Molly Maid costs about $120 to $300 a cleaning
Molly Maid does not post prices online. Each office gives you a price after a free estimate. Guides put Molly Maid at about $60 to $100 an hour for a team of two or three, which works out to $120 to $300 for a standard cleaning. Weekly and every other week cleanings run about $120 to $220. The first visit, or a deep clean, costs more, about $300 to $500.
What Molly Maid costs
| Team of 2 or 3, per hour | $60 to $100 |
|---|---|
| Standard cleaning, per visit | $120 to $300 |
| Weekly or every other week, per visit | $120 to $220 |
| First visit or deep clean | $300 to $500 |
| Merry Maids, for comparison | $150 to $300 a visit |
A standard cleaning usually takes 2 to 3 hours. The first visit takes longer because the team does a deeper clean to get your home to a clean starting point. Sources: HomeGuide, how much Molly Maid costs (September 2024); HomeGuide, how much a maid costs, with Molly Maid and Merry Maids (January 2026).
What changes your price
- How often. Weekly and every other week cleanings take less time per visit, so they cost less each time.
- Home size. More rooms and bathrooms mean more hours.
- How dirty the home is. Heavy dust, stains or clutter add time.
- The first visit. It costs more than later visits.
- Your office. Each Molly Maid office is locally owned and sets its own rates.
- Your city. Prices are higher where living costs are high.
How Molly Maid pricing works
Molly Maid charges for a team's time, not a flat price per room. HomeGuide says a crew of two or three costs about $60 to $100 an hour. A standard visit lasts 2 to 3 hours, which is why most people pay $120 to $300.
HomeGuide says Molly Maid has no term contract, so you can change your cleaning plan at any time with no charge. You can book one time, weekly, every other week or every 3 to 4 weeks. Shorter, more frequent cleanings take less time per visit than a deep clean.
Molly Maid says it builds a custom cleaning plan for your needs and budget, and that you get your price from a free estimate. HomeGuide notes that its standard service includes changing bed linens and wiping down doors, and that it uses eco friendly products but will use yours if you ask. Sources: HomeGuide, how much Molly Maid costs (September 2024); HomeGuide, how much a maid costs, with Molly Maid and Merry Maids (January 2026); Molly Maid, free estimate page (checked September 2026).
Molly Maid compared with other cleaners
Big franchise cleaners like Molly Maid and Merry Maids usually cost more than independent cleaners. HomeGuide says neither shows prices online, but both offer easy scheduling and a wide range of services.
Our house cleaning cost page puts a typical cleaning at $118 to $238 a visit. If you need carpets done too, see our carpet cleaning cost page.
How to judge the price you are quoted
- Ask how many cleaners will come and how many hours the price covers.
- Ask what the first visit costs and what later visits cost.
- Ask what is not included, like inside the oven or fridge.
- Compare with $120 to $300 for a standard cleaning.
Ways to pay less
- Book every other week instead of monthly. Each visit is shorter and costs less.
- Tidy up before the team arrives so they spend their time cleaning, not picking up.
- Skip add ons you do not need.
- Ask about first visit deals. Many offices run them.
How we got these numbers
Molly Maid does not post prices, because each office sets its own. The ranges come from HomeGuide cost guides from 2024 and 2026. We do not add our own guesses. All numbers were checked on September 28, 2026.
Common questions
How much does Molly Maid cost?
About $120 to $300 for a standard cleaning, or $60 to $100 an hour for a team of two or three.
How much is a Molly Maid deep clean?
About $300 to $500 for a first visit or a deep clean.
Does Molly Maid have a contract?
No. You can change your cleaning plan at any time with no charge.
Is Molly Maid cheaper than Merry Maids?
They are close. Merry Maids runs about $150 to $300 a visit.