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Deep cleaningfrom €2.20per m²Mattress cleaningfrom €43.00per single mattressAfter-builders cleaningfrom €4.00per m²Upholstery cleaningfrom €25.80per seatWindow cleaningfrom €5.00per windowBathroom cleaningfrom €34.40per bathroomOven cleaningfrom €47.30per oven

Prices vary by company, city and size of home. There are no surcharges after the visit: the price at booking is the price you pay.

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Deep cleaningDeep cleaningIdeal for removing dirt that has built up over a long time without a thorough clean.See prices ❯Maid serviceMaid serviceFlexible and by the hour, for example before guests arrive, before a party or simply to free up time.See prices ❯After-builders cleaningAfter-builders cleaningRemoves building dust, paint and adhesive residue after renovation or building work.See prices ❯Move-out cleaningMove-out cleaningLeaves your home in perfect condition for the handover.See prices ❯Upholstery cleaningUpholstery cleaningCleaning of sofas, armchairs and chairs in your home.See prices ❯Window cleaningWindow cleaningWindows cleaned on both sides, including frames and blinds.See prices ❯Oven cleaningOven cleaningRemoves grease, burnt-on food and odours, inside and out.See prices ❯Fridge cleaningFridge cleaningThorough cleaning inside and out with food-safe products.See prices ❯Bathroom cleaningBathroom cleaningThorough cleaning and disinfection of tiles, grout, sanitaryware and taps.See prices ❯Mattress cleaningMattress cleaningOn-site deep cleaning of mattresses using spray extraction.See prices ❯Carpet cleaningCarpet cleaningOn-site cleaning of rugs and fitted carpets using spray extraction.See prices ❯Spring cleaningSpring cleaningA thorough seasonal clean that tackles built-up dust and forgotten corners.See prices ❯
Car interior cleaningCleaning of seats, floor and boot, right at your car.See prices ❯Regular cleaningRegular cleaning of your home, with no long-term contract.See prices ❯

Köln: a big city lived neighbourhood by neighbourhood

Köln is a big city, but daily life is surprisingly local: period flats in the Südstadt, compact rentals in Ehrenfeld and Nippes, family houses in Rodenkirchen, Lindenthal or Porz and dense blocks of flats in Kalk and Mülheim. The city reported 1,100,076 residents with a main or secondary address in 2025.

According to the city’s housing statistics, Köln had 577,459 dwellings in 2025 with an average of 77.28 square metres, 55% of them with three to four rooms. At the same time, 52% of private households in Köln are single-person households. In a studio near Barbarossaplatz, every dust trap counts, while in a house in Sürth, stairs, children’s rooms, patio doors and larger bathrooms shape the work.

Köln: a big city lived neighbourhood by neighbourhood

Rhine air, rain and damp spells

Köln sits on the Rhine, with mild winters, damp spells and regular rain all year round. At home, this shows up as misted windows, fine water marks on glass, grout that darkens quickly and dust that clings to damp surfaces.

After rainy periods, window cleaning, frame care and descaling the bathroom are especially worthwhile. In spring, pollen from the Rheinpark, the Stadtwald, the Vorgebirgspark and the many street trees adds to the dust, and in autumn wet shoes carry fine dirt into entrances, rugs and carpets.

Rhine air, rain and damp spells

Traffic, city dust and the low-emission zone

In busy locations such as the Ringe, Luxemburger Straße, Venloer Straße, Aachener Straße and Deutz, traffic dirt also settles on windowsills and frames.

According to the city, an expanded low-emission zone has applied since 2019, covering large parts of Rodenkirchen, Lindenthal, Ehrenfeld, Nippes, Mülheim and Kalk. For homes, that does not mean dust-free air. It means windows, fabrics and bathroom surfaces need fixed intervals.

Traffic, city dust and the low-emission zone

Cleaning services in Köln in detail

Compare cleaning companies in Köln and you soon see that good cleaning does not follow one standard. It follows the neighbourhood, the home and the season.

