After our renovation, the apartment was covered in construction dust that seemed impossible to defeat. The team provided a phenomenal standard cleaning that scrubbed every surface, and we moved back into a spotless, livable space that same day.Standard cleaning · Upper East Side
Standard cleaning service NYC
Standard cleaning for NYC apartments.
The regular cleaning that keeps your home guest-ready every week. Kitchens, bathrooms, dusting, and floors, done right across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
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Serving NYC since 2016
What clients say
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Standard cleaning reviews from real New Yorkers.
Here is what clients across the city said after booking our standard cleaning service in NYC.
We had my in-laws coming to visit for the first time and the apartment was a disaster zone from our busy work schedules. Their standard cleaning tackled the dust and clutter so efficiently that my mother-in-law actually complimented me on how clean the place was.Standard cleaning · Soho
After a long business trip, I returned to a stale-smelling apartment in desperate need of a refresh. I hired them for a standard cleaning and they did an incredible job airing the place out and eliminating the dust. My home felt fresh and welcoming to come back to.Standard cleaning · Williamsburg
Every visit, every room Kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, living areas
The checklist
What our standard cleaning service in NYC includes.
A standard cleaning is the clean most New Yorkers actually need most of the time. Its not a gut renovation of your apartment, and it's not a quick wipe-down either. It is a full pass through every room that keeps a reasonably maintained home looking and feeling fresh.
Here is a quick story. Last spring, half of Greenwich Village seemed to call us the same week, right when pollen season hit and every windowsill in the neighborhood turned yellow. What we learned is that most apartments dont need a heavy deep clean, they need a consistent, thorough standard cleaning service. That is exactly what this is. Every visit covers:
- Kitchen counters, stovetop, and sink scrubbed
- Outside of appliances and cabinets wiped
- Toilet, tub, shower, and bathroom sink cleaned
- Mirrors and glass surfaces polished
- Dusting of surfaces, shelves, and furniture
- Vacuuming carpets and rugs
- Mopping hard floors
- Making beds and tidying up
- Emptying trash and replacing liners
- Light switches and doorknobs wiped down
Want the full room-by-room breakdown? See our guide on what standard cleaning includes or our complete house cleaning checklist.
Ways to book it
One service, booked your way.
The same standard cleaning service works as a one-time refresh or as the backbone of a recurring schedule. Most of our clients start with one visit and end up staying for years.
Apartment Standard Cleaning
Built for NYC apartments: studios, one bedrooms, walk-ups, doorman buildings, and pre-war layouts. We know how to clean small kitchens and tight bathrooms without cutting corners.
Apartment cleaning NYC →Weekly & Biweekly Standard Cleaning
The most popular option. Your home stays consistently clean and recurring visits are discounted compared to one-time service. Same team whenever scheduling allows.
Recurring cleaning NYC →One-Time Standard Cleaning
Guests coming, party recovery, back from a trip, or just behind on chores. Book a single visit online in about two minutes, with same-day availability when the schedule allows.
One-time cleaning NYC →
Where we spend the most time Kitchens & bathrooms, every single visit
The heavy lifters
Kitchen and bathroom cleaning.
Ask any New Yorker which two rooms make or break how clean a home feels, and youll get the same answer: the kitchen and the bathroom. That is why these two rooms get the biggest share of time in every standard cleaning service we do in NYC.
In the kitchen, we scrub the sink and faucet, degrease the stovetop, wipe the counters and backsplash, clean the outside of the fridge, oven, microwave, and dishwasher, and wipe cabinet fronts. NYC kitchens are small, which means grease and crumbs spread fast. A weekly or biweekly clean stops the buildup before it ever becomes a project. If you need the inside of the oven or fridge done, that's an add-on or part of a deep cleaning. Our oven and refrigerator cleaning guide explains the difference.
In the bathroom, we clean and disinfect the toilet inside and out, scrub the tub and shower, clean the sink and counter, polish the mirror, and mop the floor. Hard water spots and soap scum are a constant battle in city bathrooms, an it's alot easier to keep ahead of them then to fight them once they've set in.
