How much does a maid cost for 3 hours?
A maid costs about $75 to $210 for 3 hours with one cleaner, at typical rates of $25 to $70 an hour. Cleaning companies in West Palm Beach usually charge $45 to $65 per cleaner per hour, or about $135 to $195 for 3 hours. A two-person team for 3 hours is 6 billed hours, about $270 to $390. With our flat pricing, a home that takes about 3 hours (typically a 2-bedroom) is $185 one-time or $155 every two weeks, supplies included.
What 3 hours costs, by pricing model
| Who you hire | Typical rate | 3 hours, 1 cleaner | 3 hours, 2 cleaners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent cleaner (West Palm Beach) | About $22–$30/hr | $66–$90 | $132–$180 |
| National maid rates | $25–$70/hr | $75–$210 | $150–$420 |
| West Palm Beach company, your supplies | $49/hr | $147 | $294 |
| West Palm Beach company, their supplies | $59/hr | $177 | $354 |
| Typical company range | $45–$65/hr | $135–$195 | $270–$390 |
| Palm Beach Clean Pro (2-bedroom, flat) | Flat price | $185 one-time | Same flat price |
Independent rates usually leave out supplies, insurance and taxes. See is $20 an hour good for house cleaning? for what that means for you.
Per cleaner vs per team: the detail that doubles a quote
“$50 an hour for 3 hours” can mean $150 or $300. If the company sends two cleaners and charges per cleaner, you pay for 6 hours. Teams finish faster, so a two-person, 1.5-hour visit and a one-person, 3-hour visit often cost the same.
Questions to ask
- Is the rate per cleaner or for the whole team?
- How many cleaners will come, and for how long?
- Is there a minimum number of hours?
- Are supplies included?
- What happens if the clean takes longer than quoted?
Is 3 hours enough for your home?
Here is how long a standard clean takes one cleaner, by home size:
| Home size | Typical size | Standard clean | 3 hours is… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | Up to 700 sq ft | 1.5 to 2 hrs | More than enough: room for add-ons |
| 1 bedroom | 700 to 1,000 sq ft | 2 to 2.5 hrs | More than enough: room for add-ons |
| 2 bedrooms | 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft | 2.5 to 3 hrs | About right |
| 3 bedrooms | 1,500 to 2,200 sq ft | 3.5 to 4 hrs | A little short: prioritize rooms |
| 4+ bedrooms | 2,200 to 3,500 sq ft | 4.5 to 5.5 hrs | Not enough for one cleaner |
A deep clean takes about half again as long as a standard clean, so a first-time deep clean of a 2-bedroom home usually needs 4 to 6 hours. See the deep cleaning cost guide.
Our flat price for a “3-hour” clean
We don't sell hours. We price by home size, so the total is fixed before the visit, whether it takes 2.5 hours or 3.5. Here is what a home that takes about 3 hours costs:
| Plan | Price per visit (2-bedroom) |
|---|---|
| One-time | $185 |
| Monthly | $169 |
| Every 2 weeks | $155 |
| Weekly | $139 |
Supplies, insurance and a background-checked cleaner are included. Other sizes are on the West Palm Beach house cleaning cost page.
What 3 hours actually covers
In 3 hours, one cleaner can do a full standard clean of a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home: the kitchen, both bathrooms, the bedrooms, the living areas and all the floors. We walk through it minute by minute in what a cleaner can do in 3 hours.
How to compare 3-hour quotes fairly
- Turn every quote into a total for your home, not an hourly rate.
- Check whether supplies, insurance and taxes are covered.
- Compare the same task list. Use our cleaning checklist as a guide.
- Ask what happens on a messier week: does the price change?
- Ask whether you'll get the same cleaner each time.
See our room-by-room cleaning checklist. We respond within 2 hours during business hours.