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One-time house cleaning in Peoria, IL: what it costs
Short answer: A one-time house cleaning in the Peoria area is priced as a deep clean, because it has to catch up on build-up. With Wrenly Home it costs $175 to $429 by bedrooms ($269 for a 3-bed, 2-bath home, $229 with code WELCOME40), paid once, supplies included, no plan required. CottageCare Peoria publishes $209 to $393 for most first-time and one-time cleanings[1]; Molly Maid and Merry Maids quote one-time cleans individually rather than publishing a Peoria price[3][4]. Empty home? A move-out or move-in clean is $229-$575.
Updated 2026-10-22. Wrenly prices come straight from our live price list; third-party figures were read from the numbered sources on 2026-10-22. Disclosure: Wrenly Home sells house cleaning in the Peoria, IL area, and our own prices are included and labelled.
One-time cleaning prices by home size
| Home | One-time deep clean | With WELCOME40 (new customers) | Move-out / move-in (empty home) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bed (1 bath incl.) | $175 | $135 | $229 |
| 2 bed (2 baths incl.) | $209 | $169 | $289 |
| 3 bed (2 baths incl.) | $269 | $229 | $369 |
| 4 bed (3 baths incl.) | $339 | $299 | $459 |
| 5 bed (3 baths incl.) | $429 | $389 | $575 |
| Each extra bathroom | +$25 | +$25 | +$30 |
Worked example: a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath house counts as 3 bathrooms, one more than the 2 included, so a one-time deep clean is $269 + $25 = $294. More examples: how our pricing works.
Peoria one-time cleaning prices compared
What local companies publish for a first-time or one-time clean of the same kinds of homes. CottageCare prices each room you choose; Wrenly prices by bedrooms and bathrooms. Examples, not quotes.
| Home | Wrenly Home one-time deep clean | CottageCare Peoria first-time cleaning[1] |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bed / 2 bath | $209 | $207 (2 bed/2 bath condo, about 1,100 sq ft) |
| 3 bed / 2.5 bath | $294 | $273 (3 bed/2.5 bath two-story, about 2,200 sq ft) |
| 5 bed / 3.5 bath | $454 | $429 (5 bed/3.5 bath, about 3,600 sq ft) |
| Range for most homes | $175-$429 (studio to 5 bed, before extra baths) | $209-$393, typical $287, from $188 |
- CottageCare Peoria says one-time and occasional cleanings are priced like a first-time cleaning, and that the first-time cleaning is the most you'll pay; scheduled visits after it cost less[1].
- Molly Maid of Peoria publishes starting prices for weekly and every-two-weeks cleans only (for example a 3-bed/2-bath home up to 2,000 sq ft from $140 weekly or $150 every two weeks), lists frequency (weekly, every two weeks, occasional) as a price factor, and says final pricing is provided after an in-home estimate[2]. Its one-time cleaning FAQ says one-time costs vary with home size and tasks and recommends contacting the local office for a quote[3].
- Merry Maids (Peoria-area office in East Peoria) offers one-time cleaning for occasions such as spring cleaning, an open house or a holiday party, by free quote; no Peoria prices are published, and its site notes that locations are independently owned franchises and prices vary by location[4][5].
If you're comparing quotes, ask each company the same three things: is the oven or fridge interior included, how are extra bathrooms priced, and what happens if something is missed.
Which one-time clean do you need?
| Situation | Book | Timing and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting family or guests, Thanksgiving or the holidays | Deep clean | 2 to 3 weeks ahead. Timeline and host checklist: holiday cleaning checklist. |
| Fall or spring reset (furnace season dust on vents, baseboards, blinds) | Deep clean | Any time; fall is popular before the heat runs all winter. |
| Before listing a home for sale or an open house | Deep clean | After you declutter and before listing photos (Wrenly suggestion). 88% of sellers' agents recommend cleaning the entire home[7]. |
| Moving out of, or into, an empty home | Move-out / move-in clean | Adds the insides of cabinets, drawers, fridge and oven. Which one: deep vs move-out. |
| Months without a cleaning, a new baby, recovering from surgery | Deep clean | If you then want regular help, a plan's first visit is the same deep clean. |
| A gift for a parent or friend | Deep clean | Book it for their address. How: booking a clean as a gift; for parents, see senior house cleaning. |
| Heavy renovation dust and debris, hoarding, mold, pests or biohazards | Not something we price online | Mold remediation, pests, biohazards and hoarding situations aren't included in any clean. For post-renovation dust, email us before booking. |
| Airbnb or short-term-rental turnover | Not offered | We don't do guest turnovers, linen changes between guests or restocking. |
Selling? In NAR's 2025 Profile of Home Staging, the most common improvements sellers' agents recommended were decluttering the home (91%), cleaning the entire home (88%) and improving curb appeal (77%)[7]. Declutter first, then book the clean, so the cleaner can reach counters, floors and baseboards (Wrenly suggestion).
