Book cleaning help from your phone: how RUT works in 2026
How to book home cleaning in the app, what it costs per hour in 2026 and how the RUT deduction is applied straight on the invoice.
Home cleaning is the service Swedish households book most often, and the one where saving money is easiest. The RUT deduction halves the labour cost, and you do not have to apply for anything yourself as long as the company handles it on the invoice.
What does home cleaning cost in 2026?
| Type of cleaning | Price | After RUT |
|---|---|---|
| Home cleaning per hour | SEK 450 to 550 | SEK 225 to 275 |
| Weekly clean, 2 rooms and kitchen | SEK 700 to 900 | SEK 350 to 450 |
| Deep clean, 3 rooms and kitchen | SEK 3,500 to 5,000 | SEK 1,750 to 2,500 |
| Move-out cleaning, 70 sqm | SEK 3,000 to 4,500 | SEK 1,500 to 2,250 |
| Window cleaning per window | SEK 90 to 150 | SEK 45 to 75 |
How the RUT deduction works
- The deduction is 50 percent of the labour cost, not of materials or travel.
- The cap is SEK 75,000 per person per year, shared with ROT.
- The company deducts the amount on the invoice and claims it from Skatteverket.
- You must own or rent the home and have enough tax to offset.
Four steps in the app
In HemmaPro you pick cleaning, state the number of rooms and how often you want help, add photos if needed and send the request. Local cleaning firms reply with a price after RUT, so you see what you actually pay.
The booking, the schedule and all messages stay in the app, which makes it easy to move a visit or pause over the holidays.
How to pick the right cleaning company
- Check ratings and reviews from completed jobs.
- Ask whether the same person comes every time.
- Confirm whether cleaning supplies are included.
- Make sure key handling is described in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I have to apply for RUT myself?
- No. The cleaning company deducts 50 percent of the labour cost on the invoice and claims the rest from Skatteverket.
- How much RUT can I use per year?
- The cap is SEK 75,000 per person per year, shared with the ROT deduction.
- Can I book cleaning as a tenant?
- Yes. RUT applies whether you own or rent your home.
- How quickly can I get help?
- Many cleaning firms can start within a few days, and move-out cleaning is usually booked one to two weeks ahead.
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