Commercial Cleaning & Janitorial Services in Des Moines, IA
Typical cost in Des Moines: $2,150 to $2,600 a month for a 10,000 sq ft office.
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Cleaning services in Des Moines
Typical monthly cost in Des Moines
| Service | Estimated monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Office Cleaning10,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $2,150 to $2,600 |
| Medical and Dental Office Cleaning6,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $2,200 to $2,400 |
| Daycare and School Cleaning10,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $2,700 to $3,150 |
| Church Cleaning15,000 sq ft · 2 visits a week | $1,400 to $1,650 |
| Warehouse and Industrial Cleaning60,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $8,600 to $9,500 |
| Gym and Fitness Center Cleaning12,000 sq ft · 7 visits a week | $3,950 to $4,750 |
| Car Dealership Cleaning20,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $3,850 to $4,650 |
For the same mid-size building, Des Moines is about 4% below the U.S. median and close to the Iowa median. Labor is most of the cost, so the local janitor wage drives the difference.
Estimated with standard janitorial production rates and the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA median janitor wage of $16.83 an hour (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). Open a service for small, mid-size and large buildings. How we estimate prices.
Local market in Des Moines
- 77 physician offices, 53 dental offices, 26 child care centers, 135 religious congregations, 15 fitness centers and 3 new-car dealers in Des Moines-area ZIP codes
- 136 janitorial service companies based in Polk County
- 213,096 residents, about the same as in 2020
- $16.83 an hour: the median janitor wage in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ZIP Code and County Business Patterns and 2024 population estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025.
Areas served around Des Moines
Des Moines is in Polk County, part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area.
ZIP codes: 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50319, 50320, 50321
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Frequently asked questions
How much does commercial cleaning cost in Des Moines?
A 10,000 square foot office cleaned five nights a week typically runs $2,150 to $2,600 a month in Des Moines, based on the local median janitor wage of $16.83 an hour. Medical offices and gyms cost more per square foot, and churches and warehouses cost less.
Is janitorial service the same as commercial cleaning?
Mostly. Janitorial service usually means the routine cleaning done every visit: trash, restrooms, dusting and floors. Commercial cleaning also covers periodic and specialty work such as floor refinishing, carpet extraction and window washing. Most commercial cleaning companies in Des Moines do both.
How do I get a commercial cleaning quote in Des Moines?
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