House Cleaning

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How Handy Works

Set Up a Cleaning Plan

Choose a weekly, biweekly, or monthly cleaning plan. We schedule your recurring bookings to make things easy - but don’t worry, you can always reschedule if things change.

Manage Everything Online

Rescheduling, contacting your professional, and tipping are just a tap away.

Sit Back and Relax

An experienced, fully-equipped housekeeping professional will be there on time.

The Most Reliable Way to Book a House Cleaning

Here's how it works -- just go to our website or app and tell us your zipcode and how big your house, apartment, or flat is. Handy will then connect you with a top-rated home cleaning professional to help take the stress out of your life.

Experienced

Handy has been connecting people to professional house cleaning and other home services since 2012. In our short history, house cleaning professionals using the Handy platform have helped clean millions of homes and apartments in NYC, SF, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, and beyond. Handy is your one-stop shop for whenever you need professional house cleaning help.

Reliable

When you schedule a cleaner or maid service through Handy to come to your home, you can rest assured knowing that someone will be at your home ready to go when you need it. They’ll help return your bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and more to the like-new condition that you remember from when you first moved in!

Convenient

Late nights at work preventing you from keeping your apartment tidy? Too busy taking the kids to school, practices, and playdates to vacuum the floors? We know life can be crazy and unpredictable, and when you’re tired and overworked, the last thing anybody wants to do is clean their home. Whatever the reason you’re looking for home cleaning help, Handy has you covered.

Flexible

With Handy, it’s easy to schedule and reschedule bookings. Just open the Handy app and choose the date and time that works best for you. Or maybe your home needs an extra deep clean with some special attention - you can use the app to add extras to your booking, like laundry, inside the cabinets, inside the refrigerator, and more.

Why Book House Cleaning Services through Handy?

If you’re in need of home cleaning, apartment cleaning, or a maid service, we’re simply the best, most convenient way to find a service referral. We know you want the a well-priced cleaning while still having the confidence that your cleaning will be thorough and professional. Handy connects you to cleaners who offer just that. And Handy helps schedule your recurring cleanings automatically for you, so you can focus on the other things in your life.

Backed by the Handy Happiness Guarantee.

Friendly 24/7 customer service

Affordable, upfront pricing

What's Included in a House Cleaning?

Here is what you can generally expect from a house cleaning booked through Handy. Download the app to share your specific cleaning details and instructions with your pro!

Bedroom, Living Room & Common Areas

  • Dust all accessible surfaces
  • Wipe down all mirrors and glass fixtures
  • Clean all floor surfaces
  • Take out garbage and recycling

Bathroom Cleaning

  • Wash and sanitize the toilet, shower, tub and sink
  • Dust all accessible surfaces
  • Wipe down all mirrors and glass fixtures
  • Clean all floor surfaces
  • Take out garbage and recycling

Kitchen Cleaning

  • Dust all accessible surfaces
  • Empty sink and load up dishwasher with dirty dishes
  • Wipe down exterior of stove, oven and fridge
  • Clean all floor surfaces
  • Take out garbage and recycling

Extras

For a deeper clean, consider adding one or more cleaning extras. Most cleaning extras add one half hour of time and cost to your booking.

  • Inside cabinets
  • Inside fridge
  • Inside oven
  • Laundry wash & dry
  • Interior windows

Frequently Asked Questions

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Meet Some of the Top Cleaning Pros on Handy

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Laura Povea
Laura P.
272 jobs completed
My name is Laura, I have been a house cleaner for 1 year and I offer an excellent cleaning service with great charisma. I hope to meet you soon to offer my cleaning services!!
Anne Marie
Anne M.
1,024 jobs completed
Hi my name is Annemarie and I've been a home cleaner for 3 years. I clean small and large homes also Airbnb rentals. I look forward to making your life a little bit easier.
Milagros Klincko
Milagros K.
1,255 jobs completed
My name is Milagros and I have been a housekeeper for 17 years. I have worked with a family from the Spanish Embassy in Washington, DC for 2 years, then I met a nice family that I worked for 11 years as a live in housekeeper. Then I moved to NY and worked as a baby nurse, before I moved to the Bay Area and started working with Handy.

Customer Reviews

61,950 Reviews for Home Cleaning

Daniel C.
San Jose, CA
Thanks for working when we werent there. Hamster was fine in the cage :)
Ross C.
Boston, MA
Thanks again Yomaira! You are great
Charles M.
New York, NY
Very thorough. Left cash tip.
Johanna B.
New York, NY
Leslie did an amazing job! I'd love to have her come back.
Elizabeth C.
Los Angeles, CA
Kristof was very thorough and efficient! I will definitely refer him to others and request him for future cleanings.
Hannah S.
New York, NY
Thanks so much for doing a wonderful job!
Jessica A.
Atlanta, GA
Very friendly, positive and did a great job! The house looks and smells great.
Luis V.
San Francisco, CA
Great service - 5 stars
Stephen H.
New York, NY
Absolutely excellent!
Caitlin L.
New York, NY
Benjamin is seriously the best. I come home from a long day at work and he has made my house so perfect. Thanks for finishing my day off on such a good note!

