Last updated: 30 May 2026. Prices apply to Barcelona and the metropolitan area; rates can be 10–15 % lower in smaller Spanish cities.
Quick Answer — Deep Cleaning Cost in Spain 2026
A professional deep cleaning in Spain in 2026 costs between €25 and €40 per hour or €180–€400 as a flat fee for a typical 3-bedroom house. The final price depends on the size of the home, the condition (regular maintenance vs. neglected), the city and how many cleaners are sent.
If you only want a number to budget against — most clients in Barcelona pay around €280 for a 3-bedroom apartment of 80–100 m², including kitchen, bathrooms, behind appliances and inside cabinets. We break the details down below.
Deep Cleaning Hourly Rate in Spain
Deep cleaning is paid either by the hour or as a closed flat fee. Both have trade-offs:
- Hourly rate (€25–€40/h per cleaner) — fair for small homes (studios, 1-bedroom flats) and short jobs. Risk: open-ended budget. Best used with a clear scope and time cap.
- Flat fee (€180–€800+) — fixed price after a free visit or detailed photos. Best for medium and large homes (2-bedroom and up). The cleaning company carries the risk if the job takes longer than expected.
Standard regular hourly cleaning (no deep work) in Barcelona starts at €20/h. Deep cleaning is priced higher because it includes parts you do not clean weekly — appliance interiors, behind furniture, limescale, mould patches, grout, window frames, light fixtures.
Deep Cleaning Flat-Fee Prices by Home Size
These are the from prices we charge in Barcelona for a one-off deep cleaning, IVA aparte:
| Home size | Hours (2-person team) | Deep clean price |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (up to 35 m²) | 3–4 h | from €120 |
| 1-bedroom apartment (40–55 m²) | 4–5 h | from €160 |
| 2-bedroom apartment (55–75 m²) | 5–7 h | from €210 |
| 3-bedroom apartment (75–100 m²) | 6–8 h | from €280 |
| 4-bedroom apartment (100–130 m²) | 8–10 h | from €380 |
| Villa / detached house (150 m²+) | 10–14 h | from €520 |
| Post-renovation deep clean (any size) | +30–50 % | from €250 |
Add-ons usually quoted on top:
- Inside oven and stove deep clean: €40–€60
- Inside fridge / freezer defrost and clean: €30–€50
- Inside all kitchen cabinets (empty and wipe): €50–€80
- Window cleaning (interior + exterior + frames): €60–€150
- Patio, terrace or balcony floor scrub: €40–€100
- Mattress sanitisation: €35–€55 per mattress
- Same-day urgency surcharge: +15–25 %
What’s Actually Included in a Deep Cleaning
A real deep cleaning is not a longer regular cleaning. It is a different list of tasks. Anything below should be quoted in the price, otherwise you are paying for a glorified maintenance visit:
- Kitchen — inside oven, stove top removal and degrease, inside extractor hood and filter wash, behind fridge and stove, fridge interior, inside all wall and base cabinets, grout between tiles, light fixtures, sink limescale removal, taps polished.
- Bathrooms — limescale on shower glass and taps, grout cleaning, behind toilet and under the rim, inside vanity cabinets, mould patches treated, extractor fan dust removal, mirror polish, drain de-clog.
- Living areas and bedrooms — behind and under furniture, skirting boards, doors and frames, light switches, picture rails, ceiling cobwebs and fan blades, inside wardrobes if empty, mattress vacuum + UV (optional add-on), curtain dust shake-out.
- Windows and balconies — interior and exterior glass, frames, sills, balcony floor, railing. For high-rise check our window cleaning service.
- Floors — vacuum and wash, special treatment for hardwood, tile grout machine-scrubbed, marble polished if applicable.
If the quote does not mention inside ovens, behind appliances and grout, it is a regular cleaning priced as deep.
What Drives Deep Cleaning Cost Up or Down
Five factors move a deep cleaning quote significantly:
- Time since the last deep clean — a flat that has only had regular cleaning for 2 years is much heavier than one that was deep-cleaned 6 months ago. Expect +30–60 % for «never deep-cleaned» homes.
- Pets and small children — fur on upholstery, paw marks, mattress staining. Adds €30–€80 typically.
- Smoking inside — yellow film on walls and ceilings needs specific treatment. Adds €40–€100.
- Renovation residue — paint splashes, plaster dust, silicone residue. Post-renovation cleaning is a separate service, see our post-renovation cleaning page for itemised prices.
- Furniture density — minimal furniture means faster work. Cluttered homes add 20–30 % to time because each item gets moved twice.
How Spain Compares to Other Countries
Spanish deep cleaning rates are 30–50 % lower than the UK or Germany and roughly 20–30 % lower than France or Italy. Barcelona is the most expensive Spanish market — Madrid, Valencia and Sevilla are typically 10–20 % cheaper. Smaller cities and rural Catalonia can be 25 % lower than Barcelona.
