How to Compare House Cleaning Packages in Singapore
Hourly vs per-session pricing, minimums, supplies, who employs the cleaner, insurance and a written scope
Last updated: 8 October 2026 · By the Sureclean cleaning team
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Key takeaways
- Hourly pricing (from $22 per hour*) suits recurring cleaning; per-session pricing (deep cleaning from $370*) suits one-time jobs defined by the outcome. Convert both to what you pay for the result before comparing.
- Check the minimum hours per visit, any minimum term, and the cancellation notice; a low headline rate tied to a 12-month contract usually costs more over a year.
- Ask who employs the cleaner, whether equipment and products are included, the NEA licence number and the public liability sum insured; Sureclean carries S$1,000,000 on every job.
- Only book a package whose scope, session length or fixed price, and exclusions are confirmed in writing before the first visit.
Short answer: compare house cleaning packages on six points, not on the headline rate: pricing model (hourly vs per-session), minimum hours and term, whether equipment and supplies are included, who employs the cleaner, insurance and licence, and whether the scope is put in writing. Sureclean’s weekly home cleaning starts from $22 per hour* with no minimum term; one-time deep cleaning starts from $370*. Every cleaner is a company employee on a valid MOM work pass, every job carries S$1,000,000 public liability insurance under NEA licence NEA240120/6509C/C3/N01, and the task list and price are confirmed on WhatsApp before the first visit.
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
Hourly vs per-session pricing
House cleaning in Singapore is priced one of two ways. Hourly is the norm for recurring cleaning: you pay for a block of time, typically 3 to 4 hours, and the cleaner works through an agreed list. Sureclean’s weekly home cleaning starts from $22 per hour*. Per-session (also called fixed-price or package) is the norm for one-time work such as spring cleaning, move-in/move-out and post-renovation, where the job is defined by the outcome rather than the clock. Sureclean’s one-time deep cleaning starts from $370* and post-renovation cleaning from $350*.
Neither is cheaper by nature. An hourly rate rewards a tidy home and a clear brief; a fixed price protects you when the job is bigger than it looks, because the crew stays until it is done. The common mistake is comparing an hourly rate against a package price as if they were the same thing. Work out what you will actually pay for the outcome you want under each, and compare that figure.
Minimum hours, minimum terms and notice
Almost every hourly plan has a minimum session length, usually 3 hours, because travel and set-up make shorter visits uneconomic. Check three things: the minimum hours per visit, whether there is a minimum number of visits (some plans require a 3-, 6- or 12-month commitment to unlock the advertised rate), and the cancellation notice. A plan with a low headline rate, a 12-month term and a 7-day cancellation window will cost more over a year than a slightly higher rate with no lock-in, once you count the sessions you skip while travelling or unwell. Sureclean’s weekly plan has no minimum term and no exit fee; you give notice before the next visit and every change is confirmed in writing.
Equipment and supplies
Ask whether the price includes equipment and cleaning products or whether you are expected to provide them. Three models exist: the cleaner brings everything (Sureclean’s model: uniform, vacuum, flat-mop system and plant-based products as standard); the cleaner brings nothing and uses what is under your sink; or a hybrid where you buy a starter kit. Supplying your own is not necessarily cheaper once you replace a vacuum, and it means the cleaner works with whatever is available rather than the right product for marble, timber or glass. If anyone at home has allergies, asthma or sensitive skin, or you have pets, say so at booking so the kit is adjusted.
Who employs the cleaner
This is the question most people skip and the one that matters most on a bad day. There are three kinds of provider in Singapore: companies with employed cleaners (the cleaner is on the company’s payroll and a MOM work pass, trained and supervised); platforms that match you with independent freelancers and take a commission; and individual part-timers found through word of mouth. Each can do a good job on a good day. The difference shows when the regular cleaner is sick, when something is damaged, or when the standard slips. With an employed model there is a supervisor to call, a replacement from the same roster and a company that answers for the work. Sureclean’s cleaners are employees, each with 400 hours of training before working unsupervised; the company has operated since 2013 and has cleaned more than 50,000 homes.
