Cleaning lady in the canton of Vaud: the specialist at your service
The canton of Vaud is the largest canton in French-speaking Switzerland and the third most populous in the country. With over 830,000 residents spread across 300 communes organised into 10 districts, this vast territory stretches from the shores of Lake Geneva to the peaks of the Vaud Alps, passing through the UNESCO World Heritage terraced vineyards of Lavaux, the agricultural Gros-de-Vaud and the forests of the Jura vaudois. Lausanne, its capital, is the fourth largest city in Switzerland and home to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), giving the entire region an undeniable international stature.
In such a vast and dynamic canton, the need for domestic maintenance is considerable. Dual-income families in the Lausanne region, retirees on the Riviera, expats on the Côte, owners of second homes in the Vaud Alps: everyone deserves an impeccable home without sacrificing their free time. SOS Nettoyage is the home cleaning specialist in the canton of Vaud, with a network of professional cleaning ladies covering every commune, every district, every corner of this extraordinary canton.
Request your free, no-obligation quote and discover a cleaning service that understands the realities of life in Vaud.
Why hire a cleaning lady in the canton of Vaud?
A canton where time is in short supply
The canton of Vaud is a leading economic powerhouse. The Lausanne region is home to thousands of companies in technology, healthcare, international sport and finance. Commutes, often long in such an extensive canton, further reduce available time. The Swiss Federal Statistical Office reports that household chores take an average of over 15 hours per week per household. Entrusting your cleaning to a professional means reclaiming that time for your family, your passions or simply to relax.
A tight rental market and demanding property agencies
The vacancy rate in major Vaud cities remains very low, particularly in Lausanne, Nyon and Morges. Property management agencies in Vaud — Bernard Nicod, Bentley Conseils, Naef, Régie de la Riviera — apply strict cleanliness criteria during move-out inspections. Regular professional maintenance keeps your property in perfect condition and greatly facilitates the end-of-lease clean when the time comes.
Legal compliance: a priority
The canton of Vaud has the Office cantonal de l’inspection et des relations du travail which regularly monitors compliance with employment conditions in the domestic sector. The standard employment contract (CTT) for domestic work in Vaud sets minimum wages and precise working conditions. By hiring SOS Nettoyage, you are in full compliance: our staff are registered with AHV/IV (AVS/AI), covered by occupational accident insurance (LAA) and professional liability insurance. No legal risk, no paperwork.
An exceptionally diverse property portfolio
From modern apartments in Lausanne’s Flon quarter to century-old chalets in Villars-sur-Ollon, from villas on the Côte to renovated farmhouses in the Gros-de-Vaud, from historic buildings in Vevey to new-build residences in Bussigny: each Vaud property has its own characteristics. Antique parquet floors, local stone slabs, panoramic lake-view windows, tiled stoves — our cleaning ladies are trained to adapt their techniques and products to every type of surface and material.
Our home cleaning services in the canton of Vaud
Regular cleaning
Regular cleaning is the most requested service by Vaud households. It involves scheduled maintenance at the frequency of your choice — weekly, fortnightly or monthly — ensuring an always impeccable home. Each visit includes:
- Complete dusting of all accessible surfaces (furniture, shelves, light fixtures, frames, decorative items)
- Vacuuming and mopping floors adapted to the surface (oiled or lacquered parquet, tiles, vinyl, natural stone, carpet)
- Kitchen cleaning: worktops, hob, sink, exterior surfaces of appliances
- Bathroom and toilet maintenance: basin, shower, bath, taps, mirrors, toilet
- Emptying bins and compliance with the Vaud waste sorting system (taxed bags, recycling)
- Light tidying of living areas
Deep cleaning
Deep cleaning is recommended for the first visit, after a long absence, or as a complement to a spring clean. It goes well beyond routine cleaning:
- Interior cleaning of wardrobes and cupboards
- Thorough descaling of sanitary fittings — Vaud water is moderately hard depending on the area, particularly on the Côte and in the Chablais
- Cleaning of oven, fridge and microwave (inside and out)
- Interior window cleaning
- Cleaning of skirting boards, light switches, door handles
- Scrubbing tile grout
Ironing and laundry care
- Ironing shirts, trousers, household linen
- Folding and putting away clean laundry
- Managing machines (loading, hanging out, drying)
- Sorting laundry by colour and fabric type
One-off cleaning
For an event, a move, post-renovation cleaning or any exceptional situation, our one-off cleaning is available with no commitment. This service is very popular in the canton of Vaud during moving periods (end of quarter, lease departures).
