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ABottom line
An upper-half market with bid estimates 16% above the typical state.
Short answer
Washington is in the upper half of 48 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of house cleaning search demand, with 229 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $14.70, 16% above the typical state ($12.66). Advertisers bid more here than in most states, which makes organic visibility worth more.
BTop searches
What people in Washington search for
The most-searched house cleaning terms in Washington, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Washington | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| gutter cleaning | 1K-10K | $49.52 |
| gutter cleaning service | 1K-10K | $45.57 |
| roof cleaning near meNear me | 1K-10K | $42.84 |
| move out cleaning | 1K-10K | $25.52 |
| move out cleaning services | 1K-10K | $25.52 |
| move out house cleaning | 1K-10K | $25.52 |
| clean out moving | 1K-10K | $25.52 |
| dryer vent cleaning | 1K-10K | $24.06 |
| window cleaning | 1K-10K | $23.81 |
| pressure cleaning near meNear me | 1K-10K | $22.51 |
| glass cleaners near meNear me | 1K-10K | $20.49 |
| cleaning services near meNear me | 1K-10K | $18.85 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Washington, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a cleaning company in Washington
- C1 Advertisers bid more here.At a $14.70 median top-of-page bid estimate, every ranking you earn in the Map Pack or organic results replaces clicks that are priced higher in Washington than in most states.What to doPut organic work first, and judge paid campaigns on cost per booked job, not cost per click.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $27.04 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 A mid-sized market.Washington sits in the middle of the national ranking.What to doPlan targets against the similar-sized states in the comparison below, not against the largest markets.
- C4 4 of the top 12 terms are "near me" searches.Proximity drives a large share of demand.What to doYour Google Business Profile, service area and reviews carry real weight.
DHow Washington compares
Washington against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Michigan | 249 | $11.67 | 98 |
| 11 | Virginia | 248 | $14.07 | outlier |
| 12 | Washington | 229 | $14.70 | 95 |
| 13 | New Jersey | 228 | $13.13 | 94 |
| 14 | Colorado | 219 | $18.00 | 117 |
| Typical state (median) | $12.66 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for cleaning companies, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a house cleaning company get more customers?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Washington
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Foundation repair
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Mold testing and remediation
- Fire sprinkler inspection
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Home additions
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Barndominiums
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Public adjusters
- Annuity sales
- Annuity surrender and exchange help
- Financial advisors
- Private student loan help
- Property management
- Cash home buyers and investors
- Ranch and land brokers
- Stair lifts
- Home elevators
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
- Industrial valves
- Shipbroking
- Warehouse racking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Washington, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology