What's the NAICS code for cleaning services?
Cleaning and janitorial work is 561720, Janitorial Services. The Census index puts office cleaning, interior building cleaning, window cleaning, disinfecting and residential cleaning there. Two cleaning jobs have their own codes: carpet and upholstery cleaning is 561740, and pressure washing building exteriors is 561790.
The codes, side by side
| Code | What the Census index lists | Small business size limit | New federal contracts and orders, FY2026 | Of those, under $250,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561720 Janitorial Services | Office cleaning services, building cleaning (interior), window cleaning services, disinfecting services | $22.0 million | 2,011 | 1,594 |
| 561740 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services | Carpet cleaning services, on customers' premises or at a plant | $8.5 million | 21 | 21 |
| 561790 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings | Pressure washing and power washing building exteriors | $9.0 million | 387 | 364 |
Size limits are average annual revenue over the last five years, from the SBA table. Contract counts are from USAspending.gov, October 2025 to September 2026.
Most federal cleaning contracts are small: 1,594 of the 2,011 new 561720 contracts and orders in FY2026 were under $250,000. Cleaning also turns up inside whole-facility contracts. In FY2026, 403 new 561210 contracts and orders mentioned janitorial work.
Other codes worth listing
- 561210 Facilities Support Services ($47.0 million): cleaning bundled with other building services in one facility contract.
- 561730 Landscaping Services ($9.5 million): if you also do grounds or snow work.
- 561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services ($17.5 million): if you also offer pest control.
Agencies don't always code the same work the same way, so listing every code that fits gets more bids in front of you. Our guide to which NAICS codes to list explains how.
Common questions
What is the NAICS code for commercial cleaning?
561720, Janitorial Services. It covers office and building cleaning, and its size limit is $22.0 million in average annual revenue.
Is house cleaning a different NAICS code?
No. The Census index lists residential cleaning, housekeeping and maid services under 561720 as well.
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Sources
- Census Bureau: 2022 NAICS index
- 13 CFR 121.201: SBA size standards
- USAspending.gov: contract awards, FY2026 (pulled Nov 2, 2026)
How we get our numbers: our sources and methods.