How to Cancel Merry Maids in 2026

Updated February 2026 • Difficulty: Easy

How to Cancel

1. Call your local Merry Maids franchise directly — this is the only way to cancel. Find your location at merrymaids.com
2. Request cancellation of your recurring cleaning schedule
3. Ask for written confirmation via email
4. Confirm whether there are any remaining charges or scheduled cleanings

The Real Cost of Merry Maids

• Average cost: $150-350 per cleaning (varies by home size and location)
• Weekly service: $600-1,400/month
• Biweekly service: $300-700/month
• Monthly service: $150-350/month
• Annual cost (biweekly): $3,600-8,400/year

Cheaper Alternatives

• Independent cleaners — 30-50% cheaper than franchise services. Find via Nextdoor, Facebook groups, or word of mouth
• Handy — app-based cleaning starting at $30/hour
• Thumbtack — get quotes from local cleaners, compare pricing
• TaskRabbit — hire cleaners by the hour, flexible scheduling
• Homeaglow — $19-29/hour flat rate, background-checked cleaners

Before You Cancel: Negotiate

Before canceling entirely, try negotiating with your Merry Maids franchise:

• Reduce frequency — switch from weekly to biweekly or monthly
• Reduce scope — have them clean only main areas (kitchen, bathrooms) instead of whole house
• Ask for a loyalty discount — long-term customers have leverage
• Get competitive quotes — tell them you're getting quotes from other services