Additional services
- Interior window and large window cleaning — particularly appreciated in properties with views of Lake Geneva
- Terrace and balcony maintenance
- Dusting blinds and curtains
- Watering plants in your absence
- Preparing the property before an end-of-lease clean
Cleaning lady rates in the canton of Vaud
Prices in the canton
The canton of Vaud sits in the upper-mid range of French-speaking Swiss rates for home cleaning. Prices reflect the requirements of the Vaud standard employment contract, the cost of living in the Lake Geneva arc and the expected quality of service.
| Type of service | Indicative rate |
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| Regular cleaning (weekly) | 35 – 42 CHF/h |
| Regular cleaning (fortnightly) | 37 – 45 CHF/h |
| One-off cleaning | 40 – 50 CHF/h |
| Deep cleaning | 42 – 50 CHF/h |
| Ironing | 35 – 45 CHF/h |
These rates include social charges, insurance, professional cleaning supplies and VAT. They are lower than Genève rates (40-55 CHF/h) but slightly higher than more rural cantons like Fribourg (30-45 CHF/h) or Jura (28-40 CHF/h).
What is included
At SOS Nettoyage, our rates are transparent and all-inclusive:
- Remuneration in compliance with the Vaud CTT for domestic work
- Mandatory social contributions (AHV/IV/APG/AC)
- Occupational accident insurance (LAA)
- Professional liability insurance
- Quality monitoring and full administrative management
- Guaranteed replacement if your regular cleaner is unavailable
Tax deductions in the canton of Vaud
Home cleaning costs may be partially tax-deductible from your Vaud taxes under certain conditions, particularly for elderly persons or those with a disability. The Vaud Cantonal Tax Administration (ACI) can provide information on the exact conditions. We supply detailed payment certificates for use in your tax return.
The 10 districts of the canton of Vaud served by SOS Nettoyage
SOS Nettoyage operates throughout all 300 communes of the canton of Vaud, organised into 10 districts. Here are our main service areas.
District de Lausanne
The heart of the canton, the Olympic capital and its immediate surroundings:
- Cleaning lady in Lausanne
- Cleaning lady in Prilly
- Cleaning lady in Renens
- Cleaning lady in Pully
- Cleaning lady in Épalinges
- Cleaning lady in Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
- Cleaning lady in Jouxtens-Mézery
- Crissier, Chavannes-près-Renens, Romanel-sur-Lausanne, Belmont-sur-Lausanne
District de l’Ouest lausannois
- Cleaning lady in Bussigny
- Cleaning lady in Ecublens
- Villars-Sainte-Croix, Saint-Sulpice, Denges, Lonay, Préverenges
District de Nyon
The Côte, between Lausanne and Genève, a sought-after and cosmopolitan region:
- Cleaning lady in Nyon
- Cleaning lady in Gland
- Cleaning lady in Rolle
- Cleaning lady in Coppet
- Prangins, Founex, Chavannes-des-Bois, Commugny, Tannay, Mies, Crassier, Borex, Eysins, Duillier, Begnins, Vich, Aubonne, Allaman, Perroy, Mont-sur-Rolle, Tartegnin, Bursins, Vinzel
District de Morges
Lakeside charm between vineyards and lake:
- Cleaning lady in Morges
- Saint-Prex, Tolochenaz, Chigny, Lully, Reverolle, Vufflens-le-Château, Echichens, Lussy-sur-Morges, Lavigny, Yens, Apples, Bière, Ballens, L’Isle
District de la Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut
Between lakeside and alpine, an exceptional territory:
- Cleaning lady in Vevey
- Cleaning lady in Montreux
- Cleaning lady in La Tour-de-Peilz
- Corsier-sur-Vevey, Corseaux, Chardonne, Jongny, Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Blonay, Veytaux, Villeneuve, Rougemont, Rossinière, Château-d’Œx
District d’Aigle
The Chablais vaudois, between Lake Geneva and the mountains:
- Cleaning lady in Aigle
- Bex, Ollon, Villars-sur-Ollon, Gryon, Leysin, Les Diablerets, Lavey-Morcles, Roche, Yvorne, Corbeyrier, Noville
District de Lavaux-Oron
The UNESCO vineyard and hinterland:
- Cleaning lady in Lutry
- Bourg-en-Lavaux (Cully, Grandvaux, Riex, Villette, Épesses), Savigny, Forel, Oron, Palézieux, Châtillens, Servion, Mézières
District du Gros-de-Vaud
The Vaud agricultural plateau:
- Cleaning lady in Échallens
- Assens, Bottens, Froideville, Poliez-Pittet, Jorat-Menthue, Montilliez, Goumoëns, Penthaz, Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne
District du Jura-Nord vaudois
The north of the canton, between industry and nature:
- Cleaning lady in Yverdon-les-Bains
- Grandson, Orbe, Chavornay, Vallorbe, Sainte-Croix, Yvonand, Concise, Champagne, Montagny-près-Yverdon
District de Broye-Vully
The east of the canton, between countryside and the Three Lakes region:
- Cleaning lady in Payerne
- Avenches, Moudon, Lucens, Estavayer-le-Lac, Cudrefin, Corcelles-près-Payerne, Henniez, Granges-près-Marnand
Whatever your district, SOS Nettoyage assigns you a cleaning lady living near your home to ensure punctuality and responsiveness.
