Commercial Cleaning Prices in Dallas: What to Expect in 2026

I get the pricing question on almost every sales call, and I understand why. Nobody wants to sit through a walkthrough just to find out the number doesn’t work. So here’s what I can tell you upfront: commercial cleaning in Dallas ranges from $0.03 to $0.25 per square foot for recurring service, depending on your facility type, size, frequency, and scope.

That’s a wide range, I know. Let me break it down by facility type so you can get a realistic estimate before you start calling for bids.

Commercial Cleaning Cost by Facility Type in Dallas

Pricing depends heavily on what kind of space you’re cleaning. A 10,000-square-foot office with carpet and a break room is a completely different job than a 10,000-square-foot medical clinic with exam rooms and biohazard disposal. Here’s what Dallas facility managers are typically paying in 2026.

Office Buildings

Standard office cleaning in Dallas runs $0.05 to $0.15 per square foot for recurring service (3-5 nights per week). A 15,000-square-foot office on a three-night schedule typically costs $1,200 to $2,500 per month. That includes trash removal, restroom cleaning, vacuuming, mopping hard floors, break room sanitation, and surface dusting. Deep cleaning tasks like carpet extraction and window washing are usually quoted separately.

Medical and Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare cleaning costs more because it requires OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen compliance, hospital-grade disinfectants, and specialized training. Expect $0.10 to $0.25 per square foot for recurring service. A 5,000-square-foot medical clinic on a five-night schedule runs $1,500 to $3,000 per month. The higher end includes biohazard waste handling, exam room sanitization, and compliance documentation.

Schools and Educational Facilities

School cleaning in Dallas ranges from $0.04 to $0.15 per square foot. A 50,000-square-foot school on a five-night-per-week schedule typically costs $3,000 to $7,000 per month. Schools require child-safe, low-VOC products, cafeteria cleaning to health department standards, and gym floor maintenance. Summer deep cleans and pre-semester prep are usually priced as separate projects.

Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Industrial cleaning runs $0.03 to $0.12 per square foot for recurring service. A 25,000-square-foot warehouse on a three-night schedule typically costs $1,500 to $3,500 per month. Pricing varies based on whether you need basic janitorial (offices, restrooms, break rooms) or full production floor cleaning (concrete scrubbing, degreasing, equipment wipe-down). Post-construction cleanup is quoted per project.

Retail Spaces

Retail cleaning in Dallas costs $0.05 to $0.12 per square foot. A 5,000-square-foot retail store on a nightly schedule runs $500 to $1,200 per month. Retail spaces typically need floor care (VCT or polished concrete), restroom cleaning, glass/entry cleaning, and fitting room sanitation. High-traffic locations may need day porter service, which adds $15 to $25 per hour.

What Drives Commercial Cleaning Prices Up or Down?

The per-square-foot range only tells part of the story. Here are the variables that push your specific price higher or lower.

• Cleaning frequency: More nights per week costs more total but less per visit, because the facility stays cleaner between services. Moving from 3 nights to 5 nights might add 40% to your monthly cost, not 67%.
• Scope of work: Basic janitorial (trash, restrooms, vacuuming) is the baseline. Adding floor care, window washing, carpet extraction, or specialty services increases the price.
• Time of service: Evening and overnight cleaning is standard. If you need daytime service or weekend work, expect a premium.
• Facility condition: A building that hasn’t been professionally cleaned in months will cost more initially to bring up to standard. After the first deep clean, recurring costs normalize.
• Green cleaning products: At Allied, green cleaning is our standard (we’re Green Seal Certified), so there’s no upcharge. Some companies treat green products as an add-on. Ask before assuming.
• Number of restrooms: Restrooms are the most labor-intensive part of any commercial cleaning scope. A building with 12 restrooms costs meaningfully more than one with 4, even at the same square footage.

One-Time vs. Recurring Commercial Cleaning Costs

One-time deep cleans cost significantly more per square foot than recurring service. You’re paying for extra labor, heavier equipment, and the time it takes to bring a neglected space back to baseline. Expect $0.15 to $0.50 per square foot for a one-time commercial deep clean in Dallas, depending on the facility condition.

Recurring contracts are always more cost-effective. The cleaning company can schedule consistent crews, maintain equipment on-site, and keep the facility at a steady standard instead of digging out each visit. Most commercial cleaning contracts in Dallas are month-to-month or annual.

Floor Care: A Common Add-On That Changes the Price

Floor maintenance is separate from standard janitorial in most bids. Strip and wax for VCT floors runs $0.10 to $0.35 per square foot as a one-time service. Recurring floor maintenance (buffing, spot treatment, scrubbing) adds $0.03 to $0.08 per square foot per visit. If your facility has specialty floors (marble, terrazzo, hardwood), the pricing and techniques change. Make sure your bid includes or explicitly excludes floor care so there’s no confusion.

How to Get an Accurate Estimate

Phone quotes are rough guesses. The only way to get a real number is to have a cleaning company walk your facility, count restrooms, check floor types, and discuss your specific needs. A good company will give you a written estimate within 48 hours of the walkthrough. If someone quotes you over the phone without seeing your building, that number will change (usually up) once they arrive.

I’d recommend getting 2-3 bids with identical scopes of work so you can compare apples to apples. The lowest price isn’t always the best value, especially if it comes with subcontracted labor, minimal insurance, or a scope that’s missing things you assumed were included.

Get a Free Estimate from Allied Facility Care

Allied Facility Care provides free on-site estimates for commercial facilities across Dallas-Fort Worth. I’ll walk your facility personally, give you a written scope of work, and deliver a transparent quote with no hidden fees. Every Allied crew member is a W-2 employee with a full background check, and all of our products are Green Seal Certified. Call 888-316-3234 or request your free estimate online.