One-time clean vs a recurring plan: what a year costs
For a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home at our current prices, before the one-time WELCOME40 discount. A plan's first visit is the same deep clean at the same price; each later visit is the lower recurring price.
| Option (3 bed / 2 bath) | Visits in 12 months | Cost for 12 months | Average per visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-time deep clean, once | 1 | $269 | $269 |
| One-time deep clean, spring and fall | 2 | $538 | $269 |
| One-time deep clean every 3 months | 4 | $1,076 | $269 |
| One-time deep clean every month | 12 | $3,228 | $269 |
| Monthly plan (first visit deep, then monthly) | 12 | $2,458 | $205 |
| Every-2-weeks plan (first visit deep, then every 2 weeks) | 26 | $4,394 | $169 |
The takeaway: if you want a clean once or twice a year, book one-time cleans. If you'd book one every month or so anyway, a monthly plan is cheaper ($199 per visit after the first, versus $269 each time). There's no contract on a plan: skips and changes are free with 48 hours' notice, and you can cancel from your account any time; billing stops at the end of the cycle you've paid for. Cost by schedule for every home size: weekly vs biweekly vs monthly cleaning.
What a one-time clean includes
One-time deep clean:
- Everything in a standard clean, plus:
- Baseboards, door frames and doors hand-wiped
- Inside the microwave and oven (oven interior on request), outside of fridge and range hood
- Kitchen cabinet fronts fully wiped
- Shower and tub detailing: soap scum and grout scrubbed
- Ceiling fans, vents and blinds dusted
- Window sills and tracks cleaned
Move-out / move-in clean (empty home):
- Everything in a deep clean, plus:
- Inside all kitchen and bathroom cabinets and drawers (empty)
- Inside the fridge and oven
- Closets: shelves wiped and floors cleaned
- Best scheduled after furniture is out; utilities (water, power) must be on
Not included in any clean: exterior windows, gutters, garages and decks; moving heavy furniture; anything that needs a ladder taller than a two-step stool; laundry and organizing. Room by room: deep cleaning checklist and move-out cleaning checklist.
How booking a one-time clean works
- Get your price online in about a minute: bedrooms, bathrooms and ZIP code (Peoria, Peoria Heights, Dunlap, Morton, Washington, Germantown Hills, Metamora, East Peoria, Chillicothe, Pekin).
- Pay once when you book, through Stripe. No plan, no booking fee, and no sales tax: Illinois does not tax sales of service[8].
- We confirm your date by email within one business day. Cleans happen Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm Central. We don't do same-day cleans; if we can't schedule you within 10 days, you get a full refund.
- Get ready: access details, pets, valuables put away. You don't need to be home or supply anything. Checklist: how to prepare for a house cleaner.
- After the visit: If something on our checklist was missed, tell us within 48 hours of the visit (a photo helps) and we will come back and re-clean those areas free, usually within 3 business days. If a re-clean doesn't work for you, we credit the price of that visit instead (or refund it, up to the visit price, if you have no upcoming visit).
Changing plans: cancel 24 hours or more before the visit for a full refund; with less than 24 hours' notice it's refunded minus the $40 late-cancellation fee (cancellation policy).
Who cleans your home
Your home is cleaned by established, well-reviewed local cleaning professionals and small cleaning companies we subcontract with. Before one takes a Wrenly job, they must show solid public reviews and a reference we contact, complete a paid trial clean we inspect against our checklist, carry their own liability insurance (we keep their certificate of insurance on file) and sign a subcontractor agreement.
What does a one-time cleaner cost per hour in Peoria?
The Peoria-area companies above price one-time cleans by the job (by room, by home size, or by quote) and don't publish an hourly rate. Independent cleaners on Care.com list these average rates (as of October 2026)[6]:
| Place | Average starting rate | Average max rate |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $19.75/hr | $24.03/hr |
| Pekin, IL | $18.83/hr | $20.50/hr |
| Chillicothe, IL | $19.83/hr | $21.17/hr |
| Illinois | $22.19/hr | $26.85/hr |
| United States | $21.60/hr | $26.33/hr |
An hourly rate leaves the total open until the job is done; a per-job price fixes it before the visit. Hiring an independent cleaner directly: how to hire a house cleaner in Peoria. Full market comparison: house cleaning cost in Peoria, IL.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a one-time house cleaning cost in Peoria, IL?
