Hello Cleaners in California: Services, Prices and Booking
Where our teams have worked in California, what each service costs, the local conditions that shape a clean, and how renters can use the state's deposit rules.
- We completed 57 cleans across 36 California towns and cities in 2026, led by Los Angeles and nearby communities.
- California customers pay the same published prices as everywhere else, from $160 for a regular clean and $200 for a deep clean.
- The median California job total in our records was $462.
- California landlords must return a deposit or itemize deductions within 21 days, and most deposits are capped at one month's rent.
- Wildfire smoke, wind-blown dust and hard water are the local conditions most worth planning a clean around.
Hello Cleaners books cleaning across California with vetted, insured local teams, and one company stays responsible for each job from quote to finish. Between January and October 2026 we completed 57 cleans in 36 California towns and cities, most of them in Los Angeles and the surrounding communities. Prices are the same published rates we use in every state, confirmed before you book.
This guide covers where we work, what each service costs, the California conditions that affect a clean, and the deposit rules that matter if you rent.
Where we clean in California
Our busiest California areas so far have been Los Angeles, Montebello, Inglewood, Orange, Carson and Pasadena, with jobs spread across 36 towns and cities in total. Coverage depends on team availability at your address. The quote form checks your location and tells you if we cannot reach it, rather than taking a booking we cannot keep. You can also start from our California page. Town pages are added as demand grows, but you never need one to book: if the quote form shows a price for your address, a team can reach you.
Services and prices in California
Every service on our list is available to book in California. These are the published starting prices, which exclude sales tax where it applies.
| Service | Starts at | Typical California use |
|---|---|---|
| Regular / light clean | $160 per visit | Weekly or bi-weekly upkeep |
| Deep cleaning | $200 | Seasonal resets, post-smoke cleanup |
| Move-out cleaning | $190 | Rental handovers and deposit returns |
| Move-in cleaning | $180 | Empty homes before furniture arrives |
| Airbnb / rental turnover | $90 per turnover | Short-stay resets between guests |
| Post-construction | $250 | Remodels and ADU builds |
| Carpet and upholstery | $45 per room | Rugs, sofas and stained carpet |
| Pressure washing | $150 minimum | Driveways, patios and siding |
| Pre-sale | $220 | Homes going on the market |
Real totals depend on size, condition and add-ons. In our records the median California job came to $462, a little below the national median of $546, reflecting the many apartments and smaller homes we cleaned there. The full list is on our price page.
What Californian homes need
Smoke and ash after wildfire days
Fine ash and soot settle on sills, vents, ceiling fans and soft furnishings even when windows stay shut. Dry dusting spreads it. Damp wiping, vacuuming with a good filter and cleaning vent covers works better, and a deep clean after a heavy smoke spell resets the whole home.
Wind-blown dust
Dry seasons and strong winds push dust through door gaps and window tracks. Tracks, sliding doors, blinds and baseboards fill quickly, so they belong on every regular visit rather than once a year.
Hard water
Many California areas have hard water, which leaves white scale on glass shower doors, faucets and tile. It builds slowly and becomes much harder to remove once etched in, so regular descaling saves effort later.
Outdoor living spaces
Patios, decks and driveways get year-round use in much of the state. Periodic pressure washing keeps them from staining, especially under trees and around barbecues.
Renting in California: deposit rules to know
California has some of the clearest deposit rules in the country. Under Civil Code § 1950.5, a landlord must return the deposit or send an itemized statement of deductions within 21 days of move-out. Most residential deposits are capped at one month's rent, with limited exceptions for small landlords. Landlords must also photograph the unit after move-out and again after repairs or cleaning, and, for tenancies starting from July 1, 2025, at move-in.
Cleaning can be deducted only to return the unit to the level of cleanliness it had at move-in. A professional move-out clean with dated photos is the simplest way to show you met that standard. Laws change, so check the current statute or a local tenant resource before relying on these details. For the wider picture, see our guide to security deposits and cleaning fees.
Which clean to book
Picking the right service keeps the price fair and the result right. A quick guide for common California situations:
- Leaving a rental: a move-out clean covers inside cabinets, appliances on request, bathrooms, floors and the details landlords check.
- New lease or new home: a move-in clean before boxes arrive, while every cabinet and closet is empty.
- Home not professionally cleaned for months: a deep clean first, then recurring visits.
- Remodel or ADU just finished: post-construction cleaning removes fine dust from every surface, including inside cabinets and vents.
- Short-term rental host: turnover cleaning between guests, with laundry and restocking available as add-ons.
- Selling: a pre-sale clean before listing photos and open houses.
If you are unsure, describe the home in the quote form or call us and we will suggest the service that fits.
How booking works
- Choose a service and home size, and get a confirmed price before you book.
- Book online for 10% off, or call (307) 263-5458, seven days a week.
- Teams are identity-verified, background-checked and liability-insured, and bring supplies on every service except the regular clean, where they are optional.
- Reschedule or cancel free with 24 hours' notice; a 30% fee applies inside 24 hours.
- Report anything missed within 36 hours for a free re-clean.
Getting started
If you are moving, book the clean for the day after the movers leave. If you want ongoing help, start with one deep clean and then move to a bi-weekly regular plan. Either way, enter your address in the quote form to confirm a team can reach you and see your price.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hello Cleaners work in California?
Yes. We completed 57 cleans across 36 California towns and cities between January and October 2026, most in the Los Angeles area. The quote form confirms availability at your address.
How much does house cleaning cost in California?
Our published prices start at $160 for a regular clean, $200 for a deep clean and $190 for a move-out clean. The median California job total in our 2026 records was $462.
How long does a California landlord have to return a deposit?
21 days after move-out, under Civil Code section 1950.5, either the full deposit or an itemized statement with the balance.
Can a California landlord charge for cleaning?
Only to bring the unit back to the cleanliness it had at move-in, and the charge must be itemized.
Do your teams bring supplies?
Yes, on every service. For the regular / light clean, supplies are optional.
Looking for cleaners in California? See cleaning services in California.