How many hours should I hire a cleaner for?

The number of hours depends on your home size and cleaning goals. At Binx, a typical maintenance clean for an average home takes 2–4 hours. Smaller apartments may only need 2 hours, while larger homes or first-time cleans may require 4–6 hours. Deep cleaning or post-renovation work can take even longer. Hiring too little time often leads to incomplete results, while proper time allocation ensures all priority areas are addressed. Many clients start with a longer initial clean, then switch to shorter maintenance visits. The key is aligning time with expectations—cleaners work efficiently, but quality results still require adequate time.