Office Cleaning Services in Ireland
By law, cleaning staff must be paid at least €14.80 an hour.
The Order sets what cleaning staff must be paid, not what a contractor charges you.
Workplace Relations Commission, S.I. 430/2025, 1 January 2026
Office cleaning is bought on a schedule rather than once. A business arranges a cleaner or a cleaning team to attend the premises regularly — weekly, twice weekly, nightly after staff leave, or monthly for lighter-touch contracts. The work covers desks, floors, kitchens, cots, washrooms, bins, and shared areas. Because it repeats, the arrangement is usually a contract with agreed days, times, and a fixed scope. On ShamFix you can post your office cleaning task and describe the size of the premises, the days you need, and what should be included. On this Office cleaning page you can open listed profiles by Irish county and write to the provider from there.
What office cleaning costs in Ireland
| Rate | Range | Note | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory minimum, cleaning staff pay | €14.80 | Per hour. Set by the Order, not by the contractor. | |
| Employer PRSI on top of that pay | 11.25% | 11.25% until 30 September 2026, rising to 11.40% from 1 October 2026. Employer PRSI, Class A, national rate for 2026 (Revenue / Department of Social Protection) | |
| Contractor charge-out, per cleaner | €19–€28 | Estimate | |
| Small office, three visits a week | €420–€800 | Estimate | |
| Once-off deep clean | €250–€600 | Estimate |
Source: Workplace Relations Commission, S.I. 430/2025, 1 January 2026. Figures as of 1 January 2026.
The Order sets what cleaning staff must be paid, not what a contractor charges you. A charge-out rate sits above the statutory minimum: it also carries employer PRSI, insurance, materials, supervision and margin.
Rows marked as estimates are aggregate market estimates, not sourced figures.
What moves the price
- Office cleaning quotes in Ireland are built from a few moving parts.
- The main factor is how the price is set: per visit, per hour, or per property.
- A per-visit price suits a defined scope on a fixed schedule.
- An hourly rate suits offices where the work varies week to week.
- A per-property price can suit a single small office with a standard list of jobs.
- Frequency matters — nightly attendance costs more across a month than a weekly clean.
- Floor area, number of washrooms, kitchens, and desks all change the time needed.
- Extra jobs such as internal window cleaning, carpet shampooing, or deep cleans are usually quoted separately.
- Travel and parking in city centres can also feature.
- Ask each provider to break the quote into labour, materials, and any travel, so you can compare like with like.
How long office cleaning takes
Most Irish offices need cleaning weekly at minimum, with many choosing two or three visits a week, and busy premises cleaned nightly. A single visit usually includes emptying bins, wiping desks and shared surfaces, vacuuming or mopping floors, cleaning the kitchen and washrooms, and restocking consumables such as paper towels and soap if agreed. Deep cleans — carpets, internal glass, vents — are usually scheduled less often, perhaps quarterly or twice a year. When you post a task on ShamFix, set out how often you need the service and what one visit should cover. You can also browse provider profiles by county and contact them directly to discuss scheduling. Your task stays open for 30 days. Providers registered in this category can see it. Posting a task on ShamFix costs nothing today.
What to ask before you hire
- 01Ask whether the same cleaner or team will attend each visit, because consistency helps with keys, alarms, and knowing the layout.
- 02Ask how access works: who holds keys or codes, how they are stored, and what happens if the usual person is unavailable.
- 03Ask about insurance — public liability and employer's liability if staff are employed — and request a certificate.
- 04Ask what notice is needed to cancel or change a visit, and whether a minimum contract length applies.
- 05Ask how they handle holidays and sick cover.
- 06Ask which professional body this Office cleaning provider is a member of.
- 07Ask for references from other offices of a similar size and check whether the price includes cleaning materials and equipment or whether you supply them.
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Office cleaning questions people ask
How often should an office be cleaned?
Weekly is the minimum for most small offices, with two or three visits a week for busier premises and nightly for large or customer-facing spaces. The right frequency depends on footfall, whether food is eaten on site, and how many washrooms you have. A cleaner can advise after seeing the office.
What is usually included in a standard office clean?
A standard visit covers bins, desks and shared surfaces, floors, the kitchen, and washrooms, plus restocking consumables if agreed. Internal windows, carpets, and vents are normally extra. Agree the list in writing before the first visit so both sides know what is included and what is not.
Should I pay per hour or per visit?
Per visit suits a fixed scope on a regular schedule, while per hour suits offices where the work changes week to week. Per property can suit a single small office with a standard list. Ask for the quote to show labour, materials, and travel so you can compare providers fairly.
Who holds the keys or alarm code?
The cleaning provider usually holds keys or codes if they attend outside office hours, but you should agree how they are stored and who has access. Some offices prefer a key safe or a staff member to open up. Put the arrangement in writing and review it if your team changes.
What notice is needed to cancel a visit?
Notice periods vary, so ask before you sign. Many providers ask for 24 to 48 hours for a single visit and a longer period, often 30 days, to end a contract. Get the cancellation terms in the written agreement so there are no surprises.
Does the cleaner bring their own materials?
Some do and some expect the office to supply them. It affects the price, so confirm whether cleaning products, cloths, mops, and bin liners are included. If you supply them, agree which products are safe for your desks, screens, and floors before the first visit.
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