Six to four weeks before: plan your Chinese New Year cleaning
If you are wondering when to clean before Chinese New Year, work backwards from the first day of the New Year and give yourself about six weeks. The early weeks are for booking and sorting, not scrubbing.
Book the jobs that need someone else
Many households book cleaners, aircon servicing and handyman jobs before Chinese New Year, so booking early gives you more choice of dates. Decide what you will hand over, then compare home cleaning companies and contact two or three. Book aircon servicing and repairs for before your deep clean, since both can leave dust behind. Tell each company your home type and size, and ask what the visit covers.
Declutter room by room
Decluttering first makes the deep clean faster. Go one room at a time: clothes, papers, expired food and medicine, broken gadgets and old decorations. Sort everything into keep, donate, recycle and throw, and arrange removal of old furniture or mattresses early.
List the repairs
List small faults as you go: a dripping tap, a loose hinge, a flickering light, a slow drain. Group them into one handyman or plumber visit, so the home is not disturbed again after it has been cleaned.
Three to two weeks before
This is the time for the deep clean, which many people call CNY spring cleaning. Work from high to low: ceiling fans and light fittings first, then cabinets and walls, then floors. A spring cleaning checklist helps you cover once-a-year jobs such as inside cabinets, behind the fridge, window tracks and fan blades.
Curtains and sofa
Check the care labels first. Some curtains can go in the washing machine on a gentle cycle, while heavy or lined curtains may need a professional service. Vacuum fabric sofas, including under the cushions, and spot-clean marks. If a sofa or mattress needs a proper wash, book it for the same week as the deep clean.
Published deep cleaning rates
If you would rather hire help, the table below shows rates published by deep cleaning companies, each as printed and linked to its source.
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Published deep cleaning rates
For the most common unit (per job), the lowest published deep cleaning rates from 7 companies run from S$190 to S$600 per job (middle rate S$280), for a whole home, usually the smallest size the company prices. The middle figure is a real published rate, not an average. Each figure is one company's own advertised rate with its conditions, not a quote.
See 11 published deep cleaning rates and sources
| Company | Service as listed | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detail Freak | Deep Clean | From S$190 per job | detail-freak.com |
| Auntie Cleaner Pte Ltd | Spring cleaning, home under 600 sqft (1 cleaner, 4 hrs) | S$198 | auntiecleaner.com.sg |
| Cleatra Pte Ltd | Deep Cleaning (Occupied Homes): 500sqft & Below | S$240 per job | getcleatra.com |
| Natural Clean | Deep Cleaning - Studio / 2-Room | From S$280 per job | naturalclean.com.sg |
| RitzHelper | Deep Cleaning - Thorough cleaning of your space | From S$280 per job | ritzhelper.com |
| Tidy Homes Cleaning | Deep Cleaning | From S$333 per job | tidyhomes.com.sg |
| Clean Off | Spring cleaning, less than 501 sqft | S$350 to S$420 | cleanoff.com.sg |
| Hybee Singapore | Deep cleaning, property less than 500 sqft | S$350 | hybee.sg |
| 1 Plus Private Limited | Deep Cleaning Services Singapore | S$378 per job | whissh.com.sg |
| Kimbert Services Pte Ltd | Deep cleaning | From S$550 | kimbert.sg |
| Sureclean | Professional spring cleaning | From S$600 per job | sureclean.com.sg |
11 companies publish a deep or spring cleaning rate. 7 of them price per job, from S$190 to S$600 as printed, with S$280 in the middle; that is one company's actual published rate. Most cover a whole home at the smallest size the company prices, such as a studio or 2-room flat, under 500 sqft, or one cleaner for four hours. Larger homes cost more, so ask each company to price your home.
The final week
Leave the jobs that get dirty fastest for the last few days.
- Kitchen: clear old food from the fridge, degrease the hob, hood and backsplash, and clean the sink and drain.
- Floors: vacuum and mop every room, moving light furniture where you can.
