How Much Does a House Cleaner Cost in London? (2026 Rates)

Wondering what to pay a cleaner in London? Whether you want a one-off deep clean or a regular weekly cleaner, here are the honest 2026 rates — what's fair, what's a red flag, and how to find someone reliable.

Hiring a cleaner in London is one of those things where prices vary enormously and nobody really talks about what's fair. Pay too little and you'll get an unreliable service; pay too much and you're being overcharged. Here's a straightforward breakdown of what London cleaners actually charge in 2026, across every type of cleaning service.

Regular Domestic Cleaning Rates London 2026

Regular domestic cleaning — weekly or fortnightly visits — is typically charged by the hour. In London, you should expect to pay:

How Much Does a One-Off Deep Clean Cost?

A one-off deep clean is more thorough than a regular clean and covers areas that are usually skipped — inside ovens, inside cupboards, behind appliances, and descaling bathrooms. Prices are typically fixed rather than hourly:

What Does a Regular Clean Include?

• Kitchen — wipe surfaces, clean hob, sink, taps, microwave outside
• Bathrooms — toilet, sink, bath/shower, mirrors
• All rooms — dust surfaces, vacuum carpets, mop hard floors
• Empty bins and replace liners
• Tidy and straighten rooms

A regular clean does not include inside ovens, inside cupboards, or deep descaling. Those are part of a deep clean or end of tenancy clean.

What Affects the Hourly Rate?

• Zone — central London (zones 1–2) typically costs 10–15% more than outer zones
• Frequency — weekly cleans are often 5–10% cheaper per visit than fortnightly
• Time of day — weekday daytime rates are usually lower than evenings or weekends
• Who you hire — solo cleaner vs. agency affects price, reliability and insurance cover
• Products — some cleaners charge extra if they supply products; others expect you to provide them

Solo Cleaner vs. Cleaning Agency — Which Is Better?

This is the most common question. The short answer: it depends on what matters most to you.

For a one-off clean or occasional visits, the price difference often isn't worth the risk of an uninsured cleaner in your home. For regular long-term arrangements where you've built trust with a specific person, a self-employed cleaner can work well.

Red Flags When Hiring a Cleaner in London

• No public liability insurance — one accident and you're liable
• No DBS check — especially important if you won't be home during the clean
• Asking for payment entirely in cash with no receipt
• No fixed price for end of tenancy cleans — avoid 'we'll charge by the hour' for EOT work
• No re-clean guarantee for end of tenancy cleans
• Reviews only on their own website — check Google and Trustpilot independently

How to Save Money on Cleaning in London

1. 1Book regular cleans rather than ad-hoc — weekly clients typically get a better rate
2. 2Subscribe to a cleaning platform's newsletter — at Scrubbr, subscribers get 25% off a first booking
3. 3Tidy before the cleaner arrives — if they're not spending time decluttering, they can focus on actually cleaning
4. 4Combine services — booking an end of tenancy clean and carpet clean together is cheaper than booking separately
5. 5Book in advance — last-minute bookings attract an urgency fee