Why Monthly Cleaning Usually Costs More Than Weekly or Biweekly

This one catches people off guard, so it’s worth explaining clearly.

On paper, monthly cleaning sounds cheaper. Fewer visits, right? But in real homes, monthly usually means more work per visit, not less.

When a house goes four weeks without professional cleaning:

• Bathrooms build up soap scum again

• Kitchens get greasy in layers

• Floors collect edge dust and grime

• Dust settles everywhere, not just visible spots

That means each visit takes longer and requires more effort. More time, more labor, more product.

Weekly or biweekly cleaning keeps the home from ever getting to that point. Instead of scrubbing buildup, we’re maintaining clean surfaces. That’s faster, more consistent, and usually better value long-term.

Monthly isn’t wrong — it just isn’t the shortcut people think it is.