What home cleaning costs in Penang

The short version

Penang cleaning businesses that publish an hourly rate list a part-time home cleaner at about RM18 to RM25 an hour, as read on their own websites on 14 October 2026. Too few Penang businesses publish a price for a deep clean or a move-out clean to give a range.

Ask whether the rate includes cleaning supplies and equipment.
For a one-off big clean, expect the business to look at the place, or photos, before it gives a price.

Published prices

Job	Published price range	What changes the price
Part-time home cleaning, per hour	RM18 to RM25 an hour	Size of the home; level of cleaning needed

Prices by business:

Asian Cleaning Services lists hourly cleaning from RM19.90 an hour and describes it as "all-in".
Lye Intl Resources lists residential cleaning at RM25 an hour.
O&K Cleaning Services says that, as a general guide, you can expect to pay around RM18 to RM25 an hour for basic cleaning, depending on the size of the space and the level of cleaning required.

Of the businesses listed here, Yellowbee publishes a price for a move-in or move-out clean and for a post-renovation clean. It prices move-out cleaning by floor area, with a set price for small units and a rate per square foot above that. Its page is linked below if you want to compare.

Sources: Asian Cleaning Services, Lye Intl residential cleaning, O&K Cleaning Services and Yellowbee move-in and move-out cleaning, read 2026-10-14.

What pushes the price up

A bigger home or a dirtier one. O&K says price depends on the size of the space and the level of cleaning. For larger spaces, such as a big house, it says prices can range from RM400 to RM800 or more.
Floor area and condition, for a move-out clean. Yellowbee prices by floor area and says the unit's condition also affects the quote.
Supplies. Lye Intl lists an optional supplies set from RM20. Its FAQ also says machines and chemicals are included, so ask what the set adds.

The businesses

In alphabetical order.

Asian Cleaning Services (asiancleaning.my). Address in Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth. Price undated, read 14 October 2026.
Lye Intl Resources (lyeintl.com). Lists an address in Batu Kawan. Prices undated, read 14 October 2026.
O&K Cleaning Services (okcleaningservices.com). Pages for Penang island areas. Price guide undated, read 14 October 2026.
Yellowbee Cleaning (yellowbeeclean.com). Says it covers Penang island and mainland. Prices undated, read 14 October 2026.

What to ask before you book

Is there a minimum number of hours or a transport charge? Ask each business before you book.
Does the rate include supplies and equipment? Asian Cleaning calls its rate "all-in"; Lye Intl offers a supplies set as an add-on.
For a move-out clean: what is included, and what is not? Yellowbee lists dusting, walls and glass, bathrooms, floors, the kitchen and built-in cabinets, and says moving or lifting cabinets and appliances is not included.
What if something is missed? Yellowbee says it will re-clean, free, if you report a problem within 24 hours. Ask any business what its policy is.

Sources: as above, read 2026-10-14.

If the job goes wrong

The Tribunal for Consumer Claims (TTPM) hears claims about goods and services under Act 599, the Consumer Protection Act. The claim must be for RM50,000 or less and arise within 3 years. The filing fee is RM5.00. Keep the booking message and receipt.

Source: TTPM, Soalan Lazim, read 2026-10-14.