The Complexity of Cleaning Duration
Cleaning hours depend on size, condition, clear surfaces and the task list. Plan cautiously for a first visit and decide what should be completed first. Afterward, use the tasks actually completed to refine the next time budget.
Factors Influencing Cleaning Time
Several key variables play a role in determining the hours needed for your apartment cleaning. Knowing these helps you have a realistic expectation and make the appropriate booking.
- Floor area and number of rooms used.
- Number and condition of kitchens, bathrooms and toilets.
- Pet hair, dust, limescale and neglected surfaces.
- Clear or obstructed floors and agreed additional priorities.
Illustrative time-planning ranges
These broad planning examples assume everyday dirt, clear surfaces, one kitchen and one bathroom. They cover accessible surfaces, toilet and basin, vacuuming and suitable mopping of clear floors. Windows, appliance interiors and specialist work are excluded. These are not measured averages or completion guarantees.
| Apartment | Approx. area | Indicative time | Calculated amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 room | 30–40 m² | 2–3 h | CHF 80–120 |
| 2 rooms | 40–60 m² | 3–4 h | CHF 120–160 |
| 3 rooms | 60–80 m² | 4–5 h | CHF 160–200 |
| 4 rooms | 80–100 m² | 5–6 h | CHF 200–240 |
Tips for Efficient Cleaning
You can help optimize cleaning time and maximize the efficiency of our verified cleaners. Good preparation often makes all the difference.
- Put away personal items and clear surfaces.
- Ensure easy access to all cleaning areas.
- Inform us about specific problem areas or priorities.
- Cleaning products are included at no extra charge: the cleaner brings them, and you provide a vacuum cleaner and bucket if needed.
Further reading
Choose hours and review your request
PUTZIO offers routine apartment cleaning at CHF 40 per hour in supported municipalities. The cleaner brings cleaning products at no extra charge; you provide a vacuum cleaner, mop and bucket when needed. Agree on the priority tasks for the time booked.
Enter your address and contact details, choose an appointment at least 24 hours ahead and review the summary before paying. The request is then manually offered to a verified cleaner. Payment alone does not confirm an assignment: the cleaner must accept the job. Further visits are booked individually, without an automatic subscription or a promise of the same person.
What if the time is not enough?
Agree on essential tasks first, then extras. If the booked time runs out, lower-priority tasks remain open and can be planned for a later visit. Extra hours must be agreed in advance; an extension or complete clean is not automatic.