Best Part-Time Cleaner Services in Singapore (2026): Rates Compared

Short answer: the right part-time cleaner service depends on whether you want an agency (employed, supervised, insured crews) or a marketplace (fast booking, you manage the individual). This guide compares 7 providers on what each publishes — licences, insurance, reviews and prices — with our own entry first and clearly marked as ours.

Part-Time Cleaner Services in Singapore compared (7 providers)

Every row reflects what each company publishes on its own website as of August 2026. Not published means not stated publicly — not that a company lacks it. Competitors are listed alphabetically after our own entry: we are not going to pretend to rank them.

1. Sureclean — our entry, and why we put it first

This is our own service, so judge the claims by what is verifiable: Sureclean Pte Ltd (UEN 201316509C) has cleaned more than 50,000 Singapore homes since 2013, holds NEA Class 3 licence NEA240120/6509C/C3/N01, carries S$1,000,000 public liability insurance, and is rated 4.9★ across 1,520 Google reviews. Crews are employed on valid MOM work permits and complete 400 hours of training before working unsupervised.

What the service includes:

• Same cleaner weekly, cover arranged by us if they are unavailable
• 400 hours of training before working unsupervised
• No platform fee, no app middleman – a direct line to the company

Pricing: From $22/hour* for recurring bookings – the cleaner is employed by us on an MOM work permit, not a freelancer. See the full service page: weekly home cleaning, part-time cleaner cost guide.

The other providers, briefly

Short, factual profiles — each drawn from the company’s own public website. We deliberately do not reproduce their contact details here; verify each provider directly if you shortlist them.

2. Helpling

Helpling operates as an agency; it advertises a 4.7★ rating. We have deliberately not reproduced its contact details or pricing here – verify both on its own site before booking, as they change. Details reflect its public website as of August 2026.

3. Auntie Cleaner

Auntie Cleaner operates as an agency; it references insurance cover. Its site lists deep cleaning, helper, maid, move out, office cleaning, part time among its services. We have deliberately not reproduced its contact details or pricing here – verify both on its own site before booking, as they change. Details reflect its public website as of August 2026.

4. Home Cleaning SG

Home Cleaning SG operates as an agency; it states 287 reviews. Its site lists deep cleaning, helper, mattress cleaning, move out, move-out, part time among its services. We have deliberately not reproduced its contact details or pricing here – verify both on its own site before booking, as they change. Details reflect its public website as of August 2026.

5. Kungfu Helper

Kungfu Helper operates as an app/marketplace platform; it states 552 reviews. Its site lists aircon, carpet cleaning, curtain cleaning, deep clean, deep cleaning, disinfection among its services. We have deliberately not reproduced its contact details or pricing here – verify both on its own site before booking, as they change. Details reflect its public website as of August 2026.

6. Dustaway

Dustaway operates as an app/marketplace platform; it states it has operated since 2019, advertises a 4.9★ rating, references NEA licensing, references insurance cover. Its site lists aircon, carpet cleaning, deep clean, deep cleaning, disinfection, mattress cleaned among its services. We have deliberately not reproduced its contact details or pricing here – verify both on its own site before booking, as they change. Details reflect its public website as of August 2026.

7. Casa by Cleantric

Casa by Cleantric operates as an app/marketplace platform; it advertises a 4.8★ rating. We have deliberately not reproduced its contact details or pricing here – verify both on its own site before booking, as they change. Details reflect its public website as of August 2026.

How to choose a part-time cleaner service in Singapore

1. NEA cleaning-business licence — required to operate; ask for the number and check it.
2. Public liability insurance — who pays if something is damaged, and how much cover.
3. Employment model — an employed, supervised crew or a matched freelancer. Neither is wrong; they fail differently.
4. Written scope — task-by-task, before the visit. Disputes start where scope was never written.
5. Review depth — 4.9★ from 1,522 reviews is stronger evidence than 5.0 from 40.

How much does part-time cleaner service cost in Singapore?

From $22/hour* for recurring bookings – the cleaner is employed by us on an MOM work permit, not a freelancer.

Across the providers we checked in August 2026, published hourly rates run from $17/hour (Home Cleaning SG) through $20-24/hour (Kungfu Helper, Dustaway) to $21-24/hour plus a $3.90 platform fee (Helpling). Our rate is $22/hour with no platform fee – mid-band, with an employed and supervised crew.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a part time cleaner cost in Singapore?

Hourly rates in Singapore run from about $17 to $30. Home Cleaning SG advertises sessions from $17/hr, Helpling charges from $21/hr for weekly bookings and $24/hr for one-off cleans, and Sureclean’s weekly cleaning starts from $22/hour. A typical 4-room HDB flat takes 3-4 hours, so budget roughly $70-$120 per session.

Is hiring a part time cleaner legal in Singapore?

Yes, if you book through a licensed company. Hiring someone else’s foreign domestic helper on the side breaches MOM rules, so use a firm that directly employs its crew. Sureclean’s cleaners are employed on MOM work permits with 400 hours of training, and the company holds NEA Class 3 licence NEA240120/6509C/C3/N01.

Is a weekly plan or a one-off session better value?

Weekly or fortnightly plans cost less per hour and keep the same cleaner coming back. Helpling prices weekly bookings from $21/hr versus $24/hr for one-off sessions, and Sureclean’s weekly home cleaning starts from $22/hour. One-off cleans suit pre-event tidy-ups; recurring plans suit families who want a consistent crew and schedule.

What does a part time cleaner actually do in a session?

A standard session covers sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, wiping kitchen surfaces, cleaning bathrooms and toilets, dusting furniture and emptying bins. Ironing is usually an add-on. Heavier jobs sit outside hourly sessions: post-renovation cleaning is a separate service (Sureclean from $450), as is disinfection (from $265), each with its own crew and pricing.

How do I know a part time cleaning company is trustworthy?

Check for insurance cover and a large base of verified reviews before booking. Sureclean carries S$1,000,000 public liability insurance, holds a 4.9-star rating from 1,520 Google reviews, and has cleaned 50,000+ homes since 2013. Bemitey Clean and Auntie Cleaner also state insurance coverage on their sites; on marketplace platforms, protection varies by individual cleaner.

Compare providers head-to-head

We keep detailed, fact-checked comparisons for each provider: Sureclean vs Helpling · Sureclean vs Auntie Cleaner · Sureclean vs Home Cleaning SG · Sureclean vs Kungfu Helper · Sureclean vs Dustaway · Sureclean vs Casa by Cleantric. Or see how ten Singapore cleaning companies compare overall and who publishes their reviews.

Provider details reflect each company’s own published website as of August 2026 and may change. Sureclean prices marked * are published from-rates; your final quote is confirmed by our team. This page includes our own service and says so openly.

Last updated: August 2026