Cleaning services in Irvine, CA
56% of homes are rented, so move-out cleans are built around deposit rules. House cleaning, windows and exterior, and carpet and upholstery for Irvine homes. See your price, then compare up to three local pros.
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Mostly HOA condos, townhomes and apartment communities, plus newer single-family homes in Great Park, Portola Springs and Orchard Hills.
Irvine at a glance
Public data on Irvine homes, water and local rules, with a link to each source.
Typical Irvine home
About $135 - $210 for a standard clean
Based on the median home in Irvine (2 bedrooms, US Census ACS 2020-2024) and our Irvine price table. Extra bathrooms, size, condition and add-ons change the price; the pro sets the final price.
- Typical home
- 2 bedrooms, median year built 2002
- 45% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 56% are rented.
- Source: Census ACS 2020-2024: bedrooms; year built; tenure
- Housing mix
- 37% single-family detached
- 20% attached (townhomes and similar), 42% in buildings with 2 or more units. 120,206 homes in total.
- Source: Census ACS 2020-2024: units in structure; housing units
- Tap water
- Very hard, 13 - 17 grains per gallon
- 214 - 293 mg/L depending on the source (IRWD, 2025 data).
- Source: IRWD 2026 water quality report
- Short-term rentals
- Not allowed in residential zones
- Short-term rentals (under 31 days) are prohibited in all residential zones, and advertising them is prohibited too.
- Source: City of Irvine, What is a Short-Term Rental? (Municipal Code Sec. 3-25-3)
- Wildfire hazard zones
- Very High zones mapped
- CAL FIRE maps Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones inside city limits.
- Source: CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Cleaning built around Irvine data
These sections appear because Irvine's public data supports them, most relevant first.
01 · Move-out cleaning
About 62,200 rented homes: move-outs in Irvine
56% of occupied Irvine homes are rented, and 42% of all homes are in apartment or condo buildings (Census ACS 2020-2024).
Under Civil Code 1950.5, a landlord may deduct cleaning only to restore move-in cleanliness and, since April 1, 2025, must photograph the unit before and after any deducted cleaning.
- Request the pre-move-out inspection (up to 2 weeks ahead) and keep your own dated photos
Irvine prices: move-out cleaning
- Move-out clean, 2-bedroom home$240 - $355
- Carpet, 3 rooms + hallwayBedrooms plus living room$220 - $330
Source: Census ACS 2020-2024: tenure; California Civil Code Section 1950.5 (photo rules from AB 2801)
02 · Wildfire ash
10,500 acres of Very High fire zone in Irvine
That is CAL FIRE's mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone inside city limits. With that much wildland edge, ash after a fire or Santa Ana wind event reaches most neighborhoods.
Ash comes off wet, never with a blower. Leaf-filled gutters also catch embers, so clean them before fall.
- Rinse solar panels with soft water and a brush, never a pressure washer
Irvine prices: wildfire ash
- Gutters, 2 stories$145 - $270
- Solar panels20 panels$130 - $230
- Windows, outside only$125 - $200
03 · Tap water
Irvine tap water: 13 - 17 grains per gallon
Irvine Ranch Water District measured 214 - 293 mg/L by source of hardness in 2025, which the USGS scale calls very hard.
Expect scale on shower doors, faucets and dishwasher racks within a week or two of a clean.
- Ask for fixture and shower-door descaling on the first deep clean
Irvine prices: tap water
- Deep clean, 2-bedroom home$170 - $285
- Hard water stain removal10 windows, with a window visit$115 - $345
Source: IRWD 2026 water quality report
04 · Student rentals
Student move-outs in Irvine
Student leases here mostly end with the school year, so move-out dates around then fill first. Roommates usually split one clean for the whole unit.
- Book as soon as the lease end date is set
Irvine prices: student rentals
- Move-out clean, 3 bed / 2 bath$315 - $505
05 · Townhomes & HOAs
20% townhomes: HOA cleaning in Irvine
Attached single-family homes make up 20% of Irvine's housing, and buildings with 2 or more units another 42% (Census ACS 2020-2024).
Most sit in HOAs, so gate access and guest parking come first, and the association often handles roofs and common areas while owners book their own windows and patios.
- Check your CC&Rs before booking roof or exterior washing
Irvine prices: townhomes & hoas
- Every two weeks, 2 bed / 2 bathPer visit$115 - $180
- Driveway pressure washing$115 - $290
House cleaning in Irvine
Irvine is built around master-planned villages, HOA condos and large apartment communities run by big management companies. That means move-out cleans graded against a deposit checklist, gate and guest-parking rules, and busy two-income households who want the same cleaner every two weeks. Around UC Irvine, student leases turn over every summer and need a full move-out clean in a narrow window.
Common jobs in Irvine
- 01Apartment move-out cleaning for deposit returns
- 02Every-two-weeks cleaning for busy families
- 03HOA condo and townhome cleaning
- 04Student move-outs near UC Irvine
How much does house cleaning cost in Irvine?
