Summary
- The hourly rate after RUT for house cleaning is SEK 260–390/hr in 2026.
- A family's monthly cost typically lands at SEK 1,500–3,500 after the deduction.
- The RUT cap is SEK 75,000/person/year – a couple can deduct up to SEK 150,000 combined.
- Fortnightly subscriptions are the most popular option and give the lowest price per visit.
- F-tax registration and insurance are absolute requirements – always check before booking.
Quick answer: What does house cleaning cost in 2026?
House cleaning from a reputable cleaning company costs SEK 520–780 per hour before the RUT deduction in Sweden in 2026. After the RUT deduction (50%), the hourly rate drops to SEK 260–390/hr. For a 55 sqm two-room flat with fortnightly cleaning, the monthly cost is around SEK 1,100–1,800 after RUT, and a 130 sqm house normally costs SEK 2,200–3,400/month after RUT.
Hourly rate for house cleaning 2026
| Level | Before RUT (SEK/hr) | After RUT (SEK/hr) | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget (smaller firm) | 520–600 | 260–300 | Own cleaning products, F-tax, insurance |
| Standard (established) | 600–700 | 300–350 | Collective agreement, quality control, fixed staff |
| Premium (full service) | 700–780 | 350–390 | Eco-friendly products, guarantees, window cleaning included |
Monthly cost – examples for 2026
35 sqm flat (studio) – fortnightly cleaning
70 sqm flat (three rooms) – fortnightly cleaning
130 sqm house – fortnightly cleaning
Simple deep clean (one-off job, 75 sqm)
What affects the price?
The RUT deduction on cleaning – how it works in 2026
House cleaning is by far the most widely used RUT service in Sweden. You get a 50% deduction on labour costs, directly on the invoice, up to SEK 75,000 per person per year (the RUT cap; ROT – the equivalent deduction for renovation work – has a separate cap of SEK 50,000 per person per year).
Example: Monthly cost before RUT SEK 3,600 → You pay SEK 1,800, and the company claims the rest from Skatteverket (the Swedish Tax Agency). For a couple, both partners can claim the deduction if both are registered at the address – up to SEK 150,000/year combined in RUT.
Hidden costs and add-on fees
House cleaning vs end-of-tenancy cleaning – the price difference
| Service | Price (after RUT) |
|---|---|
| House cleaning (recurring) | SEK 260–390/hr |
| Deep clean (one-off) | SEK 350–450/hr |
| End-of-tenancy cleaning (with guarantee) | SEK 35–60/sqm |
| Window cleaning | SEK 30–60/window |
End-of-tenancy cleaning is usually priced per square metre and comes with an inspection-approval guarantee – if the landlord doesn't approve it, the company re-cleans at no extra cost.
How to get the best price on house cleaning
Price by region 2026
| Region | Average price (after RUT) |
|---|---|
| Stockholm | SEK 330–390/hr |
| Gothenburg/Malmö | SEK 310–360/hr |
| Uppsala/Lund | SEK 300–350/hr |
| Smaller towns | SEK 260–320/hr |
Summary
House cleaning in 2026 costs around SEK 260–390/hr after RUT, and a typical monthly cost for a family is SEK 1,500–3,500. By signing up for a subscription and comparing several quotes via Marketit, you can secure both low prices and high quality with insured, F-tax registered staff.