Recent Job Requests

Home Cleaning
Created At
October 12, 2024
Date Start
October 25, 2024
Zipcode
94102
Base Hours
4.0
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Description
No need to sweep floor. Please help clean balcony (sweep / take out dry leaves)
Home Cleaning
Created At
October 12, 2024
Date Start
October 19, 2024
Zipcode
11201
Base Hours
3.0
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
0
Description
Pet will be in crate. Please clean corners, wipe down everything and vacuum and mop all floors.
Home Cleaning
Created At
October 12, 2024
Date Start
October 14, 2024
Zipcode
32828
Base Hours
4.5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Description
Please take all the trash to the green pens outside of the house and the recycling to the blue pens.
Home Cleaning
Created At
October 12, 2024
Date Start
October 21, 2024
Zipcode
11238
Base Hours
4.0
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Description
Added refrigerator and windows. Please cleanse the front of the cabinets high and low. And the kitchen table and chairs.
Home Cleaning
Created At
October 11, 2024
Date Start
October 26, 2024
Zipcode
11206
Base Hours
3.0
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Description
I have two cats. I also have a lot of clothes that need folding and organizing. That is high priority.
Home Cleaning
Created At
October 11, 2024
Date Start
October 19, 2024
Zipcode
11429
Base Hours
3.0
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
2
Description
Hi, Just wanted to make a note that this job includes two floors (A basement & ground floor), but no bedrooms.
Home Cleaning
Created At
October 11, 2024
Date Start
October 15, 2024
Zipcode
07302
Base Hours
4.0
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Description
We have two cats and a dog. Dog will be out of the house for the majority of the time
Home Cleaning
Created At
October 11, 2024
Date Start
October 14, 2024
Zipcode
20619
Base Hours
3.0
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
0
Description
No need to bring cleaning products, nor vacuum, mop, etc. I like to use my preferred ones.
Home Cleaning
Created At
October 10, 2024
Date Start
October 17, 2024
Zipcode
M4J 1E6
Base Hours
3.0
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Description
Please clean the stove top in the kitchen. Supplies are downstairs in the laundry room and under the kitchen sink. The vacuum is by the sideboard near the dining table. The dogs will bark but just beca...
Home Cleaning
Created At
October 10, 2024
Date Start
October 14, 2024
Zipcode
11218
Base Hours
5.0
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Description
Instead of interior windows, please wipe any dirt on walls with eraser sponges I will leave for you

Where Does Handy Operate?

Handy operates in hundreds of cities around the United States, Canada and the U.K. No matter where you live, Handy has you covered.

Here's Why Handy is the Best Way to Book A House Cleaning

Instant online booking with 7am-11pm availability

Book online instantly, and schedule your first cleaning for as early as tomorrow. Get your home cleaned anytime from 7am to 11pm, 7 days a week (subject to local pro availability).

Friendly, vetted professionals

All professionals on the Handy platform are screened, vetted professionals, and are rated by customers like you to ensure quality.

Cleaned the way you want

Professionals bring supplies and work from your own custom instructions. You can work with the same cleaner every time. Handy strives to match you with the right professional for you and your home. We also provide you with a team of professionals to provide backup in case of scheduling conflicts.

Flexible scheduling

Set a schedule that fits your life. Handy helps you automatically schedule your weekly, biweekly, or monthly cleaning, so you can focus on the other things in your life. Reschedule or adjust the frequency of your cleanings as needed. Get the benefit of a regularly cleaned home. Easy and secure online payments. No more last minute runs to the bank. Pay online and tip at your discretion.

See the progress of your cleaning from your phone

Not able to be home during the cleaning? No problem. The Handy app allows you to see when your cleaner arrives and check the progress of their cleaning.

The Handy Happiness Guarantee

Your happiness is our goal. If you're not satisfied with the quality of the service, we'll send another pro to make it right at no extra charge.

Make House Cleaning Your Affordable Luxury

Imagine a world without Handy. You’ve put in a 12 hour day at the office, your train is 30 minutes late, and by the time you finally walk into your apartment, there are dirty dishes stacked high in the sink, dirty clothes are strewn everywhere, your bed is unmade, the shower is starting to smell a bit like mildew, and the floors are covered with mud. A professional maid service probably sounds pretty good right about now, doesn't it? The last thing in the world you want to do is pull on your yellow rubber gloves and begin scrubbing the floors and vacuuming the carpets. With Handy, you don’t have to.

There is no feeling quite like coming home from work and walking into a beautiful, fresh-smelling, clean home. Rather than clean the toilet, dust the shelves, and wipe down the countertops, you can instead unwind on the couch, curled up under a blanket, maybe pour yourself that glass of wine you’ve been thinking about, and start that new TV show everyone’s been talking about. A visit from a housekeeping service is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Book a home cleaning with Handy today.

Fairly Priced and Convenient Cleaning Services

Price is important. Nobody likes it when they think they’re paying one price for a home cleaning service provider, and then they are informed that the price is actually going to be much higher. With Handy, we let you know up front what you’re going to pay. And with incredibly affordable hourly rates given at a discount to loyal customers who sign up for weekly, bi-weekly or monthly house cleaning services, we’re confident you’ll be satisfied.

Admit it, we’ve all been there. Your home cleaning or maid service is coming the next morning and you realize at 9 PM that you don’t have any cash to pay them. So you reluctantly put on your shoes, find your jacket, and drive to the nearest bank to take money out of the ATM. Handy is entirely cashless -- pay your cleaner in the app with a credit card, simple as that. We’ll even save it for next time. And if you’re so thrilled with how beautiful and clean your apartment looks and you want to tip your house cleaning pro something extra, you can do that with your credit card in the app as well.

Ensuring Your House Cleaner Does the Perfect Job

We know that when you book a maid service, housekeeping service, or house cleaning service through Handy, you are allowing a stranger to enter your home. When you book a house cleaner through the Handy platform, you can rest assured that they’ve been vetted before they arrive at your door. You can give your professional additional instructions when filling out your cleaning preferences online. If you have particular allergies to detergents, for instance, or a special way of cleaning that you prefer, you can easily let your house cleaner know ahead of time. You can even prioritize the various home cleaning tasks that your professional will tackle in the order that you prefer, so you can make sure your biggest concerns will get extra love and attention.