Hilfr Blog
Prices, the servicefradrag tax deduction, the collective agreement and how to get the most out of your cleaning help — written to be easy to understand.
Is cleaning help worth the money? The honest maths
What is your time worth? See the honest maths on regular cleaning help — price, the servicefradrag tax deduction and hours saved — and when it makes the most sense.
8 July 2026 · 2 minGuidesMove-out cleaning: checklist, hours needed and the tax deduction question
Move-out cleaning room by room: what landlords typically require, how many hours to book, and why you should check the servicefradrag rules when moving out.
30 June 2026 · 3 minGuidesDeep cleaning: what is it, and how many hours do you need?
What is included in a deep cleaning, what is the difference between a deep cleaning and a base cleaning — and how many hours should you book? Get the full guide.
16 June 2026 · 2 minGuidesHow often should you clean? An honest guide
How often should you actually clean — and how often should you book cleaning help? See recommendations room by room, and what suits your household.
2 June 2026 · 2 minIndustryFrom phone calls to digital booking: How the cleaning industry is changing
Digitalisation, transparent prices and growing awareness of tax deductions are changing the cleaning industry. See what the trend means for you — and why technology and decent conditions must go hand in hand.
19 May 2026 · 3 minCollective agreementWhat does the 3F collective agreement mean for your cleaning?
In 2018, Hilfr became the first platform in Denmark with a collective agreement. Read what the 3F agreement means for the quality, the price and the people behind your cleaning.
9 April 2026 · 2 minPricesWhat does cleaning cost in 2026? Prices, examples and tax deductions
What does private home cleaning really cost? See how the price is built at Hilfr — hourly wage, pension, holiday pay, VAT — with a worked example and the Danish servicefradrag tax deduction.
24 March 2026 · 3 minTax & deductionsThe servicefradrag for cleaning: how to claim the Danish tax deduction
Home cleaning qualifies for the Danish servicefradrag tax deduction. See what counts, how to find the amount at Hilfr, and how to report it at skat.dk.
17 February 2026 · 2 minGuidesSocial dumping in the cleaning industry: How to avoid supporting poor conditions
Cleaning is among the industries Danish authorities monitor in the fight against social dumping. Here are five things to check before you hire cleaning help.
4 February 2026 · 3 minGuidesCleaning is work: Why working conditions matter in private homes too
New guidelines from the Danish Working Environment Authority are a reminder that cleaning is a real profession with real physical strain. See how you as a customer can create good working conditions — and get better cleaning in return.
27 January 2026 · 3 minTax & deductionsThe servicefradrag on cleaning: how to make legal cleaning cheaper in 2026
The Danish servicefradrag tax deduction is DKK 18,300 per person in 2026, with a tax value of about 26%. See what that means for the price of your cleaning — and why the deduction requires legal, documented cleaning.
7 January 2026 · 2 minPricesCheap cleaning can get expensive: Why quality and conditions should count more than price
Very low cleaning prices almost always hide missing wages, insurance or taxes. See what the cheap hour can really cost you — and what to look for instead.
9 December 2025 · 3 minIndustryPlatforms under pressure: What the EU Platform Work Directive means for the future of work
The EU Platform Work Directive aims to give platform workers real employment rights and sets limits on algorithmic management. Read what it means — and why Hilfr got there first.
11 November 2025 · 2 minGuidesEco-friendly cleaning at home: What do the new Nordic Swan Ecolabel requirements mean?
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel has tightened its requirements for professional cleaning — including at least 90% eco-labelled products. Get inspiration for healthier, greener cleaning in your own home.
14 October 2025 · 2 minGuidesRegular cleaning or a one-off — which suits you?
Should you get regular cleaning help every fortnight or just a single session? See the benefits, the differences and how recurring bookings work at Hilfr — with no commitment.
16 September 2025 · 2 minIndustryWhat the food couriers' struggle tells us about the future of platforms
Wolt couriers' protests and Just Eat's exit from Denmark have put the platform economy's working conditions up for debate. What can the cleaning industry learn from food delivery's struggle?
27 August 2025 · 2 minGuidesHow a Hilfr cleaning works — step by step
From search to payment: follow a Hilfr booking all the way through. Choose your cleaner, book online, agree the details in chat — and pay only once the cleaning is done.
19 August 2025 · 2 minCollective agreementWhy proper cleaning costs what it costs
The Service Collective Agreement has been renewed for 2025–2028, setting the standard for pay and conditions in the cleaning industry. See what a collective agreement actually costs — and what you get for the money.
30 July 2025 · 2 minFind your way around
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