What does a deep clean cost in Luxembourg?

Indicative ranges including VAT; actual quotes vary by provider and condition.

Typical add-ons, if not in the base price: oven interior, fridge and freezer interior, kitchen cabinet interiors, window tracks, bathroom descaling, extractor filters, skirting boards, light fittings, radiators and stair balusters. Ask for each add-on to be priced separately so you can choose.

What usually raises the price: pets, heavy grease after a long gap, heavy limescale, very short notice, weekend work and difficult access (upper floors without a lift, no parking).

A weekly maintenance clean and a deep clean have different scopes and durations, so their prices are not comparable.

Weekly maintenance clean (indicatively €60–€150 per visit, 2–3 hours):

• Dusting visible surfaces, vacuuming and mopping floors
• Kitchen worktops, sink and hob
• Toilet, basin, shower or bath
• Emptying bins
• Usually not included: appliance interiors, cabinet interiors, grout, window tracks, skirting boards, extractor filters

Deep clean — weekly scope plus:

• Oven interior (racks, glass, door), fridge and freezer interior
• Kitchen cabinets and drawers inside
• Extractor filter degreased
• Grout scrubbed, limescale removed from shower screens and taps
• Window tracks (inside), skirting boards, door frames, light fittings, radiators
• Behind large appliances if they can be moved safely

Post-renovation clean: fine dust removed from all surfaces, paint splashes spot-cleaned, protective film removed, often in two passes.

Move-out clean: deep-clean scope plus light wall marks where cleanable, switches and sockets, balcony and, if agreed, carpet cleaning as a separate add-on.

Exterior windows, carpet shampooing, upholstery and clearance of hoarded or hazardous material are usually separate services.

VAT. Luxembourg's VAT law lists cleaning of private dwellings, including their windows, in Annex A at the reduced rate of 8%. Cleaning of business premises is taxed at 17%.

On a €450 net deep clean of a home:

• Net: €450
• VAT 8%: €36
• Total: €486

A very small business under the VAT franchise scheme (annual turnover up to €50,000) does not charge VAT; the quote should then say so.

Household-help tax allowance. The tax administration grants a flat allowance for household-help costs of up to €5,400 per year, capped at €450 per month and at the costs actually incurred. Conditions include that the workers are declared to social security and mainly carry out domestic tasks inside your home; they may be employed by you or by a company or association. The allowance is requested through the income tax return (form 100) or the annual withholding-tax adjustment (form 163). Your actual tax saving depends on your personal tax situation; keep the invoices.

Chèque-service accueil. The chèque-service accueil reduces the cost of recognised childcare services. It does not apply to cleaning; treat a cleaning quote that advertises it with caution.

Pay by bank transfer against a written invoice, and avoid cash arrangements without an invoice.

At the end of a tenancy the landlord compares the property with the check-in inventory during the check-out inspection (état des lieux de sortie). Cleanliness is a common reason for disagreement about the deposit, which is why many tenants book a professional move-out clean.

Areas landlords commonly check:

• Kitchen surfaces, appliance interiors, cupboards and extractor
• Bathrooms: limescale, grout, drains
• Floors, interior windows and tracks
• Walls (light marks), radiators
• Balcony, garden or garage if included in the lease

Indicative move-out clean: about €320–€450 for an empty 70 m² flat and €500–€720 for 120 m², VAT included; carpet cleaning is often an extra.

Scheduling:

• Make the clean the last task before the inspection, ideally the same or the previous day
• Empty the property before the cleaners arrive
• Keep electricity and water connected
• Ask the landlord whether the lease requires a specific standard or provider, and follow the lease

Evidence: keep the invoice (address, date, scope) and take dated photos after the clean. These help if cleanliness is disputed but do not guarantee the return of the full deposit; deductions for damage are a separate matter.

Quotes for the same deep clean can differ widely. The difference usually comes from the scope and the add-ons included, not from the hourly rate alone.

Brief to send to each provider:

• Home size (m²) and layout (bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen)
• Current condition (normal, heavy grease, after renovation)
• Items required: oven, fridge, cabinet interiors, interior windows, tracks, grout, radiators, skirting boards
• Preferred date and time window, and how access works
• Product restrictions (fragrance-free, allergies)
• One-off or recurring

Checks when comparing:

• Itemised scope — each add-on marked as included or not
• Staff and hours — for example "3 people × 6 hours"
• VAT — rate and total shown; 8% for cleaning a private home, or a note if the business is under the VAT franchise scheme
• Insurance — ask for the provider's liability insurance certificate
• Re-clean policy — ask what happens if an item in the scope is missed
• Payment terms — be cautious about paying the full amount in advance

Warning signs: no written scope ("we do everything"), a discount offered for cash, no identifiable business details, or no answer on insurance.