How Often Should I Schedule a House Cleaning?

Most Households Do Best With a Biweekly Schedule

Every two weeks is the most popular choice for a reason — it keeps your home consistently clean without the cost of weekly visits. That said, the right frequency really comes down to the size of your home, how many people live there, whether you have pets, and how quickly things tend to get messy between cleans.

Here's a breakdown of each schedule and who it tends to work best for:

Factors That Affect How Often You Should Clean

If you're unsure where to start, think about your household in terms of these factors — they're the biggest drivers of how quickly your home needs attention:

• Pets: Dogs and cats shed constantly and track in dirt. Homes with pets almost always benefit from weekly or biweekly visits.
• Children: More people means more mess. Families with young kids typically need more frequent cleans than couples or single occupants.
• Allergies: If anyone in the home has dust or pet dander allergies, more frequent cleaning makes a noticeable difference in air quality.
• Vacation rentals: Turnover cleaning should happen between every guest stay regardless of duration.
• Entertaining: If you host often, scheduling a clean before or after events keeps things manageable.

Not sure what's right for you? Start with biweekly and adjust from there — it's easy to move up or down once you see how your home feels between visits.