Spring cleaning 2026: how much does apartment cleaning cost and when is it worth having it done?

Spring cleaning is the moment when most of us have the same problem: the list of things to do is long and there is no time. No wonder that "contract cleaning" is growing - Murator describes the trend of increasingly frequent outsourcing of cleaning, especially in large cities, driven by the pace of life and the development of online platforms. (Murator.pl)

And as demand grows, so do questions about one thing: how much does it cost in 2026?

What does “spring cleaning” (as opposed to just regular cleaning) really mean?

Spring cleaning is usually "a level higher" than the standard:

• washing windows/frames/sills

• Vacuuming and washing strips, lamps and shades

• cleaning joints and hard-to-reach corners

• tidy wardrobes (seasonal rotation)

• "flash" kitchen (fronts, hood, oven - often as an addition)

It's these "extras" that make the difference in time and price.

Cleaning prices in 2026: current ranges in the largest cities

If you are looking for a quick orientation, Murator provides sample ranges for cleaning an apartment (approx. 50-60 m²) and cleaning after renovation (approx. 50 m²) in January 2026 (Murator.pl)

Standard apartment cleaning (usually: vacuuming, floors, kitchen, bathroom)

• Warsaw: PLN 150–450 (often also PLN 40–70/h) (Murator.pl)

• Kraków: PLN 130–300 (PLN 35–65/h) (Murator.pl)

• Poznań: PLN 140–350 (PLN 40–70/h) (Murator.pl)

• Wrocław: PLN 130–300 (PLN 35–65/h) (Murator.pl)

• Łódź: PLN 120–280 (PLN 30–60/h) (Murator.pl)

• Gdańsk: PLN 130–320 (PLN 35–65/h) (Murator.pl)

Cleaning after renovation (usually more expensive: construction dust, windows, joints)

• Warsaw: 250–600 PLN (Murator.pl)

• Kraków: 250–550 PLN (Murator.pl)

• Poznań: PLN 300–600 (Murator.pl)

• Wrocław: 250–550 PLN (Murator.pl)

• Łódź: 200–500 PLN (Murator.pl)

• Gdańsk: 250–550 PLN (Murator.pl)

Why are prices increasing? In the comparative commentary, Murator indicates increases of 5–10% y/y (January 2026 vs January 2025) and relates them, among others, to: with labor costs. (Murator.pl)

In a broader background, there are rising salary costs - the Central Statistical Office reported that the average monthly salary in the enterprise sector (excluding profit bonuses) in January 2026 amounted to PLN 9,002.27. (stat.gov.pl)

What influences the valuation the most (and how not to overpay)?

Most often, the price depends on 5 things: (Murator.pl)

1. Size and number of rooms

2. Scope (standard vs. general vs. after renovation)

3. Extras: windows, oven, refrigerator, upholstery washing

4. Condition of the apartment (empty/furnished, degree of dirt)

5. Frequency (once vs. regularly - often cheaper in terms of conversion)

For quick orientation "by square footage", cleaning services provide, for example: 30-35 m²: PLN 120-180, 50 m²: PLN 160-280, 70-80 m²: PLN 220-380 (standard). (CleanWhale)

Tip before ordering: ask for a quote after a short checklist (square footage + number of bathrooms + windows + household appliances + whether there are any animals). This reduces the risk of on-site payments.

Spring cleaning in a week: a simple checklist (no hassle)

If you do the cleaning yourself or want to plan the job better, divide the cleaning into zones (kitchen/living room/bathroom, etc.) - this structure is also used in ready-made checklists. (askteamclean.com)

7-day plan (realistic):

1. Day 1: kitchen (fronts, countertops, hood, baskets, external equipment)

2. Day 2: bathroom (grout, cabin, tap, mirrors, drains)

3. Day 3: living room (dust from above, lamps, strips, textiles)

4. Day 4: bedrooms (mattress/vacuuming, cabinets, clothes rotation)

5. Day 5: windows + window sills + frames (the greatest "wow effect")

6. Day 6: hall + doors + switches + details

7. Day 7: "finish" (floors, refreshment, throwing away/giving away things)

How to connect it with SpotMeUp (to make it faster, not more perfect)

If you wantto get your time backthe simplest arrangement is:

• you commissioncleaning (standard or general)

• and if the problem is chaos in wardrobes/storage compartments, you organize the space

In SpotMeUp you will find it in the Home and garden category. (SpotMeUp)

CTA (to be inserted at the end of the post):

👉 Go to SpotMeUp → Home and garden → Cleaning and compare available dates and scope of services. (SpotMeUp)

FAQ

How much does it cost to clean an apartment in 2026?

In the largest cities, standard cleaning of an apartment (approx. 50-60 m²) is sometimes priced at around PLN 120-450depending on the city and scope. (Murator.pl)

How much does cleaning cost after renovation in 2026?