- Windows: clean glass, grilles and tracks from the inside, reaching only what you can clean safely without leaning out.
- Entrance: wipe the door and gate, clear the shoe rack and wash the doormat.
Mosquito checks before the holidays
Check the home for stagnant water before the holidays. NEA's mosquito prevention checklist includes turning pails over and storing them under shelter, loosening hardened soil in potted plants, keeping corridor scupper drains clear, covering rarely used gully traps and covering bamboo pole holders after use. NEA also advises removing water from plant pot plates and changing vase water every other day, scrubbing the insides; clearing fallen leaves and stagnant water from scupper drains, and stagnant water from air coolers, once a week; and clearing leaves from roof gutters and apron drains once a month.
Aircon before the visitors arrive
A unit that drips, smells musty or cools poorly is easier to sort out before the holidays than during them. If your units are due, book servicing in the six to four week window, so it is done before your final-week cleaning. Compare aircon servicing companies by what each visit includes.
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Published general servicing rates for one unit
S$15 to S$90 for one indoor unitThe lowest published general servicing rates from 66 companies run from S$15 to S$90 (middle rate S$40), for one indoor unit. The middle rate is a real published price, not a computed figure. Minimum bookings and other conditions apply, and no figure is a quote.
See all 66 rates and sources
| Company | Service as listed | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstyle Aircon | Singapore Aircon Servicing Per Unit | From S$15 per unit | jetstyle.com.sg |
| 3322CoolAir Pte Ltd | General Servicing | From S$16 per unit | 3322coolair.com.sg |
| Aircon Service Singapore | AIRCON SERVICE | From S$16 per unit | cheapairconservicing.com |
| Supercool Aircon | Services - Normal Servicing | From S$16 per unit | cheapairconservice.com |
| Mastercool | Service Aircon | From S$17 per unit | serviceairconsingapore.com |
| Chan Brothers Air-Conditioning Engineering Pte Ltd | Chan Brothers: Aircon Servicing & Repair Singapore Price | From S$19 | chanbrothers.sg |
| Kool & Kleen Aircon Servicing | General Servicing | From S$19 per unit | kool.com.sg |
| Sky Blue Aircon Engineering Pte. Ltd. | Aircon Servicing Singapore | From S$19.50 | skyblueaircon.com |
| 4zoom Engineering Pte Ltd | Aircon Servicing - 💰 Services | From S$20 | 4zoom.com.sg |
| Airtech SG Aircon Services | General aircon servicing | S$20 per unit | airtechnician.sg |
| Cool Channels Engineering | Aircon Cleaning Servicing | From S$21.80 per unit | coolchannels.com.sg |
| GoodCool Aircon Servicing & Repair Singapore | Aircon Services | From S$23 per unit | goodcoolsg.com |
| Freezso Refrigeration & Aircon Services | Wall-mounted aircon general servicing | S$25 per unit | bookfreezso.com |
| Wan Sheng Aircon and Services | Aircon Servicing Singapore | S$25 per unit | wanshengaircon.com |
| Aircool Aircon Pte. Ltd | General service | S$30 per unit | aircool.com.sg |
| Coolbest Aircon Servicing | General servicing | S$30 per unit | coolbestaircon.com |
| Gradecool Air-Condition Pte Ltd | General service | S$30 | gradecool.com.sg |
| Jex Aircon Private Limited | General Servicing | From S$30 per unit | jexaircon.sg |
| Konnect Aircon Servicing | Aircon Servicing, Repair & Installation in Yishun | S$30 per unit | konnect.com.sg |
| SJR Aircon | General servicing | From S$30 | sjraircon.sg |
| WishCool Aircon Engineering Pte Ltd | General Servicing | S$30 | wishcoolsg.com |
| Airple | General Aircon Servicing | S$30.30 | airple.com.sg |
| City Cooling Pte Ltd | General servicing, 1 unit | S$35 per unit | citycoolingengr.com.sg |
