Weekly: never more than a week from a clean house
Weekly cleaning is the closest thing to a house that just stays clean. Kitchens and bathrooms never build up, floors stay nice, and each visit is mostly upkeep instead of catch-up.
Good fit if: you have kids or pets, you cook most nights, you work from home, or you simply want to stop thinking about cleaning.
Every 2 weeks: the sweet spot for most homes
Every other week keeps things under control without the cost of weekly visits. You'll do a little light tidying in between, like wiping the kitchen counter and keeping up with dishes, but the deep-down grime never gets a chance to settle in.
Good fit if: you're a couple or small family, you're out of the house most days, and you're fine doing a quick reset now and then.
Every 4 weeks: a monthly reset
Every 4 weeks works best for tidy households or smaller homes. Each visit has more to catch up on, so the house will feel very clean right after and gradually less so as the month goes on.
Good fit if: you live alone or as a couple, you don't cook much, and you keep up with daily tidying yourself. Our guide on keeping your house clean between cleanings helps here.
Why less frequent cleaning costs more per visit
This surprises people. The longer the gap between visits, the more there is to clean each time: more soap scum, more dust, more buildup on the stovetop. That takes longer, so the price per visit goes up as the schedule spreads out, even though the monthly total goes down.
Here's how that plays out in our own monthly prices:
| Home | Weekly | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $389 | $259 | $179 |
| 1-2 bed | $519 | $319 | $229 |
| 3 bed | $649 | $419 | $289 |
| 4 bed | $909 | $579 | $389 |
Price per month by home size. Supplies, travel and card fees included. Your first visit is a $99 deep clean.
How to choose in 30 seconds
- Picture a normal Wednesday. If the house usually looks rough by then, start with weekly or every 2 weeks.
- Count the messy factors. Kids, pets, cooking at home and working from home all push you toward more frequent cleaning.
- Set your budget first, then pick the most frequent schedule that fits. A cleaner, more frequent visit usually feels better than a longer, less frequent one.
- Start, then adjust. Your first month tells you a lot. If the house feels clean longer than you expected, a lighter schedule may work.
What stays the same on every schedule
With Back to Clean, every schedule includes the same full visit: kitchen, bathrooms, dusting, floors vacuumed and mopped, beds made and trash out. You get the same small team each time, one flat monthly price, and you can pause or cancel anytime online.
Pick your home size and schedule to see your monthly price.
See my priceCommon questions
Is every 2 weeks enough for a family?
For many families, yes, especially with a little tidying in between. If you have young kids or pets and the house feels messy by midweek, weekly is worth a look.
Why does monthly cleaning cost more per visit?
Each visit takes longer because more dirt and buildup collects between visits. The monthly total is lower, but each visit is bigger.
What does every 4 weeks mean versus monthly?
Every 4 weeks means 13 visits a year on a steady rhythm. Calendar months vary in length, so a fixed 4-week rhythm keeps visits evenly spaced.
Does my monthly price change in months with an extra visit?
Not with Back to Clean. Some months have an extra visit, and your price stays the same anyway.