Specific aspects of cleaning in the canton of Vaud
Climate diversity and its consequences
The canton of Vaud stretches from Lake Geneva (372 m altitude) to alpine peaks exceeding 3,000 metres. This range creates very different maintenance realities: abundant dust and pollen in spring on the plains, persistent humidity in winter on the Jorat heights, snow and mud in mountain resorts. Our cleaning ladies adapt their approach according to the season and geographic location of the property.
Water and limescale
Water hardness varies considerably across the canton of Vaud. Areas supplied by Lake Geneva water benefit from relatively soft water, while the Jura vaudois and Chablais regions have harder water. Our professionals use adapted anti-limescale products depending on the area and ensure regular descaling of taps and sanitary fittings.
Waste sorting in Vaud
The canton of Vaud uses the taxed bag system for household waste, complemented by a dense network of collection points for recycling (glass, paper, PET, aluminium, green waste). Our cleaning ladies know the specific sorting guidelines for each Vaud commune and follow them scrupulously at every visit.
Why choose SOS Nettoyage in the canton of Vaud?
The cleaning specialist, not a middleman
SOS Nettoyage recruits, trains and directly employs its staff. We are not a matching platform: we are a professional cleaning company with genuine knowledge of the Vaud terrain, internal training programmes and constant quality monitoring.
Registered, qualified and insured staff
Each cleaning lady is registered with AHV/IV (AVS/AI), covered by occupational accident insurance (LAA) and professional liability insurance. All work permits are in order (B, C, G or L). You are fully protected.
Guaranteed replacement and total flexibility
If your regular cleaner is unavailable, we ensure an immediate replacement by another qualified professional. You can change the frequency, add services or suspend the service at any time, without penalty.
Complete cantonal coverage
From Nyon to Aigle, from Lausanne to Sainte-Croix, from Payerne to Château-d’Œx: we cover all 300 communes of the canton of Vaud. No blind spots.
How does it work?
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Request your free quote: Describe your needs via our form or by phone. You receive a free, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.
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Personalised scheduling: Together, we set the day, time and frequency according to your schedule.
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First visit: Your assigned cleaning lady comes to your home. The first visit often includes a deep clean to establish an optimal baseline.
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Follow-up and adjustments: A quality manager remains available for any adjustments, ensuring your complete satisfaction.
Frequently asked questions about home cleaning in the canton of Vaud
What is the average rate for a cleaning lady in the canton of Vaud?
The average rate for a professional cleaning lady in the canton of Vaud is between 35 and 50 CHF per hour, including social charges and insurance. The exact rate depends on the frequency (weekly cleaning is more cost-effective than a one-off visit), the type of service and the size of the property. Request your free quote for a personalised price.
Do you operate in Vaud mountain resorts?
Yes, SOS Nettoyage operates in the mountain resorts of the canton of Vaud, including Villars-sur-Ollon, Leysin, Les Diablerets, Château-d’Œx and Rougemont. We offer a service tailored to second homes and holiday chalets, including maintenance between stays for owners who rent out their property.
How many hours of cleaning should I plan for my property?
As a general rule, allow 2 to 3 hours for a 2-3 room apartment, 3 to 4 hours for a 4-5 room apartment and 4 to 6 hours for a villa or large property. These are indicative: when preparing your free quote, we precisely assess the time needed based on your property and your expectations.
Can cleaning costs be deducted from Vaud taxes?
Under certain conditions, home cleaning costs can be partially deducted from Vaud cantonal tax, particularly for elderly persons or those with a disability. We provide detailed payment certificates. Consult the Cantonal Tax Administration (ACI) or your fiduciary for the precise conditions.
What if I am not satisfied with the service?
SOS Nettoyage offers a satisfaction guarantee. If the result does not meet your expectations, we return at no extra charge to address the unsatisfactory points. Our goal is your complete satisfaction at every visit.
Do you cover all communes in the canton of Vaud?
Yes, SOS Nettoyage covers all 300 communes of the canton of Vaud, across the 10 cantonal districts. From the city of Lausanne to the most remote villages of the Pays-d’Enhaut or the Jura vaudois, we have professionals near your home.
Request your free quote for the canton of Vaud
You live in the canton of Vaud and would like to benefit from a professional cleaning lady service? SOS Nettoyage is at your disposal to assess your needs and offer a tailored solution adapted to your property, your district and your budget.
Request your free, no-obligation quote today. Our team responds within 24 hours with a personalised proposal.
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