What dwell time means
Dwell time is how long a cleaner or disinfectant has to stay wet on a surface to do its job, as stated on the label.
Also called contact time.
Where it matters on a cleaning job
Spraying and wiping right away does not disinfect. Train crews on the dwell time of the products you use, and build it into your time estimates.
What it costs
Koira's house cleaning cost guide puts a typical job at $200, with most between $130 to $240. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The house cleaning cost calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: House cleaning cost calculator
- Cost guide: House cleaning cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free cleaning resources