How Much Are Office Cleaning Services in Ireland? (The Real Cost Explained)

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Every week, people search for answers to the same question:

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“How much are office cleaning services?”
Or...
“How much office cleaning cost?”

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Most of the top results will tell you some thing like:

“Office cleaning rates typically range from €13 to €15 per hour.”

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That sounds great, right? But here's the problem: it’s not true — and it’s dangerously misleading.

As a Dublin-based cleaning company, we’re hereto break it down for you and explain why that number simply doesn’t add up, and what you should actually expect when hiring a professional and legal office cleaning service in Ireland.

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€13/hour? That’s the employee’s minimum wage — not a real cleaning rate.

The current minimum wage for cleaning staff in Ireland under industry standards is €13.50 per hour. But that’s only what goes to the cleaner. The cleaning company providing the service also has to pay for:

• PRSI and holiday pay
• Insurance (public liability & employers’ liability)
• Supervision and management
• Cleaning equipment and supplies
• Transport and travel time
• Uniforms, training, admin costs, invoicing
• Taxes, compliance, and more

And let’s be honest — we’ve got to eat too!
(A cleaning company without profit isn’t going to last long, or stick around when you need them most.)

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So when you see companies offering office cleaning for €13–€15/hour, you really have to ask:

How are they covering all that... and still paying the cleaner fairly and legally?

Short answer? They’re probably not.

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Why You Should Be Wary of Cheap Cleaning Quotes

We get it — every business wants value for money. But if someone quotes you €13/hour for office cleaning, something’s off. They might be:

• Not paying tax or PRSI
• Using untrained or cash-in-hand staff
• Skipping insurance (which puts your business at risk)
• Not covering proper holiday pay or sick leave
• Skipping supervision and quality control

It’s not just shady — it’s risky. If anything goes wrong, your business could be liable.

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So… What’s the Real Cost of Office Cleaning?

A professional, fully insured, and compliant office cleaning company in Dublin will typically charge between:

€22 – €30+ per hour, depending on:

• Frequency (daily, weekly, etc.)
• Time of day (evening, early morning, weekend)
• Size and type of office
• Duties required (just floors and bins, or full kitchen, toilets,     windows?)
• Access, parking, travel, and security requirements

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What You’re Actually Paying For (and Why It’s Worth It)

When you hire a real professional, you’re paying for more than just a mop and bucket. You’re getting:

• Properly trained, reliable staff
• Fair wages and legal compliance
• All supplies and equipment provided
• Liability insurance protection
• Flexible cleaning schedule to suit your hours
• A clean, safe, and healthy workplace— consistently

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‍Final Word: Cheap Can Cost You More

If someone is offering cleaning services at €13–€15/hour, you should be asking:

• Are they cutting corners?
• Are they insured?
• Are they paying staff fairly?
• Are you covered if something goes wrong?

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At Aluna Facilities Solutions, we’re upfront about our pricing because we know what it takes to do the job right. Thorough, consistent, and reliable — every time.

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Got Questions About Office Cleaning Pricing?

If you want a real quote that fits your needs, just get in touch.
We’ll walk you through the options and make sure you’re getting value, compliance, and peace of mind.

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Cheers,
Alona
Aluna Facilities Solutions — The Cleaning People

https://www.aluna.ie/

P.S.

Email us at hello@aluna.ie
Or call us: 01 564 3604
Serving Dublin and nearby areas

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