What is a cleaning invoice?
A cleaning invoice is the bill a house cleaner, maid service or janitorial company sends after cleaning a home or business. It shows which services were provided, any add-on tasks, the date and frequency of service, and the amount due. For recurring clients, it also keeps a clear record of every visit.
This free template works for residential cleaning, move-in and move-out cleaning, and commercial janitorial services. It includes the service address, cleaning date and frequency, and calculates totals for you.
What to include on a cleaning invoice
- Your business details: business name, phone, email and website.
- Client and service address: who you are billing and the address you cleaned.
- Cleaning date and frequency: the date of service and whether it is one-time, weekly, biweekly or monthly.
- Main service: standard, deep, move-out or commercial cleaning, with a short description.
- Add-ons: inside the oven or fridge, windows, laundry, carpets or other extras.
- Supplies: special products or equipment, if you charge for them.
- Total and terms: tax where it applies, the due date and your cancellation policy.
How to fill out this cleaning invoice template
- Add your logo and business details.
- Enter the client, the service address, the cleaning date and the frequency.
- Check the invoice number and dates. The due date is set 7 days ahead.
- Edit the main service and add-on lines to match the visit.
- Add tax if it applies, and any payment already received.
- Review the notes and terms, then download the PDF.
How cleaning services set their prices
Flat rate per visit
Based on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms or the square footage. It is the most common method for homes and easy for clients to understand.
Hourly rate
A rate per cleaner per hour. It works for first-time cleans, clutter or jobs where the time is hard to predict.
Recurring plans
Weekly or biweekly clients often get a lower price per visit in exchange for a steady schedule. Show the frequency on every invoice.
Invoicing move-in and move-out cleaning
Move-out cleaning is a popular service for tenants, landlords and real estate agents. These jobs are usually one-time and priced higher than a standard clean, because they include inside cabinets, appliances, baseboards and walls.
When you invoice a move-out clean, include the full address and unit number, the cleaning date and a short list of what was cleaned. Make sure you bill the right person: sometimes the tenant pays to get their deposit back, and sometimes the landlord or property manager pays before new tenants arrive. Before-and-after photos are a helpful extra that can prevent disputes over the security deposit.
Tips to get paid faster
- Bill right after the visit. Clients pay faster when the invoice arrives the same day.
- Offer card and autopay. Recurring clients appreciate not having to think about each payment.
- Put your policies in writing. Cancellation, lockout and pet policies on the invoice avoid surprises.
- Track every client. With many recurring visits, a list of paid and unpaid invoices keeps nothing from slipping through.
UniqInvoice lets you set up recurring invoices for each cleaning client, accept card payments and send automatic reminders.