House Cleaning Services Near You

When life gets busy, it can be tricky to find time to do a thorough home cleaning. And with difficult cleaning tasks, sometimes the project seems impossible. Either way, from carpets to walls, chimneys to windows, HomeAdvisor can connect you with house cleaning services nearby. Enter your zip code above to get started and find a professional to help with home cleaning projects big and small.

When most people think of house cleaning, they often think of maid or housekeeping services. Typical services include wiping countertops, washing sinks, sweeping and mopping floors, wiping cabinets and appliances, emptying waste bins, removing cobwebs, vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning bathrooms.

Other cleaning services not typically handled by house cleaning companies include:

• Carpet cleaning
• Furniture cleaning
• Cleaning walls
• Window washing
• Cleaning tile and grout
• Air duct and vent cleaning
• Chimney sweeping

Coronavirus Cleaning Services

Regularly cleaning and disinfecting your home goes a long way toward removing germs and helping prevent the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. If you choose to hire a cleaning professional for this project, be sure to speak candidly with them ahead of time about the safeguards each of you will take to protect one other and your home.

Cleaning Guidance 

According to the CDC’s guidance on cleaning and disinfecting for coronavirus, it’s important to routinely clean frequently-touched surfaces in your home like tables, chairs, remote controls, doorknobs, light switches, handles, countertops, toilets and sinks. A two-step cleaning process is most effective and involves cleansing surfaces first and then disinfecting them. Do not use the same rags for both cleaning and disinfecting.

Clean soft surfaces like rugs and drapes by first removing visible contamination like dirt, particles and smudges, then cleaning with appropriate cleaners and laundering with water on the warmest setting per manufacturer instructions. Dry soft surfaces completely.

Disinfectants

Whether you go it alone or choose to hire a professional, it’s important to make sure you’re using a disinfectant that meets the EPA’s criteria for use against the coronavirus. Here are two options:

• Bleach solution: Includes one-third cup of bleach per gallon of water
• Alcohol solution: At least 70% alcohol

Important note: Never mix bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser!

Hiring a Professional Cleaner

No matter what you need cleaned, there are advantages to hiring a specialist near you:

• They can be on-site quickly which can be helpful – particularly if you have an urgent need.
• Local pros may charge you less for being in their service area.
• They may be able to recommend other contractors nearby if you need a related service such as a repair or replacement.