At Wrenly Home a one-time clean is a deep clean: $175 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $209 for 2 bedrooms, $269 for 3, $339 for 4 and $429 for 5, plus $25 for each bathroom beyond the included number. An empty-home move-out or move-in clean is $229-$575. CottageCare Peoria publishes first-time cleanings of $209 to $393 for most homes (typical $287) and says one-time and occasional cleanings are priced like a first-time cleaning.
Do you offer a one-time regular (not deep) clean?
No. Every one-time clean we sell is a deep clean or a move-out/move-in clean. A home that isn't on a regular schedule has built-up dust and grime on baseboards, fans, vents, blinds and shower grout, and a lighter visit wouldn't reach it. A regular visit price (from $109) is only available on a weekly, every-2-weeks or monthly plan, after a first-visit deep clean.
How much does Merry Maids charge for a one-time cleaning in Peoria?
Merry Maids does not publish one-time cleaning prices for the Peoria area. Its Peoria location page (the office is in East Peoria) and its one-time cleaning page offer a free quote, and the site notes that its locations are independently owned franchises and that prices and services vary by location. Ask them for a written quote for your home size and compare it with the prices on this page.
How much does Merry Maids or Molly Maid charge per hour?
Neither publishes an hourly rate for Peoria. Molly Maid of Peoria lists starting prices for weekly and every-two-weeks cleans (for example from $150 every two weeks for a 3-bed/2-bath home up to 2,000 sq ft) and says final pricing follows an in-home estimate; its one-time cleaning FAQ says one-time costs vary with home size and tasks. For comparison, independent cleaners on Care.com list $19.75 to $24.03 an hour in Peoria (October 2026).
Why does a one-time clean cost more than a recurring visit?
Because it takes longer. A first or one-time clean catches up months of build-up, so it's priced as a deep clean: $269 for a 3-bedroom home, versus $165 for each later every-2-weeks visit on a plan. CottageCare's Peoria page says the same about its first-time cleaning: it's the most you'll pay, and every scheduled visit after it costs less.
Is one deep clean a year cheaper than a monthly plan?
Yes, by a lot: one deep clean of a 3-bedroom home is $269, while a monthly plan costs about $2,458 over its first 12 months. But if you'd book a one-time clean every month anyway, the plan is cheaper ($2,458 vs $3,228 a year), because each monthly visit after the first is $199 instead of $269.
When do I pay for a one-time clean, and can I cancel?
You pay in full when you book, through Stripe. We confirm your date by email within one business day; if we can't schedule you within 10 days you get a full refund. Cancel 24 hours or more before the visit for a full refund; with less than 24 hours' notice it's refunded minus the $40 late-cancellation fee.
Can I use the new-customer discount on a one-time clean?
Yes. Code WELCOME40 takes $40 off your first clean, including a one-time deep or move-out clean: a 3-bedroom deep clean is $229 with the code. There is no sales tax on house cleaning in Illinois.
Sources
- CottageCare Peoria: House Cleaning Prices (Last updated September 2026). https://cottagecare.com/locations/peoria/house-cleaning-prices/. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- Molly Maid of Peoria: Pricing. https://www.mollymaid.com/locations/peoria/pricing/. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- Molly Maid: One-Time Cleaning Services (FAQ: How much do one-time cleaning services cost?). https://www.mollymaid.com/our-services/one-time-cleaning/. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- Merry Maids: Home Cleaners in Peoria (East Peoria, IL location page). https://www.merrymaids.com/home-cleaners-peoria-il/. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- Merry Maids: One-time cleaning services. https://www.merrymaids.com/cleaning-services/one-time. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- Care.com: How much does house cleaning cost in Peoria, IL? (provider rates as of October 2026). https://www.care.com/cost/house-cleaning/peoria-il. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- National Association of REALTORS: NAR Report Reveals Home Staging Boosts Sale Prices and Reduces Time on Market (2025 Profile of Home Staging, May 6, 2025). https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-report-reveals-home-staging-boosts-sale-prices-and-reduces-time-on-market. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- Illinois Department of Revenue: Does Illinois tax sales of service?. https://tax.illinois.gov/questionsandanswers/answer.129.html. Accessed 2026-10-22.
Other companies' prices and policies change; check their pages for current details. If anything here is out of date, email hello@wrenlyhome.com and we'll correct it.