You need someone to clean your home. You know the work is worth money. But when you start making calls, you get wildly different quotes. €15 per hour from one person. €35 from another. Which is fair? Which is a bargain? Which is getting ripped off?
The answer depends on what you are actually paying for.
In Ireland in 2026, the going rate for a professional house cleaner is €25–€35 per hour. In Dublin, it leans toward €30–€35. Outside Dublin, you might find €25–€30.
Anything below €20 per hour is a red flag. Anything above €40 should come with a premium service (specialist cleaning, guaranteed team, insurance, etc.).
| Region | Typical Rate | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin City Centre | €32–€40/hr | High cost of living, demand, fuel costs |
| Dublin Suburbs | €28–€35/hr | Lower overheads than city centre |
| Cork, Galway, Limerick | €26–€32/hr | Regional centres, moderate cost base |
| Rural Ireland | €22–€28/hr | Lower living costs, but travel time matters |
Rates vary by location, experience, and whether the company is insured and Garda vetted. A professional cleaner with insurance costs more than a cash-in-hand operator, but you are protected if something goes wrong.
A cleaner who is Garda vetted and fully insured costs more than one who works cash-in-hand with no coverage. The insurance protects you if something breaks. The vetting means the cleaner has been background checked.
A cleaner with 10 years experience and a reliable team charges more than someone just starting out. Experience means efficiency, quality, and fewer mistakes.
A cleaning company 5 minutes away from you charges less in fuel and labour time than one 30 minutes away. This is built into the hourly rate.
Professional eco-friendly cleaning products cost more than harsh chemicals. A company using premium products charges accordingly.
The same two cleaners every week costs more to manage than rotating contractors. But consistency is worth paying for. Your home gets better results.
A one-off deep clean costs more per hour than a weekly recurring clean. Loyalty discounts reward regular clients.
When you pay a cleaner €30 per hour, here is the reality:
€12–€15. This includes employer taxes, pension, holiday pay, sick cover.
€3–€4. Eco-friendly cleaning products are not cheap. Neither is good equipment.
€2–€3. Public liability insurance protects both you and the cleaner.
€2–€3. Vehicle fuel, insurance, maintenance.
€3–€4. Office staff, scheduling, phone, accounting.
€2–€3. What keeps the business running and funds improvements.
That is how you get from €30. Anything significantly below this means something is being cut: labour conditions, product quality, insurance, or reliability.
If something breaks during the clean, you are covered. No arguments, no stress.
Background checked. You know who is in your home.
Usually the same team every week. They know your home, your preferences, and your routines.
If your regular cleaner is ill, the company sends a backup. You do not get left hanging.
If you are not happy, they come back and redo it at no extra cost. You are protected.
Professional eco-friendly products that clean better and smell better than supermarket chemical sprays.
2.5 hours at €28/hr = €70. Weekly recurring. €280 per month.
3.5 hours at €30/hr = €105. Weekly recurring. €420 per month.
4.5 hours at €32/hr = €144. Weekly recurring. €576 per month.
5 hours at €32/hr = €160. One-time service. More intensive work.
I used to think €30 was expensive. Then I realised I was saving 4 hours every week that was worth far more than that to me. Now I see it as paying someone to give me my life back, not paying for a service.
– Michelle, DublinWeekly cleaning costs 10–15% less per hour than a single deep clean. Consistency is cheaper than crisis management.
Offer to sign up for 3 or 6 months. Many cleaners will discount 5–10% for guaranteed regular work.
Tuesday to Thursday are cheaper than Friday. Morning appointments are cheaper than evening or weekend.
Combine regular cleaning with window cleaning or carpet cleaning. Package discounts are common.
Some cleaning companies offer discounts if you refer friends or family.
We charge €25–€35 per hour depending on your location and service type. Every hour includes professional insurance, Garda vetted staff, and a satisfaction guarantee. That is fair value.
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