Cleaning

Cleaning in Canada: prices, insurance and what to ask

Updated 4 November 2026

House cleaning in Canada costs about CA$25 to CA$65 an hour, or CA$100 to CA$250 for a regular visit and CA$200 to CA$450 for a deep clean, and the exact figure depends on the city and the size of the home. For a price for your home, describe it in a request on BlaBlaPrice, and the AI will look through local cleaners' rates and show what it finds.

What the rates include

Some cleaners charge by the hour per cleaner, so a Canadian quote of CA$49 an hour for one cleaner becomes CA$90 for two. Others quote a flat rate per visit. Flat rates for a standard clean of a home around 2,000 sq ft are often between CA$100 and CA$250 in Ontario. Ask whether the quote includes supplies, windows and extras such as carpet or upholstery, because these are often charged separately.

Insurance and business licences

If you hire a company rather than a single person, check its paperwork. An Alberta business guide lists a municipal business licence, a GST number and workers' compensation insurance among the requirements for a cleaning business. In Ontario, cleaning companies pay WSIB premiums for their staff, so ask a company to confirm that its workers are covered.

Winter and timing

Winter here runs from December to February, when boots and wet coats bring more dirt indoors, so mention the entrance and floors in the request. Summer, from June to August, is the other season to plan around. Book a deep clean a few days ahead, and name the date you need in the request.

What to put in the request

Say what kind of clean you need, the floor area in square metres, the number of rooms and bathrooms, and how dirty the home is. Add any extras, how often you want the clean, the city, the date and your budget. Mention whether the cleaner should bring their own supplies.

On BlaBlaPrice, you describe the clean in your own words in a chat, and a photo can be added. Registered sellers receive the request and reply in the chat with their own price, terms and availability. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. You can also send your request link to a cleaner you already trust. For other cleaning types see post-renovation cleaning or home and house cleaning, or create a request.