One-time prices for the home sizes that make up 95% of Irvine housing (studio or 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms, Census ACS). Weekly and every-two-weeks service runs 10% to 20% less per visit.
| Home size | Standard | Deep | Move-in / out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedUp to 800 sq ft | $105 - $160 | $125 - $190 | $190 - $275 |
| 2 bed / 2 bath900 - 1,300 sq ft | $135 - $210 | $170 - $285 | $240 - $355 |
| 3 bed / 2 bath1,400 - 2,000 sq ft | $180 - $275 | $210 - $410 | $315 - $505 |
| 4 bed / 3 bath2,000 - 2,800 sq ft | $210 - $305 | $285 - $565 | $400 - $650 |
Carpet & upholstery cleaning in Irvine
In Irvine, carpet cleaning follows the lease. Large apartment communities and HOA condos turn over constantly, and many leases ask for professionally cleaned carpet at move-out, so tenants and property managers book month-end jobs in Woodbridge, University Park and around the Spectrum. Around UC Irvine, student rentals turn in June. Newer homes in Great Park and Portola Springs usually have tile or wood downstairs and carpet in the bedrooms and stairs, so a typical job is three bedrooms, a hallway and a staircase.
Common jobs in Irvine
- 01Move-out carpet cleaning for deposit returns
- 02Bedrooms, hallway and stairs in two-story homes
- 03Student rental carpet cleaning near UC Irvine
- 04Area rug cleaning for wool rugs over hardwood
How much does carpet cleaning cost in Irvine?
Room counts assume carpeted bedrooms plus a living room for Irvine's common home sizes.
Carpet cleaning by room
| Rooms | Carpet only | With a staircase |
|---|---|---|
| 3 rooms + hallway | $220 - $330 | $275 - $405 |
| 4 rooms + hallway | $285 - $425 | $340 - $500 |
Hot water extraction. Pet urine treatment and protector are extra.
Upholstery, rugs, tile & mattresses
- Sofa / couchStandard 3-seat$115 - $345
- Area rug, 5 x 8Synthetic$60 - $185
- MattressPer mattress, added to a visit$75 - $175
Window & exterior cleaning in Irvine
Irvine is two-story tract homes, HOA rules and eucalyptus. Most villages, from Woodbridge to Portola Springs, have homes with tall entry windows and second-floor glass that needs a water-fed pole, and HOA exterior notices often trigger a driveway wash or a house soft wash. The eucalyptus windbreaks drop bark and leaves into gutters, and newer homes in Great Park and Orchard Hills often have solar from day one.
Common jobs in Irvine
- 01Two-story window cleaning inside and out
- 02Driveway pressure washing for HOA notices
- 03Gutter cleaning under eucalyptus
- 04Solar panel cleaning on newer homes
How much does window cleaning cost in Irvine?
Window prices for Irvine's common home sizes, plus the exterior services that fit local homes (pressure washing, gutter cleaning, solar panel cleaning, house soft wash, roof soft wash).
Window cleaning, inside + outside
| Home size | 1 story | 2 stories |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1,500 sq ft~14 windows | $130 - $205 | $145 - $225 |
| 1,500 - 2,500 sq ft~22 windows | $210 - $325 | $230 - $355 |
Other exterior services
- Gutter cleaning, 1 storyTypical home$115 - $210
- Gutter cleaning, 2 storiesTypical home$175 - $320
- Solar panel cleaning20 panels, 1-story roof$130 - $210
- Pressure washingDriveway$115 - $290
- Pressure washingDriveway + patio + walkways$310 - $680
- House soft wash2,000 sq ft, 2 stories$380 - $635
- Roof soft wash2,000 sq ft home, 2 stories$415 - $900
Irvine estimates, one-time unless marked per visit (sources on the pricing page). The pro confirms the final price.
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Cleaning services near Irvine
Irvine cleaning services FAQ
For the median Irvine home (2 bedrooms, Census ACS 2020-2024): about $135 - $210 for a standard clean and $170 - $285 for a deep clean.
About $145 - $225 inside and out, or $125 - $200 outside only, for a two-story Irvine home of under 1,500 sq ft.
About $220 - $330 for 3 rooms and a hallway (the bedrooms and living room of a typical 2-bedroom Irvine home); a sofa adds about $115 - $345.
About $240 - $355 for a 2-bedroom unit in Irvine, plus about $220 - $330 for carpet. Your landlord has 21 days to send an itemized statement, with photos for any cleaning charged (leases from July 1, 2025 also get move-in photos).
For a typical Irvine home: outside windows about $125 - $200, 20 solar panels about $130 - $230 and gutters about $145 - $270. CAL FIRE maps 10,500 acres of Very High hazard zone in the city.
Yes, very hard: 13 - 17 grains per gallon in the IRWD 2026 report. Plan on descaling showers and fixtures during a deep clean in Irvine (about $170 - $285 for a 2-bedroom home); spotted windows add about $115 - $345 per 10.
About $315 - $505 for a 3 bed / 2 bath rental, usually split between roommates.
All of Irvine, including Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock, University Park, and ZIP codes 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92618, 92620.
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