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House Cleaning Prices in Ottawa (2026): What It Costs and Why
Last reviewed July 2026.
House cleaning in Ottawa typically costs $30 to $50 per hour per cleaner for standard recurring service, or a flat per-visit rate of roughly $120 to $180 for an average 2,000 square foot home. Deep cleans and move-out cleans cost more, and one-time bookings cost more per visit than a weekly or biweekly schedule, which usually saves around 10 to 15 percent. Your actual price depends on home size, condition, how often you book, and what is included.
What you actually pay, by service type
| Service | Typical Ottawa price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard recurring clean (hourly) | $30 to $50 / hr per cleaner | Surfaces, floors, bathrooms, kitchen in an already-maintained home |
| Standard recurring clean (flat) | ~$120 to $180 for ~2,000 sq ft | Same scope, priced by home size instead of the hour |
| First deep clean | Higher than a standard clean | Adds baseboards, inside appliances, grout, built-up areas; usually required before recurring service |
| Move-in / move-out clean | Higher than a standard clean | Empty-home deep clean, inside cupboards and appliances, for end of tenancy |
Sources for the ranges above: Wannawin House Cleaning Prices Canada 2026, HomeStars cleaning price guide, and an Ottawa-specific breakdown at Genie the Cleaner. The directory’s own house cleaning listings quote the same $30 to $50 per hour band for standard service.
What moves the price
- Home size and number of bathrooms. More square footage and more bathrooms mean more time. This is why flat-rate quotes are tied to size.
- Condition and frequency. A home cleaned weekly stays easy; a home cleaned twice a year needs a deep clean first, which costs more up front.
- What is included. Baseboards, inside the oven, inside the fridge, interior windows, and laundry are common add-ons, not standard. Confirm the checklist so the price matches the work.
- Recurring versus one-time. Weekly and biweekly schedules typically run about 10 to 15 percent cheaper per visit than a one-off clean. Source: Wannawin 2026 rate guide.
- Insurance and screening. A quote well under $30 per hour often signals uninsured labour. Insurance, bonding, and background checks are part of what a fair price pays for.
How to compare quotes without getting burned
Two quotes are only comparable when they cover the same scope. Ask every company for a written checklist and confirm whether it is a standard or deep clean, whether supplies are included, and whether the rate is per cleaner or per crew. A vague phone quote often grows on cleaning day. For the full vetting checklist, including insurance, screening, and the questions to ask, see How to Choose and Vet a House Cleaner in Ottawa.
Where to see real Ottawa prices and ratings together
The house cleaning directorylists vetted Ottawa cleaning companies with a typical-cost note, each company’s Google rating, the review count behind it, and the date it was last checked. Ratings are pulled from a named public source, never entered by us or the businesses, and placement cannot be bought. That lets you line up price against real reputation before you call. How listings are chosen is on the methodology page.
Common questions
- What is the going rate for house cleaning in Ottawa?
- Standard recurring house cleaning in Ottawa typically runs $30 to $50 per hour per cleaner, or a flat rate of about $120 to $180 for a 2,000 square foot home. Deep cleans and move-out cleans cost more.
- How much should I pay a house cleaner per hour in Ottawa?
- Expect $30 to $50 per hour per cleaner for standard cleaning. A rate well below $30 often means the cleaner is uninsured or the scope leaves out work you expected to be included.
- Is a flat rate or an hourly rate better?
- Hourly is common for recurring service and fair when your home is in steady condition. A flat per-visit rate, priced by home size, is predictable and better when you want a fixed number. Ask for both if you are unsure.
- Why is the first clean more expensive?
- The first clean is usually a deep clean that catches up on baseboards, inside appliances, grout, and built-up areas. Once the home is at a maintained baseline, recurring cleans cost less.
- How can I lower the cost of house cleaning?
- Book recurring rather than one-time (typically 10 to 15 percent cheaper per visit), keep the scope to a standard clean, and declutter before the crew arrives so they spend time cleaning, not tidying.
- Do Ottawa cleaners charge extra for supplies?
- Some include supplies and equipment, some do not. Confirm before booking, and ask whether you can request eco-friendly or fragrance-free products if that matters to your household.
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