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Cleaning Services Contract template

A cleaning services contract sets out which areas a cleaning business will clean, how often, at what price, and how access, supplies, damage, and cancellations are handled.

A cleaning services contract is an agreement between a cleaning business and a residential or commercial client that sets out the tasks, schedule, rates, access arrangements, supplies, and cancellation terms. You need one for recurring cleaning clients so that expectations, keys, and late cancellations are handled consistently.

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1. Parties

This Cleaning Services Contract (the "Contract") is made on [DATE] between [CLEANING COMPANY NAME], of [COMPANY ADDRESS] (the "Cleaner"), and [CLIENT NAME], of [CLIENT ADDRESS] (the "Client").

2. Premises

The Cleaner will provide cleaning services at [SERVICE ADDRESS] (the "Premises"), a [TYPE OF PREMISES, e.g. 3-bedroom house / 5,000 sq ft office].

3. Scope of Services

The Cleaner will perform the tasks listed in [EXHIBIT A / CHECKLIST], including: [TASKS, e.g. dusting surfaces, vacuuming and mopping floors, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, emptying trash, making beds]. The following are excluded unless added in writing: [EXCLUSIONS, e.g. inside ovens, windows exterior, carpets, biohazards, heavy lifting].

4. Schedule

Services will be provided [FREQUENCY, e.g. weekly / every two weeks / daily Monday to Friday] on [DAY(S)] between [TIME WINDOW], starting on [START DATE]. If a scheduled visit falls on a public holiday, it will be moved to [ALTERNATIVE DAY].

5. Fees and Payment

The Client will pay [AMOUNT AND CURRENCY] per [VISIT / MONTH / HOUR]. Additional tasks are charged at [RATE]. The Cleaner will invoice [INVOICE FREQUENCY], and invoices are due within [NUMBER] days. Late payments incur a fee of [LATE FEE]. Prices may be changed with [NUMBER] days' written notice.

6. Supplies and Equipment

The [CLEANER / CLIENT] will provide cleaning supplies and equipment. [IF CLIENT: The Client will provide the following products: LIST.] The Cleaner will use [STANDARD / ECO-FRIENDLY / CLIENT-SPECIFIED] products and will follow any reasonable instructions about surfaces requiring special care.

7. Access and Security

The Client will provide access to the Premises by [ACCESS METHOD, e.g. key, lockbox code, being present]. The Cleaner will keep keys and access codes secure, lock the Premises on leaving, and return keys when the Contract ends. If the Cleaner cannot access the Premises at the scheduled time, the visit may be charged in full.

8. Cancellations

The Client may cancel or reschedule a visit with at least [NUMBER] hours' notice without charge. Visits cancelled with less notice are charged at [PERCENTAGE]% of the normal fee.

9. Damage and Satisfaction

The Cleaner will take reasonable care with the Client's property. The Client will report any damage within [NUMBER] hours of a visit, and the Cleaner will repair, replace, or compensate for damage caused by its negligence, up to [LIMIT]. The Cleaner is not responsible for pre-existing damage, normal wear, or items that were improperly secured. If the Client is not satisfied with a visit, the Cleaner will re-clean the affected areas at no charge if notified within [NUMBER] hours.

10. Staff, Insurance, and Non-Solicitation

The Cleaner is an independent contractor and is responsible for its staff, wages, and taxes. The Cleaner maintains liability insurance of at least [AMOUNT]. During the Contract and for [NUMBER] months after, the Client will not directly hire the Cleaner's staff who serviced the Premises without the Cleaner's written consent, [OR: will pay a placement fee of AMOUNT].

11. Term and Termination

This Contract begins on [START DATE] and continues [FOR TERM / UNTIL TERMINATED]. Either party may terminate with [NUMBER] days' written notice, or immediately for material breach.

12. Governing Law

This Contract is governed by the laws of [GOVERNING LAW JURISDICTION]. It is the entire agreement between the parties and may be amended only in writing.

13. Signatures

The Parties agree that this Agreement may be signed electronically and in counterparts, and that electronic signatures have the same effect as handwritten signatures. CLEANER: [CLEANING COMPANY NAME] Signature: ____________________ Name: [SIGNATORY NAME] Date: [DATE] CLIENT: [CLIENT NAME] Signature: ____________________ Date: [DATE]

Our take: Our take: attach a task checklist per room or area. "Clean the office" leads to complaints; "vacuum, empty bins, wipe desks, clean kitchen" doesn't. The clause people forget is breakage and access: how keys or codes are handled, and what happens if something breaks. Add a late-cancellation fee, because lockouts cost you a paid slot. For one-off deep cleans, this contract may be overkill; a signed quote acceptance can do. For ongoing clients, save it as a template and send it to each new client.

When should you use a cleaning services contract?

  • For recurring house cleaning clients
  • For office, retail, and commercial janitorial contracts
  • For move-in, move-out, and post-construction cleans
  • For short-term rental turnover cleaning

How do you fill in this template?

  1. Enter your cleaning business and client details and the service address.
  2. List the tasks included and excluded, or attach your cleaning checklist.
  3. Set the visit frequency, price, invoicing terms, and who supplies products.
  4. Fill in access, cancellation, damage, and termination terms and the governing law.
  5. Save the contract as a template in eSignSimple and send it to each new client for e-signature.

How do you get it signed online?

  1. Save it as Word or PDF. Paste the filled-in text into Word or Google Docs and keep it as a .docx file, or export it as a PDF. eSignSimple accepts both, plus DOC, ODT and RTF, up to 25 MB; Word files are converted to PDF on upload.
  2. Upload and place the fields. Sign up with Google, upload the file and drag signature, initials, date and text fields onto the page for each signer. Set a signing order if one party must sign first.
  3. Send it for signature. Each signer gets a private link and signs in the browser without creating an account. Automatic email reminders go out every three days (up to three) until everyone has signed.
  4. Keep the signed copy. When the last person signs, everyone can download the final PDF with a certificate of completion, an audit trail and a SHA-256 fingerprint you can verify later.

Signing on your own device only? The guide to signing a PDF covers the free built-in options, and the security page explains how signed files are stored and verified.

This template is general information, not legal advice. Laws differ by country and state; have a lawyer review contracts with high stakes.

Written by Buğra Sözeri, founder and editor, eSignSimple · Last reviewed

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Frequently asked questions

What should a cleaning contract include?

The premises, task list, schedule, price and payment terms, supplies, access and key handling, cancellation policy, damage policy, and termination terms.

How do cleaning companies handle damage?

Most promise to repair or compensate for damage caused by their negligence up to a limit, require prompt reporting, and carry liability insurance.

Should a cleaning contract have a cancellation fee?

Many do, because a last-minute cancellation leaves staff unpaid for a booked slot. A 24- or 48-hour notice period is common.

Can cleaning clients sign contracts online?

Yes. With eSignSimple clients sign from any device without an account, and you get an audit trail for each contract.

Can a cleaning services contract be signed electronically?

Yes. Upload your Word or PDF version, place signature and date fields, and send it; signers open a link and sign on any device without creating an account. eSignSimple adds an audit trail and certificate of completion.

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