Ciyeza Cleaning — Cape Town
House cleaning in Cape Town — what's included, what it costs, and how it works
Most people looking for a house cleaner in Cape Town want the same thing: someone reliable who shows up when they say they will, cleans properly, and doesn't need to be managed. That sounds simple, but it's the part that usually goes wrong — the cleaner who cancels at the last minute, or does a surface clean and considers it done.
We do regular domestic cleaning across Cape Town — weekly, fortnightly, and once-off. Here's what a standard house clean covers, what it costs, and what to think about when booking.
What a standard house clean includes
Kitchen
Surfaces wiped down, stovetop cleaned, cupboard fronts wiped, sink and taps cleaned, floor swept and mopped. Appliance interiors (oven, fridge) are not part of a regular clean — those are deep clean items.
Bathrooms
Toilet sanitised inside and out, shower and bath scrubbed, tiles wiped, mirror cleaned, basin and taps, floor mopped.
Bedrooms
Bed made with your linen, surfaces dusted, floors vacuumed or mopped, skirting boards wiped.
Living and dining areas
Dusting, vacuuming or mopping, surfaces wiped down.
Hallways and stairs
Swept and mopped throughout.
How much does house cleaning cost in Cape Town?
| Home size | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom flat | From R300 |
| 2-bedroom home | From R400 |
| 3-bedroom home | From R550 |
| 4+ bedroom home | From R700 |
Regular weekly or fortnightly bookings are cheaper per visit than once-off cleans. First cleans on a neglected property take longer and are quoted separately.
Weekly vs fortnightly vs once-off
Weekly cleaning keeps a home in a consistent state — each visit is roughly the same amount of work, so it stays manageable and the price stays predictable. It works well for families with kids or pets where things get messy quickly.
Fortnightly is the most common arrangement. Enough time between visits that the clean is more thorough each time, but frequent enough that things don't fall too far behind. Good for couples or smaller homes.
Once-off cleans are done for specific reasons — moving in, moving out, before or after an event, or as a reset before starting a regular schedule. They typically take longer and cost more than a visit on a regular schedule.
Areas we cover in Cape Town
Not listed? Get in touch — we cover most of Cape Town.
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