Cleaning a 1-2 bedroom condo in Singapore
Smaller than the equivalent HDB but usually with more glass, more built-in joinery and a balcony. Balcony glass and track drainage are the two items most often excluded from a headline price.
- Floor area
- 45–90 sqm
- 484–969 sqft
- Routine clean
- 3–4 hours
- billed hourly
- Deep clean time
- 4–6 hours
- one visit
- Deep clean cost
- S$320–500
- flat rate, before GST
What is in a 1-2 bedroom condo
One or two bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, a kitchen that is often open to the living area, and almost always a balcony, in about 45 to 90 square metres. That is similar to or smaller than a 3-room HDB, but the finish is different: more glass, more built-in joinery and often a sliding balcony door across the living room. The balcony and that glass are the two items most often left out of a headline price.
- Bedrooms
- 1–2
- Bathrooms
- 1–2
- Floor area
- 45–90 sqm
Where the cleaning time goes
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01
Glass
Balcony doors, shower screens and mirrors all have to be cleaned without streaks, which takes longer than it looks. In a small condo, glass can be a surprising share of the job.
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02
The balcony
Outdoor dust, the door track and the drainage outlet all collect grit. Confirm the balcony is in the scope; it is often assumed to be and then left out.
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03
Glossy joinery
Built-in wardrobes and high-gloss kitchen cabinets show every smear, so they need a careful finish rather than a quick wipe.
What each service costs for a 1-2 bedroom condo
| Service | Typical cost | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Cleaning | S$66–128 per session: 3–4 hours at S$22–32 an hour | 3 to 4 hours |
| Deep Cleaning | S$320–500 flat rate for the job | 4 to 6 hours |
| Move-Out Cleaning | Quoted per job | 4 to 6 hours |
| Move-In Cleaning | Quoted per job | 4 to 5 hours |
| Post-Renovation Cleaning | Quoted per job | 5 to 8 hours |
| Spring Cleaning | Quoted per job | 4 to 6 hours |
| Mattress & Sofa Cleaning | S$45–350 per item, whatever the size of the home | 1 to 3 hours |
Indicative market ranges before GST at 9%, not quotes. A figure appears only where a 1-2 bedroom condo price was actually researched; the rest are quoted by the vendor once they know the home.
Before you book
- Check your condo’s rules before the day. Many management offices want contractors registered in advance, and some require the service lift to be booked.
- Confirm the balcony is included, and be clear that the outside of high windows is not part of a home clean.
- If the unit is tenanted, or you are handing it back to a landlord, read the tenancy agreement first. Many require the aircon to be serviced at handover, and that is a separate trade from a clean.
1-2 bedroom condo cleaning questions
How much does a deep clean of a 1 or 2-bedroom condo cost?
Typically S$320–500 before GST, as a flat rate, with 4 to 6 hours of work. Glass and the balcony are what move a small condo towards the top of that range.
Do cleaners need to register with condo management?
Often, yes. Rules vary by development, but many management offices ask for the contractor’s details in advance and may issue a pass. Check with yours before booking so the cleaner is not turned away at the gate.
Is part-time cleaning cheaper for a condo than for an HDB flat?
The hourly rate is the same; what changes is the hours. A routine session in a 1 or 2-bedroom condo takes about 3 to 4 hours, typically S$66–128 before GST.
How often does a small condo need a deep clean?
For most, once every twelve to eighteen months is enough if a routine cleaner keeps on top of things in between. A balcony facing a main road or a construction site soils faster and can justify a shorter gap.
Where 1-2 bedroom condo homes are common
Towns where this is one of the dominant property types.
- Central Area
- Clementi
- Geylang
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