One-time house cleaning costs $150 to $600 total, depending on the type and your home size:

Move-out cleaning costs $0.15 to $0.25 per square foot or $150 to $500 on average. This may only include standard cleaning if the rental is in good condition, but it may involve deep cleaning or carpet cleaning, which costs more.

Deep cleaning a house costs $0.15 to $0.30 per square foot or $230 to $600 on average. This includes standard services, plus more thorough cleaning like window washing, cleaning the refrigerator or under furniture, and scrubbing tile and grout.

Move-out cleaning is a one-time cleaning service that helps get an apartment or house rental back to like-new condition before the new tenant moves in. This service could be as simple as a basic standard cleaning but also could involve a thorough deep cleaning if the home is not in good condition.

Most one-time cleaning jobs take between 2 to 8 hours, depending on your home's size and condition. Small apartments with no major stains or issues only take about 2 to 5 hours to clean. Larger homes with excessive dirt or heavy workload can take up to 15 hours.

To find the best possible cleaning company near you, follow these steps:

• Get estimates from 3 or more licensed, bonded, and insured cleaning companies.
• Read the cleaning companies' reviews on HomeGuide and Google.
• Ask them for references or pictures from current or past clients.
• Discuss your specific cleaning needs with the company.
• Get a detailed, written estimate with a list of all included services.

Ask these questions to make sure you choose the right one-time cleaning service:

• How long have you been providing one-time cleaning services?
• Is the company licensed, bonded, and insured? What kind of training do employees get?
• Can you give me references with contact information?
• Do you bring your own cleaning supplies?
• What's the difference between your deep cleaning and standard cleaning services?
• Can I request specific cleaning products or ask that you use mine?
• What safety measures does your company follow?
• What happens if there's damage to my home during the cleaning?
• Do you offer any sort of satisfaction guarantee?