Weekly vs. biweekly cleaning discount: how much to offer
Updated October 31, 2026 · QuoteCubby
Recurring clients are the backbone of a cleaning business, but the wrong discount can quietly cut your hourly pay. Here are the published ranges and the math to pick a discount that pays for itself.
What published guides suggest
| Source | Weekly | Every 2 weeks | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison | 10–15% | 10% | 5% |
| Clean Estimator | 20% | 15% | 10% |
| BidCalc | ~20% | ~15% | ~10% |
The spread is wide, so don’t copy a number. The discount is only safe if recurring homes really take you less time.
Do the math: what each frequency pays
Same 1,800 sq ft, 3 bed / 2 bath home, with the calculator’s example discounts (5% / 10% / 15%):
| Frequency | Discount | Price per visit | Per year | Per hour (same time) | Per hour (if faster) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-time | 0% | $160 | $160 | $43.63 | $43.63 |
| Every 4 weeks | 5% | $150 | $1,950 | $40.72 | $42.54 |
| Every 2 weeks | 10% | $145 | $3,770 | $39.26 | $42.93 |
| Weekly | 15% | $135 | $7,020 | $36.35 | $41.69 |
Example only, using the calculator’s starter numbers: $50 per person-hour target, $6 supplies, 12 round-trip miles at $0.35, $120 minimum job, prices rounded up to $5, average condition, no pets. Deep = 1.8× standard time, move-out = 2.2×, first clean = 1.5×. These are not market rates. “Per hour” = (price − $6 supplies − $4.20 gas) ÷ (labor + 30 min drive). “If faster” assumes recurring homes take 5% / 10% / 15% less time, matching the discount. Your savings may be bigger or smaller.
Two things stand out: weekly is worth far more per year, and if a weekly home doesn’t actually get faster, the discount comes straight out of your hourly pay.
How to set your discount
- Time five recurring visits at each frequency.
- Compare with the one-time time for the same homes.
- Set the discount at or below the time you save.
- Keep your minimum job price for every frequency.
- Add a skip rule so a “weekly” client who books monthly pays the monthly price.
Try it with your numbers
The free QuoteCubby calculator estimates the time for any home, prices standard, deep, move-out and first cleans, and shows what you really earn per hour after supplies and driving.
Open the free calculatorFAQ
What discount should I give for weekly cleaning?
Published guides vary. Allison lists 10–15% for weekly, 10% for biweekly and 5% for monthly. Clean Estimator lists 20%, 15% and 10%. BidCalc suggests 10–20% overall. Pick a discount your time savings can pay for.
Is weekly or biweekly cleaning better for my business?
Weekly earns more per year and keeps homes fastest to clean, but each visit pays less. Biweekly is the most common middle ground. Check your earnings per hour at each frequency.
Should the first recurring visit get the discount?
Usually not. Price the first visit as a first-time clean; the discount starts at visit two.
What if a recurring client keeps skipping visits?
Write a rule: if a weekly client goes three or more weeks between visits, the visit is priced at the every-4-weeks or one-time rate.
Quoting the same kinds of homes every week? The QuoteCubby kit (from $19, Google Sheets or Excel) keeps your price list, job log and client rates in one place. The free calculator stays free either way.
Related guides
- First-time house cleaning price
- House cleaning price increase letter
- How much to charge for house cleaning
Sources
Price ranges are national figures published by the sources below (accessed October 31, 2026). Local prices vary a lot. QuoteCubby examples are illustrations, not market data.
- Allison – How to Price House Cleaning Services
- Clean Estimator – Weekly vs. Biweekly vs. Monthly Cleaning Cost
- BidCalc – Recurring Cleaning Discount