The amount you should charge to clean an office building depends on several factors, including the building’s size, the frequency of cleaning, and the level of service required.

Here’s a breakdown of what to consider…

Charge by Square Footage

• Standard Rate – Typically, cleaning services charge between $0.10 to $0.25 per square foot for basic office cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning restrooms).
• Example
  • For a 5,000 sq ft office at $0.15 per sq ft, you would charge $750 for one cleaning session.

Charge by Hourly Rate

• Hourly Rate – Another option is to charge an hourly rate, typically ranging from $25 to $75 per hour.
• Example
  • If it takes 5 hours to clean the office and your hourly rate is $40, the total charge would be $200.

Flat Rate Pricing

• Flat Rate – For regular clients, you might offer a flat-rate monthly price based on the size of the building and cleaning frequency.
• Example – For a 10,000 sq ft office, a $2,500 per month flat rate for weekly cleaning could be appropriate.

Additional Services

• Specialty Services – If the office needs deep cleaning, carpet cleaning, or window washing, you can charge extra for these services.
  • Carpet cleaning might cost $0.10 to $0.30 per sq ft.
  • Window cleaning could be an additional $100 to $300 depending on the size.

Frequency of Cleaning

• Daily/Weekly – Regular cleaning (e.g., weekly) usually costs less per session compared to one-time or deep cleaning.
• One-Time Cleaning – This will likely cost more due to the increased effort required.

Example Pricing for Office Cleaning

• Small office (1,000-3,000 sq ft) – $100 to $300 per visit.
• Medium office (3,000-10,000 sq ft) – $300 to $750 per visit.
• Large office (10,000+ sq ft) – $750 to $2,000+ per visit.

Conclusion

• Basic cleaning – $0.10 to $0.25 per square foot.
• Hourly rate – $25 to $75 per hour.
• Flat rate – Based on size and frequency (e.g., $2,500/month for a 10,000 sq ft office). Factor in any additional services and adjust based on location and building specifics.