How much does deep cleaning cost per square foot? A detailed guide to pricing and process for new home cleaning
Post-handover deep cleaning is a critical step before moving into a new home. This guide covers pricing models, key cost factors, standard cleaning procedures, and inspection criteria to help you avoid common pitfalls.
Initial deep cleaning is typically priced by built-up area. For standard residential units, rates range from 7 to 12 CNY/㎡, starting at 7 CNY/㎡. A new home of 120㎡ usually costs between 840 and 1440 CNY in total. Key pricing factors include the volume of construction debris, the number of windows and window tracks, and whether extra work is needed for cement spots or adhesive stains. The standard workflow proceeds from top to bottom and inside out: first remove debris and dust, then clean windows and frames, followed by walls, switch panels, and baseboards, and finally sanitize kitchens, bathrooms, and floors. Final inspection should verify that window tracks are free of cement residue, glass is streak-free, and bathroom drains flow freely. We recommend booking 3 to 5 days before move-in to allow time for ventilation and odor dissipation.
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- Book 3–5 days in advance to allow for airing out.
About the Author
Lin Yu Service Standards Supervisor
- Senior Indoor Cleaning and Maintenance Specialist
- Pre-employment Training Instructor with 400+ hours of teaching experience
- Manage skill assessments for 26 cleaners
Responsible for cleaning workflows, detergent selection, and acceptance criteria for both residential and commercial services. Data sourced from our internal operations manual.
Data Definition:Price range and labor hours on this page are based on actual settlement records from YuanYou Cleaning during the same period, calculated by building area or actual hours worked. Excludes holiday surcharges and transportation fees exceeding 30 km. Final quote subject to written estimate after on-site inspection.Statistics Interval2024 to 12, 1-2025, samples from26Actual work records of registered cleaning staff.