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.
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.
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!
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.
- Handy–approved professionals.
- 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
See what's generally included in a cleaning service. Please share your specific requirements with your pro via the Handy app.
- Handy has a vast network of experienced, top-rated cleaners. Based on the time and date of your request, one of these pros will fulfill your job.
- 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.
You can reschedule any booking without penalty, so long as you do so at least 24 hours ahead of the scheduled start time.
This depends on the size of your house — enter how many bedrooms and bathrooms you have into the form above and get an instant quote. We’re confident you’ll find prices extremely reasonable given the high level of service you will receive from your pro.
Yes, it certainly is, assuming you’re the type of person who likes to come home to a beautiful and pristine home without having lifted a finger! If you’re a time-strapped professional working a 16-hour day, a busy mom or dad shuffling children between daycare and school and soccer practices, or just someone who simply has too much to do and far too little time to do it in, house cleaning can be at the bottom of your list. Nobody wants a messy home, and yet nobody really enjoys chores either – this is where Handy comes in.
We’ve got the solutions. You demand top quality house cleaning services, and Handy puts you in touch with the best house cleaners. Cost-wise, you’re looking at a service that’s affordable and great value for money. And let’s be honest -- a couple extra hours with the kids at the end of the day can be priceless.
Tipping is always appreciated by pros who go above and beyond. The entirety of the tip gets passed through to the pro — Handy doesn’t take any percentage. It’s a great way to show your appreciation for your pro and a job well done.
Further, we’ve found that pros are usually much more likely to pick up your jobs and flex their own schedules to meet yours when you’ve tipped them in the past! If your pro works hard or travels a long way to get to your house in bad weather, it’s a nice way to show your appreciation. Tipping can be done right through the app on your credit card, same as you paid for the booking.
We’ve got the solutions. You demand top quality house cleaning services, and Handy puts you in touch with the best house cleaners. Cost-wise, you’re looking at a service that’s affordable and great value for money. And let’s be honest -- a couple extra hours with the kids at the end of the day can be priceless.
If you have a washing machine and/or dryer in your home, your professional can absolutely wash and fold your laundry for you! But you need to add it as an extra during the checkout process so the professional can be sure to set aside enough time to clean your home and still have time for laundry (it will add an extra hour onto your booking).
Further, we’ve found that pros are usually much more likely to pick up your jobs and flex their own schedules to meet yours when you’ve tipped them in the past! If your pro works hard or travels a long way to get to your house in bad weather, it’s a nice way to show your appreciation. Tipping can be done right through the app on your credit card, same as you paid for the booking.
We’ve got the solutions. You demand top quality house cleaning services, and Handy puts you in touch with the best house cleaners. Cost-wise, you’re looking at a service that’s affordable and great value for money. And let’s be honest -- a couple extra hours with the kids at the end of the day can be priceless.
It depends entirely on the size of your house! The minimum booking length is 3 hours, but you can always request a longer booking if you need one. Depending on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you have, our checkout process will automatically scale your booking to the recommended amount of time for a home of your size.
Further, we’ve found that pros are usually much more likely to pick up your jobs and flex their own schedules to meet yours when you’ve tipped them in the past! If your pro works hard or travels a long way to get to your house in bad weather, it’s a nice way to show your appreciation. Tipping can be done right through the app on your credit card, same as you paid for the booking.
We’ve got the solutions. You demand top quality house cleaning services, and Handy puts you in touch with the best house cleaners. Cost-wise, you’re looking at a service that’s affordable and great value for money. And let’s be honest -- a couple extra hours with the kids at the end of the day can be priceless.
Some cleaning plans require a minimum commitment term. Cancelling your plan before the minimum term is complete will result in a $99 fee. All plans continue after the minimum term is up until you cancel. More information about how to cancel.
Further, we’ve found that pros are usually much more likely to pick up your jobs and flex their own schedules to meet yours when you’ve tipped them in the past! If your pro works hard or travels a long way to get to your house in bad weather, it’s a nice way to show your appreciation. Tipping can be done right through the app on your credit card, same as you paid for the booking.