Insurance and licence
Two things to ask for in writing, not on the phone:
- NEA cleaning business licence number. Cleaning businesses in Singapore must be licensed by NEA. Sureclean’s is NEA240120/6509C/C3/N01 and it is searchable on the NEA register.
- Public liability insurance and the sum insured. This is what covers an accidental breakage or a scratched floor. Sureclean carries S$1,000,000 on every job.
A freelancer or an unlicensed operator may be perfectly skilled, but if a parquet floor is damaged, the cost sits with you. Third-party reviews are the other check: Sureclean holds 4.9 stars across more than 1,553 Google reviews, which you can read on Google rather than on this site.
A written scope before the first visit
The last thing to compare is whether the provider will put the scope in writing before the first visit. A written scope lists the rooms, the tasks per room, the session length or the fixed price, what is excluded, and how changes are handled. It removes the two most common complaints about cleaning services: the cleaner spent the whole session on one room, and the price on the invoice was not the price quoted. Sureclean confirms the task list, session length and price on WhatsApp 6983 9523 before the first visit, and every later change is confirmed the same way. First-time customers get 10% off the first booking.
A worked comparison
Take a 4-room HDB flat with two working adults and no helper. Provider A quotes a low hourly rate on a 12-month contract with a 3-hour minimum, a 7-day cancellation notice and products supplied by you. Provider B quotes Sureclean’s rate from $22 per hour* with no term, a 3-hour minimum, equipment and plant-based products included, an employed cleaner on a MOM work pass and S$1,000,000 insurance. Over a year the household travels for four weeks and has guests for two. Under A, the four travel weeks are billed unless notice was given a week ahead, the vacuum needs replacing once, and a cracked basin is paid for out of pocket. Under B, the four weeks are skipped by WhatsApp, the vacuum is the company’s, and the basin is a claim. The headline rate was lower under A; the amount actually paid for a clean home was not. Run the same exercise on your own flat before choosing, and ask each provider to confirm their answers in writing.
Published rates
| Service | Pricing model | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly home cleaning | Hourly, 3–4 hour sessions | From $22 per hour* |
| One-time deep cleaning | Per session | From $370* |
| Move-in and move-out cleaning | Per session | From $370* |
| Post-renovation cleaning | Per session | From $350* |
| Home disinfection | Per session | From $120* |
| First-time customer discount | 10% off |
When the comparison does not matter much
For a single light tidy of a small, well-kept unit, almost any provider will do and the hourly rate is the only number that matters. The six checks above matter when you are booking recurring cleaning, handing over a key, or paying for a large one-time job where the outcome, not the hours, is what you are buying.
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Frequently asked questions
Is hourly or per-session house cleaning cheaper in Singapore?
Neither by nature. Hourly (from $22 per hour*) suits recurring cleaning of a tidy home; per-session (deep cleaning from $370*) suits large one-time jobs where the crew stays until the agreed scope is done. Compare the cost of the outcome, not the headline rate.
What is the usual minimum for hourly house cleaning?
Three hours per visit. Also check for a minimum term; some plans only offer the advertised rate on a 6- or 12-month commitment. Sureclean’s weekly plan has no minimum term.
Should I provide my own cleaning supplies?
Only if the price assumes it. Sureclean brings its own equipment and plant-based products, adjusted for allergies, asthma or pets when you say so at booking.
Why does it matter who employs the cleaner?
It decides who answers when the cleaner is sick, something is damaged or the standard slips. Sureclean’s cleaners are employees on MOM work passes with 400 hours of training and a supervisor.
What should a cleaning quote include in writing?
The rooms, tasks per room, session length or fixed price, exclusions and how changes are handled. Sureclean confirms all of it on WhatsApp before the first visit.
How do I check if a cleaning company is licensed in Singapore?
Ask for the NEA cleaning business licence number and search it on the NEA register. Sureclean’s is NEA240120/6509C/C3/N01.
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- Weekly home cleaning service
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- Who cleans your home: vetting, training and insurance
- Move-in and move-out cleaning
Main service page: Weekly Home Cleaning Singapore — from $22 per hour*
*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.
