House cleaning cost 2026 - what does it cost to have your home cleaned?

In short

• A cleaner usually costs 500-750 kr per hour.
• Many companies have a minimum booking of two or three hours.
• A 50 m² home often costs 1,000-1,700 kr per clean.
• An 80 m² home typically costs 1,300-2,200 kr per clean.
• A 120 m² home often costs 1,700-3,000 kr per clean.
• Weekly cleaning is normally cheaper per visit than monthly cleaning.
• One-off cleans and deep cleaning cost more than a regular cleaner.
• Windows, oven and fridge are usually add-on services.
• The cleaning company must be approved by the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet).
• It is illegal to buy cleaning services from a business that is not approved.

Typical cleaner prices in 2026

Prices vary between providers. Some include cleaning products, equipment and travel, while others expect the customer to supply some of this.

What does a cleaner cost by home size?

The table applies to regular maintenance cleaning. Deep cleaning, move-out cleaning or homes that have not been cleaned for a long time will cost more.

A published price example from April 2026 shows a price of 1,633 kr for cleaning a 50 square metre flat every other week. For a 100 square metre home, the published price was 2,042 kr per clean.

The actual price has to be calculated from the home and the tasks.

What does a regular cleaner cost per month?

The monthly cost depends on how often the cleaner comes.

Example for a 50 m² home

Example for an 80 m² home

Example for a 120 m² home

The calculations use four weekly visits or two fortnightly visits as a simplified month. Some months have more possible cleaning days.

How often should you have a cleaner?

Every week

A weekly cleaner is a good fit for:

Weekly cleaning often has a lower price per visit because the home is easier to keep up.

Every other week

Cleaning every other week is a common choice for many households.

It suits you if you can do lighter tidying and cleaning yourself but want help with bathrooms, floors and thorough dusting.

Once a month

A monthly cleaner can suit small households and homes that are kept well maintained between visits.

Each clean may still take longer because more dust, grease and limescale has built up.

As needed

A one-off clean suits when:

One-off cleans often have a higher hourly rate than a regular agreement.

What does standard house cleaning include?

A standard clean normally covers maintenance of visible and accessible surfaces.

All rooms

• Vacuuming floors
• Mopping floors
• Dusting accessible surfaces
• Cleaning window sills
• Wiping skirting boards
• Cleaning door handles
• Wiping light switches
• Cleaning mirrors
• Emptying bins
• Light tidying by agreement

Kitchen

• Cleaning the worktop
• Washing the kitchen sink
• Cleaning the tap
• Wiping cabinet fronts
• Cleaning the hob
• Wiping the dining table
• Removing visible grease marks
• Mopping the floor
• Emptying bins

Bathroom and toilet

• Cleaning the toilet
• Washing the basin
• Cleaning taps
• Washing the shower or bathtub
• Cleaning mirrors
• Wiping cabinet fronts
• Removing normal soap scum and limescale
• Mopping the floor
• Emptying bins

What is included varies. Ask for a written job description before you book.

What is usually not included?

The following tasks are often add-on services:

If you want the cleaner to prioritise certain tasks, agree this before the visit.

Fixed price or hourly rate?

Hourly rate

With an hourly rate you pay for the time spent. This gives flexibility and suits when the tasks vary from visit to visit.

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

Agree what should be prioritised if the time is not enough.

Fixed price

With a fixed price you pay an agreed price per visit.

Advantages:

The drawback is that tasks outside the checklist usually cost extra.

How long does a standard clean take?

The time needed depends on how tidy the home is and which tasks are to be done.

If two people clean for two hours, that equals four working hours.

Three price examples

Example 1: 50 m² flat every other week

The flat has one bathroom and a small kitchen. The customer tidies before the cleaner arrives.

Example 2: 100 m² home every week

The home has two bathrooms, three bedrooms and pets.

Example 3: One-off clean of a 120 m² home

The home is to be deep cleaned. The oven and the inside of the kitchen cabinets are included.

The examples are not quotes. The actual price has to be calculated from the home and the scope of work.

What affects the price?

Home size

A larger home has more floor area, rooms and surfaces that need cleaning.

Number of bathrooms

Bathrooms are among the rooms that take the most time. Two bathrooms can raise the price noticeably compared with a home of the same size and one bathroom.

How often the home is cleaned

A home that is cleaned every week is usually quicker to clean than one that is cleaned once a month.

Condition of the home

Heavy grease, limescale, dust, pet hair or nicotine require more time and stronger cleaning.

Number of people in the household

More residents usually means more dust, rubbish, stains and use of the kitchen and bathroom.

Pets

Pet hair can require extra vacuuming. Mention pets both because of the time needed and any allergies the cleaner may have.

Tidying

Cleaning help and tidying help are not necessarily the same thing. If floors and surfaces are covered in clothes, toys and other items, the cleaner spends less time on the actual cleaning.

Products and equipment

Some companies bring everything. Others expect the customer to have a vacuum cleaner, mop and cleaning products available.

Travel and parking

Long travel distances, road tolls and difficult parking can affect the price or which areas the company covers.

