Working Americans are opting to outsource this 1 major household task - but is it worth it? Here's how to figure out if the cost comes out in the wash

"Warren Weiss opened his business, Scrub! Cleaning, in 2008, and back then, most of his clients were older, well-off professionals. Now, he says, "Everybody has a house cleaner, especially in the city." (1) Giana Dennin, owner of Dog Mom Cleaning Co, told the Philadelphia Inquirer that she's seeing a lot of clients between the ages of 25 and 35 use her services. Many of them, she says, have newborns, are pregnant, or work from home and would rather outsource the task. (2)"

"According to Angi, the average cost of a professional house cleaner for a 2,000-square-foot home runs at $200 to $400, or $25 to $80 an hour. Pricing varies by home size, labor costs and the chores included. (4) Now compare that with what the typical American earns. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts median weekly earnings for working Americans at $1,196, or about $62,192 per year."

Young professionals increasingly pay for home cleaning services, with many clients aged 25–35 including new parents, pregnant people, and remote workers who prefer to outsource cleaning. Demand for professional cleaners is rising nationwide, raising questions about whether paid cleaning is a necessity or lifestyle choice. Typical costs for a 2,000-square-foot home range from $200 to $400 per visit, or $25 to $80 per hour, varying by size and services. Median U.S. earnings are about $62,192 annually, so a $100 weekly cleaning costs $5,200 yearly (about 8% of a median earner), and about 4.3% for a $120,000 salary. Affordability depends on spending priorities and budgeting frameworks such as the 50/30/20 rule.

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