House Cleaning New York – Done Right, Every Single Time

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New York apartments don't clean themselves. And honestly, after the week most of us have, neither do we.

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Maid First is a professional house cleaning service built for the way people actually live in New York City. We clean apartments, condos, brownstones, and houses across all five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Our team shows up on time, brings everything needed, and leaves your home looking genuinely clean. Not just tidied up. Actually clean.

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Best house cleaning in New York I've ever hired. I've been through probably six services over the years living in the East Village. Maid First is on a completely different level. They actually clean things.

— Sofia R., East Village, Manhattan

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Our Crown Heights brownstone is old and it shows. Maid First knew exactly how to handle the floors, the fixtures, the tile — everything. Looked better than the day we moved in.

— Devon A., Crown Heights, Brooklyn

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I moved out of my Sunnyside apartment and was convinced I was losing the deposit. Maid First did the move-out clean and I got every dollar back. Seriously. Every dollar.

— Jessica T., Sunnyside, Queens

You Keep Putting It Off. Here's Why That Makes Sense.

Nobody wants a dirty home. But house cleaning in New York is genuinely hard to keep up with. The apartments are small but somehow always feel like there's more surface area to clean than should be possible. The older buildings collect dust in ways that newer construction doesn't. City grime comes in through windows. Radiator dust settles on everything between October and April. And when you're working full time in one of the busiest cities on earth — cleaning is almost always the thing that gets pushed. So you do a quick pass on weekends. The bathroom gets a wipe. The floor gets vacuumed. But the stuff underneath, behind, and inside things? That waits. And waits. And waits. Until you have someone coming over, or you're moving, or you just hit a wall and can't stand looking at it anymore. Sound right? That's exactly who we work with every single day.

We Take It Off Your Plate Completely

Here's how it works with Maid First.
Step 1

Book Your Service

You go to our website or give us a call. You pick the service you need, the date and time that works for you, and tell us a little about your place. We confirm your booking and our team shows up ready to go — with all their own supplies and equipment.
Step 2

Thorough Cleaning

We clean your home properly. Not a rush job. Not a surface wipe. A real clean, done by people who do this every day and know what they're doing.
Step 3

Notice the Difference

When we're done, you come home to a place that feels different. Clean floors. Spotless bathroom. Kitchen actually wiped down. The kind of clean that takes effort and time that most of us just don't have.
Step 4

Relax and Enjoy

That's the whole thing. You don't have to think about it, prep for it, or follow up on it. It just gets done.

What a Clean Home Actually Does for You in New York

People underestimate this.
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New Customer Offer: 15% Off Your First House Cleaning

New customers get 15% off their first cleaning with Maid First. No strings, no complicated signup. Just book this week, mention the offer, and we'll take it off your total. We limit the number of new clients we take on each week so we can make sure every job gets done right. Once the week fills up, it fills up. If you're thinking about it, now is the time.
New customers only. Subject to weekly availability.

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House Cleaning Service

Standard House Cleaning

A thorough, regular clean covering kitchen counters, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, floors, and dusting. Most apartments take one to two hours depending on size.

Deep Cleaning Service

A detailed clean targeting areas missed in regular cleaning: inside ovens, behind toilets, cabinets, baseboards, ceiling fans, window sills, and under furniture.

Move In / Move Out Cleaning

Designed to meet strict landlord inspections, cleaning inside appliances, cabinets, grout, closets, and all living spaces to secure your deposit or prepare your new home.

Spring Cleaning

A comprehensive seasonal reset addressing winter buildup like radiator soot, dust behind furniture, and grime on window sills to refresh your home for spring.

Maid Service

Consistent professional cleaning with the same team on weekly, biweekly, or monthly schedules, tailored to your preferences and home’s needs.

Recurring Cleaning

Flexible plans offering weekly, biweekly, or monthly visits with savings up to 20%, keeping your home consistently clean and avoiding emergency deep cleans.

One Time Cleaning

Single-visit cleaning for special occasions, trial service, gifts, or when your home needs a thorough clean without ongoing commitment.

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What Does House Cleaning in New York Actually Cost?

Here's an honest look at what most customers pay:

Studio / 1BR

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Standard House Cleaning — Starting at $99

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Deep Cleaning — Starting at $149

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Move In/Out Cleaning — Starting at $169

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2BR Apartment

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Standard House Cleaning — Starting at $129

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Deep Cleaning — Starting at $189

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Move In/Out Cleaning — Starting at $209

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3BR+ / Houses / Larger Apartments

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Standard House Cleaning — Starting at $159

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Deep Cleaning — Starting at $239

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Move In/Out Cleaning — Starting at $259

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Book Regular and Pay Less Every Time

The more consistently you book, the more you save per visit. Here's how it breaks down:
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Customer Reviews

