Cost to Hire a Cleaner in Vancouver: 2025
If you’re living in Vancouver you already know it’s not the cheapest city around. Hiring a cleaner can be a wonderful way to reclaim precious time and maintain a tidy, comfortable home. But how much should you expect to pay for a cleaner in 2025?
Let’s jump straight to the answer (let’s fact it, that’s why you’re here): a cleaner in Vancouver typically charges anywhere from $25 to $80 per hour, with most people paying around $35 to $50 per hour. That’s quite a spread, so you might be wondering why there’s such a big variation in cost. There’s no quick and simple answer, but if you’d like to learn more—and avoid getting ripped off—read on!
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Two Ways Cleaning Costs Are Calculated
1. The Simple Way (Hourly)
The most straightforward way to hire a cleaner is to pay by the hour. If they finish in a couple of hours, great. If it’s a bit messier or you’ve asked for a deeper clean that takes five hours, you simply pay them for those five hours. It’s all about paying for the time spent on the job.
This method often results in wages anchored around what people see in the labor market (like provincial minimum wage or job postings). However, don’t assume that because your local fast-food chain pays an hourly rate of around $18, you should be paying the same for a professional cleaner. Keep in mind that:
Benefits, holiday pay, and sick pay often aren’t included in that hourly rate.
The intensity of cleaning can vary—scrubbing ovens and bathroom tiles is far different from a quick dust and vacuum.
Because of these factors, you can expect to pay around $25–$40 per hour for a simple hourly-based cleaner.
2. The Complex Way (Per Job / Schedule)
Some individuals and companies go for a more complex quotation process. You might be asked for your home’s floor area, the number of rooms, how many appliances you’d like cleaned, how many cleaners will be needed, and so on. This approach achieves two things:
Allows them to more accurately figure out how many total hours (and cleaners) will be required.
Introduces complexity—meaning they can charge slightly higher rates.
With this model, it’s not unusual to see prices hovering around $40–$60 per hour (sometimes much more). Often, these are larger companies or local brands with greater overhead costs—office rent, marketing expenses, salaries, and administrative fees. Naturally, they need to charge more per cleaning session to cover these operational expenses. But you may not feel that’s fair to you.
The Trade-Off
So which route is better? Hiring an individual cleaner at an hourly rate can be cheaper, but it can take more time and effort to find someone trustworthy and reliable. Going through a bigger cleaning company is often more convenient, but you’ll likely pay higher rates because of additional overhead.
What If You Could Get the Best of Both Worlds?
(Here comes the plug!)
Is there a way to quickly and easily hire professional cleaners at a fair hourly rate—without the hassle of searching for them yourself? Yes, there is.
Introducing the $50 Clean from AmbiMi
For a limited time, AmbiMi is offering a two-hour cleaning session for $50. That’s right: you get a cleaner through our platform for just $25 per hour. You won’t have to spend hours digging through online listings or comparing quotes. We’ll connect you with skilled, vetted cleaners who can get the job done right.
*Subject to availability.
Final Thoughts
As with anything in Vancouver’s competitive market, cleaning costs can vary based on demand, the size of your home, and the type of service you need. If you’re okay with a bit of legwork, you can find someone who charges an affordable hourly rate. If you prefer to let someone else handle the details, a larger company might be worth the additional cost. If you want to try a different way to get the best of both, you can give us a go!
No matter which option you choose, remember to consider your own needs, lifestyle, and budget. After all, you’re not just paying for clean floors and shiny countertops—you’re buying back your time and peace of mind!