What shapes cleaning in Köln

Three factors decide how quickly a Köln home gets dirty again and what care actually helps:

Damp from the RhineMild winters and damp spells mist up windows, darken grout faster and make dust cling to damp surfaces. Bathrooms and windows therefore need regular care, especially after long spells of rain.
How people liveMore than half of Köln households are single-person households, many of them in compact flats around Lindenthal, Sülz and Zülpicher Straße, where the kitchen, bathroom and living space merge. Family homes near the green belt, by contrast, get more sand, pollen and street dirt in hallways, upholstery and bathrooms than their floor area suggests.
Traffic dirtOn the Ringe and the main arterial roads, traffic dirt lands on windowsills and frames. If you live there, plan windows and fabrics at fixed intervals rather than waiting for visible dirt.

Every service, suited to Köln

Deep cleaning in Köln

At some point you notice the home no longer gets properly clean: the floors look dull and there is a grey layer behind the furniture. That is the moment for a deep clean. It is also the right choice when a home stays furnished after small building works, because drilling dust then sits on door frames, around sockets, on tile edges and in drawers.

High ceilings and stucco
Dust at height. In period flats in the Innenstadt and Neustadt, high ceilings, stucco edges, wooden floors and narrow bathrooms visibly collect dust along skirting boards, radiators and window frames. These areas are cleaned specifically.
Kitchen grease
Removing grease film. Cooking vapour and dust form a dark film on cupboards and the cooker hood. A damp cloth only spreads it, so suitable degreasers are used that do not damage wood or cupboard fronts.
Under the kitchen units. Where possible, items are moved aside, the area under the kitchen plinth is cleaned and the wall tiles are wiped down.
Limescale and grout in the bathroom
Removing limescale. Taps, shower screens and tiles are treated with suitable descalers that do not damage chrome or glass.
Grout and corners. The grout is brushed so it stops darkening and the bathroom looks hygienic again.
Windowsills and frames
Frames and rebates. A cloth alone can hardly reach into window rebates. Frames and rebates are therefore vacuumed and cleaned thoroughly, so the dirt does not spread through the home the next time you air it.
Move-out cleaning

The universities set a clear rhythm in Köln: before lectures start in April and October, many people move in, set up shared flats or hand over rooms.

What matters at handover
Oven and fridge. For a thorough clean inside, Oven cleaning and Fridge cleaning are available as separate services.
Skirting boards and door frames. Places where dust builds up over time.
Windowsills and frames. Especially on busy roads, traffic dirt collects here and is removed thoroughly before handover.

A thorough clean is also worthwhile before you move in, before the furniture arrives. Deep cleaning suits a freshly modernised flat, and After-builders cleaning suits a home after small building works.

After-builders cleaning

Renovations in Köln often cluster before new tenancies, after a change of owner or before moving into a freshly modernised flat. Then ordinary mopping is not enough: drilling dust sits on door frames, around sockets, on tile edges and in drawers.

How it is done
Removing residue. Paint, silicone, label adhesive from new windows and cement splashes are removed with suitable tools, without scratching new surfaces.
Removing fine dust thoroughly. Fine building dust is vacuumed and wiped from every surface so it does not spread through the home again. This matters especially for people with allergies.
Cleaning floors. After a renovation, wooden and tiled floors often have a white haze. It is removed thoroughly so the new floor looks its best.

Building rubble is not removed. After the clean, the home is ready to furnish.

Upholstery, carpet and mattress cleaning

In Riehl, Rodenkirchen, Bayenthal or Klettenberg, walks, dogs and bicycles bring plenty of particles into carpets, mattresses and sofas. Sofas, carpets and mattresses act like large filters for everything that comes in through the window and on your shoes.

Spray extraction
How it works. A cleaning solution is sprayed into the fibres to loosen dirt, grease and dust. Almost at the same time, the liquid is extracted again, taking the loosened dirt with it.
The result. Visible stains fade, colours look fresher and odours are reduced.
Drying. The upholstery stays damp for a few hours afterwards. Good ventilation shortens the drying time.

Particularly worthwhile if you have pets or small children, or have allergies.

Window cleaning

No sooner are the windows cleaned than the next rain arrives. After rainy periods, Köln windows show fine water marks, and on busy roads traffic dirt settles on glass and frames.

