Deep cleaning
A deep clean is a one-off, top-to-bottom clean of a lived-in home: inside the oven, fridge and cupboards, behind what can be moved, limescale off the bathroom, and every surface down to the skirting. It costs €120 to €250 for an apartment, €150 to €600 for a three-bed house and €275 to €650 for four bedrooms or more.
A one-off, top-to-bottom clean of a lived-in home: what it covers, what it costs for your size of home, and how long it takes.
Free and no obligation. Your plan goes to one company, not a list.
- €150–€600a three-bed house
- €120–€250an apartment
- €20–€40an hour, how it's worked out
- 1 dayfor a three-bed, with a team
Prices by home
| Home | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| An apartment | €120 to €250 |
| A two-bed house | €150 to €250 |
| A three-bed house | €150 to €600 |
| A house of four bedrooms or more | €275 to €650 |
The lowest to the highest figure Irish cleaning companies charge for a home that size. Ask whether a quote includes VAT, and what's extra: ovens, carpets and outside windows often are.
What a deep clean covers
Kitchen
- Inside the oven, the hob and the extractor filter
- Inside the fridge, the cupboards and the drawers
- Tiles, grout and the sink descaled
Bathrooms
- Limescale off taps, shower screens and tiles
- The toilet inside and out, and the base
- Extractor fans and light fittings wiped
Every room
- Skirting, doors, frames, switches and sockets
- Windows, frames and sills inside
- Behind and under what can be moved
- Floors vacuumed and washed to suit their finish
Plan your after builders clean
A few quick taps: the clean your job needs, what it costs and how long it takes. Contact details come last, and only if you want a fixed price.
A deep clean of a three-bed house: €150 to €600.
How the estimate is worked out
The ranges are what Irish cleaning companies charge for the same clean: the lowest to the highest figure for a home of that size, or per m² for a commercial unit. A smaller home's three-stage clean is its builders clean plus a sparkle clean. Use it to plan with: the company fixes the price after seeing the job or photos of it.
Deep clean or builders clean?
A deep clean is for the grime of living: grease, limescale and dust that has built up. A builders clean is for what the trades leave: fine plaster dust, paint and grout splashes, labels and film on new fittings. After building work in a home you live in, you may need both, the builders clean first. Builders clean or deep clean.
Why a very low price is a warning
Contract cleaners in Ireland must be paid at least €14.80 an hour from 1 January 2026, under the cleaning industry's Employment Regulation Order. A three-bed deep clean is most of a day for a team, so a price far below the ranges here usually means a rushed job, or a company cutting corners on insurance and pay.
Which clean does your job need?
Each clean has its own page: what it covers, what it costs and when to book it. Commercial units: commercial builders cleaning.
New build cleaningFrom building site to move-in day, usually in three stages.
Cleaning after a renovationThe whole house, including the rooms nobody worked in.
Cleaning after an extensionThe new part, its glazing and the rooms beside it.
After a kitchen or bathroom jobA room or two: inside every unit, splashes off tiles and fittings.
The three-stage cleanRough clean, builders clean and a sparkle clean before you move in.
The sparkle cleanThe last, lighter clean for the dust that settles after.Questions before you book
How much does a deep clean cost in Ireland?
€150 to €600 for a three-bed house, €120 to €250 for an apartment and €275 to €650 for four bedrooms or more.
What's included in a deep clean?
Inside the oven, fridge and cupboards, limescale off the bathroom, behind what can be moved, and every surface down to the skirting.
How long does a deep clean take?
A team usually takes most of a day on a three-bed house, and a morning on a one-bed apartment.
Is carpet cleaning included?
Usually not: carpets, outside windows and upholstery are priced as extras. Ask for them on the same visit.
Do I need to be at home?
Not for the whole clean, if you arrange access. Walk round with the team at the end so anything missed is done there and then.
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Pick the job, the home and the clean to see the price and how long it takes. When you want a fixed price, your plan goes to a single vetted cleaning company for your area.