In short:
- To choose a home cleaning company in France in 2026, four providers stand out: O2, Shiva, Free Dom and Wecasa. They differ in network size and booking model.
- O2 reports nearly 600 branches in France and staff hired on permanent contracts.
- Shiva reports 50,000 home workers, Free Dom more than 20 years of experience, Wecasa no-commitment booking in 12 large cities.
- Home cleaning gives access to a 50% tax credit, paid monthly through the immediate advance.
Choosing the best home cleaning service means balancing three needs: a regular, reliable cleaner, simple arrangements during absences, and controlled costs. The 50% tax credit changes the calculation a great deal, especially since the immediate advance lets you benefit from it every month. This comparison is based on information published by each provider in October 2026.
2026 comparison of home cleaning companies in France
The table below sums up what each provider offers.
| Rank | Company | Network | Model | Key strength | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 1 | O2 | Nearly 600 branches in France | Service provider, staff on permanent contracts | Present since 1996, network certified since 2010 | Regular cleaning followed by a nearby branch |
| Top 2 | Shiva | More than 620 branches, according to the company | Service provider | 50,000 home workers, temporary replacement of the cleaner | A stable cleaner over several years |
| Top 3 | Free Dom | 63 locations listed, overseas included | Service provider | More than 20 years of experience, cleaning, ironing and deep cleaning | Mid-sized towns and overseas departments |
| Top 4 | Wecasa | 12 large cities listed | Booking platform | Cleaning with no commitment | A one-off need or a first try |
Three providers work as service providers: the company employs the cleaner, handles payroll and replaces them during absences. Wecasa works as a booking platform, more flexible for a one-off need.
| Need | Suggested formula | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly cleaning | Service provider with a local branch | Same cleaner, organised replacement |
| Deep clean before moving | One-off service | No long-term commitment |
| Ironing only | Provider that offers it | Ironing also qualifies for the tax credit |
| Second home | One-off service | Cleaning before arrival and after departure |
Why use a cleaning company
Using a company means you do not become an employer. Recruitment, contract, payslips and declarations remain the provider’s responsibility. If the cleaner is ill or on leave, the branch normally arranges a replacement.
The 50% tax credit
Cleaning and ironing are among the home services that give access to a tax benefit.
“The tax credit amounts to 50% of the expenses incurred during the year.” Service-public.gouv.fr, tax credit for employing a home worker page, checked on 15 April 2026 (translated from French)
Expenses are taken into account up to 12,000 euros a year as a general rule. With the immediate advance, a service offered by Urssaf, the household pays only half of its bill each month, instead of waiting for the refund the following year.
What matters when choosing
- Proximity of the branch: it makes follow-up and replacements easier.
- The real rate: hourly price, monthly management fees and any deposit.
- The immediate advance: check that the company offers it.
- Stability of the cleaner: the same person knows the home and its habits.
- Services offered: cleaning, ironing, deep cleaning, windows.
O2, first in the comparison
O2 has been helping households since 1996 and reports nearly 600 branches in France. All its staff are hired on permanent contracts, which supports stability among its cleaners.
A certified network
- Network certified since 2010, with recently opened branches in the process of certification.
- Customer service certified 100% France by AFNOR Certification.
- 50% tax credit on cleaning and ironing, with the immediate advance to benefit from it monthly.
This dense network suits those looking for regular cleaning, with a nearby branch for follow-up.
Shiva, Free Dom and Wecasa: the strengths of each alternative
Each other provider in the comparison has a real strength that can make it the better fit depending on the need.
Top 2, Shiva: a stable cleaner
Shiva reports 25 years of experience, 50,000 home workers and 200,000 active customers, who stay with it 3.5 years on average. The company offers regular cleaning, ironing, deep cleaning, cleaning after works or a move, and second-home upkeep.
Its prices are published: from 16 euros an hour with the immediate advance, excluding management fees, and from 32 euros without it, according to the minimum national rate noted by the company. Management fees average 25 euros a month. Shiva provides temporary replacement of the cleaner.
Top 3, Free Dom: a presence as far as overseas
Free Dom highlights more than 20 years of experience and a network covering 63 locations listed on its website, including Guadeloupe and French Guiana. Its services cover regular and occasional cleaning, ironing and deep cleaning.
Its services qualify for the 50% tax credit, with the immediate advance. The company says it relies on a quality framework and on selected, trained staff.
Top 4, Wecasa: booking with no commitment
Wecasa offers cleaning with no commitment, bookable online, in 12 large cities listed on its website: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Nantes, Strasbourg, Montpellier, Bordeaux, Lille, Rennes and Grenoble.
The platform suits a one-off need, a first try or a big clean before hosting guests, without committing to a regular schedule.
Which company for which need
For weekly cleaning
O2 and Shiva are a good fit: local branches, a regular cleaner and organised replacement. To share the remaining chores among household members, the guide to organising daily home life offers a simple method.
For a one-off deep clean
Wecasa lets you book with no commitment. Shiva and Free Dom also offer deep cleaning and cleaning after works.
Outside large cities
Free Dom covers mid-sized towns and overseas departments. O2, with nearly 600 branches, also has a dense network.
To add simple habits
Between two visits, a few habits make cleaning lighter, such as cleaning the oven without chemicals or the storage tips for a small space.
Home cleaning prices in France in 2026
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hour of cleaning with immediate advance | From €16, excluding management fees | Shiva, national minimum rate 2026 |
| Hour of cleaning without immediate advance | From €32 | Shiva, 2026 |
| Management fees | €25 a month on average | Shiva, 2026 |
| Tax credit | 50% of expenses | Service-public.gouv.fr |
| General expense ceiling | €12,000 a year | Service-public.gouv.fr |
The final price depends on the city, the number of hours and the frequency. Always compare the cost after tax credit, management fees included.
Practical tips before signing
- Ask for a detailed quote: hourly rate, management fees, set-up fees and any deposit.
- Activate the immediate advance if the company offers it: it halves the monthly bill.
- Specify the expected tasks: cleaning, ironing, windows, products supplied or not.
- Organise the handover of keys and note who holds a spare set.
- Review things after the first few weeks to adjust priorities.