Professional house cleaning takes 2–4 hours on average, depending on home size, and is far more thorough and efficient than DIY cleaning. Justlife’s trained cleaners use expert techniques and supplies to leave every corner spotless, saving you time and effort.
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We all need to keep our homes clean, but finding the time can be a challenge. Between work deadlines, errands, and spending time with loved ones, it’s easy for cleaning to slip down the priority list. While a quick wipe-down can remove most visible dirt and even some virus particles, it’s rarely enough to maintain a truly safe and healthy living environment.
That’s where professional cleaning services like Justlife make all the difference. Our expert cleaners follow a methodical, step-by-step process designed to clean more thoroughly — and in less time — than the average homeowner can manage on their own.
In this guide, we’ll break down how long professional cleaning takes, what affects the timing, and why hiring a service saves you hours of work.
Cleaning your home yourself often involves “superficial cleaning” — tackling the most visible messes without truly deep-cleaning surfaces, corners, and hidden areas. That’s understandable: after an hour or two of dusting and vacuuming, most people are ready to stop.
Professional cleaning, on the other hand, goes beyond the basics:
-Detailed dusting (including baseboards, vents, and light fixtures)
-Thorough sanitization of kitchens, bathrooms, and high-touch surfaces
-Special attention to corners, under furniture, and behind appliances
-Use of professional-grade equipment and safe cleaning agents
Because professionals work in a team, use efficient tools, and follow a proven system, they can clean in a fraction of the time it would take most homeowners.
The exact time depends on several factors:
-Size of your home (square footage and number of rooms)
-Type of cleaning (regular maintenance vs. deep cleaning)
-Current condition (lightly used vs. heavily soiled)
-Number of cleaners assigned to the job
Below are average time estimates for a standard professional cleaning with two cleaners:
Home Size | Regular Cleaning | Deep Cleaning |
|---|---|---|
Studio / 1-Bedroom Apartment | 1.5–2 hours | 3–4 hours |
2–3 Bedroom House | 2–3 hours | 4–6 hours |
4–5 Bedroom House | 3–4 hours | 6–8 hours |
Large Estate (6+ Bedrooms) | 4–5+ hours | 8+ hours |
Example: If you live in a 3-bedroom home and only need a regular cleaning, Justlife’s team can finish in about 2.5 hours — compared to the 5–6 hours it might take you to do the same work alone.
Even for a single room, professionals work much faster thanks to training and technique.
-Average time: Less than 1 hour per room (including dusting, vacuuming/mopping, and surface sanitization).
-Example: A bedroom might take 40–50 minutes, depending on furniture and clutter.
If you ask, “How long does it take to deep clean a house?” — that’s a different story. Deep cleaning is more comprehensive and includes tasks like:
-Cleaning inside kitchen appliances and cabinets
-Washing interior windows and window frames
-Scrubbing tile grout and removing limescale
-Moving furniture to clean behind and underneath
This level of detail naturally takes longer, but the results are dramatic — especially when done by professionals like Justlife.
When you hire Justlife, you get:
-A skilled team trained to work efficiently
-High-quality equipment that cleans more effectively in less time
-All cleaning products provided — no need to stock your own supplies
-Systematic cleaning methods that avoid wasted effort and double work
Our cleaners sanitize every corner, remove stubborn stains, and leave your home fresh, safe, and ready for you to enjoy. And because we work quickly without cutting corners, you can get back to spending time with your family, focusing on your work, or simply relaxing.
-Regular professional cleaning: 2–4 hours depending on home size
-Deep professional cleaning: 4–8+ hours depending on scope
-Room cleaning: Usually under 1 hour
With Justlife, those hours aren’t spent by you — they’re handled by trained experts who know exactly how to get the job done right the first time.
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We’re Justlife, your one-stop super app for everything home.
What began in 2015 as Justmop has grown into the region’s go-to platform for cleaning, beauty, healthcare, maintenance, and more.
With over 10 million bookings completed and thousands of professionals across the GCC, our belief is simple: life is better when it’s clean, manageable, and cared for. That’s the best kind of clean slate.
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