Maid Service Frequency Savings Calculator
Compare the annual cost of different maid service frequencies and see how much you can save by switching to a less frequent schedule.
Formula
Size Surcharge per Visit = max(0, (Home Size − 1,000) / 100) × Size Surcharge Rate
Frequency Discount = Applied only to the higher-frequency schedule (rewards more frequent bookings)
Cost per Visit = (Base Rate + Size Surcharge) × (1 − Frequency Discount) × (1 + Tip %)
Annual Cleaning Cost = Cost per Visit × Number of Visits per Year
Total Annual Cost = Annual Cleaning Cost + (Monthly Supply Cost × 12)
Annual Savings = Current Total Annual Cost − New Total Annual Cost
Savings % = (Annual Savings / Current Total Annual Cost) × 100
Assumptions & References
- Base rate reflects a standard cleaning for a home up to 1,000 sq ft; larger homes incur a size surcharge per additional 100 sq ft.
- A frequency discount is applied to the higher-frequency schedule, reflecting common industry practice of rewarding recurring customers (HomeAdvisor, 2023).
- Tip percentage is applied uniformly per visit; industry standard tip is 15–20% (Angi, 2023).
- Supply costs (cleaning products) are assumed fixed monthly regardless of cleaning frequency.
- Average U.S. house cleaning cost ranges from $100–$200 per visit for a standard home (HomeAdvisor National Cost Data, 2023).
- Switching from weekly to bi-weekly service can save homeowners 30–40% annually on cleaning costs (Consumer Reports, 2022).
- Calculator does not account for one-time deep-cleaning fees, move-in/move-out surcharges, or regional price variations.