Deep Cleaning Service Cost Guide Dubai

Deep cleaning in Dubai starts at AED 319 for a studio apartment, with published prices ranging up to AED 2,369 for a 5-bedroom villa. The price depends mainly on property size, the recommended cleaning hours, the condition of the home, and whether additional services, specialist staff or equipment are required.

Deep cleaning generally costs more than routine housekeeping because it involves more detailed work on built-up dirt, grease, limescale, dust and hard-to-reach areas. The additional machines, tools, chemical & labour required therefore plays a major role in determining the price.

This guide explains Dubai Housekeeping’s published deep cleaning prices, what is included in the standard service, what may cost extra, and how property size and cleaning requirements affect the price.

Deep Cleaning Cost by Property Type

Deep cleaning costs vary depending on your property’s size, layout and cleaning requirements. The tables below provide Dubai Housekeeping’s published pricing for apartments and villas, together with the recommended labour hours for each property size.

Apartment Deep Cleaning Service Prices

Apartment deep cleaning prices are determined by the size of the property and the recommended labour hours needed to complete the service. The hours shown below are suitable for most homes and are designed to provide enough time for a comprehensive deep clean across all accessible rooms and living areas.

The recommended hours are suitable for properties in average condition. Homes with heavy grease, limescale, long-term dust build-up, or additional cleaning requirements may require additional labour hours to achieve the desired results. If you’re unsure how many hours your property needs, discussing its condition before booking will help determine the appropriate recommendation.

Villa Deep Cleaning Service Prices

Villa deep cleaning generally requires more labour hours than apartment cleaning because villas tend to have larger floor areas, additional bathrooms, multiple living spaces, staircases and outdoor spaces. The published prices provide an estimated cost for the typical deep cleaning requirement. If you would like additional areas such as a pool area, garden, driveway or other external spaces cleaned, these requirements are assessed separately and a revised estimate may be provided.

Larger villas or properties with maid’s rooms, garages, extensive balconies or outdoor areas may require additional labour hours or specialist equipment depending on the scope of work. Discussing these requirements during booking helps determine the team size, labour hours and equipment required for the service.

Appliance Care Pricing

Some appliances require dedicated cleaning to remove grease, limescale, detergent residue, lint and other build-up that routine household cleaning does not address. Appliance Care can be booked separately or alongside a deep cleaning visit.

The table below outlines the available appliance care services, their pricing, and what is typically included with each clean.

For washing machines, dishwashers and dryers, appliance care is priced separately at AED 300 per appliance. These services can be added to a deep cleaning booking or arranged as standalone Appliance Care.

When Does a Home Need a Deep Clean?

Many homes benefit from a deep clean every three to six months, or when routine cleaning is no longer enough to keep the home thoroughly clean. Homes may need deep cleaning sooner if dust, grease, limescale or odours begin to build up, or after events such as moving home or completing renovation work. The table below highlights common situations and the service that may be appropriate.

What Is Included in the Price?

The prices published in this guide are indicative rates based on property size and typical deep cleaning requirements. They give you a starting point for estimating the cost of deep cleaning your property.

For properties with additional requirements or a more complex scope, the final estimated cost is based on the agreed scope of work, after the property’s requirements have been assessed. This may include factors such as the property’s condition, layout, additional areas to be cleaned and any specific services requested.

What Is Included

• Standard Cleaning supplies: Standard cleaning products, chemicals and materials used for the booked deep cleaning service are included.
• Professional cleaning team: A team allocated according to your property’s size and the agreed service hours.
• Standard deep cleaning scope: All accessible rooms and living areas within the booked scope are covered during the service.
• Appliance exteriors: Exterior surfaces of ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, refrigerators are cleaned as part of the kitchen deep clean. Internal cleaning of ovens and microwaves is also included. Refrigerator interiors can be cleaned when the appliance is empty; where the property is occupied, additional time may be required to remove and replace contents or allow for defrosting.
• Recommended labour hours: The published service includes the recommended number of labour hours for your property size.

What May Be Estimated Separately

• Additional property areas: Pool areas, gardens, driveways, extensive terraces, garages, maid’s rooms or other areas outside the typical scope may require a separate assessment.
• Additional services: Washing machine, dishwasher and dryer Appliance Care can be added at AED 300 per appliance.
• Specialist requirements: Where the agreed scope requires additional labour, specialist equipment or other requirements, these are assessed and included in the estimated offer.
• Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supplies: Available on request; the applicable rate may differ from the published standard-supplies rate.
• Additional labour hours: If the agreed scope requires more labour than the initial estimate, any additional requirement will be discussed and approved before the work continues.

What Affects the Cost of a Deep Clean?

The cost of deep cleaning is primarily affected by property size, the condition of the property and the agreed scope of work. The published rates provide a starting estimate for typical properties, while additional requirements may change the estimated cost after the scope has been discussed or assessed.

1. Property Size

Property size is the main basis for the published deep cleaning rates. Apartments and villas are grouped by property size, with recommended labour hours assigned to each category to provide sufficient time for the typical deep cleaning scope.

2. Specialist Staff and Equipment

Some properties require specialist staff or equipment beyond a standard deep cleaning visit. This may apply to post-renovation cleaning, outdoor deep cleaning, high-level access work, or larger villas with extensive exterior areas.

3. Condition and Cleaning Requirements

The condition of the property can affect the amount of work required. Heavy grease, limescale, long-term dust build-up, neglected areas or other conditions may require additional labour beyond the typical requirement for a property of the same size.

4. Additional Services

Some services fall outside the standard published deep cleaning scope and can be added separately. Appliance Care for washing machines, dishwashers and dryers is available at AED 300 per appliance and can be booked alongside deep cleaning or as a standalone service.

Other requirements, such as additional labour or specialist equipment, are assessed according to the property and agreed scope rather than presented as separate published rates.

How to Estimate the Cost for Your Property

For most apartments and standard villas, the pricing tables in this guide provide a useful starting estimate based on property size and recommended labour hours.

If your property has additional requirements, the estimated cost is based on the scope of work agreed for your property. This may include the property’s condition, additional rooms or external areas, specific cleaning requirements and any additional services requested.

For larger villas, post-construction or post-renovation projects, or properties with extensive external areas, a site assessment may be recommended. This allows the cleaning requirements, labour needs and any equipment requirements to be assessed before the offer is prepared.

Before You Book

• DEWA connection: Water and electricity must be available for all deep cleaning services.
• Scope and requirements: Share any additional areas, specific requirements or Appliance Care requests when making your enquiry so they can be considered in the estimate.
• Payment: Payment is completed before the service begins through the Dubai Housekeeping app or secure WhatsApp booking link.
• Additional hours: If the agreed scope requires additional time beyond the initial estimate, any extension will be discussed and approved before work continues.
• Eco-friendly cleaning supplies: Available on request as an alternative to standard cleaning products; the rate may differ.

Conclusion

Understanding how deep cleaning is priced makes it easier to estimate what your property may require and plan your budget. Property size is the main basis for the published rates, while the property’s condition, agreed scope of work and any additional services can affect the estimated cost. For properties with more complex requirements, discussing the scope in advance or arranging a site assessment helps determine the appropriate cleaning plan and estimated price.

For a complete overview of what a deep cleaning service includes, how the process works, and what to expect on the day of your appointment, read our Deep Cleaning Services in Dubai guide.