House Cleaning Price Calculator
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House Cleaning Price Calculator
Estimated Cleaning Price
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Understanding Your House Cleaning Price
Calculating the cost of house cleaning involves several factors that cleaning services use to estimate their time and resources. This calculator provides a transparent way to understand how those factors influence the final price. The core components of the pricing model generally include the size of your home, the number of rooms, the type of cleaning required, and any extra services you might need.
Key Factors Influencing Your Cleaning Cost:
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Home Size (Square Feet): This is often the primary determinant. Larger homes require more time and effort, directly impacting the price.
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Number of Bedrooms & Bathrooms: While home size is crucial, the number of specific rooms like bedrooms and bathrooms also plays a role. More bathrooms, especially those with multiple fixtures, can increase the cleaning time.
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Cleaning Frequency: Recurring services (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) are often priced at a lower per-visit rate than one-time or deep cleanings. This is because regular maintenance reduces the buildup of dirt and grime, making each subsequent cleaning quicker.
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Type of Cleaning:
- Standard Cleaning: Focuses on dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and surface cleaning of bathrooms and kitchens.
- Deep Cleaning: A more intensive service that includes everything in a standard clean plus detailed cleaning of baseboards, light fixtures, inside cabinets (if requested), behind appliances, and more thorough scrubbing.
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Additional Services: Specialized tasks like cleaning the inside of ovens or refrigerators, interior window washing, or organizing can add to the base price as they require specific attention and often more time.
How the Calculator Works:
This calculator uses a simplified model to estimate your cleaning cost. The general formula is:
Estimated Price = (Base Rate per Square Foot * Total Square Footage) + (Room Adjustments) + (Frequency Discount/Surcharge) + (Additional Services Cost)
In this calculator, we've translated these concepts into practical inputs:
- A base rate is implicitly applied per square foot, with adjustments for the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Discounts are applied for recurring services (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) compared to a one-time clean.
- Additional services are itemized with their own estimated costs.
This calculator provides an estimate. Actual prices may vary based on the specific cleaning company, the condition of your home, and any unique cleaning requirements. It's always recommended to get a personalized quote from your chosen cleaning service.
function calculatePrice() {
var sqFt = parseFloat(document.getElementById("squareFootage").value);
var numBedrooms = parseInt(document.getElementById("bedrooms").value);
var numBathrooms = parseFloat(document.getElementById("bathrooms").value);
var frequency = document.getElementById("cleaningFrequency").value;
var additionalServicesCost = parseFloat(document.getElementById("additionalServices").value);
var baseRatePerSqFt = 0.10; // Example base rate per square foot
var pricePerBedroom = 15; // Example additional cost per bedroom
var pricePerBathroom = 25; // Example additional cost per bathroom (handles .5)
var estimatedPrice = 0;
// Validate inputs
if (isNaN(sqFt) || sqFt <= 0 ||
isNaN(numBedrooms) || numBedrooms < 0 ||
isNaN(numBathrooms) || numBathrooms < 0) {
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// Calculate base cleaning cost
estimatedPrice = (sqFt * baseRatePerSqFt) + (numBedrooms * pricePerBedroom) + (numBathrooms * pricePerBathroom);
// Adjust for frequency
if (frequency === "one-time") {
// No discount, potentially a small surcharge for deep cleans could be added here
// For simplicity, we'll treat 'one-time' as the standard rate.
} else if (frequency === "weekly") {
estimatedPrice *= 0.85; // 15% discount for weekly cleaning
} else if (frequency === "bi-weekly") {
estimatedPrice *= 0.90; // 10% discount for bi-weekly cleaning
} else if (frequency === "monthly") {
estimatedPrice *= 0.95; // 5% discount for monthly cleaning
}
// Add cost for additional services
estimatedPrice += additionalServicesCost;
// Format and display the result
document.getElementById("result-value").innerText = "$" + estimatedPrice.toFixed(2);
}