How many cleaning jobs can I fit in a day?

Most solo cleaners fit 3-5 domestic jobs per day depending on travel time and job duration. With efficient routing (jobs close together), you can fit more. Allow 15-30 minutes between jobs for travel and setup.

How do I plan an efficient cleaning round?

Group jobs by area to minimise driving. Try to create a circular route starting and ending at home. Schedule nearby clients on the same day. Use a map to plan the most efficient order of visits.

How much should I charge to cover travel costs?

Factor travel costs into your hourly rate rather than charging separately. If your fuel costs are £10/day and you work 6 hours productively, add about £1.70/hour to your rate. Some cleaners charge a travel supplement for clients more than 10 miles away.

What percentage of my day is driving vs cleaning?

Aim for at least 70-80% productive (cleaning) time. If you spend more than 20-30% driving, your round may need reorganising. Efficient rounds in urban areas can achieve 85%+ productive time.

CleanCalcs

Cleaning Round Route Calculator

Calculate total driving time, fuel cost, and productive hours for your cleaning round.

Number of Jobs

Number of jobs

Avg Distance Between Jobs

Distance to calculate for

Fuel Cost

Current price of fuel

Avg Job Duration

Total duration of the event or activity

How We Calculate This

How the calculation works

Total driving distance = average distance between jobs x (number of jobs + 1), accounting for travel to the first job and home from the last.

Formula

Driving time = total miles / average speed

Fuel cost = (miles / MPG) x 4.546 x fuel price per litre

Total round time = driving time + (jobs x job duration)

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: March 2026

All calculations are estimates. Always verify quantities and timings for your specific situation.