By-The-Hour Cleaning
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Sometimes a full top-to-bottom clean...
isn’t what you need.
By-the-hour cleaning gives you the flexibility to decide how much time you’d like a team of three to spend in your home. The benefit is simple: you’re in control. If you only want the kitchen and bathrooms done this week, or just a quick refresh before company arrives, you can book the exact time you need without paying for more.
How it works for you
The feature that makes this service work is the priority list. You tell us what matters most and we get straight to it, no wasted time. Our teams bring all the supplies, arrive ready to work, and move efficiently through your list. Because you’re guiding the order of tasks, every minute is put to good use.
The way it works
Is straightforward. You book a minimum of one hour, share your priority list, and we start with task #1, working down until time is up. We don’t move heavy furniture or take on outdoor projects, but within the scope of housecleaning, we’ll tackle whatever you’ve listed. It’s a transparent, no-guesswork way to get help exactly where you need it.
Want more structure?
If your needs line up better with specific spaces, we also offer By-the-Room Cleaning. Instead of booking by the clock, you select the rooms and decide whether they need a General or Deep clean. It’s perfect when you know exactly which areas of your home deserve attention and want clear, predictable results every time.
Other services
Don't know how much time you need, you just need it cleaned? Compare our By-The-Square Foot cleanings General Cleaning, Deep Cleaning, and Move‑In/Out Cleaning. Each service aims to elimate specific stresses so you can pick what works best for you.
By-The-Hour Cleaning Prices
By-the-hour cleaning costs $126 per hour for a team of three in San Antonio, Texas. That's $42 per cleaner per hour. The minimum booking is one hour. You choose how long the team stays and what they work on, and there is no charge for travel or supplies.
| Time Booked | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 hour (minimum) (3 cleaner-hours) | $0.04 |
| 2 hours (6 cleaner-hours) | $0.08 |
| 3 hours (9 cleaner-hours) | $0.12 |
| 4 hours (12 cleaner-hours) | $0.16 |
What you're buying is cleaning hours, not clock time. If only two cleaners are available on your scheduled day, the price stays the same and we extend the time on site so you still receive the same total hours of cleaning.
Please note: by-the-hour cleaning does not include a completion guarantee. Our team works your priority list in the order you set, starting with task #1, and stops when your booked time is up. If you'd like more time on the day, we'll add it if the schedule allows. If you want a guaranteed result instead of a guaranteed amount of time, our square-footage and by-the-room services are the better fit.
Prices last updated August 2026. We do not move heavy furniture or take on outdoor projects.
By-The-Hour Cleaning Questions
How much does by-the-hour cleaning cost?
By-the-hour cleaning costs $126 per hour for a team of three, which is $42 per cleaner per hour. The minimum booking is one hour. Supplies, equipment, and travel are included.
How much can three cleaners get done in one hour?
One hour with a team of three is three cleaner-hours of work, which for most homes covers a kitchen and two bathrooms, or a solid refresh of the main living areas before company arrives. Because you set the priority list, the time goes exactly where you want it.
What happens if only two cleaners are available?
The price stays the same and we extend the time on site, so you receive the same total hours of cleaning either way. One booked hour with three cleaners and one booked hour with two cleaners deliver the same amount of work and cost the same.
What if the team doesn't finish everything on my list?
By-the-hour service is a guaranteed amount of time rather than a guaranteed result. We start with task #1 on your list and work down until the booked time is up. If we're close to finishing and you'd like more time, we'll add it when the schedule allows. If you'd rather have a defined result, our square-footage and by-the-room services are priced that way instead.
Is by-the-hour cheaper than booking by square footage?
It depends on your home and what you want done. By-the-hour is priced at $42 per cleaner-hour, close to our recurring and one-time rates, so the cost is similar for the same amount of work. By-the-hour is the better value when you only need part of the home cleaned. Square-footage pricing is the better value when you want the whole home done to a defined standard.
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes. The minimum booking is one hour, which is $126 for a team of three.