How Handy Works

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The Trusted Name in One Time Cleaning Referrals

Experienced

The Handy platform has been up and running since 2012, putting millions of satisfied customers in touch with vetted and verified one time cleaning professionals. Whether you own or rent, live alone or with roommates, using the Handy website or app means you’re just a click or tap away from booking professional one time home cleaning operatives, at the best prices. Use the Handy platform and you’ll receive the best available price, allowing you to book chea one time cleaning service providers, without any compromise on quality.

Skilled and Capable

The Handy platform connects you with the best one-time cleaning services professionals in your area, and at affordable rates, too. Let the pros take care of the cleaning while you get out and enjoy your newfound free time, guilt-free!  They’ve seen it all, so when you let a professional cleaner into your house for your one-time cleaning, you can rest assured that it’s being taken care of by an expert.

Reliable

Each booking is backed by the Handy Happiness Guarantee, which means that if something’s not right, we’ll work hard to get things right. In addition, because we’re aware that people’s needs can change, if you give at least 24 hours’ notice, you can cancel or reschedule your booking with no fuss.

Flexible

Knowing that you can book a one-time cleaning professional whenever you need them is an important part of the Handy platform’s popularity. With a customer service team on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you can book your one-off cleaning at the time that’s best for you. Woken up to find that party you held got a bit messier than you expected? Need to clean your rental property for tenants in a month’s time? Use the Handy platform to connect you with reliable and hardworking one time cleaning professionals whenever you need them.

The Best One Time Cleaning Referral Agency

Booking a One Time Cleaning is Simple

If you’ve never used the Handy platform, don’t worry: it’s incredibly easy to use. On the Handy website or app, you just need to, punch in your zip code, explain a little about your home and what you need. Within minutes, you’ll be booking the one time cleaning professional of your choice. 

Not Ready to Commit to a Regular Cleaning?

Why would you need to connect with a one time cleaning service provider? There are plenty of reasons! One time house cleaning services are excellent time-savers for anyone holding an event or celebration at their home. While an experienced professional gets on with the job of cleaning and tidying your home, you can dedicate your time to preparing that special meal or putting up the decorations. Using the Handy app to outsource your one time cleaning chores allows you to use your time effectively and reduce the stress involved in arranging an important get-together.

An Affordable One Time Cleaning Solution

Giving your home a thorough, one time clean is best left to the professionals. In addition to taking one major stress off your shoulders, booking cheap one time cleaning services puts you back in charge of your spare time and pocket! Whether you need to pack boxes, show tenants around, prepare a party or just kick back and relax, the Handy platform can take the headache out of your one-time cleaning needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in a one time cleaning?

 See what's included in a one time cleaning here.

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.

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Is one time cleaning worth it?

Absolutely. Booking a one time cleaning service through Handy will provide your home with a top-dollar makeover at a bottom-dollar price. Maybe you’ve got a house party coming up and can’t face the prospect of a next day cleaning. Booking a cleaning service in advance via Handy will grant you full peace of mind when partying, as cleaning up any stray stains and crumbs the next day can be left to the professionals.  Perhaps you’re selling and don’t have enough spare time to spruce your property up before potential buyers start pouring in? Don’t worry - the pros on Handy have been providing exceptional service to thousands of users, meaning your home will be given the perfect pre-market makeover.

 

It could just be a case of your home needing some overdue TLC. Whatever your reason for going pro, Handy is committed to finding the very best cleaners in your area that can offer a thorough one-time cleaning service and take the strain out of uplifting your interior style.

 

Handy is reinventing the process of booking home cleaning as we know it. We believe everyone deserves a beautiful home and a great service, all at an affordable price. So service users who use Handy to find a local cleaning service don’t necessarily have to be raking in the big bucks to afford a top-drawer professional cleaner. With ultra-low fixed prices and a streamlined booking system, our app is tailor-made to suit a range of budgets and schedules. Simply punch in your zip code and job specs and then sit back and relax while we match you with the best one time cleaning service professional in your neighborhood. 

 

Save yourself the hassle of searching endless cleaning ads and stay online today. We’ve done the quality control for you and have gathered in-depth and authentic customer reviews and star ratings. See what our customers have to say and start booking. When it comes to making your home the best it can be, we’ve got your back!

 

Do you tip one time cleaning?

Your non-recurring cleaning service comes with absolutely no pressure to tip. The cleaning specialists on the Handy platform won’t be expecting anything extra, but many customers opt to add a gratuity for a job well done. If you do decide to tip then you can do so on our app with the same credit card that you used for your original booking. Handy takes zero commission on gratuities and ensures that every single cent goes to into your pro’s wallet. We cherry-pick the most reliable and flexible cleaners near you, to ensure that you won’t face the inconvenience of rearranging a jam-packed diary to accommodate your service. We know how busy life can get, so enter your required dates and times and we will find a pro that can fit your schedule.