Regular cleaner, deep cleaning or move-out cleaning?

Move-out cleaning is more extensive than regular cleaning. Cabinets, drawers, appliances, windows and other details are normally part of a complete move-out clean.

[Internal link: Move-out cleaning - prices and complete checklist]

What does window cleaning cost?

Window cleaning often costs between 800 and 3,500 kr.

The price depends on:

Windows that require a lift or work at height cost more and must be done with suitable safety equipment.

What does deep cleaning cost?

Deep cleaning often costs between 600 and 850 kr per hour. Many companies give a fixed price after a site visit or photos.

A deep cleaning can include:

It can be wise to do a deep cleaning before a regular agreement starts. The regular visits can then be used to keep the home maintained.

What does post-renovation cleaning cost?

Post-renovation cleaning often costs between 650 and 1,000 kr per hour. Some companies price the work per square metre.

Construction dust is very fine and settles on:

It may be necessary to clean several times because the dust gets stirred up again.

Mention paint, glue, sealant and other residue. Removing such materials is not always included in standard cleaning.

How to choose a reputable cleaning company

All businesses that offer cleaning services in Norway must be approved by the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet).

It is illegal to buy cleaning services from a business that is not approved. This also applies when a private individual buys cleaning for their home.

Check the company in Arbeidstilsynet's cleaning register (Renholdsregisteret).

Also check:

Everyone who does cleaning work for a cleaning business must have an HSE card (HMS-kort).

Why can legal cleaning seem expensive?

The cleaner's wage is only one part of the price you pay.

The company's price also has to cover:

Arbeidstilsynet's current minimum wage for employees over 18 in private cleaning companies is 236.54 kr per hour. The rate applies from 15 June 2025 and was still listed by Arbeidstilsynet when this article was checked.

A customer price of 500-750 kr per hour therefore does not mean the whole amount goes directly to the cleaner.

Very low prices can be a sign that taxes, wage requirements or insurance are not being complied with.

Can you hire a private cleaner directly?

You can pay a private individual for work in your home, but you may then become responsible for reporting and tax withholding.

According to the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten):

This applies when you pay wages to a private individual yourself. If you buy the service from a registered company, the company handles wages and employer responsibilities.

Undeclared or legal cleaning

Undeclared work can seem cheaper, but it carries risk for both the customer and the person doing the work.

Among other things, you may be left without:

Choose an approved provider, use traceable payment and ask for a receipt or invoice.

What should the agreement include?

A good agreement should describe:

If you have special surfaces, valuable furnishings or items that cannot tolerate certain cleaning products, this should be in the agreement.

How are keys and access handled?

If the company is to have a key or access code, you should ask:

The key should not be labelled with the full address.

You can also use a digital lock with a temporary code if the system supports it.

How to prepare your home

You get more cleaning for your money if the home is tidy.

Before the cleaner arrives:

The cleaner should be able to spend the time cleaning, not organising your belongings.

Standard checklist for a regular clean

Kitchen

• Worktop
• Kitchen sink
• Tap
• Hob
• Cabinet fronts
• Dining table
• Visible stains
• Floor
• Bins

Bathroom

• Toilet
• Basin
• Taps
• Mirror
• Shower or bathtub
• Cabinet fronts
• Floor
• Bins

Living room and bedrooms

• Dusting
• Window sills
• Tables and accessible surfaces
• Mirrors
• Vacuuming
• Mopping
• Bins

Hallway

• Dusting
• Mirror
• Vacuuming
• Mopping
• Visible marks on doors

Tasks that are done less often can be put on a rotation list. Examples are skirting boards, doors, kitchen cabinets and radiators.

What do you do if you are not satisfied?

• Take photos of what you think is missing.
• Report it in writing as soon as possible.
• Refer to the agreed checklist.
• Describe specifically what has not been done.
• Ask the company to put it right within a reasonable time.
• Document any damage.
• Keep messages, invoices and photos.

Do not just write that the home "was not cleaned properly". Show which tasks are missing.

If something is damaged, the company and the insurer should be given the chance to inspect it before you repair or throw away the item.

Safe booking and payment

Use a payment method that documents the amount, date and recipient. Agree the price and scope of work in writing before the cleaning starts.

Fikso is built to make buying services safer. The customer secures the payment before the job starts, and the money is paid out in line with the agreed process. If a disagreement arises, the payment can be held back while the documentation is reviewed.

Frequently asked questions

Conclusion: what should you budget for?

In 2026 you should normally expect a price of between 500 and 750 kr per hour for a professional cleaner.

A realistic budget per visit is:

A regular cleaner is often cheaper per visit than a one-off clean. The price is also lower when the home is tidy and cleaned regularly.

Choose a business that is listed in Arbeidstilsynet's cleaning register. Get the price, tasks, key handling and cancellation terms in writing before you book.

Method and sources

The prices are indicative estimates based on public rules and published prices from Norwegian cleaning providers. The actual price depends on the size, condition and location of the home and the desired frequency.

Rules and price information have been checked against:

This article provides general information and does not replace a specific quote, individual tax advice or a legal assessment.