Cleaner in Singapore: what it costs and what to ask
A cleaner in Singapore usually costs about S$16 to S$30 an hour for regular home cleaning, and a deep clean is quoted per job, from about S$300. Rates differ by the type of clean and by company, so describe the job on BlaBlaPrice to get current prices for your home.
Approximate prices in Singapore, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type of cleaning | Price |
|---|
| Regular home cleaning, per hour | S$16 to S$30 |
| Standard scheduled session, per hour | S$20 to S$28 |
| One-time general clean, per hour, before GST | from S$23 |
| Deep cleaning, per job | from S$300 |
Licence: when the NEA rule applies
A company that cleans commercial premises needs a Cleaning Business Licence from the National Environment Agency (NEA), and the search results quote the fee as S$130, rising to S$180 from 1 April 2026. One result says that pure residential home cleaning is exempt, so a cleaner who works in private homes usually does not need this licence. Ask whether the person works for a licensed company or on their own, and what the company covers if something is damaged.
Season and the wet months
Singapore is hot all year and has no winter, so demand does not drop away in one season the way it does in cold countries. The wet and dry seasons still matter: damp makes bathrooms and corners harder to keep clean, so a deeper clean is worth planning for the wetter weeks. A regular weekly or fortnightly session keeps the work steady through both seasons.
How cleaning is priced here
Quotes are usually per hour, and some are stated before GST, which is 9 per cent in Singapore. Packages are also common: one cleaning company lists two sessions a month for S$150 (3 hours each) and weekly sessions for S$280 a month. Check what the hourly rate or package includes. Work is done in Singapore, Tampines, Jurong West, Woodlands or Ang Mo Kio, so give your area, the size of the home in square metres and how many hours you need.
What to write in the request
Say what kind of home or workplace it is, and whether a salary or an hourly rate suits you. Add the working days and hours, the duties (for example bathrooms, ironing or windows), and whether the cleaner brings their own equipment and cleaning products. If experience matters, state the number of years and whether a branded uniform is needed.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo. It is free for buyers. The AI reads your request, asks for missing details, and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Singapore before it shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to share them. You can create a request now, or look at housekeepers if you need someone for the household.
Questions and answers
How much does a cleaner cost per hour in Singapore?
Regular home cleaning is quoted at about S$16 to S$30 an hour, and standard scheduled sessions at about S$20 to S$28, according to sellers' websites. Check whether a quote is before GST, which is 9 per cent.
Do I need a licence to hire a cleaner for my home?
One search result says pure residential home cleaning is exempt from the NEA Cleaning Business Licence. A company that cleans commercial premises needs the licence, with fees quoted at S$130 rising to S$180 from 1 April 2026.
Is a monthly package better value than hourly booking?
One cleaning company lists two 3-hour sessions a month for S$150 and weekly sessions for S$280 a month, so compare that total with the hourly rate before you decide.
What should I put in a request for a cleaner?
Give your area, the size of the home in square metres, the days and hours, the duties, and whether the cleaner brings equipment. Say whether you offer a salary or an hourly rate.