NYC dust is relentless Radiators, sills, shelves, floors
The whole home
Dusting, vacuuming, and floor care.
New York City dust is its own animal. Between street construction, subway grates, radiators, and windows that face busy avenues, a fine gray layer settles on everything within days. If you live near an avenue in Hamilton Heights or above a restaurant in the East Village, you already know exactly what we mean.
During every standard cleaning we dust shelves, furniture, windowsills, picture frames, lamps, and electronics. Then we vacuum carpets, rugs, and under furniture where we can reach, and finish by mopping hardwood and tile floors. Clients with allergies tell us this part of the visit makes the biggest difference, and we wrote a whole guide on apartment cleaning for allergies because of it.
Pre-war floors, herringbone parquet, new condo tile, we've cleaned them all since 2016 and we match the method to the surface. No soaking wet mops on old hardwood, no harsh product on sealed stone. Living with pets? We bring equipment that actually picks up pet hair instead of pushing it around. More on that in our cleaning with pets guide.
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Why NYC homes book us again and again.
New babies, end-of-lease stress, allergy season, college kids. These are the real reasons people call for a standard cleaning service in NYC.
With my wife's due date just days away, we were overwhelmed and desperately needed a nesting clean. This amazing standard cleaning made our home feel safe and sanitized for the baby's arrival, giving us the peace of mind we desperately needed.Standard cleaning · Park Slope
I was moving out and facing the stress of losing my security deposit over the state of the stove and bathroom. I booked their standard cleaning for an end-of-lease clean and they got the place looking better than when I moved in. Full deposit back, no questions from the landlord.Standard cleaning · Astoria
I was hosting a major birthday party for my son and the mess was causing me so much anxiety. Their standard cleaning covered the main living areas, including the floors and windows, making the space sparkling and ready for all our guests.Standard cleaning · Chelsea
Pollen season had my allergies in overdrive, and no matter what I did, the dust and pet dander persisted. Their standard cleaning included a real focus on vents and upholstery, and I haven't sneezed once since they finished.Standard cleaning · East Village
My college-aged son has been living like a typical student, and we were dreading his apartment for parents' weekend. We gifted him a standard cleaning and the difference was night and day. It was clean and fresh, and we actually enjoyed the visit.Standard cleaning · Long Island City
I'm a new parent and the clutter was consuming me, making it impossible to focus on work from home. I called for a standard cleaning and they transformed our chaotic space into a calm, clean, organized home office and nursery area.Standard cleaning · Upper West Side
Not sure which to book? We'll tell you honestly before you pay
Pick the right clean
Standard cleaning or deep cleaning?
This is the question we get most, so here is the honest answer. If your home gets cleaned regularly, either by you or by a service, and it's been less than a month or two since the last real clean, a standard cleaning is what you need. It maintains a home that is already in decent shape.
If it's been longer then that, or there is visible buildup, think soap scum thats gone cloudy, a greasy stovetop, dusty baseboards, grimy vents, start with a deep cleaning instead. A deep clean adds baseboards, detailed scrubbing, behind and inside appliances, and the heavy work that a standard visit isn't priced for. After that first deep clean, standard cleanings keep it that way, which is exactly how most of our recurring clients started.
We break down the full comparison, with prices and time estimates, in our guide: standard cleaning vs deep cleaning in NYC. Still not sure? Call or text (212) 203-0084 and describe your place. We'll tell you straight which one to book, even when the cheaper one is the right answer.
Simple on purpose
How booking a standard cleaning works.
Get an instant quote online, pick a date and time, and add any notes about building access. The price you see at booking is the price you pay. No walkthroughs, no phone tag, no suprises. See our guide on how cleaning quotes work for the details.
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Average rating from 180+ reviews
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Available every day, including weekends
2016
Cleaning NYC homes ever since
You don't need to be home. Most clients leave a key with the doorman or use a lockbox, and our teams handle doorman buildings, walk-ups, and high-rises every single day. Wondering what to do before we arrive? Its covered in how to prepare for a house cleaning and do you need to be home for a cleaning. For rates, visit the pricing page or our standard cleaning cost NYC guide.