| Newway Air Conditioning | Aircon General Servicing (starting price) | From S$35 to S$50 per unit | newway.sg |
| 7Days Aircon Servicing Pte Ltd | Aircon General Servicing - 1 Fancoil unit | S$40 per unit | airconservicing.org |
| Aircon Fairprice Engineering Pte Ltd | Aircon Servicing Singapore - Aircon Fairprice SG | From S$40 per unit | airconfairprice.sg |
| Aircon Servicing Singapore by 7Days | General service | From S$40 | airconservicingsingapore.net |
| Airconman | General servicing, 1 fan coil | S$40 per job | singaporeairconservicing.com |
| Airmaxx Aircon Pte Ltd | One-time general servicing, 1 unit | S$40 per unit | airmaxxaircon.com |
| Effie Cool Service | General Service | S$40 | effiecoolservice.com |
| Greencool Air-Condition Pte Ltd | General servicing, 1 fan coil unit | S$40 per unit | greencoolaircon.com |
| iHome-Solution Pte Ltd | Aircon maintenance servicing, 1 unit | S$40 per job | ihome-solution.com.sg |
| Open Air Engineering | General service, 1 unit | S$40 per unit | openairengineering.com |
| SmartCool Aircon Servicing Singapore | One-time general servicing, 1 unit | S$40 per unit | smartcool.sg |
| Snow World Aircon Installation and Servicing | Aircon servicing, 1 fan coil unit | S$40 per unit | snowworld.sg |
| Aircon Service, Chemical Wash & Overhaul Yishun | Normal Servicing, 1 FCU | S$42.80 per unit | airconserviceking.com |
| LS Aircon Service & Electrician | Normal service, 1 fan coil unit | S$42.80 per unit | ubi.localservice.sg |
| Aircon Service & Repair Singapore by SC | General servicing, 1 fan coil (one-time) | S$43.60 per job | airconservicesingapore.co |
| Andy Air-Con Servicing | General Servicing, 1 fan coil unit | S$45 per unit | andyairconservicing.com |
| Ninja Cool Services Pte Ltd | General servicing, 1 unit (one-time) | S$45 per job | ninjacool.com.sg |
| Pacific Cool Air-Con Services Pte. Ltd. | General servicing, 1 unit | From S$45 per unit | pacificcool.com.sg |
| Thetop Aircon Service | Aircon general servicing, 1 unit | S$45 per unit | thetop.com.sg |
| Goodcool | Aircon General Servicing | S$49.05 | bestairconservicing.com |
| Lion City Air Conditioner Services | General servicing | S$49.05 per unit | lioncityaircon.sg |
| 48 Cold Pte. Ltd. | General servicing, 1 unit (one time) | S$50 per job | 48coldaircon.com.sg |
| Afix.sg | General servicing, 1 unit | S$50 per unit | afix.sg |
| Airvice Chapter | General service, 1 unit | S$50 per unit | airvicechapter.com |
| Cool Earth Aircon | General servicing | S$50 per unit | coolearth.com.sg |
| EC Aircon Services Pte Ltd | Normal servicing, 1 unit | S$50 per unit | ecaircon.com |
| Heng Aircon Pte Ltd | General service, 1-time | S$50 per unit | hengaircon.com |
| J&S Aircon | General Servicing, 1 unit | S$50 per unit | jsaircon.biz |
| K2L Aircon | General Servicing | From S$50 per unit | k2lairconsg.com |
| Kim Huat Refrigeration and Electrical Pte Ltd | General servicing, 1 wall-mounted unit | S$50 per job | kimhuat.co |
| LM Brothers Aircond Pte Ltd | General servicing | S$50 | lmaircond.com |
| Snowflake Services LLP | General servicing, wall-mounted, 1 unit | S$50 per unit | snowflakeaircon.sg |
| YKS Airconfix | General Service | S$50 per unit | yks.sg |
| Affordable Aircon Services Pte Ltd | General servicing, 1 unit | S$54.50 per job | affordable-aircon.com.sg |
| Nam Sun Electrical & Air-Conditioning Pte Ltd | Aircon general servicing, 1 fan coil unit | S$54.50 per job | namsunac.com |
| 338 Aircon | General servicing | From S$55 per unit | 338aircon.sg |
| Cool Aircon | General servicing, one-time | S$55 per unit | coolaircon.sg |
| Coolfix By Natural Cool | Normal service, 1 fan coil unit | S$60 per unit | coolfix.com.sg |
| Same Day Aircon Servicing Repair | General servicing, 1 unit | S$60 per unit | urgentairconservicing.sg |
