The cost of living in Seattle is obscenely high and only getting higher. So while Home Advisor reports the national average for deep cleaning a 2,000 sq ft house is anywhere from $200 to $400, you should know that you are going to be paying the higher end of that range for any metropolitan area.
So how much is the average cost of house deep clean in the Greater Seattle area? It ranges anywhere from $289 to $628 depending on the size of the house. See the table below for more information on the breakdown in pricing.
According to market research, here are the average and high-end deep cleaning costs around the Seattle area (King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties):
| HOME SIZE | AVERAGE COST | HIGH COST |
| Up to 1000 sq. ft. | $289 | $648 |
| 1000-2000 sq. ft. | $345 | $743 |
| 2000-3000 sq. ft. | $491 | $920 |
| 3000+ sq. ft. | $628 | $1227 |
The table above shows the average cost by square footage. However, do note that not all companies charge by the size of your house. Some companies charge by the hour and some companies charge by the room. Also, you should note that if your house is dirtier than the average house, deep cleaning takes much longer and would be a little more expensive.
The best thing you can do to get an accurate deep cleaning quote is to be honest about the condition of your house. Better yet, submitting current pictures inside your house would be great.
As for us, we are definitely on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of deep cleaning costs in Seattle. For up to a 1,000 sq ft apartment, you can expect to pay no more than $250 for a deep clean from us.
What is Included in a Deep Cleaning
So the cost of deep cleaning is higher than a standard cleaning. So you might be wondering what is included in a deep clean. Essentially, a housekeeping service will clean every inch of your home from top to bottom. This includes
Dusting and wiping all surfaces (including light fixtures, baseboards, cabinets, etc)
Sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping the floors
Thorough cleaning of the bathrooms including tiles, toilets, bathtubs, showers, sinks
Cleaning all the kitchen surfaces and appliances, including scrubbing away oil residue
Making the bed
Tidying up your home
Getting rid of the garbage
1-2 loads of dishes
As you can see, deep cleaning is much more involved than just a standard surface-level clean.
Although a deep cleaning is 20-30% higher than a standard cleaning, you do not need a deep cleaning every month if you aren’t a ridiculously dirty person. The recommended amount of deep cleans is anywhere from 1 to 4 times a year. And of course, in between those deep cleans, you should do some regular cleaning yourself or use recurring cleaning services from your housekeeping company.
What Isn’t Usually Included in a Deep Cleaning
A lot of people think that when you hire a housekeeping service for a deep clean, that is is a full-service cleaning and that every inch of your home will be thoroughly cleaned.
However, there are actually a few things that are not typically included in a deep cleaning.
For example, housekeeping services deep cleans do not regularly include full window washing, inside oven cleaning, or inside fridge cleaning; those services will likely need to be ordered a la carte on top of your deep cleaning. They also may not wash walls or ceilings, clean under furniture, or shampoo carpets.
However, with that said, everything is negotiable. Most housekeeping services will be happy to customize a cleaning plan to meet your specific needs. So if you have specific items that you want cleaned, be sure to ask about them when you make your appointment how much extra it will cost or if it can be included in the price of the deep clean.
