Home Price guide

What house cleaning costs in Chicago.

Real Grovewell prices for typical Chicago homes, from studios to 5 bedrooms. Every clean includes all supplies, and you pay only after the clean.

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How your price works. No in-home estimate.

Your price is set by your home's square footage, bedrooms and bathrooms, the type of clean and any add-ons. Enter those when you book and you see your exact price in about a minute, before you confirm anything.

The prices below are for typical Chicago-area homes of each size, before tip. Your home may be bigger or smaller, so your instant price is the one that counts.

Prices by home size. One-time cleans.

Typical homeStandardDeepMove In/Out
Studio, 1 bath, 500 sq ft$139$189$209
1 bedroom, 1 bath, 750 sq ft$144$194$214
2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,000 sq ft$184$253$279
3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,500 sq ft$228$312$343
4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,100 sq ft$272$370$407
5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,800 sq ft$316$428$471

Standard: upkeep for homes in good shape. Deep: everything in a Standard Clean plus baseboards, window sills and tracks, door frames and detailed spots; best for first cleans. Move In/Out: empty homes, with inside the fridge, oven, cabinets and closets included. Compare them on the services page, or see apartment and condo cleaning and Airbnb cleaning.

Save with a plan. Standard Cleans on a schedule.

How oftenYou saveExample visit*
Weekly20%$182.40
Every 2 weeks15%$193.80
Every 4 weeks10%$205.20

*Example: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,500 sq ft Standard Clean ($228 one-time). The first visit of a plan is the regular price; plan prices start with the second visit. No long-term contract. How recurring plans work.

Add-on prices. Pick them when you book.

Add-onPriceAvailable on
Inside the fridge (per fridge)$30Standard and Deep Cleans
Inside the oven (per oven)$45Standard and Deep Cleans
Inside kitchen cabinets$50Standard and Deep Cleans
Inside the microwave$15Standard Clean
Interior windows$55Standard Clean
Wet-wiped blinds$25Standard and Deep Cleans
Hand-wiped baseboards$50Standard Clean
Change bed linens (per bed)$15Standard and Deep Cleans
Laundry: wash, dry and fold (per load)$30Standard and Deep Cleans
Dishes (per load)$30Standard and Deep Cleans
Upholstery vacuuming (per piece)$40Any clean
Organizing (per hour)$45Any clean
Patio or balcony$35Any clean
Garage sweep$50Any clean
Unfinished basement$60Any clean
Finished basement$100Any clean

Some add-ons are already included in other cleans. For example, hand-wiped baseboards are part of every Deep and Move In/Out Clean, and inside the fridge, oven and cabinets are part of every Move In/Out Clean.

Price questions

How much does a house cleaning cost in Chicago?

At Grovewell, a Standard Clean for a typical 1 bedroom, 1 bath home starts around $144, and a typical 3 bedroom, 2 bath home of about 1,500 sq ft is about $228. Your exact price depends on square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, the type of clean and any add-ons, and you see it instantly when you book.

How much is a deep clean?

A Deep Clean for a typical 3 bedroom, 2 bath home of about 1,500 sq ft is about $312. It costs more than a Standard Clean because it adds baseboards, window sills and tracks, door frames and the detailed spots regular cleans skip.

How much is a move-out clean?

A Move In/Out Clean for a typical 2 bedroom, 1 bath home of about 1,000 sq ft is about $279. It is built for empty homes, and inside the fridge, oven, cabinets and closets are included.

Is recurring cleaning cheaper?

Yes. Standard Cleans on a schedule save 10% every 4 weeks, 15% every 2 weeks or 20% weekly. The first visit of a plan is the regular price, and plan prices start with the second visit. There is no long-term contract.

Do I pay before the clean?

No. There is no deposit and no upfront charge. Your card is charged only after the clean.

What if my home needs extra work?

If your home has heavy buildup, like grease or soap scum, or hasn't been cleaned in 6 months or more, choose "Dirty" for the home's condition when you book. It adds $100 to the first visit only.

Should I tip my cleaner?

Tipping is optional and always appreciated. You can add a tip when you book or after the clean.

Come home to spotless.

See your instant price and open times in about a minute. Pay only after each clean, and cancel free with 48 hours' notice.