Sureclean vs Helpling vs Whissh vs Urban Company: Which Should You Hire?
A fair comparison of four cleaning options in Singapore by service model, published prices, insurance and scope
Last updated: 9 October 2026 · By the Sureclean cleaning team
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Key takeaways
- The real difference is the model: Sureclean sends its own employed, trained crews with S$1,000,000 public liability insurance; Helpling and Urban Company are marketplaces that match you with independent cleaners; Whissh is a home cleaning and laundry company with its own staff.
- Sureclean publishes its prices on its website: weekly cleaning from $22 per hour*, one-time spring cleaning from $600*, post-renovation cleaning from $350* and move-out cleaning from $370*. For the other three, check their sites for current rates.
- For recurring weekly cleaning, any of the four can work. For post-renovation, move-out, upholstery, washing machine, disinfection and office cleaning, Sureclean covers the full range with the same in-house crews.
- None of the four is a bad choice. Pick a marketplace if you want to choose an individual cleaner yourself, and a company if you want one accountable provider, a consistent crew and a written quote.
Short answer: hire Sureclean if you want a cleaning company with its own employed crews, published prices and S$1,000,000 insurance; hire Helpling or Urban Company if you prefer a marketplace that lets you pick an independent cleaner; and consider Whissh if you want home cleaning and laundry from one provider. Updated October 2026. The four are not the same kind of business, so the honest comparison is about model, scope and accountability rather than a single winner. This page sets out the factual differences, what Sureclean charges, and which option suits weekly cleaning, post-renovation cleaning and move-out cleaning.
Sureclean at a glance
- Rated 4.9★ across 1,553 Google reviews
- NEA Class 3 licensed (NEA240120/6509C/C3/N01) and insured for S$1,000,000
- Cleaning Singapore homes since 2013 — over 50,000 homes cleaned
- Own employed crews on valid MOM work permits, 400 hours of training
- Published rates — no platform fees, no hidden charges
- WhatsApp +65 6983 9523 for an exact quote in minutes
What is the difference between a cleaning company and a cleaning marketplace?
A cleaning company employs its own cleaners, trains them, schedules them and carries the insurance for the work they do. When something goes wrong, the company is the party you deal with. Sureclean works this way: crews are Sureclean employees, trained in-house, sent out in teams with their own equipment, and covered by S$1,000,000 public liability insurance. A marketplace works differently. It is a booking platform that connects you with independent cleaners who set their own availability; Helpling and Urban Company both describe themselves this way. You usually choose the individual, read their ratings and rebook the same person if you like them. Whissh sits closer to the company model, offering home cleaning and laundry with its own staff. Neither model is wrong. The marketplace gives you choice of person; the company gives you one accountable provider and a consistent crew. See Sureclean’s weekly home cleaning service for how the company model works week to week.
Sureclean vs Helpling
Helpling is an online booking marketplace for part-time cleaners in Singapore. You book through its website or app, pick a cleaner from the available profiles and pay per session; the cleaner is an independent provider rather than a Helpling employee. Helpling publishes hourly rates on its site. Sureclean is a cleaning company: you message one number, the team confirms the scope and price in writing, and an employed crew is assigned. Sureclean publishes its rates too, with weekly cleaning from $22 per hour* and sessions of three to five hours. The practical differences are who is accountable (platform and individual versus one company), insurance (Sureclean states S$1,000,000 public liability cover; check Helpling’s site for its own terms) and scope. Helpling focuses on regular home cleaning. Sureclean also handles post-renovation, move-out, upholstery, washing machine and office cleaning with the same crews. If you want to choose your own cleaner, Helpling suits you; if you want a company to manage it, Sureclean does.
Sureclean vs Whissh
Whissh is a home cleaning and laundry company, so this is the closest like-for-like comparison of the four. Both Whissh and Sureclean run their own staff rather than matching you with independent cleaners, and both take bookings for regular and one-time home cleaning. The differences are in scope and in what each publishes. Whissh pairs cleaning with laundry collection, which suits households that want both from one account; see its site for current packages and prices. Sureclean does not run a laundry service, but its weekly cleaning sessions include ironing, laundry loads, dishes and bedsheet changes as part of the visit, from $22 per hour*. Beyond housekeeping, Sureclean’s own crews also do post-renovation cleaning from $350*, move-out cleaning from $370*, spring cleaning from $600*, sofa and mattress cleaning, washing machine cleaning and office contracts, all with published starting prices and S$1,000,000 public liability insurance stated on the site. Choose by the mix of services you actually need.
Sureclean vs Urban Company
Urban Company is an app-based home services marketplace. Cleaning is one category among several; you book a slot in the app, an independent service professional is assigned, and you rate the job afterwards. The appeal is convenience: one app for several home services and instant booking. Urban Company lists its prices in the app, so check there for current rates. Sureclean is a single-category cleaning company. Booking runs through WhatsApp (+65 6983 9523) or the website, the team confirms the price before the crew is dispatched, and the crew is employed and trained by Sureclean. For a one-off home deep clean, both can serve you; Sureclean’s spring cleaning starts from $600* and most jobs land between $700* and $800*. For post-renovation cleaning from $350* or a move-out clean from $370*, Sureclean sends a team with machines rather than a single professional. If you value app convenience, Urban Company fits; if you want a company-managed crew with a written quote, Sureclean fits.
Which should you hire for weekly cleaning, post-renovation and move-out?