 

How much does one time cleaning cost?

What you’ll be charged for your one-time cleaning service depends entirely upon the size of your job and scale of your home. If you’re in a one-bed apartment, three hours (our minimum bookable timeframe) should give your pro enough time to get the place sparkling. A larger home will require more time and be charged at slightly higher rates. Give us as much info as you can and we will connect you with an experienced professional that can tailor the job to suit your specific needs. Handy sets the price in advance, so there’s no need to negotiate with your specialist. Once you reach the booking page, we’ll give you a one-time fixed quote that won’t be subject to change. We pride ourselves on transparent pricing that takes the risk out of one time home cleaning services.

Does one time cleaning include laundry?

A single cleaning session will see your home sparkle from top to toe. If you’d like to add a laundry service on to your job then simply check the laundry box and prepare to watch your pro breathe new life into your linen. Taking the tedium out of washing and drying, your expert will also fold all laundry for you, just don’t go expecting any origami swan towels on your bed when you get home, because they’re harder than they look! Laundry will add on approximately one hour to your standalone clean. Why not take a look at our extensive range of extras including oven and fridge cleaning?

How long should my one time cleaning take?

The timeframe for your job depends on the size of your home and what you want done. A three-hour minimum booking will give your professional plenty of time to tackle a one bed/bathroom apartment, but a larger house will take a little longer. Give us as much information possible about what you want and a ‘best guess’ at how long you think things will take. You’ll be in constant contact with your single cleaning service provider once the job is booked, so if you have any queries or last-minute changes, you can discuss things further with them directly.

What is included in one-time cleaning?

It’s your cleaning service, so you can include a simple clean or some one-off extras during your non-commitment clean, it’s entirely up to you. Seeing as Handy finds the most exceptional local experts in the market, your one-time clean will bring with it fully vacuumed carpets and floors, polished work surfaces, blitzed bathrooms (that will be left smelling fresher than ever) and full garbage disposal duties. We hand-pick specialists with a real eye for detail, so you can rest assured that they will work quickly and thoroughly to have your home looking its very best. You can add on other extras too, such as cleaning the kitchen hob or washing those sticky jelly fingermarks off the front of the fridge!

Is one-time cleaning tax deductible?

Handy’s top tip when it comes to tax has to be - speak to your accountant. While we’d love to be able to offer you tax advise, your best bet is to discuss the matter with your financial advisor.

Meet Some of the Top One Time Cleaning 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.

Nestor P.

Handy Premium Pro
265 jobs completed
Good morning starshine the earth says hello!

Robert G.

Handy Premium Pro
821 jobs completed
Hello my name is Robert. I have been a handyman going on 15 years now. I’m experienced in various jobs such as television mounting, furniture assembly, ceiling fan and light fixture installation to name a few.

Jack H.

Handy Premium Pro
26 jobs completed
Customer satisfaction is my #1 goal.

Customer Reviews

24,982 Reviews for One Time Cleaning

LaToya B.

Lena was amazing! Showed up early and finished everything I asked in a timely manner. I’ll definitely be requesting her again.

Amy P.

The place looks pretty good but she was 15 minutes late and left before we got home. The appointment is for 3 hours (3-6) so I was expecting her to stay until my boyfriend got home. He got home around 5:45/5:50 and she was already gone. This is concerning because we don’t have a way for her to lock up, which leaves our apartment unlocked for whatever amount of time between when she left and 5:50. She also brought her kids. I don’t mind at all but a heads up would have been the courteous thing to do. There’s a messaging system in the app so sending a message to ask or explain feels more respectful than just showing up with them.

Emily E.

Karche is excellent . My place was a messed and she cleaned the whole apartment and made it super clean and organized. Thank you

Laura P.

Thank YOU Melanie! My apartment needed a professional after the Holidays and travel. And pro she was! My place sparkled and you could tell Melanie really took the extra effort. Great communication, another great Handy experience. Thank you again!

Johanne G.

This was my first booking with Carol and she was amazing. She went above and beyond what we asked for! I will definitely be booking with her again!

Michele N.

This was our first booking with Josephine and she did an excellent job. Great job in the kitchen, with all the floors, the bathrooms. Just great.

Meghan A.

Absolutely phenomenal work! John clearly pays close attention to detail and takes pride in his work. He is personable, efficient and respectful of space since my husband was working from home while he was cleaning. He is the first pro in a very long time that I want to stick with. His work his greatly appreciated and I look forward to working with him again!

Lindsay F.

This was my first booking with Gandy. She did a good job cleaning the bathrooms and kitchen and was very friendly. Just a note that she is allergic to cats. She still was able to clean up all the cat hair in the house! Definitely recommend her.

CAITLIN R.

Travis was great. He showed up right on time and ready to get to work. He did a great job and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great professional!!

David K.

I have worked with Audrey on mutliple occasions. She is extremely meticulous and thorough. I highly recommend booking her!

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.