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Last updated: 9 November 2023
Floor cleaning prices in 2025
Cleaning your floors can be a back-breaking task. If you’re in poor physical health or you just haven’t got the time to clean your floors, it’s a good idea to employ a professional cleaner. Let’s take a look at the costs involved.
How much does floor cleaning cost?
In the UK, the average cost to hire a professional cleaner is £27.50 per hour for an independent cleaner and £25 per hour for an agency cleaner.
Cleaning companies provide professional floor cleaning services for all types of hard floor surfaces.
Some flooring materials covered by professional cleaners include:
Hardwood flooring
Laminate flooring
Linoleum
Ceramic tiles
Most cleaning companies charge an hourly rate. This means that the size of your property will have the biggest impact on the overall cost.
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What affects floor cleaning prices?
As mentioned above, the size of your property will have the biggest impact on the cost for cleaning your flooring. The larger the house, the longer it will take to clean the floors, therefore increasing the costs involved.
Some other factors affecting the cost to clean your floors include:
Accessibility to property and areas of the house
Obstacles and obstructions (eg. Moving furniture)
Condition of flooring (eg. Ingrained stains)
Cleaning products used (specialist chemicals will cost more than regular detergent)
Floor cleaning costs will also differ depending on where you live in the UK. London and the South East are generally the most expensive with the North East and Wales being the cheapest.
How much does carpet cleaning cost?
In the UK, the average cost to clean the carpets of a small 4m x 4m room is £50. To clean the stairs and landing carpets will cost around £85.
Cleaning carpets is a more labour-intensive task and requires the use of specialist equipment. Carpet cleaners will often charge per room rather than per hour.
If you hire a specialist carpet cleaning company that charge by the hour, you can expect to pay between £60 - £120 per hour.
Have a read of our carpet cleaning cost guide for more detailed information.
Can I clean my flooring myself?
Of course. Cleaning your flooring is part of most people’s regular cleaning routine. As mentioned earlier, if you are unwell or have limited time, a professional cleaner is an excellent idea.
For landlords, renters coming to the end of their tenancy, or homebuyers who want a professional floor clean before moving into their new home, professional floor cleaning is a good choice.
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FAQs
What is the best thing to clean floors with?
This depends on the type of flooring. For most hard flooring materials such as tiles, laminate, and hardwood, a mild detergent applied with a mop is the best option.
To achieve the best results when cleaning soft flooring such as carpets and rugs, a specialist carpet shampoo used with a carpet vacuum is the safest and most effective method.
Do floors need to be prepared before cleaning?
Yes. Before you begin any floor cleaning, the floor should be completely free form all dust and debris.
Vacuuming your floors before leaning is an essential part of the floor cleaning process. You may also want to use a dustpan and brush to access any areas unreachable with the vacuum cleaner.
How often should I clean my flooring?
Health professionals recommend cleaning your floors at least once a week. This will help to prevent the build of dirt and bacteria and keep your home in a healthy living condition.
For some areas of the home such as entrance halls and porches, you may want to clean them more regularly. Dirt from outside can easily contaminate these areas and quickly spread to other areas of the home.
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