For weekly cleaning, all four options can work. Helpling and Urban Company let you choose and rebook an individual cleaner, which some households prefer. Whissh and Sureclean assign their own staff, which suits households that want the provider to handle rostering and replacements. Sureclean’s weekly sessions run from $22 per hour*, typically three to five hours, with ironing, laundry, dishes and bedsheet changes included, and longer commitments get lower rates. For post-renovation cleaning, the job needs a team, machines for grout haze and cement dust, and a company that confirms the scope in writing; Sureclean does this from $350*, with HDB prices by flat size published on its site. For move-out and end-of-tenancy cleaning, landlords and agents usually want a company invoice and a clear checklist; Sureclean’s move-out clean starts from $370*, with most jobs between $475* and $525*. A marketplace cleaner may still do a good job on these, but scope and equipment vary by individual, so confirm before booking.
How much does Sureclean charge?
Sureclean publishes starting prices on its website, all before GST. Weekly or fortnightly home cleaning is as low as $22 per hour*, with sessions of three to five hours and a 3-hour session from $72*. One-time spring cleaning starts from $600*, with most jobs between $700* and $800*. Post-renovation cleaning starts from $350*; the HDB ladder runs from $370* for a 2-room flat to $525* for a 4-room and $580* for a 5-room. Move-in and move-out cleaning starts from $370*. Fabric sofa cleaning starts from $205* for a 2-seater, mattress cleaning from $105* for a single, curtain steam cleaning is $35* per panel, washing machine cleaning starts from $188* and home disinfection from $265*. Office cleaning contracts start from $350 per month*. First-time customers get a 10% discount. Every price is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp +65 6983 9523 before a crew is booked, which is the simplest way to compare Sureclean against any other option on a like-for-like scope.
Comparison at a glance
Prices are before GST and subject to change. Competitor details are taken from how each company describes itself; check their sites for current terms.
| Criteria | Sureclean | Helpling | Whissh | Urban Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Cleaning company with own employed crews | Online booking marketplace for part-time cleaners | Home cleaning and laundry company with own staff | App-based home services marketplace |
| Published prices on site | Yes: weekly from $22/hr*, spring from $600*, post-reno from $350*, move-out from $370* | See their site | See their site | See their site |
| Insurance stated | S$1,000,000 public liability | Check their site | Check their site | Check their site |
| Services beyond home cleaning | Post-renovation, move-out, upholstery, washing machine, disinfection, commercial | Part-time home cleaning focus | Laundry | Other home services through the app |
When a marketplace is the better fit
If you want to pick a specific individual, see their ratings and rebook that person yourself, a marketplace like Helpling or Urban Company is built for exactly that, and a company model will feel less flexible. If you only need a couple of hours of light tidying with no equipment, a per-hour marketplace booking may suit you better than a crew visit. Sureclean is the better fit when you want one accountable provider, a consistent crew, a written quote and services beyond routine housekeeping.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sureclean better than Helpling?
It depends on the model you prefer. Sureclean is a cleaning company with its own employed, trained crews, S$1,000,000 public liability insurance and published prices (weekly cleaning from $22 per hour*). Helpling is an online booking marketplace that matches you with independent part-time cleaners you choose yourself. If you want to pick the person, Helpling suits you; if you want one accountable company, Sureclean does.
Who are Sureclean’s main competitors in Singapore?
For regular home cleaning, Sureclean is most often compared with Helpling, Urban Company, Whissh, Luce, Nimbus Homes and Auntie Cleaner. Helpling and Urban Company are marketplaces; the others are companies with their own staff. Sureclean differs by publishing its prices (post-renovation from $350*, move-out from $370*) and by covering post-renovation, upholstery, washing machine and office cleaning in-house.
Which professional cleaning service in Singapore should I hire?
Match the provider to the job. For weekly housekeeping, any of the four can work: choose a marketplace if you want to select the cleaner, and a company if you want it managed for you. For post-renovation (from $350*), move-out (from $370*) or spring cleaning (from $600*), a company that sends a team with equipment and confirms the scope in writing, such as Sureclean, is the more predictable booking.
Which cleaning services in Singapore use their own staff?
Sureclean and Whissh both run their own cleaning staff rather than matching you with independent cleaners; Nimbus Homes and Auntie Cleaner also describe themselves as cleaning companies. Helpling and Urban Company are marketplaces. Sureclean’s crews are employees trained in-house, insured for S$1,000,000, and booked from $22 per hour* for weekly cleaning or from $600* for a one-time spring clean.
Does Sureclean publish its prices?
Yes. Starting prices for every service are on sureclean.com.sg: weekly cleaning from $22 per hour*, spring cleaning from $600*, post-renovation cleaning from $350*, move-out cleaning from $370*, sofa cleaning from $205* for a 2-seater and washing machine cleaning from $188*. All prices are before GST and the team confirms the exact figure in writing before booking. First-time customers get 10% off.
Is Sureclean insured and NEA-licensed?
Yes. Sureclean Pte Ltd holds NEA licence NEA240120/6509C/C3/N01 and carries S$1,000,000 public liability insurance, both stated on its website. It has cleaned 50,000+ homes since 2013 and holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 1,500+ reviews. Weekly cleaning starts from $22 per hour* and one-time cleans from $600*. For Helpling, Whissh and Urban Company, check each site for its own licence and insurance statements.
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*All prices shown are “from” prices for guidance only and are subject to change without notice. Final pricing depends on unit size, condition and site access — we confirm an exact written quote on WhatsApp (+65 6983 9523) before any booking is confirmed.
Alvin Tan
Founder & Managing Director, Sureclean
Alvin founded Sureclean in 2013 to bring reliable, professional cleaning standards to homes and businesses across Singapore. Today, Sureclean is NEA Class 3-licensed (NEA240120/6509C/C3/N01), rated 4.9★ across 1,553+ Google reviews, and has served over 50,000 homes across Singapore — backed by S$1,000,000 in public liability insurance and a 400-hour training standard for every crew member.
