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Cleaners in Canada: what they cost and how to hire one

Updated 4 November 2026

A cleaner in Canada usually charges CA$28 to CA$55 an hour for one person, and CA$35 to CA$55 an hour in Toronto and Vancouver. A regular visit for a whole home is often quoted at CA$100 to CA$250. For current offers, describe the job in a free request on BlaBlaPrice, and local cleaners will reply in the chat.

Rules to check before you hire

Ontario has no provincial cleaning licence, according to a local business guide, so the checks are about the business itself. A sole trader needs a registered business name, which costs about CA$60 in Ontario, and a free Business Number from the CRA. If the cleaner charges GST, they need a GST number. Employers in Ontario pay WSIB workplace insurance, roughly CA$2.50 to CA$4.00 per CA$100 of insurable earnings. In Alberta, the municipal licence fee depends on whether the cleaning business is home-based or commercial, so ask which one applies.

Season: winter and the holidays

Winter here runs from December to February, and November is the last calm month before the holiday period. If you want a cleaner for the holidays, book in November, because good cleaners fill up first. Regular weekly visits are also easier to set up now than in the busiest weeks of December.

How cleaning is bought in Canada

Most solo cleaners quote per hour. Two cleaners working together are priced per hour for the pair, at about CA$90 an hour. Standard homes are often quoted as a flat rate for a house of about 2,000 sq ft, so give the size in square feet, not square metres. Rates differ by city, as the figures above show, so name your city: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa. Ask whether the price includes GST and whether supplies are included.

What to write in your request

Name the property type, such as an apartment, townhouse or detached house, and its size in square feet. State the hourly pay you offer, the schedule (weekly, every two weeks or one-time), and whether the cleaner brings equipment and supplies. List the duties, for example kitchens, bathrooms or windows, and ask about experience and the work address.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words in a free chat, and you can add a photo. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. You can also invite local cleaners yourself. Start with the request form, read how it works, or compare with housekeeper offers.