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House Cleaning in Portland, OR

Compare 7 local house cleaning pros. Typical service: $132–$307.

Top House Cleaning Companies in Portland

  1. 1.Rise and Shine Cleaning Service

    4.8★ (655 reviews)

    4.8★ from 655 reviews

  2. 2.Oregon Home Cleaners LLC

    4.8★ (27 reviews)

    4.8★ from 27 reviews

  3. 3.Neat Cleaning Services

    4.9★ (25 reviews)

    4.9★ from 25 reviews

  4. 4.Fabiana's cleaning services LLC

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  5. 5.Claudia's House Cleaning

    4.0★ (1 reviews)

    4.0★ from 1 reviews

  6. 6.Stunningly Clean Bnb

  7. 7.MH Cleaning Services LLC

House Cleaning Cost in Portland

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Portland
Standard cleaning$132–$307/visit
Deep cleaning$275–$549/visit
Move-in / move-out cleaning$275–$659/job
Recurring biweekly cleaning$110–$242/visit

House Cleaning prices in Portland run about 10% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 7 companies serving Portland, rated 4.7★ on average across 709 customer reviews.

Portland Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Portland's weather means for scheduling house cleaning.

Last spring frost
February 26
First fall frost
November 30
Annual precipitation
42.85"
Heating degree days
4,235
Cooling degree days
413
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan37.5°46.9°6.14"
Feb38.4°50.8°4.63"
Mar41°56°4.5"
Apr44°60.8°3.4"
May48.9°67.4°2.55"
Jun53.3°72.9°1.69"
Jul57.4°79.6°0.59"
Aug58°80.1°0.71"
Sep54.2°74.6°1.54"
Oct47.6°62.9°3.42"
Nov41.4°52°6.74"
Dec36.5°45.1°6.94"

NOAA station data 2.31 miles from Portland.

Permits & Regulations in OR

No permit typically required

  • Oregon does not require a state occupational license for house cleaning, carpet cleaning or pressure washing
  • Cleaning businesses still need any local business license, plus state business registration if operating as a company
  • Pressure-washing runoff carrying detergents, paint chips or grease must not be discharged to storm drains under the Clean Water Act and local stormwater rules

License required: No state occupational license for residential cleaning

Sources: www.oregon.gov, www.epa.gov

House Cleaning FAQs for Portland

How much does house cleaning cost in Portland?

A standard house cleaning in Portland typically runs $132-$307 per visit, depending on home size.

How many house cleaning services are in Portland?

We track 7 house cleaning services serving Portland.

Is house cleaning in Portland more expensive than average?

House cleaning in Portland runs about +9.8% versus the national average, tracking local cleaner wages.

How often do Portland homes need a cleaning service?

Biweekly is the most common schedule. Portland gets about 42.85 inches of precipitation a year, and wetter months mean more tracked-in dirt on floors and entryways.

Do cleaners in Portland, OR need a license?

In OR, Oregon does not require a state occupational license for house cleaning, carpet cleaning or pressure washing. A local business license and liability insurance are the practical things to ask a Portland cleaner for.

What does a deep clean cost compared with a standard clean in Portland?

A standard clean in Portland runs $132-$307; a first-time deep clean usually costs 50-100% more because it covers baseboards, inside appliances and built-up grime.

When do Portland homes book spring cleaning?

Most Portland households book a deep clean after the last frost around February 26, when windows can be opened and outdoor areas cleaned too.

Do house cleaners in Portland work in summer heat?

Yes, though with highs near 80F in Portland, many cleaners prefer morning appointments and ask that the AC stay on during the visit.