Most popular schedule Biweekly, for most NYC apartments
Finding your rhythm
How often should you book a standard cleaning?
There is no single right answer, but after nine years of cleaning New York homes, clear patterns show up. Busy couples in one bedrooms usually land on biweekly. Families with kids or pets in Park Slope and Fort Greene almost always end up weekly, because a two week gap with a toddler an a golden retriever is a long two weeks. Solo professionals who travel often do fine with monthly plus a one-time clean before guests.
Recurring schedules also cost less per visit than one-time bookings, and you keep the same team whenever scheduling allows. That consistency matters more than people expect. The team learns your home, your products, your buildings quirks, and every visit gets a little more efficient.
We wrote a few honest guides to help you decide: how often to clean an NYC apartment, weekly vs biweekly cleaning, one-time vs recurring cleaning, and choosing a recurring cleaning schedule.
The results
Recent standard cleanings across the city.
Homes we've cleaned recently in the Flatiron District, Fort Greene, Greenwich Village, Hamilton Heights, and Hudson Yards.
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A standard cleaning for life's moments.
Recovering from illness, helping aging parents, prepping an open house. These reviews say more than we ever could.
My husband just returned from the hospital and I needed the house entirely sanitized to prevent any germs. Their standard cleaning was meticulous, making sure every doorknob and surface was disinfected so he could recover in a healthy environment.Standard cleaning · Greenwich Village
My elderly mother lives alone and can no longer clean her apartment properly, and the dust was affecting her breathing. I arranged a standard cleaning for her, and they were so respectful and thorough. Her home is now clean, fresh, and safe for her to move around in.Standard cleaning · For a parent
In the middle of a stressful divorce, I just didn't have the energy to handle the household chores. Their standard cleaning took the entire burden off my shoulders, turning my apartment into a clean, peaceful sanctuary that helped me start my new chapter.Standard cleaning · Murray Hill
I was getting my apartment ready for an open house and the floors were scuffed and the place felt dull. Their standard cleaning included buffing the floors and a detailed bathroom clean, and the unit showed so well we got an offer immediately.Standard cleaning · Red Hook
The entire household came down with the flu, and after we recovered, I was paranoid about lingering germs. Their standard cleaning included a thorough sanitizing scrub-down, giving us confidence that our home was truly clean and healthy again.Standard cleaning · Turtle Bay
My father is moving into assisted living and we needed his cluttered apartment cleaned before family arrived to help sort through items. Their compassionate, efficient standard cleaning got the space organized and spotless, taking so much stress out of a difficult time.Standard cleaning · Nolita
Common questions
Standard cleaning FAQ.
What does a standard cleaning service in NYC include?
A standard cleaning covers your whole home: kitchen counters, stovetop, and sink; full bathroom cleaning including toilet, tub, and mirrors; dusting of surfaces and furniture; vacuuming carpets and rugs; mopping hard floors; emptying trash; and making beds. Read the full breakdown in our guide on what standard cleaning includes.
How long does a standard cleaning take?
A studio or one bedroom usually takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours. A two bedroom takes around 2.5 to 3.5 hours, and larger homes take longer. Recurring visits go faster then a first visit since the team already knows your home. More detail in how long does apartment cleaning take.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
No. Most of our NYC clients are at work during their cleaning. Leave a key with your doorman, use a lockbox, or add access instructions when you book. See do you need to be home for a cleaning.
Do you bring your own supplies?
Yes, our teams arrive with all supplies and equipment. If you prefer specific products in your home, just leave them out and mention it in your booking notes. Curious what we use? See the cleaning supplies professionals use.
How much does a standard cleaning cost in NYC?
Pricing depends on your home's size and the schedule you choose, and recurring service is discounted. Get an exact price in about two minutes through online booking, or see the pricing page and our standard cleaning cost NYC guide.
What if I'm not happy with my cleaning?
Call or text (212) 203-0084 within 24 hours of your appointment. Under our satisfaction guarantee, we return and re-clean the areas you're not satisfied with, free.
Should I tip the cleaners?
Tips are never required but always appreciated. Most clients who tip give 10 to 20 percent. We cover the norms in should you tip house cleaners in NYC.
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