Best Home Cleaning Services in Singapore 2026
- Christina Lee
- Apr 11
- 8 min read
Updated: Apr 20
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We research each provider independently, review customer feedback across multiple platforms, and assess service quality, transparency, and track record. Businesses do not pay to appear in this editorial guide — though some hold a paid listing or featured placement on Top Asia Select, which is disclosed where relevant.
The 2026 home cleaning landscape in Singapore
Singapore households typically fall into two categories: those with a full-time Foreign Domestic Worker who handles cleaning as part of broader household duties, and the growing on-demand segment — smaller households, couples without children, and expatriates — for whom professional cleaning services have become the preferred model. Expert results, no live-in commitment, book when you need it.
The professional home cleaning market in Singapore has matured significantly. App-based platforms have standardised pricing, improved cleaner vetting, and made booking as straightforward as ordering food delivery. But the market also has meaningful variation in pricing structure, what is and is not included, and whether the cleaner shows up with their own supplies or expects yours.
This guide covers the verified 2026 rates, the key things to understand before booking, and an honest assessment of the providers worth considering.
What to understand about Home cleaning services before your first booking
GST is almost always additional
As of 2026, Singapore's GST rate is 9%. Most cleaning platforms display prices excluding GST — which means your SGD 23/hr rate becomes SGD 25.07/hr at checkout. Some platforms (Helpling, Luce) state their prices are inclusive of GST; always confirm before booking. Frustration at checkout over unexpected GST additions is one of the most commonly cited complaints about Singapore cleaning platforms.
Weekend surcharges are now standard
Demand for Saturday and Sunday cleaning slots significantly exceeds supply in Singapore. Most platforms now apply a SGD 5–10 weekend surcharge for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday bookings. Helpling charges SGD 10 for Fri/Sat/Sun appointments before 6PM (evening slots have a discount). If your schedule allows flexibility, weekday bookings save you this premium and are typically easier to slot.
Supplies — who brings what
This varies significantly between providers and is rarely made clear in headline pricing. Some platforms (Luce for deep cleaning and post-reno cleans, Sureclean) include all cleaning supplies and equipment in their rate. Most regular/hourly session providers expect you to supply basic cleaning products — mop, vacuum, detergents. If you want the cleaner to bring supplies, confirm explicitly and check whether there is an additional charge.
Platform and service fees
Some platforms charge a platform fee on top of the hourly rate — Helpling adds SGD 3.90 per booking for platform and insurance costs. This is separate from the hourly rate and from GST. Always check the full checkout total rather than the advertised hourly rate when comparing providers.
Minimum booking durations
Most platforms have minimum booking durations of 2–4 hours. KMAC International, for example, requires 4-hour minimum sessions. For very small apartments where 2 hours would suffice, this means you are paying for time you may not fully use — factor this into your per-clean cost comparison.
2026 cleaning rates at a glance
All figures verified from provider websites and independent Singapore sources in April 2026. Prices listed are inclusive of GST where indicated; check provider websites for current rates as pricing can change.
Service type | Typical 2026 rate | Duration | Notes |
Regular cleaning (recurring) | SGD 18–25/hr | 3–4 hrs | Weekly or fortnightly; same cleaner typically assigned |
Regular cleaning (one-off) | SGD 23–28/hr | 3–4 hrs | Higher than recurring; add SGD 10 for weekends |
Ad-hoc / last-minute | SGD 25–32/hr | Flexible | Premium for short notice or same/next-day booking |
Deep / spring clean | SGD 300–650+ | 6–10 hrs | Full home including appliances; book 1–2 weeks ahead |
Move-in / move-out clean | SGD 180–450 | 4–8 hrs | Cabinets, windows, tracks included |
Post-renovation clean | SGD 300–650+ | 6–12 hrs | Industrial equipment needed — book specialist service |
Post-reno (4-room HDB) | SGD 475–525 | 6–8 hrs | Specific benchmark for standard 4-room HDB |
Mattress steam clean (queen) | SGD 80–140 | 1–2 hrs | Singapore humidity makes this worth doing annually |
Sofa / upholstery clean | SGD 80–200 | 1–3 hrs | Fabric type affects price significantly |
NEA-approved disinfection | SGD 150–350 | 2–4 hrs | 30-day antimicrobial coating; useful post-illness or for infant households |
Curtain cleaning (per panel) | SGD 15–25 | Per panel | Add-on to regular session or standalone booking |
Providers worth considering in 2026
Helpling is Singapore's leading on-demand home cleaning platform and Top Asia Select's featured partner in this category. Operating in Singapore since 2015 with over 1.7 million cleans delivered across 350,000+ homes, they have the most established track record of any platform in this guide.
Their model connects households with vetted, background-checked Singapore citizen and PR cleaners through app-based booking. The matching system allows you to select and retain the same cleaner for regular sessions — important for households where familiarity and trust matter.
All cleaners complete 200+ hours of hotel-grade training and are covered by up to SGD 1 million insurance per clean. Customer support is available 7 days a week via WhatsApp, email, or phone with a 15-minute response target.
• Recurring rate: SGD 23/hr (inclusive of GST)
• One-off rate: SGD 26/hr (inclusive of GST)
• Platform fee: SGD 3.90 per booking (covers insurance and platform costs)
• Weekend surcharge: SGD 10 for Fri/Sat/Sun before 6PM — evening slots discounted
• Supplies: Not included in standard session — client provides cleaning products
• Best for: Busy professionals, recurring weekly maintenance, condo residents who want verified insurance coverage, households wanting to retain the same cleaner
Luce is distinctive in Singapore's cleaning market for employing all their cleaners as full-time staff — not independent contractors or marketplace workers. This means consistent training standards, predictable quality, and proper employment protections. They service 21,000+ homes monthly with a team of 700+ staff.