What it includes
Home windows. Including frames and sills. It is not just the glass that is cleaned but the whole window, where the dirt collects.
Large glazed areas. Floor-to-ceiling windows and patio doors, common in new-build flats in Deutz and houses in Marienburg and Junkersdorf, need a clean technique without streaks.
Exterior panes. Only where they can be reached safely.

Clean windows let in more daylight, which counts especially in the grey winter months.

Bathroom cleaning

In a period flat near Rathenauplatz, a bathroom with old grout can be the biggest job, while in a new-build flat in Deutz, glass and taps are more delicate. In family houses in Porz, Lövenich, Longerich or Sürth, the guest toilet and main bathroom show use fastest when several people live together.

Where it focuses
Limescale and water marks. On taps, shower screens and tiles, especially after damp weeks.
Grout and silicone. Dark grout is cleaned so the bathroom looks well kept again.
Sanitaryware. The toilet, basin, shower and bath are cleaned thoroughly and disinfected.

With regular bathroom cleaning, limescale and dirt never get the chance to build up.

When is a deep clean worthwhile?

The service can be booked at any time, but Köln has typical occasions:

Before Carnival and visitor weekendsAround Carnival, the Christmas markets, trade fair weeks and summer weekends, guests sleep on the sofa bed more often, bathrooms get heavier use and the kitchen fills up with glasses, returnable bottles and costume pieces. KölnTourismus reported around 4.25 million guests and 7.22 million overnight stays in hotels in 2025.
In spring and autumnIn spring, pollen from the Rheinpark, the Stadtwald and street trees brings new dust into the home, and in autumn wet shoes carry dirt into the hallway and carpets. That is when a thorough clean inside cupboards, under beds and around radiators pays off.
After buying a flatIf you have bought a flat or are moving in after a change of owner, you will want to start with a thoroughly cleaned home before painting or furnishing.
With allergiesIf someone in the household has allergies, a regular deep clean that removes dust from skirting boards, radiators and fabrics helps.

It is not just about cleaning, but about giving your home a fresh start.

Why Domestina in Köln?

If you are looking for cleaning companies in Köln, you will find plenty of offers. On Domestina, you compare verified companies, their ratings and fixed prices in one place.

1Verified companiesEvery company passes a documents check before it is listed and is publicly rated after every appointment. A rating below 8 / 10 is not an option.
2The right care for every surfaceOld floorboards, stucco, high-gloss fronts and delicate taps need different care. The professionals choose products and methods to suit the surface.
3Flexible appointmentsYou book one-off, weekly, fortnightly or ahead of fixed dates such as a handover, a visitor weekend or the start of semester.
4Domestina StandardThe company carries out every task in the service description carefully. After the appointment, you rate the company, and your rating is public.

Cleaning that suits Köln

From a period flat in the Südstadt to a family house in Sürth, from a studio in Sülz to a new-build flat in Deutz, every Köln home has its own dirt profile. A clear order works well: dry dusting first, then the kitchen and bathroom, then glass, upholstery or mattresses, and the floors last.

For homes under about 50 square metres, a short regular appointment is often enough, while households with three or more rooms, or homes after renovations, need more time. Choose the right service and book online.

Frequently asked questions

How much does professional cleaning cost?
Prices depend on the service and the company. Deep cleaning starts at €2.20 per m², Upholstery cleaning at €25.80 per seat and Bathroom cleaning at €34.40 per bathroom. Each company on Domestina sets its own prices, and the price is fixed at booking, with no hidden costs. You can see the companies’ prices in the overview above.
How do I choose the best cleaning company?
Look at three things: customer comments, the rating from completed jobs and the price. Ratings are given after every appointment. Click any company to see its profile, services and reviews, or choose the company with the Recommended Choice badge.
Are the cleaning companies on Domestina verified?
Yes. Every company passes a documents check before it is listed and is publicly rated after every appointment. A rating below 8 / 10 is not an option, and a company that misses an appointment is removed from the platform.
What cleaning services do the companies offer?
Companies on Domestina offer a wide range: Deep cleaning, Maid service, Regular cleaning, After-builders cleaning, Move-out cleaning, Spring cleaning, Window cleaning, Bathroom cleaning, Oven cleaning, Fridge cleaning, Upholstery cleaning, Carpet cleaning, Mattress cleaning and Car interior cleaning. Each company decides which services it offers.
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