Cleaning services in Los Alamitos, CA
58% of homes are rented, so move-out cleans are built around deposit rules. House cleaning, windows and exterior, and carpet and upholstery for Los Alamitos homes. See your price, then compare up to three local pros.
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Single-family homes, townhomes and some apartments, with mid-century ranch homes in nearby Rossmoor.
Los Alamitos at a glance
Public data on Los Alamitos homes, water and local rules, with a link to each source.
Typical Los Alamitos home
About $130 - $200 for a standard clean
Based on the median home in Los Alamitos (2 bedrooms, US Census ACS 2020-2024) and our Los Alamitos 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 1970
- 42% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 58% are rented.
- Source: Census ACS 2020-2024: bedrooms; year built; tenure
- Housing mix
- 42% single-family detached
- 10% attached (townhomes and similar), 47% in buildings with 2 or more units. 4,623 homes in total.
- Source: Census ACS 2020-2024: units in structure; housing units
- Tap water
- Very hard, 14 grains per gallon
- 237 mg/L (Golden State Water, 2025 data).
- Source: Golden State Water 2026 water quality report
- Short-term rentals
- Not allowed in residential zones
- Short-term rentals count as hotel or motel use and are not permitted in residential areas.
- Source: City of Los Alamitos response to the OC Grand Jury (July 22, 2025)
Cleaning built around Los Alamitos data
These sections appear because Los Alamitos's public data supports them, most relevant first.
01 · Move-out cleaning
About 2,500 rented homes: move-outs in Los Alamitos
58% of occupied Los Alamitos homes are rented, and 47% 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
Los Alamitos prices: move-out cleaning
- Move-out clean, 2-bedroom home$230 - $340
- Carpet, 3 rooms + hallwayBedrooms plus living room$210 - $315
Source: Census ACS 2020-2024: tenure; California Civil Code Section 1950.5 (photo rules from AB 2801)
02 · Older homes
Median Los Alamitos home: built 1970
Half of Los Alamitos's housing was built in 1970 or earlier, and 42% of it is detached single-family homes (Census ACS 2020-2024).
1970s apartment and condo buildings here often have sliding glass doors, textured ceilings and bathroom tile from the original build; scrub the grout and tracks, and leave textured ceilings and peeling paint alone.
- Book a deep clean first, then recurring standard cleans
Los Alamitos prices: older homes
- Deep clean, 2-bedroom home$160 - $270
- Tile & groutAbout 200 sq ft$165 - $660
Source: Census ACS 2020-2024: year built
03 · Tap water
Los Alamitos tap water: 14 grains per gallon
Golden State Water Company, West Orange County System measured 237 mg/L of hardness in 2025, which the USGS scale calls very hard.
Here the problem is as much outside as in: sprinkler overspray dries into white rings on lower windows, and it etches the glass if left for months.
Los Alamitos prices: tap water
- Deep clean, 2-bedroom home$160 - $270
- Hard water stain removal10 windows, with a window visit$110 - $330
House cleaning in Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos is a small city with highly rated schools, so families with kids make up most cleaning requests. Next door, Rossmoor's 1950s ranch homes are popular with remodelers, which brings post-remodel dust cleaning to the mix.
Common jobs in Los Alamitos
- 01Every-two-weeks family cleaning
- 02Post-remodel dust cleaning
- 03Move-in cleaning
- 04Deep cleans before guests
How much does house cleaning cost in Los Alamitos?
One-time prices for the home sizes that make up 88% of Los Alamitos housing (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bed / 2 bath900 - 1,300 sq ft | $130 - $200 | $160 - $270 | $230 - $340 |
| 3 bed / 2 bath1,400 - 2,000 sq ft | $170 - $260 | $200 - $390 | $300 - $480 |
| 4 bed / 3 bath2,000 - 2,800 sq ft | $200 - $290 | $270 - $540 | $380 - $620 |
Window & exterior cleaning in Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos and Rossmoor are mostly single-story ranch homes with big yards, mature trees and wide driveways. Leafy streets mean full gutters every fall, and single-story homes keep window cleaning simple, so a combined windows, gutters and driveway visit is common.
Common jobs in Los Alamitos
- 01Gutter cleaning
- 02Single-story window cleaning
- 03Driveway pressure washing
- 04Screen cleaning
How much does window cleaning cost in Los Alamitos?
Window prices for Los Alamitos's common home sizes, plus the exterior services that fit local homes (pressure washing, gutter cleaning).
Window cleaning, inside + outside
| Home size | 1 story | 2 stories |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1,500 sq ft~14 windows | $125 - $200 | $140 - $215 |
| 1,500 - 2,500 sq ft~22 windows | $200 - $310 | $220 - $340 |
Other exterior services
- Gutter cleaning, 1 storyTypical home$110 - $200
- Gutter cleaning, 2 storiesTypical home$165 - $305
- Pressure washingDriveway$110 - $275
- Pressure washingDriveway + patio + walkways$295 - $650
Carpet & upholstery cleaning in Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos and neighboring Rossmoor are mostly single-family homes and townhomes, close to the Joint Forces Training Base and well-regarded schools. Military and school-year moves bring move-out carpet cleaning on short notice, and Rossmoor's mid-century ranch homes still have carpet in the bedrooms and family room.
Common jobs in Los Alamitos
- 01Move-out carpet cleaning on short notice
- 02Whole-home carpet cleaning in Rossmoor
- 03Pet stain treatment
- 04Sofa cleaning
How much does carpet cleaning cost in Los Alamitos?
Room counts assume carpeted bedrooms plus a living room for Los Alamitos's common home sizes.
Carpet cleaning by room
| Rooms | Carpet only | With a staircase |
|---|---|---|
| 3 rooms + hallway | $210 - $315 | $260 - $385 |
| 4 rooms + hallway | $270 - $405 | $320 - $475 |
Hot water extraction. Pet urine treatment and protector are extra.
Upholstery, rugs, tile & mattresses
- Sofa / couchStandard 3-seat$110 - $330
- SectionalL-shape, ~14 linear ft$155 - $310
- Area rug, 5 x 8Synthetic$60 - $175
- Tile & groutKitchen or 2 bathrooms, ~200 sq ft$165 - $660
- MattressPer mattress, added to a visit$70 - $165
Los Alamitos estimates, one-time unless marked per visit (sources on the pricing page). The pro confirms the final price.
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Los Alamitos cleaning services FAQ
For the median Los Alamitos home (2 bedrooms, Census ACS 2020-2024): about $130 - $200 for a standard clean and $160 - $270 for a deep clean.
About $125 - $200 for a single-story Los Alamitos home of under 1,500 sq ft. At that size the visit minimum applies, so inside and out costs about the same as outside only.
About $210 - $315 for 3 rooms and a hallway (the bedrooms and living room of a typical 2-bedroom Los Alamitos home); a sofa adds about $110 - $330.
About $230 - $340 for a 2-bedroom unit in Los Alamitos, plus about $210 - $315 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).
About $160 - $270 for a 2-bedroom home, plus about $165 - $660 for 200 sq ft of tile and grout. The median Los Alamitos home dates from 1970.
Yes, very hard: 14 grains per gallon in the Golden State Water 2026 report. Plan on descaling showers and fixtures during a deep clean in Los Alamitos (about $160 - $270 for a 2-bedroom home); spotted windows add about $110 - $330 per 10.
All of Los Alamitos, including Old Town Los Alamitos, Rossmoor (nearby), Carrier Row, Los Alamitos Race Course area, and ZIP code 90720.
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