Types of cleaning service in New York City
“Cleaning” covers a dozen different jobs priced in different ways. Picking the right one first is the difference between a fair quote and a bad surprise.
Standard apartment cleaning
15 providersRoutine upkeep of an occupied home: surfaces, floors, kitchen, bathrooms, and trash.
What it covers and who offers it →Deep cleaning
17 providersTop-to-bottom reset including baseboards, inside appliances, grout, and behind furniture.
What it covers and who offers it →Move-in / move-out cleaning
16 providersEmpty-apartment cleaning aimed at passing a landlord walkthrough and recovering a deposit.
What it covers and who offers it →Post-construction cleaning
13 providersRemoval of construction dust, adhesive residue, paint flecks, and debris after renovation.
What it covers and who offers it →Airbnb & short-term rental turnover
8 providersFast same-day resets between guests, usually including linens and restocking.
What it covers and who offers it →Office & commercial cleaning
14 providersRecurring janitorial service for offices, studios, retail, and shared workspaces.
What it covers and who offers it →Green & non-toxic cleaning
7 providersCleaning using fragrance-free, low-VOC, or third-party-certified products.
What it covers and who offers it →Disinfection & sanitizing
4 providersTargeted application of EPA-registered disinfectants to high-touch surfaces.
What it covers and who offers it →Laundry & ironing
4 providersIn-unit laundry, folding, and ironing added to a cleaning visit.
What it covers and who offers it →Home organizing & decluttering
6 providersSorting, decanting, and systematizing closets, kitchens, and storage.
What it covers and who offers it →Window cleaning
5 providersInterior and accessible exterior glass, sills, and tracks.
What it covers and who offers it →Carpet & rug cleaning
4 providersHot-water extraction or low-moisture cleaning of carpets and area rugs.
What it covers and who offers it →Upholstery cleaning
1 providerSpot and full cleaning of sofas, chairs, mattresses, and drapery.
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