We’ve got the solutions. You demand top quality house cleaning services, and Handy puts you in touch with the best house cleaners. Cost-wise, you’re looking at a service that’s affordable and great value for money. And let’s be honest -- a couple extra hours with the kids at the end of the day can be priceless.
If your plan carries a minimum term of 3, 6, or 12 months, Handy will continue to automatically schedule bookings at your selected frequency (weekly, biweekly, or monthly) after your minimum term ends. You can cancel your plan at any time with no fee. However, fees do apply when bookings are cancelled or rescheduled within 24 hours (but more than 2 hours) of your next booking's start time.
Further, we’ve found that pros are usually much more likely to pick up your jobs and flex their own schedules to meet yours when you’ve tipped them in the past! If your pro works hard or travels a long way to get to your house in bad weather, it’s a nice way to show your appreciation. Tipping can be done right through the app on your credit card, same as you paid for the booking.
We’ve got the solutions. You demand top quality house cleaning services, and Handy puts you in touch with the best house cleaners. Cost-wise, you’re looking at a service that’s affordable and great value for money. And let’s be honest -- a couple extra hours with the kids at the end of the day can be priceless.
Further, we’ve found that pros are usually much more likely to pick up your jobs and flex their own schedules to meet yours when you’ve tipped them in the past! If your pro works hard or travels a long way to get to your house in bad weather, it’s a nice way to show your appreciation. Tipping can be done right through the app on your credit card, same as you paid for the booking.
We’ve got the solutions. You demand top quality house cleaning services, and Handy puts you in touch with the best house cleaners. Cost-wise, you’re looking at a service that’s affordable and great value for money. And let’s be honest -- a couple extra hours with the kids at the end of the day can be priceless.
Meet Some of the Top Cleaning Pros on Handy
Build a Pro Team so that you always have a great group of go-to professionals for all your home cleaning services.
Tim G.
- 1,128 jobs completed
Hi! My Name is Tim. I’ve worked For Handy for almost 2 years. I’ve worked for the Marriott as well as with the Hilton Hotel. I enjoy cleaning because when your place is clean and fresh it does something to the inner being. It’s like a fresh start in an orderly environment. Each job is performed as if it’s my own home. Like Mom is visiting!
Justin R.
- 1,711 jobs completed
My name is Justin I’ve been home cleaning for as long as I can remember. Cleaning was a part of life, and now has become a passion, going above and beyond is a thing I like to do, and I do best.
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
Fuqiang Z
Dallas, TX
This was my first booking with Maria. We have 3 cats and Maria does a wonderful job of vacuuming all the pet hair off our living room couches and carpet.
Amanda H.
London: North, East, and Southeast, GB
Very good work. Thanks
Christopher T.
Washington, DC, DC
Debra did fantastically — I had been away on business and forgotten to tidy apartment, but she cleaned it thoroughly nonetheless. Very, very impressed.
Chris G.
Portland, OR
Kelly gives great attention to all the surfaces in our home. She is mindful of the cats we have. She does small, extra things that we don’t even think to ask her to do.
Samuel T.
Seattle, WA
Thank you! The place looks good as new and my dad was in town visiting, so it meant a lot.
Saman S
London: West and Northwest, GB
Excellent
Dominique S.
Orlando, FL
Esmeralda had my floors sparkling like the New Year’s Eve ball in Times Square! She’s a breath of fresh air for sure and she is always prompt and punctual. It goes a long way!
Liz G.
New York, NY
Swift, efficient, punctual, quiet, amazing
Mary K.
Orange County, CA
Nancy did an amazing job. Pleasant and very thorough.
Lesley H.
Westchester, NY
Did a great job. We’d love to have you back!!!
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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.
- NYC
- SF
- Boston
- Chicago
- Miami
- DC
- Los Angeles
- Houston
- London
- Toronto
- Vancouver
- and hundreds more!
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.