Cleaning Guides: Costs, Rules and Checklists
Answers before you book, with figures from published prices and official sources.
These guides are written by Lana, founder of Dublin Cleaners. Each one is grouped under the service it relates to.
End of Tenancy Cleaning
Comparison
End of Tenancy Clean vs Deep Clean: Which One Do You Need?End of tenancy clean vs deep clean: what each covers, how Dublin prices compare, and which to book for a move-out, move-in or spring clean.
Rules explained
End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist: Room by Room for Dublin RentalsA room-by-room end of tenancy cleaning checklist for Dublin rentals, based on RTB guidance: kitchen, oven, bathroom, bedrooms and photos.
Cost guide
End of Tenancy Cleaning Cost in Dublin (2026)End of tenancy cleaning in Dublin costs €140 to €340 by bedrooms in 2026. Prices by home size, what changes the price, VAT and hourly rates.
What to do now
How Long Does End of Tenancy Cleaning Take? Hours by Home SizeHow long does end of tenancy cleaning take? Hours by home size for one or two cleaners, what slows a clean down, and when to book in Dublin.
Rules explained
RTB Deposit Return: Can a Landlord Keep Your Deposit for Cleaning?RTB deposit return rules for Dublin tenants: when a landlord can keep money for cleaning, what counts as wear and tear, and how to dispute it.
Deep Cleaning
Comparison
Deep Clean vs Regular Clean: What Is the Difference?Deep clean vs regular clean: what each covers, how long they take, what they cost in Dublin, and how to combine them to keep a home clean.
Cost guide
Deep Cleaning Services Dublin Cost: 2026 Prices by Home SizeDeep cleaning services in Dublin cost about €140 to €380 by home size in 2026: survey averages, published prices, hourly rates and VAT.
Comparison
Hard Water Dublin: Which Areas Get Limescale and What to DoHard water in Dublin by area: which suburbs get Leixlip water at 150-300 mg/l, which get soft water at 50 mg/l, and how to tackle limescale.
House Cleaning
Comparison
Agency vs Independent Cleaner: Which Suits a Dublin Home?Agency vs independent cleaner in Dublin: hourly rates, holiday cover, insurance, tax and VAT compared side by side for your home.
Rules explained
Cleaner Insurance and Tax: Hiring a Cleaner in Ireland (2026)Cleaner insurance, PRSI and tax when you hire a cleaner in Ireland: the €40 a week domestic employee rule and who pays if someone is hurt.
Cost guide
How Much Do Cleaners Charge per Hour in Ireland? (2026 Dublin Rates)Cleaners in Ireland charge about €15 to €30 an hour in 2026. Dublin rates for independent and agency cleaners, wage floors and VAT.
Office Cleaning
Rules explained
How Often Should an Office Be Cleaned? A Room-by-Room ScheduleHow often should an office be cleaned? Daily, weekly and periodic tasks by area, the HSA workplace rules and visit plans by office size.
Rules explained
Office Cleaning Contract: What to Put in WritingWhat an office cleaning contract should cover in Ireland: scope, visit times, keys, alarms, consumables, insurance, notice and TUPE.
Cost guide
Office Cleaning Cost in Dublin (2026 Prices)Office cleaning in Dublin costs about €350 to €1,600 a month for most small offices in 2026. Hourly rates, per m² prices, VAT and wage floors.
After Builders Cleaning
Cost guide
After Builders Cleaning Cost in Dublin (2026)After builders cleaning in Dublin costs about €190 to €420 for most homes in 2026. Prices by size, per m² rates and what drives the price.
What to do now
How Long Does Dust Settle After Building Work?How long does dust settle after building work? Fine dust lands for days. When to book the clean around sanding, painting and floor finishes.
What to do now
Silica Dust: Is Builders Dust Dangerous in Your Home?Is builders dust dangerous? What silica dust is, what the HSA says about its health effects and limits, and how to clean it up safely at home.
Oven Cleaning
Cost guide
Oven Cleaning Cost in Dublin (2026)Oven cleaning cost in Dublin for 2026: €65-€95 for a single oven, €95-€120 for a double, range cookers from €150, plus hobs, AGAs and VAT.
Carpet Cleaning
Cost guide
Carpet Cleaning Dublin Prices (2026)Carpet cleaning Dublin prices for 2026: €40-€70 for one room, €60-€100 for stairs and landing, by room, m² and house size, plus VAT.
Upholstery Cleaning
Cost guide
Sofa Cleaning Dublin Prices (2026)Sofa cleaning Dublin prices for 2026: €50-€80 for a 2-seater, €70-€110 for a 3-seater, corner sofas, leather, mattresses and VAT explained.
Airbnb Cleaning
Cost guide
Airbnb Cleaning Cost in Dublin (2026)Airbnb cleaning cost in Dublin for 2026: €77-€177 per turnover from local cleaners, €100-€300 from firms, plus deep cleans and cleaning fees.
Rules explained
Short Term Letting Ireland: 2026 Rules and RegisterShort term letting Ireland rules, November 2026: the Fáilte Ireland register opens 1 December, Dublin planning rules and the 21-night limit.
Window Cleaning
Cost guide
Window Cleaning Dublin Prices (2026)Window cleaning Dublin prices for 2026: €55-€80 a visit, €50-€90 for a semi-detached exterior, €80-€160 inside and out, plus VAT and extras.
Mould Cleaning
Rules explained
Mould in Rented House Ireland: Tenant or Landlord Responsibility?Mould in a rented house in Ireland: what the 2019 rental standards and RTB guidance say about damp, ventilation and who pays for it.
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