Commercial Cleaning Prices in Singapore: What You’ll Actually Pay in 2026

Ask three cleaning companies to quote the service price for the same office, and you’ll probably get three very different numbers back. This is one of the more frustrating things about sorting out cleaning for a workplace. In many cases, you will find that there’s no published price list, the quotes don’t line up neatly, and most business owners are left guessing whether they’ve found a good deal or are paying over the odds. 

So here is a manual for the average price for commercial cleaning that the Singapore market is actually charging in 2026, along with the reason the lowest quote often turns out to be the most expensive one.

How Commercial Cleaning is Priced in Singapore

Most providers usually have one of three pricing models discussed below. Which one you’re offered usually depends on how big your space is and other factors. Let’s discuss how it all works.

Per Cleaner, Per Hour

Smaller offices and anywhere the workload swings from week to week usually get the per cleaner per hour package. 

You can get a licensed commercial crew that runs roughly $22 to $32 per cleaner per hour. This way, you have control of the schedule, which is the appeal, though the bill can become higher as the scope starts expanding.

Per Square Foot, Per Month

Standard daily cleaning tends to cost between $0.10 and $0.30 per square foot a month. Grade A space in the CBD costs more, closer to $0.28 to $0.42, because access and labour both run higher there. To put numbers on it: a 3,000 sq ft fringe-CBD office cleaned Monday to Friday usually costs around $660 to $960 a month, all in.

Flat Monthly Contract

Plenty of small offices and serviced suites just pay a fixed monthly fee covering an agreed number of visits. Since the model is the easiest to budget around, most of our clients choose it once their routine settles.

Commercial Cleaning Rates at a Glance (2026)

Below is a realistic breakdown of what businesses can expect to pay this year. 

Scenario	Typical 2026 price
Small office (under 1,000 sq ft), 2–3x a week	From $300–$500 / month
Medium office (1,000–3,000 sq ft), daily	~$600–$1,200 / month
Large/corporate (over 3,000 sq ft), daily	$1,200 to $15,000+ / month
Per cleaner, per hour (licensed)	$22–$32 / hour
Per square foot, per month (daily clean)	$0.10–$0.42 / sq ft
One-time office deep clean	$350–$1,200+ / session
One-time F&B / kitchen deep clean	$600–$1,500 / session
Quarterly deep clean (carpets, windows, etc.)	$0.20–$0.40 / sq ft

What Actually Drives the Commercial Cleaning Rates

Two offices of identical size can be quoted very differently, and a handful of things explain why. Floor area is the obvious starting point, since more space simply takes more time and more hands. Frequency of visits matters a lot: daily cleaning costs more overall than a weekly visit, yet the price per visit usually drops the more often a team comes in, because there’s less build-up to deal with each time. 

Your industry shapes things, too. A quiet admin office needs straightforward upkeep, while an F&B outlet, clinic or salon brings degreasing, heavier disinfection and compliance paperwork into the picture. All of this is naturally reflected in the price. 

Location matters less, but it’s real. Premises in the CBD and city fringe can run something like 10 to 25 per cent higher, partly for labour and partly for the logistics of loading bays, lift access and security passes. 

After that, it comes down to the extras: carpet shampooing, glass and window work, pantry hygiene, whether you need the team in after hours so trading isn’t disrupted, and whether consumables like toilet paper, hand soap and bin liners are folded into the fee or billed on the side. 

Individually, none of these moves the needle much. Put together, they cause a major change in the pricing. 

Commercial Cleaning Prices by Industry

Your industry is one of the biggest reasons two offices of the same size may get different quotes. A quiet admin office needs simple upkeep; a kitchen, clinic or salon brings grease, disinfection and compliance into the picture, and all that shows up in the rate. Here’s roughly where each type of premises sits for routine cleaning, on the same per-square-foot basis used above.

Type of premises	Indicative routine rate	Why this price?
Office / admin	$0.10–0.25 / sq ft / month	Straightforward upkeep — desks, floors, washrooms and bins
Retail / showroom	$0.15–0.30 / sq ft / month	Heavier foot traffic and the need to look spotless for customers; often cleaned after hours
Gym / salon / spa	$0.20–0.35 / sq ft / month	Sweat, moisture and shared equipment call for more frequent, more thorough hygiene
F&B / kitchen	$0.30–0.45 / sq ft / month	Grease, daily disinfection and NEA/SFA hygiene standards — plus periodic kitchen deep cleans at $600–$1,500 a session
Medical / clinic / dental	$0.30–0.50 / sq ft / month	Infection control, clinical-grade disinfection and compliance records
Industrial / warehouse	$0.06–0.20 / sq ft / month	Large floor areas bring the per-foot rate down, though high dusting and machinery areas are quoted on top

Add-On and Specialist Commercial Cleaning Service Price

Beyond routine cleaning, most commercial clients eventually need a few specialist jobs. These are usually priced separately and fold neatly into a scheduled visit:

•  Commercial carpet cleaning: from around $150 for standard office rugs, or roughly $0.08–$0.25 per square foot for larger floors.
•  Window and glass cleaning: interior work often runs $280–$550, depending on layout; smaller add-on jobs sit nearer $100–$250.
• Upholstery and sofa cleaning: about $50–$150 for chairs and smaller pieces, up to roughly $265 for a large reception sofa.
• Curtain and blind sanitisation: in the region of $35–$40 per piece, depending on fabric.
• Floor stripping and waxing: around $0.30–$0.50 per square foot for hard floors.

