What is Cleaning Service Match Score?
A Cleaning Service Match Score is a structured needs assessment that evaluates five dimensions: property type, cleaning frequency, space size, scope of work, and special requirements. The score routes property owners toward the right cleaning service type and pricing model based on their specific situation rather than generic price shopping.
Why This Matters
Service type drives cost more than size
ISSA (International Sanitary Supply Association) 2025 data shows deep cleans take 2 to 3 times longer than standard maintenance cleans and cost $200 to $400 for a typical 2,000 sq ft home. Matching to the right service type prevents overpaying for standard work or underpaying for deep cleaning scope.
Recurring contracts reduce per-visit cost
Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 Consumer Expenditure Survey data shows the average US household spends $192 per month on housekeeping services. Recurring service contracts cost 15 to 25% less per visit than one-time cleans because the home stays at a maintenance level between visits.
Special requirements narrow the provider field
ISSA 2025 data shows eco-friendly and allergy-sensitive cleaning services cost 10 to 20% more than standard services due to specialized product costs. Identifying special requirements upfront prevents wasted quotes from providers who cannot meet them.
Common Mistakes
❌ Comparing on total price without scope alignment
A $150 quote and a $250 quote for the same home may cover entirely different scopes. The lower quote may exclude inside appliances, baseboards, and windows. Always compare on scope of work with a detailed checklist before comparing price.
❌ Booking deep clean pricing for recurring service
Deep clean and maintenance clean are different service tiers with different pricing. Booking recurring visits at deep clean rates overpays by 40 to 60%. Start with one deep clean, then transition to maintenance pricing.
❌ Not accounting for move-out cleaning deposit requirements
Angi 2025 data shows move-out cleaning costs $300 to $600 for a typical apartment. Landlords report cleaning condition as the most common deposit deduction. A professional move-out clean aligned to lease requirements recovers 2 to 5 times its cost in deposit recovery.
Industry Benchmarks
| Category | Good | Average | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Maintenance Clean | $100 to $150 (under 2,000 sq ft) | $150 to $250 (2,000 to 3,500 sq ft) | Over $300 (or undisclosed scope) |
| Deep Clean | $200 to $300 (under 2,000 sq ft) | $300 to $500 (2,000 to 3,500 sq ft) | Over $600 (or no itemized scope) |
| Move-Out Clean | $250 to $400 (apartment) | $400 to $600 (house) | Over $800 (without post-construction scope) |
Source: ISSA, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Angi
Benchmark data sourced from ISSA, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Angi.