Within Barcelona, prices are flat across most districts. We do not charge a premium for Sarrià, Pedralbes or Eixample — only a small travel supplement (€5–€15) outside the city limits, see our prices page.
Hourly vs Flat-Fee — Which to Choose
Use hourly billing when:
- The job is small (studio, 1-bedroom)
- You can supervise and set a hard time cap
- You are testing a new cleaning company before committing
- You want only specific areas done (kitchen-only, balcony-only)
Use flat-fee when:
- The home is 2-bedroom or larger
- You cannot be present (Airbnb turnover, second home, expat managing remotely)
- You want budget certainty for accounting (companies, HOAs)
- The home has not been deep-cleaned in over a year
How to Get an Accurate Deep Cleaning Quote
A reliable quote takes 10 minutes. We ask for:
- Habitable surface in m² (or number of bedrooms)
- Number of bathrooms
- Date of last deep cleaning
- Photos of kitchen, bathrooms, balcony (especially the oven, shower and grout)
- Pets, smokers, children at home
- Preferred date and time window
You can send these by WhatsApp (+34 666 466 524) or use the form on our contacts page. We reply with a firm quote inside 2 working hours — no obligation, no hidden fees.
Red Flags When Comparing Deep Cleaning Quotes
Three signs the quote is too cheap to be real:
- Below €15/h or below €120 for a 3-bedroom flat — staff is uninsured, undeclared, or the company plans to upsell mid-job.
- «Includes everything» without a written scope — verbal scope always shrinks the day of the visit. Insist on a written itemised quote.
- Cash-only payment, no invoice — no recourse if something is damaged. For homes worth insuring, this is a deal-breaker. Always pay with a method that gives you a paper trail.
Three signs the quote is reasonable:
- Site visit or detailed photo review before quoting
- Itemised scope (what is and isn’t included)
- Public liability insurance mentioned
Deep Cleaning Cost FAQ
For a 3-bedroom apartment of 75–100 m² in Barcelona, expect €280–€400 flat fee, completed by a 2-person team in 6–8 hours. Detached houses or villas of similar size run higher (€350–€500) because of additional floors and outdoor surfaces.
Regular hourly cleaning starts at €20/h per cleaner in Barcelona, €18/h in smaller Spanish cities. Deep cleaning is €25–€40/h. Below €15/h is uninsured staff with high turnover risk.
Yes, typically 50–80 % more per hour. Deep cleaning includes tasks that regular cleaning skips: inside appliances, behind furniture, grout, mould treatment, light fixtures. The hourly rate covers extra time, specific products and the heavier physical work.
Once or twice a year for an actively used family home. Every 6 months if there are pets, smokers or small children. Before moving in or out — always, regardless of how clean the home looks. Airbnb / short-rental owners do a deep clean every 4–6 weeks between long-stay guests.
Interior windows are usually included. Exterior windows, frames and balcony cleaning are a paid add-on (€60–€150 for an average flat). For high-rise or rope-access work see our facade cleaning page.
No. Professional companies bring their own products and equipment. If you have specific products you want used (hypoallergenic, eco-certified, fragrance-free), tell the company before they quote — usage adds €0 to €10 typically.
A reputable cleaning company carries public liability insurance and the client claims directly through that policy. Verify the company has insurance before booking. Cleaning 360 carries public liability insurance and provides the documentation with the quote on request.
Not expected in Spain, but appreciated for excellent service. €5–€15 per cleaner is standard. The cleaners’ base pay should be covered by the company — tipping is recognition of effort, not a wage subsidy.
Walk-ups above 3rd floor without a lift add €10–€20 to the quote because of equipment carrying. Multi-storey homes (duplex, triplex) are quoted by total m², no per-floor surcharge.
Quotes for private clients usually show the price IVA aparte (VAT excluded). Spanish VAT on cleaning services is 21 %. Companies and HOAs receive an itemised invoice with IVA separated for accounting. Always ask whether IVA is included to compare quotes fairly.
Ready to Book a Deep Cleaning in Barcelona?
Send your home details (m², bedrooms, photos of the kitchen and bathroom, preferred date) to +34 666 466 524 on WhatsApp or call +34 666 466 524. Firm quote inside 2 working hours, no obligation, free site visit if you prefer it in person.
Related services:
- House cleaning Barcelona — regular weekly visits and deep cleanings for apartments and villas.
- Apartment cleaning Barcelona — studios to 4-bedroom flats, vetted team.
- Post-renovation cleaning — for after a refurbishment or move-in.
- All cleaning prices in Barcelona — full price list with hourly and flat-fee tariffs.