| VFix Aircon Pte Ltd | CU General Servicing | S$60 | vfixservice.sg |
| DW Aircon Servicing Singapore - Sengkang | One-Time Aircon Servicing Price - 1 Fan Coil Unit | S$65 per unit | dwaircon.com |
| Dr Penguin Aircon Engineering Pte Ltd | Standard Aircon Cleaning Service, 1 unit | From S$75 | drpenguinaircon.sg |
| Homeone Aircon | FCU essential servicing | S$90 | homeone.com.sg |
66 companies publish a general servicing rate for one indoor unit. Their lowest published rates run from S$15 to S$90 as printed, with S$40 in the middle, which is one company's actual rate.
Traditions and practical timing
Many families aim to finish cleaning before the New Year begins and avoid sweeping during the first days of the celebrations. Customs differ between families and generations, so follow what feels right in your home and check with older relatives if you are unsure.
In practice, finish the heavy jobs early, do a final sweep and mop in the last day or two, and take the rubbish out before the New Year. During the first days, a cloth for small spills is usually enough until the celebrations are over.
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Clear up in a few short sessions rather than one long one.
- Rubbish: bag food waste daily and take it out promptly so it does not attract pests.
- Recycling: flatten gift boxes and cartons, rinse cans and bottles, and put them in the recycling bin.
- Leftovers: finish or freeze what is still good and throw out what has spoiled.
- Airing the home: open the windows on a dry day, run the fans and wash cushion covers.
- Repairs: add anything that broke over the holidays to your home maintenance calendar.
Questions
How early should I book cleaners before Chinese New Year?
Book about four to six weeks ahead. Many households book cleaning before Chinese New Year, so booking early gives you more choice of dates. If you also need aircon servicing or repairs, book those at the same time.
Why do people avoid sweeping on Chinese New Year?
For many families, sweeping in the first days of the New Year is seen as sweeping away the good fortune that arrives with it. That is why many households finish their cleaning beforehand. Customs vary between families, so follow the practice in your own home.
Do cleaning prices go up before Chinese New Year?
Some companies may charge more or be fully booked in the peak weeks before Chinese New Year, so ask before you confirm. HomezyPro shows each company's published rate as printed, so check whether it applies on your chosen date and covers your home size.
Should I service the aircon before Chinese New Year?
If your units are due, servicing them before the holidays makes sense, especially if they drip, smell musty or cool poorly. 66 companies publish a general servicing rate for one indoor unit. Many are "From" prices or need a minimum number of units, so check the terms.
What should I clean on the last day?
Keep it light. Do a final sweep and mop, empty the bins, wipe the kitchen counters and sink, and tidy the entrance. Take the rubbish out before the New Year so you do not need to sweep or clear bins in the first days.
How do I fit cleaning around work?
Break the plan into short jobs. Do one drawer or cupboard on weekday evenings, keep one room for each weekend and share tasks across the household. Book the deep clean for a weekend or a day off, and keep the final week light.
Prices come only from the sourced company rates in the HomezyPro directory, shown with each company and its source.
Practical guidance for planning a home job in Singapore. Company prices come from the HomezyPro directory, each linked to its source; rules and safety points link to the agency or manufacturer that sets them. This is not a site inspection, a quote or professional advice for your home.
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