For an apartment of approx. 50 m², the range is often higher: approx. PLN 200–600depending on the city and the level of dirt. (Murator.pl)

What increases the price of cleaning the most?

Most often: windows, cleaning household appliances (oven/fridge), grout, washing upholstery and cleaning after renovation. (Murator.pl)

Quick price range calculator (approximate)

The calculator below will help you quickly estimate the range before you request a quote. It is based on ranges for apartments of approximately 50–60 m² in the largest cities (January 2026) and scales them to your size. (Murator.pl)

Select city and cleaning type (base range)

Fork source: (Murator.pl)

Convert to your square footage (simple formula)

This is a practical heuristic (for quick orientation):

Your price ≈ base price × (your square footage / 55 m²)

Example: Warsaw, standard, 35 m²

• low: 150 × (35/55) ≈ PLN 95

• high: 450 × (35/55) ≈ PLN 286

  So approximately: ~PLN 100-290.

In reality, it may be more/less (e.g. 2 bathrooms, animals, a lot of things, difficult dirt). Therefore, it is best to ask for a quote "after the checklist" (below).

Step 3: add "extras" (no blind guessing)

Instead of using amounts, it is safest to count the allowances asseparate items in the valuation, because companies settle them very differently. Most often, additional payments are made for: windows, oven/fridge, joints/cabin, upholstery washing, post-renovation cleaning. (Murator.pl)

Mini-checklist for valuation (copy-paste into the message):

• area: ___ m²

• number of bathrooms: ___

• windows (how many sashes): ___

• oven/fridge: yes/no

• animals: yes/no

• type: standard / general / after renovation

• priority: kitchen / bathroom / windows / whole

Bonus: "after an hour" orientation

Murator also provides ranges of hourly rates (e.g. Warsaw PLN 40-70/h; other cities have similar ranges). (Murator.pl)

If someone bills by the hour, ask for a time estimate + limit: "max X hours".

Local versions (short sections under city pages)

You can paste them as "local SEO" blocks at the end of the post or on city subpages.

Spring cleaning 2026 – Warsaw

In Warsaw, standard cleaning for an apartment of approx. 50–60 m² is priced at PLN 150–450, and cleaning after renovation of approx. 50 m²:PLN 250–600. (Murator.pl)

Spring cleaning 2026 – Kraków

In Krakow, standard cleaning of an apartment of approx. 50–60 m² usually ranges from PLN 130–300, and after renovation of approx. 50 m²: PLN 250–550. (Murator.pl)

Spring cleaning 2026 – Wrocław

In Wrocław, the range for standard cleaning (approx. 50-60 m²) is PLN 130-300, and for cleaning after renovation (approx. 50 m²) PLN 250-550. (Murator.pl)

Spring cleaning 2026 – Poznań

In Poznań, a standard cleaning (approx. 50–60 m²) is sometimes valued at PLN 140–350, and post-renovation cleaning (approx. 50 m²) atPLN 300–600. (Murator.pl)

Spring cleaning 2026 – Gdańsk

In Gdańsk, standard cleaning (approx. 50-60 m²) ranges from PLN 130-320, and after renovation (approx. 50 m²) from PLN 250-550. (Murator.pl)

Spring cleaning 2026 – Łódź

In Łódź, standard cleaning (approx. 50–60 m²) is often PLN 120–280, and cleaning after renovation (approx. 50 m²) is PLN 200–500. (Murator.pl)

How to prepare your apartment before contract cleaning (10 minutes, real savings)

This is the section that usually increases conversions because it removes the customer's biggest fear: "do I have to take care of everything before cleaning?"

1) Do a quick "surface reset"

• pick up clothes from the floor into the basket/laundry

• hide personal items from countertops (cosmetics, documents)

• put the toys in one box (they don't have to be "sorted")

2) Prioritize (top 3 things)

Example: windows + kitchen + bathroom.

Spring cleaning easily spills over into everything - and prioritizing allows you to hit the "wow" factor even with less time.

3) Specify the scope (to avoid extra charges and disappointments)

Send a list of extras in advance: windows, oven, refrigerator, joints/cabin, upholstery cleaning, etc. (this most often affects the price). (Murator.pl)

4) Secure pets and small items

• Place the bowls/litter in a permanent place

• hide jewelry, cash, small electronics

• If your pet is stressed: consider a separate room or a walk during the walk

5) Leave a "starter package" (makes the job easier)

• access to water and electricity

• garbage bag

• paper towel / "emergency" cloth

• if you have your own resources/eco: leave in one place

6) Short briefing at the entrance (2 min)

Say:

• what is the priority

• what not to move (e.g. desk with papers)

• where there are things like: window cleaner, bags, mop

Pro tip: If you're doing "spring cleaning in a week", dividing it into rooms (kitchen/living room/bathroom etc.) works great - you can combine it with a weekly checklist. (askteamclean.com)