Their pricing structure has multiple tiers — budget same/next-day app bookings start from SGD 16/hr, while standard recurring sessions start from SGD 18/hr. All prices are inclusive of GST with no additional platform fees.
• Same/next-day rate: From SGD 16++/hr (app booking only)
• Recurring weekly rate: From SGD 18++/hr
• One-off rate: From SGD 20++/hr
• No platform or admin fees
• Supplies: Included for deep clean and post-renovation services; not included for regular sessions
• Deep clean: Quote-based by home size; transparent quote provided before confirmation
• Best for: Value-conscious households, those who want full-time employed (not gig) cleaners, deep clean and post-renovation specialist bookings
Sureclean specialises in the premium end of Singapore's cleaning market — their 'happiness guarantee' and large professional fleet make them the go-to for heavy-duty sessions, move-out cleans, and specialised disinfection. Their NEA-approved disinfection service (from SGD 250/session) uses the same antimicrobial products used in Singapore preschools — a genuine differentiator for households with infants, pets, or post-illness situations requiring thorough sanitisation.
• Regular weekly cleaning: From SGD 22/hr
• NEA-approved disinfection: From SGD 250/session (provides up to 30 days protection)
• Move-out cleaning: Quote-based; comprehensive packages include cabinets, windows, and grilles
• Supplies: Included in all Sureclean services
• Best for: Families wanting thorough deep cleans, households with infants or immune-compromised members, move-out and move-in handover cleans, disinfection after illness
Whissh focuses specifically on home cleaning with a strong emphasis on consistent quality — their model assigns dedicated cleaners to recurring clients so your cleaner becomes familiar with your home, your preferences, and your standards over time. This consistency is their primary differentiator from more transactional platforms. They also use NEA-certified, child- and pet-friendly cleaning products as standard.
• Best for: Households who want a dedicated cleaner assigned to every session, families with young children or pets who value certified cleaning products
Sendhelper covers cleaning alongside aircon servicing, handyman services, and other household needs through a single platform — convenient for households who want one booking interface for multiple service types. Competitively priced with straightforward app-based booking and no minimum contract.
• Best for: Households who want a single platform for multiple home services, one-off cleaning sessions alongside other maintenance
Specialised cleaning services worth knowing about
Post-renovation cleaning — not a standard clean
Post-renovation cleaning is a specialist service that requires different equipment from a regular home clean. Fine alkaline construction dust penetrates into tracks, hinges, ventilation grilles, and cabinet interiors in ways that standard vacuums and mops cannot reach. Industrial-grade HEPA vacuums and specific alkaline-neutralising cleaning agents are required.
Budget SGD 475–525 for a thorough post-renovation clean of a standard 4-room HDB flat in 2026. Do not book a standard session and expect post-renovation results — the equipment requirements are genuinely different. Luce, Sureclean, and Helpling all offer dedicated post-renovation packages.
Mattress and sofa cleaning — overlooked in Singapore's humidity
Singapore's consistently high humidity creates ideal conditions for dust mite proliferation in mattresses and upholstered furniture. Most Singaporeans change their bed linen regularly but rarely deep clean the mattress itself. An annual steam clean of mattresses and high-use upholstered sofas is genuinely worthwhile — particularly for households with allergy sufferers, young children, or pets.
Current 2026 rates: SGD 80–140 for a queen mattress steam clean, SGD 80–200 for sofa upholstery cleaning depending on fabric type and number of seats. Most platforms offer these as add-ons to a regular clean or as standalone bookings.
NEA-approved disinfection — when is it worth it?
NEA-aligned disinfection using approved chemicals and antimicrobial coating technology is now a standard add-on offered by most major Singapore cleaning platforms. Typical 2026 pricing: SGD 150–350 for a full-home treatment, with 30-day or 365-day antimicrobial coatings available depending on the product used.
Worth considering for: households with newborns or infants, households where a family member has recently recovered from a contagious illness, landlords doing tenant changeovers, and households with elderly or immunocompromised residents.
What to look for when choosing a cleaning service
• Background checks — all reputable platforms conduct background checks; verify this specifically, not generally
• Insurance coverage — Helpling covers up to SGD 1 million per clean; ask any provider what their coverage is before booking
• GST and fee transparency — confirm whether quoted rates are inclusive or exclusive of GST and whether platform fees apply
• Weekend surcharge — confirm before booking if your preferred slot is Friday to Sunday
• Supplies policy — confirm whether the cleaner brings their own supplies or expects you to provide them
• Consistent assignment — for recurring sessions, ask whether the same cleaner will be assigned each time
• Cancellation policy — understand how much notice is required to cancel or reschedule without penalty; Helpling requires 24 hours' notice to avoid a 100% cancellation fee
• Minimum booking duration — confirm this upfront for smaller apartments
Pro tips for 2026 homeowners
• If you are booking for a Saturday or Sunday, book at least 10 days in advance — weekend slots in Central Region condos and popular BTO estates fill significantly faster than weekday slots
• Recurring bookings save 10–20% over one-off rates on most platforms — if you are going to use a cleaning service more than twice a month, the recurring rate is almost always better value
• Book post-renovation cleaning before moving any furniture in — it is dramatically faster and more thorough to clean an empty flat
• For spring cleaning before Chinese New Year, book in early January — December and January are the peak demand period and slots at reputable providers fill weeks in advance
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