The cost of a cleaning service for a building can vary greatly depending on several factors, including the size of the building, the type of cleaning required, the location, and the frequency of cleaning.

Here’s a general breakdown of what you might expect…

Commercial Cleaning (Per Square Foot)

• Standard Cleaning – Typically ranges from $0.10 to $0.25 per square foot for basic cleaning services like vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, and bathroom cleaning.
  • For example, cleaning a 5,000 sq ft building could cost between $500 and $1,250 for a basic service.
• Deep Cleaning – For more detailed services (e.g., carpet cleaning, window washing, deep sanitizing), prices can go up to $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot or more.
  • A 5,000 sq ft building might cost between $1,500 and $2,500 for deep cleaning.

Cleaning Services (Hourly Rate)

• Hourly Rate – Cleaning services might charge by the hour, with typical rates between $25 and $75 per hour, depending on the region, the cleaning company, and the level of service required.
  • For instance, if a cleaner is charged $40 per hour and the job takes 10 hours to clean the building, the total cost would be $400.

Monthly Contract for Regular Cleaning

• If you set up a monthly cleaning contract, you can expect to pay anywhere between $500 and $3,000+ per month, depending on the size of the building, the services offered, and how often the cleaning takes place (daily, weekly, etc.).
  • Smaller buildings or offices might pay on the lower end, while large office buildings or facilities may pay significantly more.

Specialized Cleaning Services

• Carpet Cleaning – Typically ranges from $0.20 to $0.50 per square foot.
• Window Cleaning – Can range from $1 to $5 per window depending on the size and number of windows.
• Post-Construction Cleaning – For buildings after renovation or construction, you can expect to pay $0.50 to $1.00 per square foot due to the extra effort required.

Factors Affecting Pricing

• Location – Rates are higher in cities with a high cost of living (e.g., New York, Los Angeles) compared to rural areas.
• Building Type – Office buildings, medical facilities, or industrial spaces might have different pricing due to specific cleaning requirements (e.g., medical-grade sanitation or warehouse cleaning).
• Frequency of Cleaning – Daily or weekly cleaning contracts tend to cost more than monthly or bi-weekly services.
• Size & Complexity – Larger or multi-story buildings typically cost more to clean, and more complex layouts (e.g., multiple floors, high ceilings, specialized equipment) might also increase costs.

Example Cost Estimate

If you have a 10,000 sq ft office building and want weekly cleaning

• Basic cleaning at $0.15 per sq ft would cost around $1,500 per cleaning session.
• If cleaned weekly, the total would be approximately $6,000 per month.

For a post-construction clean at $1 per square foot, a 10,000 sq ft building could cost around $10,000 for the entire job.