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I'm a teacher in the Bronx and I work insane hours. The last thing I want to do on a Friday night is clean my apartment. Maid First comes every two weeks and honestly it's changed my life a little. I have my evenings back.
Keisha B., Mott Haven, Bronx
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Paul and Anna R., Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
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We have two dogs and a toddler in a Cobble Hill apartment. I was embarrassed by how our place looked. After the first deep clean from Maid First, my mother-in-law came over and asked what we'd done to the place. That tells you everything.
Nina S., Inwood, Manhattan
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I'm a landlord with several units in Jackson Heights. Maid First does all my turnover cleans. They're the only service I've used that actually does what they say they'll do, shows up when they say they will, and leaves the place looking right.
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Did a spring clean with Maid First after a long winter in my Inwood apartment. I didn't realize how much the radiator dust had built up on everything. Place smells completely different now. Can't recommend them enough.
Henry C., Jackson Heights, Queens
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Used three other house cleaning services in Astoria before someone told me about Maid First. The difference is obvious from the first five minutes. These guys actually care.
Omar F., Astoria, Queens
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Rosa M., New Dorp, Staten Island
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My mom lives in Staten Island and I got her a one-time cleaning as a birthday gift. She called me crying saying it was the best gift she'd ever gotten. I'm booking her monthly now.

What Changes When Your Home Is Actually Clean

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Questions We Get Asked All the Time About House Cleaning in New York

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  • How far in advance do I need to book a house cleaning in New York?

    For standard or recurring cleanings, 48 to 72 hours notice is usually enough. For deep cleans and move-out cleans, we recommend booking at least a week out — especially during the spring rush, when our schedule fills up fast across all five boroughs. Last minute? Call us directly at (212) 920-7872 and we'll do our best.

  • Is spring really that busy for house cleaning in New York?

    Very much so. March through early May is our busiest stretch of the year. After a long New York winter — windows sealed, heat running through old radiators, city air trapped inside — people open up their apartments and realize just how much has settled in. Dust, soot, general buildup. It all becomes visible at once. If you want a spring cleaning, book early. We recommend reaching out by late February or early March to guarantee a spot.

  • Do your house cleaners bring their own supplies and equipment?

    Always. We bring professional-grade cleaning products, vacuums, mops, and microfiber cloths to every job. You don't need to have a single thing ready. If you have a specific preference — fragrance-free products, pet-safe cleaners, anything like that — just let us know when you book and we'll take care of it.

  • Can I set up regular house cleaning in New York on a schedule, and do I save money?

    Yes and yes. Weekly service saves 20% on every visit, biweekly saves 15%, monthly saves 10%. Recurring customers also get priority scheduling and the same team each time. Most people find that once they go regular they never go back to one-offs — knowing the home is always clean in the background is hard to give up once you've had it.

  • What if something doesn't get cleaned the way I expected?

    Contact us within 24 hours and we'll come back to fix it, no charge. It doesn't happen often but when it does we take it seriously. Whether you're in Riverdale or Red Hook, we'd rather come back and make it right than leave someone unhappy. Our reputation in New York matters to us and we stand behind every job.

  • Do you do house cleaning in my neighborhood in New York City?

    We cover all five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. We work in neighborhoods from Riverdale to Rockaway, from Flushing to Fort Greene. If you're in NYC, we can almost certainly get to you. Enter your zip code when booking online or call us and we'll confirm right away.

  • How much does house cleaning in New York typically cost?

    For a standard house cleaning in New York, most one- and two-bedroom apartments run between $99 and $150. Deep cleans and move-in/out cleans are higher — usually $149 to $260 depending on size and condition. NYC pricing reflects real labor costs in one of the most expensive cities in the country, and we pay our team fairly. You're paying for reliability, trained cleaners, and professional supplies — not a rushed job.

  • Do I need to be home when the house cleaner comes?

    Most of our regular customers in neighborhoods like the Upper East Side, Williamsburg, and Forest Hills give us a key or a door code and aren't home at all — that's completely normal and very common. If you'd rather be there for your first visit, that's fine too. Every cleaner on our team is background-checked and vetted before they step into anyone's home.

  • What's the difference between a regular house cleaning and a deep cleaning in New York?

    A regular house cleaning keeps your home clean and maintained week to week. A deep cleaning goes after the buildup that normal cleaning skips — inside the oven, behind the toilet, inside cabinet doors, grout lines, baseboards, and under furniture. In New York's older prewar and brownstone buildings, that kind of buildup happens faster than people expect. We recommend a deep clean first for new customers, then standard cleanings to maintain the baseline.

  • Can you do move-out house cleaning in New York to help me get my deposit back?

    This is one of our most-booked services. New York landlords — especially in Manhattan and prime Brooklyn neighborhoods — scrutinize everything during move-out walkthroughs. We clean to that inspection standard: inside the fridge and oven, all cabinet interiors, bathroom tile, closets, baseboards. Many of our customers tell us they got their full deposit back after our move-out clean. We can't make any guarantees, but we give you the strongest possible shot.

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Stop Putting It Off. Your Home Is Ready When You Are.

Maid First House Cleaning Service Serving Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · The Bronx · Staten Island Phone: (212) 920-7872 Email: support@maidfirst.com Website: maidfirst.com

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Book Your House Cleaning Now

Booking a house cleaning in New York should be simple. With Maid First, it is.

Go to our website, pick your service and date, tell us a little about your place, and we'll take it from there.

No contracts. No surprise charges. No hassle.

Call (212) 920-7872

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