House Cleaning in Cork

Key-holding is standard for recurring cleans, but do it deliberately: use a lockbox or smart lock where possible, get key-holding terms in writing (companies usually have a policy), and check the cleaner or company carries insurance that covers key loss and lock replacement. Change codes when you change providers.

A 1-2 bedroom apartment usually takes 2-3 hours for one cleaner; a 3-bedroom home takes 3-4 hours. Deep cleans run 4-8 hours or use a two-person team. First visits always take longer than maintenance visits because the cleaner is working through accumulated grime and learning the layout.

Yes, and most providers accommodate it — either with their own green product line (sometimes a small surcharge) or by using products you supply. Flag allergies, babies, and pets when booking. Note that some jobs, like heavy limescale or mould, genuinely need stronger chemistry to work.

Commonly excluded: exterior windows, inside the oven and fridge, laundry and ironing, dishes, wet-wiping walls, mould remediation, cleaning up after pests, biohazards, and anything requiring a ladder. These are add-ons or specialist jobs. Always get the inclusion list in writing so the visit matches your expectations.

Typically €18-€35 per hour. Dublin sits at the top of the range, with €25-€35/hour common for insured agency cleans; independents outside the capital often charge €18-€22. A weekly 3-hour visit generally runs €55-€105.

Potentially yes. A regular cleaner working under your direction, on your schedule, with your equipment can be classed as your employee — meaning employer registration with Revenue, PAYE/PRSI and minimum-wage compliance. Agencies and genuinely self-employed cleaners (own clients, own kit, invoices) keep you outside those obligations.