The hidden costs of cleaning mega-mansions
Mansions have hefty price tags. In Los Angeles or New York City, they can easily run over $50,000,000. Some of the celebrity real estate agents are even selling properties in the $100,000,000 to $200,000,000 range, but the cost of cleaning and maintaining the properties is also astronomical.
VIDEO: Breaking down the costs of cleaning and maintaining mansions
Mansions need armies of staff to stay clean
Small armies of staff are needed to keep mega-mansions in order. Here are just some of the domestic workers:
Front of House Staff
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Back of House Staff
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Mansions with decks, movie theaters, bowling alleys, and putting greens will cost substantially more to clean and maintain. Depending on how much glass you have, a window cleaner might charge as much as $2,500 per visit.
Expected price tag for cleaning and maintenance of mansions
With staffing, cleaning, and maintenance of a mega-mansion, high-net-worth families could expect to pay $40,000 a month to keep the home up and running. Estates that are in the 50,000 to 100,000 square foot range will cost substantially more (in the millions of dollars a year).
