Free Cleaner Invoice Template & Generator
Create cleaning service invoices for residential, commercial, and move-in/move-out cleaning. Bill per visit, hourly, or by square footage.
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What should a house cleaner put on an invoice?
Home cleaning ranges from a quick maintenance visit to a full deep clean, so state the service type, the home size, and any add-ons. Note whether the visit was a one-off or part of a recurring plan. Listing extras like ovens or fridges separately keeps the bill clear for the homeowner.
Your invoice needs to show exactly what you cleaned and when. Write down the property address, the date of service, and what rooms or areas you worked on. If you did extra tasks like oven cleaning or window washing beyond the regular service, list those separately with their costs. Clients forget what they asked for, and their accountants need this breakdown for their records.
Most cleaners bill after the job is done, either right when they finish or within a day or two. Weekly or biweekly clients usually pay at the end of each visit or get one invoice at month's end. Some cleaners ask new clients for payment upfront until trust builds. Net 7 or net 15 terms work fine for regular customers, but anything longer and you are basically giving them a free loan.
Send your invoice the same day you finish cleaning, while the client can still see and smell the results. They are most likely to pay quickly when they are happy and the work is fresh in their mind. Waiting even two days means your invoice lands in a pile with bills from people they have never met.
Typical line items
- Deep clean (by home size)
- Standard maintenance clean (per visit)
- Recurring weekly or biweekly plan
- Oven interior deep clean (add-on)
- Refrigerator interior clean (add-on)
- Interior window or blind cleaning
- Move-in or move-out clean
- Cleaning supplies and materials
How the work is charged
Cleaners commonly charge a flat rate per visit based on home size, or an hourly rate for variable jobs. Recurring clients often pay a fixed plan price, with deep cleans and add-ons quoted separately.
Payment terms and deposits
Payment is usually due on completion or the day of service, and recurring clients may be billed weekly or monthly. Large deep cleans and move-out jobs sometimes take a deposit.
Tax and compliance
If you are registered for sales tax or VAT, show it separately with your registration number. Whether residential cleaning is taxable depends on your location, so confirm the rules that apply to you.
Frequently asked questions
How do cleaning services set prices?
Residential cleaning costs $100–$300 per visit based on home size. Deep cleans run 1.5–2x the regular rate. Commercial cleaning is priced per square foot ($0.05–$0.20) or monthly contract.
What should a cleaning invoice include?
Include property address, cleaning type (standard, deep, move-out), rooms or areas covered, add-on services, supplies used, time spent, and frequency if recurring.
Should cleaners supply their own products?
Most professional cleaners bring their own supplies and factor the cost into pricing. If a client requests specific products (eco-friendly, hypoallergenic), charge a small supply fee or have them provide materials.
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