
Questions people usually ask
How much does house cleaning cost in Toronto?
In 2026, independent cleaners charge $35–$60 per hour. Flat rates start around $120 for a one-bedroom condo and $180 for a family home. Deep cleans run 1.5–2× standard, and move-out cleans typically cost $250–$450.
How much is a cleaner per hour in Toronto?
Independent cleaners: $35–$60 per hour. Agencies: $50–$80 per hour for comparable work, reflecting office overhead and margins rather than a different clean.
Do cleaners bring their own supplies?
Most do, included in the price. If you prefer specific products — eco-friendly, fragrance-free, pet-safe — say so when booking; many cleaners will use yours, sometimes at a slightly lower rate.
How often should I book cleaning?
Bi-weekly is the most common cadence for Toronto households and hits the best price-per-visit. Busy homes with kids or pets often go weekly; low-traffic condos can stretch to monthly with an occasional deep clean.
Is a deposit or contract required?
Independent cleaners on marketplaces like FixitTask generally work without contracts — you book visit by visit or set a recurring schedule you can pause. Payment is handled securely through the platform.