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What is the price of a commercial or office cleaner? Find the right contractor for your business with our handy commercial cleaning price guide.
Last updated: 22 August 2025
The average price of commercial cleaning is £18 per hour in the UK, depending on the size of the space, your location in the UK, and the experience of the cleaners you use.
A clean office is essential for several reasons. It fulfils your duty as an employer to create a healthy work environment and can also improve staff morale and productivity.
Many small businesses handle cleaning themselves, but as you grow, a professional cleaning service is the most efficient choice. If you're ready to hire a professional office cleaner, carry on reading to find out how much you should expect to pay.
According to Bark data, hiring an office cleaner in the UK costs £16 - £20 per hour. However, the final price can vary depending on factors like the size of your office, how many cleaners you need and the specific services you require.
In most cases, your commercial cleaner will attend your office or place of work to understand your requirements and give you a quote based on that information.
Yes, your workplace’s address can influence the cost. Here are averages of how much you’ll pay for a house cleaner in some of the UK’s most popular cities:
| City | Average price per hour |
| London | £17 |
| Manchester | £18.50 |
| Birmingham | £20 |
| Leeds | £20 |
| Leicester | £20 |
While cleaning might seem like a universal service, there’s a vast difference between residential and commercial cleaning.
Commercial cleaners work in environments such as offices, factories, airports, cinemas, stadiums, restaurants and shops. They use heavier-duty tools and equipment to remove dust, dirt and grime from floors, walls, windows and all other surfaces. They aim to make the area hygienically clean and safe to work in for your employees. And of course, choosing the right cleaning company for your needs (within your budget) will give you the best results.
What’s exactly included in a recurring commercial cleaning service will vary depending on your space and who your cleaner is.
Some tasks which may be covered by your office cleaner include:
Dusting and wiping of all accessible surfaces
Disposing of waste
Clearing desks of plates, mugs and glasses
Cleaning bathrooms and communal kitchens
Keeping machinery and equipment clean
Mopping & vacuuming of all floors
It’s important to remember that some types of commercial space tend to get messier than others which may impact your price.
Where you live can significantly influence commercial cleaning costs. The UK average rate is £18, however, in some places where the cost of living is higher or where demand is driving up prices, you should expect to pay more.
Before starting work, your cleaner will likely perform and inspect to estimate the cleaning time. This evaluation includes the square footage/metreage of the floors and walls, as the size and condition of the space determine the duration of the job.
As to be expected, a larger space usually requires longer to clean which in turn costs more.
The price of a commercial cleaner can vary greatly by business type.
For example, an office clean which is likely to involve standard tasks like dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning toilets and kitchens is likely to cost less per hour than a hair salon or a shop where there will be higher foot traffic, more windows and more areas to get dirty.
Considering the type of business you run, the sort of mess that gets made and how much foot traffic will be a good indicator of whether your commercial clean will be on the cheaper or more expensive side.
The frequency of cleaning is a key factor in the overall cost of the service. While it may seem counter-intuitive, more frequent cleaning can be more cost-effective in the long-run, especially for larger buildings. Regular cleans prevent the build-up of dirt and grime, which avoids the need for more intensive and expensive deep cleans later.
That being said, a cleaner who attends just once a week will obviously cost less than someone who attends 5 days per week.
Highly experienced cleaning teams that can take on the most difficult jobs will likely be more expensive. If your premises are particularly dirty (especially if you’ve only just moved in) then it’s worth paying more for someone who is highly experienced.
Likewise, if your commercial building has luxury fixtures and fittings, then it’s advisable to hire a more experienced cleaning team. After all, harsh cleaning agents cannot be used on certain materials so specialist cleaning techniques may be required.
While this will differ from cleaner to cleaner, there are some services which generally fall outside of the standard commercial cleaning tasks.
Some examples of this are window cleaning and carpet cleaning. If you’re interested in additional services, it’s worth discussing with your cleaner when they do their assessment.
Though professional cleaning is an expense, there are several ways to make it more affordable and save money.
1. Consolidate your services. Engage with a cleaning company that offers a broad range of services to capitalise on bundled discounts.
2. Establish a consistent cleaning schedule. Regular, scheduled cleaning is often more cost-effective than sporadic services, and it prevents the accumulation of tough-to-clean messes.
3. Invest in time-effective cleaning tools. In some cases, investing in time-saving equipment can help you reduce cleaning hours and, consequently, your cleaning bill..
In most cases, yes. According to the latest Bark data the average hourly rate for a commercial cleaner is £18 vs. £17 for a residential cleaner. While there isn’t a large gap in prices per hour, it’s worth remembering that commercial spaces tend to be larger which pushes the total price higher.
Average price per hour refers to the median price per hour to allow for outliers in data.
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