House Cleaning in Singapore — Complete Guide (2026)

In This Guide

1. What to Look For When Hiring
2. Typical Price Ranges
3. HDB vs Condo vs Landed
4. Red Flags to Watch Out For
5. All 243 Verified Providers
6. House Cleaning by Location
7. FAQ

House cleaning in Singapore is a crowded market — part-time helpers on Carousell, full-service companies with uniformed teams, freelance cleaners, and everything in between. The wrong hire can mean damaged surfaces (a generic floor cleaner can etch marble permanently), missing items, or work you end up redoing yourself. Whether you need a weekly part-time session, a one-off post-renovation deep clean, or an end-of-tenancy scrub before handing keys back to the landlord, this guide covers how to vet cleaning providers in Singapore, what MOM rules apply to foreign part-time cleaners, and what you should be paying. Every cleaning provider on KakiList carries valid ACRA registration and verified Google reviews.

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Start with ACRA business registration — a proper company gives you legal recourse if something breaks or goes missing. Freelance cleaners posting in Facebook groups often operate without registration and without insurance. If a cleaner scratches a S$6,000 sofa or stains a marble countertop, you have no way to claim.

Under MOM rules, any foreign part-time cleaner must be deployed via a licensed cleaning company. Hiring a foreign freelancer directly is illegal, and the penalty lands on the homeowner, not just the cleaner — a S$5,000+ fine and a 2-year ban on hiring domestic helpers. This is the single biggest reason to use a registered company over informal arrangements.

Check for public liability insurance (S$500k minimum is standard) and ask for the policy number in writing. Also ask about their replacement guarantee — cleaners get sick or take leave. A legitimate company sends a trained substitute within 24 hours; a freelancer just vanishes until they're back.

Prices are estimates as of 2026 and may vary based on scope, urgency, and property type. Get exact quotes for free.

HDB flats are the bulk of Singapore cleaning work. Weekly part-time rates run S$18-25/hour; a 4-room (90 sqm) one-off general clean runs S$150-220. Common HDB issues: grease build-up on kitchen walls, limescale on bathroom fittings from Singapore's hard water, and mould on aluminium window tracks from aircon condensation.

Condominiums (especially newer ones with marble, granite, or engineered timber) need cleaners trained in stone care — a wrong cleaner etches marble permanently. Expect 15-25% higher rates than HDB. Most condos require visitor registration at the guardhouse, and some restrict cleaner hours to weekdays 9am-6pm only.

Landed properties typically need 3-4 hours minimum per session given multiple floors, gardens, and outdoor areas. Budget S$280-500 for a one-off general clean, and S$1,000-2,500 for a full pre-move-in deep clean covering window exteriors, metal grilles, and car porches. Many landed owners switch to a fortnightly contract after the first deep clean.

No written quote, just a WhatsApp price: Professional companies send a scoped quote (rooms, hours, equipment, price, cancellation terms). A cleaner who just says 'S$80 lah' has no accountability when they skip the balcony.

Full cash upfront before the site visit: Deposits on pre-booked deep cleans are normal (20-30%). Full upfront, cash-only, no-receipt arrangements are a recurring scam pattern in Singapore — cleaner takes the money and cancels.

Vague on insurance: 'Don't worry lah, we careful' is not insurance. Reputable companies confirm the policy number when asked.

S$10/hour rates: Either a mis-quote or a subcontracted undocumented foreign worker. If MOM raids the property, the homeowner pays the fine.

No substitute policy: Ask what happens if your regular cleaner is sick. Silence or 'we'll see' means your sessions will just be skipped.

How many House Cleaning providers are on KakiList?

We currently list 243 verified House Cleaning providers serving Singapore. New providers are added regularly after verification.

Is KakiList free to use?

Yes, KakiList is completely free for homeowners. There are no platform fees, no middleman charges, and no hidden costs. You contact providers directly via WhatsApp or phone.

How are House Cleaning providers verified?

Providers with a verified badge have submitted their ACRA business registration number. All providers also display their real Google reviews and ratings for transparency.

How do I get House Cleaning quotes?

Use our free quote tool to describe your job. We'll match you with up to 5 verified providers who will contact you directly on WhatsApp with their quotes. No obligation.

What is the average rating of House Cleaning providers on KakiList?

The average Google rating across our House Cleaning providers is 4.6★ out of 5.0. We prioritize quality — providers with consistently poor reviews are removed.