In Singapore’s humidity, these aren’t really optional extras; they’re maintenance. Carpets and pantry corners start growing mould and holding odour fast when they only ever get a surface wipe. Bundling them into a contract almost always works out cheaper than booking each one ad hoc.

One-Time vs Contract: Which Works Out Cheaper?

A regular contract almost always gives you the best price per visit. The quality tends to be better too, because the same team gets to know your space. And signing up for 12 months usually costs less than paying month to month.

One-time cleaning still works great for times like handing over after a renovation, clearing out at the end of a lease, freshening up before an important client visit, or resetting the place once an event wraps. 

If you’re still confused, there’s a middle path we often point people to. Book a single deep clean first, see how it lands, then commit to a schedule once you actually know what the space needs.

Why the Cheapest Quote Can End Up Costing More

There’s a limit to how low an honest quote can go, and it helps to know where that limit sits before you choose a cleaner on price alone.

First, there’s the law. Under the Environmental Public Health Act, any business that cleans commercial premises in Singapore has to hold a valid Cleaning Business Licence from the NEA. Running a cleaning business without one is an offence, with fines reaching $10,000. It takes a minute to check a company’s licence on the GoBusiness licence directory before you sign.

Wages set another limit. Under the Progressive Wage Model, the minimum pay for resident cleaners at offices and commercial sites rises to about $2,080 a month from July 2026. So when one quote comes in far below the rest, that money is usually being saved somewhere you can’t see — cleaning supplies left out of the job, no insurance cover, untrained workers, or transport fees that only appear later on the invoice.

A licensed company might cost 10 to 20 per cent more than an informal operator, true. But that extra pays for the training, insurance and accountability — the very things that protect you if something goes wrong on your premises.

Before you commit, it’s fair to ask for a current NEA licence, bizSAFE certification, evidence that staff are WSQ-trained for your type of premises, and a public liability policy with a sensible coverage limit. Any provider worth hiring will hand these over without making it awkward.

How to Get an Accurate Quote (and Compare Fairly)

The most useful thing you can do is insist on a site survey instead of a price over the phone. Floor plans, surface types and foot traffic all change the sums, and no one can quote that accurately without seeing the premises. When the numbers come back, check to see that they’re built on the same scope and frequency before you compare them, and get the important questions in early. Are consumables included? What’s the minimum contract length? Who actually supervises the crew, and what happens if a standard slips? An itemised quote you can read line by line is reassuring. A suspiciously round figure with nothing behind it rarely is.

Get a Clear Quote from Urban Fresh

Urban Fresh has cleaned Singapore workplaces since 2009, and we quote a fixed price for commercial cleaning against a scope you can actually see. If you would like a no-obligation assessment of your premises, explore our commercial cleaning services, read more about office cleaning and office carpet cleaning, or get in touch for a same-day reply.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does commercial cleaning cost per square foot in Singapore?

For routine daily cleaning, expect roughly $0.10 to $0.30 per square foot per month for standard offices, rising toward $0.42 for Grade A space in the CBD. Quarterly deep cleaning is priced higher, at around $0.20 to $0.40 per square foot.

How do cleaning companies price commercial jobs?

Usually one of three ways: per cleaner per hour (around $22–$32), per square foot per month, or a flat monthly contract fee for an agreed number of visits. Hourly suits small or variable spaces; per-square-foot and flat fees suit larger or fixed-scope premises.

What is the average price for commercial cleaning in Singapore?

There is no single average because spaces vary so much, but a useful midpoint is roughly $600 to $1,200 a month for a medium office on a daily schedule. Small offices on a lighter routine can start around $300 a month.

How much is a one-time commercial cleaning?

A one-off office deep clean typically runs $350 to $1,200 or more per session, depending on size and condition. F&B and kitchen deep cleans usually start higher, around $600 to $1,500, because of degreasing and compliance work.

How much does commercial window cleaning cost?

Interior commercial window cleaning often falls between $280 and $550, depending on the layout, while smaller add-on jobs can sit nearer $100 to $250. External and high-rise work is quoted separately because of access and safety requirements.

Is commercial cleaning cheaper on a contract than ad hoc?

Generally yes. A recurring contract lowers the per-visit rate and keeps standards consistent, and longer 12-month commitments usually attract better rates than month-to-month bookings.

Does my industry affect the cleaning price?

F&B, medical and salon premises cost more per square foot than offices because of disinfection and compliance, while large warehouses cost less.