Getting a real price for house cleaning shouldn’t take a phone call. Below is exactly what Maids 2 Mop charges across Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, in flat rates pulled straight from our live booking system — no ranges pulled out of thin air, no “call for a quote.”
The Short Answer: What Maids2Mop Actually Charges
Flat-rate pricing by home size, standard clean vs. deep clean vs. move-in/move-out. No hourly guessing, no surprise line items.
| Home size | Standard Clean | Deep Clean (1st visit) | Move In/Out Clean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio/1BR, 1BA, up to 1,499 sq ft | $160 | $270 | $320 |
| 2BR, 2BA, 1,500–1,999 sq ft | $220 | $330 | $380 |
| 3BR, 2BA, 2,000–2,499 sq ft | $250 | $360 | $410 |
| 4BR, 3BA, 2,500–2,999 sq ft | $320 | $430 | $480 |
These are the same live flat rates for every town we serve across DC, Maryland and Virginia — there’s no zip-code markup. Larger homes (5–6 bedrooms, 3,000+ sq ft) price higher; get your exact number in under a minute.
What Drives the Price Up or Down
- Bedrooms and bathrooms: each additional bedroom adds $15–$70 to the base price, each additional bathroom $15–$45, based on our live pricing table.
- Square footage: homes over 1,499 sq ft add $25 to $1,200 depending on size band, on top of the bedroom/bathroom price.
- Condition and type of clean: a deep clean adds a flat $110 first-visit fee over standard; a move-in/out clean adds $160, because both cover more ground — see the next section.
- Frequency: book recurring service and every visit after your first is automatically discounted — 15% off weekly, 12% off every 2 weeks, 10% off every 4 weeks. One-time cleans pay full price.
- Add-ons: inside-fridge, inside-oven, inside-cabinets, interior windows, laundry, pet fees and a few others are priced separately if you want them — typically $4 to $65 each depending on the task.
Standard vs. Deep vs. Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning: Price Differences Explained
Standard cleaning is surface-level maintenance: kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, floors and surfaces. Deep cleaning goes further — baseboards, doors and door frames, and a tougher scrub on kitchen and bathroom fixtures — and it’s the right call if it’s been 30+ days since a professional clean, which is why it carries a $110 first-visit fee. Move-in/out cleaning is built for an empty home (fridge and cabinets emptied, power and water still on) and is meant to meet landlord inspection or move-in standards, covering appliances inside and out plus baseboards and windows — hence the larger $160 first-visit fee.
Flat-Rate vs. Hourly Pricing: Why We Charge by the Job, Not the Hour
Every price above is a flat rate for the whole job — you know the number before we arrive, and it doesn’t change if the team takes longer than expected. We do offer hourly cleaning at $125/hour with a 2-hour minimum (two cleaners included) for customers who want to prioritize specific tasks rather than a full-home clean, but it isn’t available for move-in/out jobs, and it’s not part of our standard flat-rate estimate. For a whole-home clean, flat-rate means no incentive to work slowly and no surprise bill.
Independent Cleaner vs. Cleaning Company: What the DMV Market Actually Pays
Here’s how flat-rate company pricing compares to what other sources report across the DC/MD/VA market, each figure attributed to its own source rather than presented as our research:
- CleanSpace, a cleaning marketplace, publishes a 2026 DC pricing guide citing flat rates of roughly $120–$500+ by home size, or $45–$75/hour per independent cleaner (cleanspace.com).
- TIDY‘s house-cleaning cost guide lists per-visit and monthly pricing by home size and frequency, plus $15–$60 per add-on task (tidy.com/blog/how-much-does-house-cleaning-cost).
- Care.com‘s Fort Washington, MD page lists a local average of $24.00/hour as of September 2026, with individual independent cleaners ranging $12–$45/hour (care.com/house-cleaning/fort-washington-md).
- Thumbtack is a well-known local-pro marketplace in the DMV, though it doesn’t publish a static price table to cite directly — its listings are generated per request (thumbtack.com).
An independent cleaner charging by the hour can look cheaper on paper, but the total often lands close to a flat-rate company job once you factor in the time a thorough clean actually takes. What a company adds beyond the hourly number: we’re bonded and insured, we back every job with a satisfaction guarantee, and our team brings its own cleaning supplies as standard (green/eco products available as an add-on if you prefer them) — ask an independent cleaner whether they offer the same before comparing on price alone.
How Pricing Compares Across DC, Maryland and Virginia Towns
The flat-rate table above is the same in every town we serve — pricing depends on your home, not your zip code. Find your town below for a local price section and a direct link to book:
Washington DC
- Adams Morgan, DC
- Bloomingdale, DC
- Dupont Circle, DC
- Eckington, DC
- Logan Circle, DC
- Navy Yard, DC
- NoMa, DC
- Penn Quarter, DC
- Shaw, DC
- Truxton Circle, DC
- West End, DC
Maryland
- Annapolis, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Bowie, MD
- Brentwood, MD
- Capitol Heights, MD
- Catonsville, MD
- Chevy Chase, MD
- College Park, MD
- Columbia, MD
- Crofton, MD
- Elkridge, MD
- Ellicott City, MD
- Fort Washington, MD
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Gambrills, MD
- Germantown, MD
- Glen Burnie, MD
- Greenbelt, MD
- Hanover, MD
- Hyattsville, MD
- Jessup, MD
- Lanham, MD
- Laurel, MD
- Linthicum Heights, MD
- Mount Rainier, MD
- New Carrollton, MD
- Odenton, MD
- Pikesville, MD
- Riverdale Park, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Severn, MD
- Severna Park, MD
- Silver Spring, MD
- Takoma Park, MD
- Towson, MD
- Upper Marlboro, MD
- Waldorf, MD
Virginia
- Alexandria, VA
- Arlington, VA
- Crystal City, VA
- Fairfax, VA
- Falls Church, VA
- Pentagon City, VA
- Rosslyn, VA
- Springfield, VA
- Tysons Corner, VA
- Vienna, VA
How to Get an Exact, Firm Price for Your Home
Tell us your bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage and we’ll give you a firm number — no estimate, no site visit required to book.
FAQ
What’s the difference between standard, deep, and move-in/out cleaning?
Standard is surface-level maintenance cleaning: kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, floors and surfaces. Deep cleaning goes further — baseboards, doors and door frames, and a tougher scrub on kitchen and bathroom fixtures — and it’s recommended if it’s been 30+ days since a professional clean. Move-in/out cleaning is for an empty home (fridge and cabinets emptied, power and water on) and is meant to meet landlord inspection or move-in standards — it covers appliances inside and out, baseboards and windows.
How does the recurring discount work?
Recurring discounts apply starting with your second cleaning, not the first: Every Week saves 15%, Every 2 Weeks saves 12%, and Every 4 Weeks saves 10% off the base price, automatically, on every visit after your first.
Is there an hourly option?
Yes — hourly cleaning is available at $125/hr with a 2-hour minimum (2 cleaners included). It’s best for prioritizing specific tasks rather than a full-home clean, and isn’t available for move-in/out jobs.
Why does pricing seem high for a small space?
Our pricing reflects two trained cleaners working your home, not just square footage — so even smaller spaces get a full team finishing efficiently, which is often better value than paying hourly for one person.
Do you have any discounts?
Recurring plans save automatically from your second clean (10–15% depending on frequency — see “How does the recurring discount work?” above). Same-day booking discounts and promos come and go, so ask your rep what’s currently running.
