Quick answer: In Vaughan, a standard house clean usually costs about $130 to $250 for a 2 to 3 bedroom home, and a deep clean $200 to $500 (typical Canadian ranges). Our standard cleans start at $165 for a 1 bedroom and $260 for a 3 bedroom, before 13% HST. Size, condition and pets change the final price.
Below are our own starting prices, the typical market ranges they sit inside, and what actually moves a quote up or down in Vaughan homes, from Woodbridge and Maple to Kleinburg, Thornhill and Concord.
What does house cleaning cost in Vaughan in 2026?
Our starting prices from the Clean Leaf pricing page, all before 13% HST:
| Home size | Standard clean | Deep clean | Move in / move out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | from $165 | from $245 | from $280 |
| 2 bedrooms | from $195 | from $285 | from $330 |
| 3 bedrooms | from $260 | from $395 | from $450 |
| 4 bedrooms | from $330 | from $490 | from $560 |
| 5+ bedrooms | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
For comparison, HomeStars’ 2026 Canadian cost guide puts a standard clean at $80 to $150 for a studio or 1 bedroom, $130 to $250 for 2 to 3 bedrooms and $200 to $350 for 4 or more bedrooms. It lists deep cleans at $200 to $500 and move-in or move-out cleans at $250 to $600. Hourly rates run $30 to $55 per cleaner nationally, and $40 to $55 in Toronto and Vancouver, the market Vaughan prices follow.
Why do Vaughan cleaning prices vary so much?
Two quotes for the “same” house can be far apart because cleaners are pricing different amounts of work. The main factors:
- Home size and layout. About 64 per cent of Vaughan’s dwellings are single-detached homes, according to the City’s 2021 Census summary. Detached homes in Woodbridge, Maple and Kleinburg often have three or more bathrooms and a finished basement, so they sit in the higher price rows. Condos around the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre usually sit in the 1 to 2 bedroom rows.
- Time since the last professional clean. A first visit takes longer than the visits after it, which is why many first cleans are booked as deep cleans.
- Pets. Hair on carpets, stairs and upholstery adds time.
- Add-ons. Inside the fridge or oven, inside cabinets, baseboards and interior windows are extra.
- Timing. Same-day and weekend bookings can cost more.
- Company vs private cleaner. Job Bank lists the median wage for light duty cleaners in the Toronto region at $19.23 an hour. A company rate also covers supplies, travel, insurance, scheduling and back-up staff, which is why company prices are higher than a cleaner’s take-home pay.
How to get an accurate cleaning quote, step by step
- Count bedrooms and bathrooms, and say whether the basement is finished and should be cleaned.
- Be honest about condition: when the home was last cleaned professionally, and any heavy spots (oven, shower glass, pet hair).
- Choose the type of clean: standard for upkeep, deep for a reset, move-out for an empty home.
- List the add-ons you want so they are priced up front, not added on the day.
- Ask whether the price includes 13% HST and supplies, and whether it is a flat price or an hourly estimate.
- Send a few photos of the kitchen and bathrooms. It takes two minutes and makes the quote far more accurate.
Mistakes to avoid when comparing quotes
- Comparing a before-tax price with an after-tax price. HomeStars notes companies vary in how they show HST, so ask.
- Comparing an hourly rate with a flat price. An hourly quote can run longer than expected; a flat price is fixed once confirmed.
- Booking a standard clean for a home that needs a deep clean, then being disappointed with soap scum or baseboards.
- Forgetting the extras. Inside the oven and fridge are rarely included in a standard price anywhere.
When is a professional clean worth it over doing it yourself?
Doing it yourself costs only supplies, and for a small condo that you keep up weekly it often makes sense. A professional clean is usually worth it when the home is large (a detached Vaughan house can take a full day to clean properly by yourself), when you are hosting or moving, when buildup has got ahead of you, or when your weekends are worth more to you than the price of a visit. If the problem is mould inside walls, water damage or duct cleaning, you need a specialist, not a cleaning company.
How The Clean Leaf prices house cleaning in Vaughan
We use flat starting prices by home size (the table above), confirmed after a quick quote. A standard clean covers the kitchen, bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, garbage and tidying. A deep clean adds hand-wiped baseboards, door frames and switches, the outside of kitchen cabinets, soap scum and buildup, and under movable furniture.
- Add-ons: inside fridge $39, inside oven $39, inside cabinets $45, baseboards $45, pet hair $35, laundry $35, balcony $45, interior windows from $59.
- Recurring discounts from your second clean: weekly 15% off, bi-weekly 12% off, monthly 8% off.
- Heavy or custom jobs: $55 per cleaner per hour, 3 hour minimum.
- Cleaners bring all supplies, with eco-friendly and fragrance-free options on request.
All prices are before 13% HST. We clean across Vaughan (Woodbridge, Maple, Kleinburg, Thornhill and Concord), plus Richmond Hill, Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Newmarket, Aurora, Barrie, Innisfil and Bradford.
DIY vs professional cleaning: how they compare
| DIY | Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Your evenings or a weekend day | A few hours, done while you’re out |
| Cost | Supplies only | From $165 for a 1 bedroom standard clean, before 13% HST |
| Result | Good on the rooms you get to | Every room to the same checklist, detail areas on a deep clean |
| Best for | Small homes kept up weekly | Larger homes, busy households, hosting, moving |
How to prevent a bigger bill next time
- Book a recurring schedule once the home is reset; regular visits are shorter and discounted.
- Wipe the shower glass and stovetop after use so buildup never becomes an extra.
- Put mats at every door in winter. Salt and slush tracked in from Vaughan driveways is a big source of floor work.
- Do a 10-minute tidy before the cleaners arrive, so their time goes on cleaning, not clutter.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a deep clean cost in Vaughan?
Typical Canadian deep cleans run $200 to $500 depending on size. Our deep cleans start at $245 for a studio or 1 bedroom, $285 for 2 bedrooms, $395 for 3 bedrooms and $490 for 4 bedrooms, before 13% HST.
Do cleaning prices in Vaughan include HST?
It depends on the company, so always ask. Residential cleaning is taxable in Ontario at 13% HST. Our listed prices are before HST, which is added to the final invoice.
How much do cleaners charge per hour in Vaughan?
HomeStars puts Toronto-area rates at $40 to $55 per cleaner per hour. We use flat prices for regular home cleans and $55 per cleaner per hour, with a 3 hour minimum, for heavy or custom jobs.
Is recurring cleaning cheaper?
Yes. Regular visits take less time because the home stays in good shape. We take 15% off weekly, 12% off bi-weekly and 8% off monthly cleans from the second visit.
Get your exact Vaughan price
Tell us your home size and what you need through our Get a Quote form, or call (249) 468-7977, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm.
