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Free Residential Cleaning Service Contract

A professionally written contract template for cleaning business owners. Protect your business, set clear expectations, and get paid on time.

Why every cleaning business needs a contract

Too many cleaners skip this step — and regret it. A one-page agreement takes 5 minutes to set up and can save you hundreds of dollars in disputes.

  • Sets clear expectations for both you and your client
  • Protects you from disputes over scope of work
  • Establishes your cancellation and payment policies
  • Makes your business look professional and trustworthy
  • Reduces awkward money conversations
  • Gives you legal standing if a client refuses to pay

The Contract Template

Copy, paste into Google Docs or Word, and fill in the blanks.

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Residential Cleaning Service Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [DATE] between:

SERVICE PROVIDER: [YOUR BUSINESS NAME]
Address: [YOUR ADDRESS]
Phone: [YOUR PHONE]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL]

CLIENT: [CLIENT NAME]
Service Address: [CLIENT ADDRESS]
Phone: [CLIENT PHONE]
Email: [CLIENT EMAIL]

1. SERVICES

Service Provider agrees to perform residential cleaning services at the Service Address listed above. Services include:

  [ ] Standard Cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathrooms, kitchen surfaces)
  [ ] Deep Cleaning (includes baseboards, inside appliances, window sills, detailed scrubbing)
  [ ] Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning
  [ ] Post-Construction Cleaning
  [ ] Other: ___________________________________

Areas included: _______________________________
Areas excluded: _______________________________

2. SCHEDULE

  Frequency:  [ ] One-time  [ ] Weekly  [ ] Bi-weekly  [ ] Monthly
  Start Date: ___________________________________
  Preferred Day/Time: __________________________

3. FEES AND PAYMENT

  Service Fee: $____________ per visit
  Payment Due: Day of service (or within 3 days of invoice)
  Accepted Methods: [ ] Cash  [ ] Check  [ ] Venmo  [ ] Zelle  [ ] Credit Card

  Late Payment: A $10 late fee applies to invoices unpaid after 7 days.

4. CANCELLATION POLICY

  Client must provide at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule.
  Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice may be subject to a $[AMOUNT] cancellation fee.
  Service Provider reserves the right to cancel appointments due to illness, emergency, or unsafe conditions.

5. ACCESS

  Client agrees to provide safe and reasonable access to the property at the scheduled time.
  If entry is not possible at the scheduled time without prior notice, a lockout fee of $[AMOUNT] may apply.

6. SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

  [ ] Service Provider brings all supplies and equipment
  [ ] Client provides supplies (please specify): ______________________________

7. DAMAGE AND LIABILITY

  Service Provider will take reasonable care to prevent damage to Client's property.
  Service Provider is not responsible for damage caused by pre-existing conditions, improper installation, or fragile items not disclosed in advance.
  Client is encouraged to secure or disclose fragile or valuable items before each cleaning.

8. PETS

  Client must inform Service Provider of any pets on the premises. Pets should be secured during cleaning visits.

9. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

  If Client is not satisfied with the cleaning, Client must notify Service Provider within 24 hours.
  Service Provider will return to re-clean the disputed areas at no additional charge.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

  Both parties agree to keep the terms of this agreement and any personal information shared in connection with services confidential.

11. TERMINATION

  Either party may terminate this Agreement with 7 days' written notice.
  Outstanding fees are due upon termination.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions or agreements. Amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.

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CLIENT SIGNATURE: ____________________________  Date: __________

PRINTED NAME: ________________________________

SERVICE PROVIDER SIGNATURE: __________________  Date: __________

PRINTED NAME: ________________________________

This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consider consulting a local attorney to review your agreement.

Tips for using this contract

Use it for every client

Even for friends and family. A signed agreement protects the relationship — not just your business.

Customize the cancellation fee

A typical cancellation fee is $25–$50. It discourages last-minute cancellations that leave you with empty time slots.

Be specific about scope

Clearly list what's included and excluded. "Clean the kitchen" means different things to different people.

Keep a signed copy

Store a digital scan with your client files. CleanKitHQ's dashboard lets you store documents by client.

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