Spring cleaning is a must-do for many households in Singapore — whether it’s after renovations, before festive seasons, or simply to reset the home. But professional spring cleaning services can sometimes strain the wallet. The good news? There are clever ways to enjoy similar sparkling results without breaking the bank.
Let’s dive into how smart planning and resourceful choices can help you save money — while still giving your home the deep clean it deserves.
1. Engage General Maintenance Cleaning Instead
One of the best-kept secrets is this: You don’t always need to book a full-fledged “spring cleaning package.” By engaging general maintenance cleaning services and personally directing the cleaners, you can achieve highly satisfying results.
While professional spring cleaning often involves a team, operates with strict protocols, and typically requires an empty or semi-vacant home, general cleaners work flexibly. When you’re present during the cleaning session, you can prioritise specific tasks like:
- Cleaning behind furniture
- Degreasing kitchen surfaces
- Washing windows and grills
- Tackling ceiling fans and light fixtures
This personalised, focused effort often brings comparable results — at a fraction of the price. The only downside is that you have to direct the cleaners, but hey, most homeowners do like to be ‘in-charge’!
2. Supply Your Own Cleaning Tools (Or Buy a Budget Kit!)
Did you know? Some platforms like CLEAN.MEIDE.SG offer tool purchase options that complement your cleaning booking. That means you can avoid additional rental charges or surcharges for missing tools.
By purchasing or preparing the right tools in advance (think: extendable dusters, degreasers, window scrapers), you empower your general cleaner to complete spring cleaning tasks more effectively.
💡 Tip: Ask about CLEAN.MEIDE.SG’s optional “cleaning tool kit” — a curated set of affordable, high-quality tools ideal for general or spring cleaning. It’s a one-time cost that can save you repeated rental or restocking fees. If you require additional tools beyond their kit, they can supply with a slight top up too.
3. Hold Off Steam Mops, Power Scrubs, HPJW First
Before you go full gear and engage expensive machine-cleaning options — like power scrubs, steam mops, or high-pressure jet washes — consider starting with a simple general maintenance clean. Sometimes, a little elbow grease works magic!
A trained general cleaner using hand-scrubs, mops, and the right cleansing detergents can get your floors, tiles, and surfaces sparkling — at easily 10x cheaper prices compared to heavy-duty machine services. You’d be surprised how effective a basic clean can be when well-directed.
In fact, this way, you:
- Pay fewer travel or admin fees
- Use every minute of the cleaner’s time efficiently
- Minimise disruption to your household schedule too
- Avoid risks of floor scratches or wall chips when moving big machines around the house (especially in small areas or with fragile tiles/marble)
Best of all, you save your budget for when it’s truly necessary to bring in the big guns. (P.S. MEIDE can provide both man or machine-directed floor cleaning. Hit us up find out what suits you!)
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4. Try Fractional Spring Cleaning by MEIDE
Honestly, most cleaning companies sell a spring cleaning package with a full checklist because the cleaning team is already trained to follow a comprehensive workflow — room by room, top to bottom. If you truly need a full-home reset, the checklist package is definitely worth the investment.
However, take a moment to reconsider: do you really need every inch of your house cleaned?
At MEIDE, we’ve noticed that many homeowners in Singapore actually only need partial house spring cleaning — like just the kitchen, toilets, and windows, or only the bedrooms and living room. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck!
You can choose to specify a smaller floor area — for example, just 50% of your square footage — and enjoy a discounted rate on your spring cleaning. It’s one of the smartest ways to stretch your budget while still getting your essential spaces deep-cleaned.
Pro tip: You can get a team for 50% of your house spring cleaned, and then engage a separate one-time general cleaner for just 3-4 hours to do separate tasks like wiping down small items or folding clothes. At MEIDE, we handle all these like bread and butter.
5. Book During Off-Peak or Flexible Time Slots
Just like flights, ride-hailing, and staycations in Singapore — cleaning services also surge in price during peak periods like Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Hari Raya, and school holidays. If your schedule allows, booking during off-peak seasons or weekday slots can save you a surprising amount.
When enquiring for a cleaning booking, be sure to let the customer service team know several wide ranges of dates and times for your availability. This flexibility gives them more room to match you with an available cleaner — and in return, you get the best bang for your buck!
💡 Bonus hack: Nowadays, many cleaning companies (like CLEAN.MEIDE.SG) offer cheaper rates for last-minute, same-day cleaning slots! These “filler” slots often open up when cleaners finish earlier than expected or when there are unexpected gaps in the schedule. If you’re fast and flexible, you can jump in and enjoy professional cleaning at discounted rates. Smirk at saving more $$
6. Enlist Free-of-Charge Helping Hands
Similar to the idea of fractional spring cleaning, you may already have a live-in maid, or even friends and family willing to lend a hand. Why not tap into that existing support system?
Instead of hiring a full spring cleaning crew, you can choose to book professional help for just a percentage of your home’s floor area — like focusing on the kitchen, toilets, or balcony only. Then, assign one general cleaner to scrub down high-effort areas like grouting in the living room, while your full-time domestic helper helps move loose items to clear the way.
You — the homeowner — get to act as the supervisor, coordinating this mini-cleaning task force. With some planning, a few tools, and a good attitude, you can make your home sparkle and save money simultaneously. Now that’s teamwork!
Final Thoughts: Spring Clean Smart, Save Big
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to mean spring overspending. With the right approach — from engaging general maintenance cleaners to supplying your own tools and directing tasks — you can keep your home spotless without the full price tag.
Ready to start your savings-smart spring clean?Book a general cleaning session today at CLEAN.MEIDE.SG and ask about our tool kits or flexible part-time cleaner options. Our friendly coordinators are happy to help tailor a cleaning experience that suits both your home and your budget.
