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Experienced

Unlike large cleaning companies, we know there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all cleaning service. Different homes and different people have different requirements. Using the Handy platform to connect with a neighborhood cleaner, you’re not only supporting the community you live in, but you’re using an experienced professional, who has the know-how and the can-do attitude to tackle even the toughest of jobs. You get to check ratings and reviews from genuine customers like you, so you can rest easy, knowing the local cleaning professional you are matched with is the best around.

Skilled and Capable

You might think that anyone can be a professional, local house cleaner, but the truth is that it requires a specific skill-set and certain capabilities. Cleaning a home from top to bottom is a physically demanding job, especially if you’re cleaning more than one in a day. Cleaners booked through the Handy platform know all the tips and tricks of the trade to ensure they deliver a premium quality service. From knowing the right cleaning products to use, to clever hacks to ensure your home is spotless, book a local cleaning service using Handy and you’re booking a local professional who has made cleaning their livelihood.

Reliable

There’s nothing worse than waiting for a cleaner to turn up, particularly if you’ve got somewhere to go or something important to do. The local cleaning service professionals who use Handy know that their reputations depend on your satisfaction, from the service they deliver to showing up on time. Local cleaners using Handy are more dependent on upholding their status as a professional than those employed by a large cleaning corporation, so they’ll work harder and deliver a better service, every time. Reliable and ready to work, cleaners hired through Handy want nothing more than to give you the best service.

Flexible

If you book a neighborhood cleaning service through a big cleaning company, the chances are you’ll be locked into that booking. If you try and change the booking or need to cancel, you could be penalized with extra fees. At Handy, we know that our customers’ schedules can change and if something comes up and you need to cancel or reschedule – it’s not a problem; just let us know at least 24 hours before your appointment and we’ll be happy to find another time that works better for you.

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Your home, cleaned your way

One of the problems with using a larger cleaning company is that their cleaners tend to work with certain policies and parameters. You might find that some things are beyond what they are allowed to do, leaving you to do the chores you wanted taken care of by your cleaning service. Use Handy to connect with a local neighborhood cleaner and you can let them know from the outset what you want to be done, and how. To start the ball rolling, the platform features an online checklist where you can input any instructions you have for your chosen cleaning professional. As you and your cleaner get to know each other, you’ll find you can simply ask them to carry out other tasks, creating a fully personalized cleaning service.

An affordable luxury

Once upon a time, hiring a neighborhood cleaning service used to be a luxury reserved for a select few. The Handy platform has changed all that, making it an affordable service for time-strapped parents, busy entrepreneurs, and overworked professionals! From the outset, cleaners who use the Handy platform come with clearly-defined, competitive, and reasonable pricing. There are no hidden fees so the price you’re seeing is the price you’ll pay. You don’t even have to worry about having cash on the day; the Handy platform features a secure online payments system, removing the need for cash entirely.

A quality service done by professionals

Whether you decide to have your home cleaned once a week, twice a week, or once a month, you’re assured a professional cleaning service when you use the Handy platform. All cleaners are vetted, screened, and background-checked, so you don’t even have to be home to let them in. Leave your key with your doorman or in a lockbox, go and do what you’ve got to do, and then come back to a sparkling home. You can ask the cleaner to bring their own cleaning products or, if you have your own favorite products, you can ask them to use your own. Whatever you want from your local cleaning service, you’ll find cleaners who offer their services on Handy are true professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in a maid service cleaning?

See what's included in a local cleaning service.

Which professional will come to my place?

Handy has a vast network of experienced, top-rated cleaners. Based on the time and date of your request, we work to match you with the best professional available.  Like working with a specific pro? Add them to your Pro Team from the mobile app and they'll be requested first for all future bookings.  You will receive an email with details about your professional prior to your appointment.

Can I skip or reschedule bookings?

You can reschedule any booking for free at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled start time. If you need to skip a booking within the minimum commitment, we’ll credit the value of the booking to your account. You can use this credit on future cleanings and other Handy services.

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Meet Some of the Top Local Cleaning Service Pros on Handy

Download the app to search and book top professionals in your area. Build a pro team so that you always have a great group of go-to professionals for all your household needs.

Andre luiz D.

Handy Premium Pro
28 jobs completed
"We always do the best for you and your family"

Ariana L.

Handy Premium Pro
22 jobs completed
Hey there my name is Ariana , I’m 25 years old . Down to earth ; take my job seriously no matter the field . I love/appreciate all kinds of feedback ~ good and bad . I’m always trying to self improve. Thank you for your consideration hope to hear from you soon . - unfortunately; I only work within the 5 boroughs [NYC] . I am also allergic to cats / dogs .

Kelly B.

Handy Premium Pro
35 jobs completed
Hey I’m Kelly very experienced handy with variety of services

Customer Reviews

169,344 Reviews for Local Cleaning Service

Travis D.

She was great! She used all non-toxic products that smelled amazing! She was really accommodating and even asked if there was anything else she could do.

Saurabh G.

Amazing job I would rate even above 5/5 if i could. Very professional, courteous and did the whole job very thoroughly

Mackenzie F.

She as amazing! Attentive to detail, very thorough job. I would like to have her for my future cleanings. Would recommend to anyone. Thanks!

Mone S.

Maritza was amazing! She was early, efficient & did above and beyond what was required. She is super friendly and I really appreciated her worth ethic.

Michael P.

Michema was very professional and did a great job. She was friendly and thorough. I would recommend her

Kristina H.

Wow. I cannot say enough good things about Aloma. She did a fantastic job and made our house look and smell great. She also had such a great and welcoming personality that I felt comfortable having her in my home. I hope she works with me again.

Randi D.

Nicolei is "GREAT". I look forward to always having her at my house. She does a "GREAT" cleaning job! I'm very grateful to have her. :-)

Giada C.

Katarina is a fantastic professional cleaner and really polite girl too. I would recommend her to everyone !

Sam Y.

Michael was very friendly, quick and efficient. My apartment looked great and I will definitely be using him again!

Ali T.

Amazing work - super professional and left the apartment looking spotless. Very deep and thorough clean on all accounts! Thanks so much.

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Date Start
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Zipcode
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Base Hours
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Bedrooms
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Description
# bathrooms # bathtub / shower wiped down. Kitchen We have people coming over that night so it will be great to get our place cleaned up. Thank you! Joy
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Date Start
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Date Start
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Created At
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1
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Description
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Created At
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Date Start
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Created At
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Date Start
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Created At
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Date Start
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Zipcode
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Base Hours
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Description
The house is split into # sides but we only want the kitchen side (where you will come in) cleaned this time. Don’t worry about little things like making the bed, putting dishes away, etc. Please focus...
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Created At
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Date Start
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I would like to treat the floor if possible to make it look as nice as possible Also Would be great if you could bring a hoover. No problem if not Thank you so much
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Created At
May 27, 2023
Date Start
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Zipcode
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Base Hours
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Bathrooms
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Description
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