Holiday Cleaning Service New York — Get Your Home Ready Before the Guests Arrive

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The holidays in New York move fast. One minute it's Halloween candy on the counter. Next thing you know, Thanksgiving is three days away and your aunt is sleeping on your pullout couch. Or Christmas is coming and you've got eight people showing up for dinner in an apartment that hasn't had a real clean since September.

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Maid First offers holiday cleaning service for New York homes — fast, reliable, and built for the most stressful time of year. We get your home guest-ready so you can focus on everything else that comes with the season. We serve all five boroughs. We book up fast in November and December. Don't wait until the week before.

★★★★★ "I called them four days before Thanksgiving. They got us in, cleaned the whole apartment top to bottom, and my family had no idea how stressed I'd been. Worth every dollar."

Karen B., Upper West Side

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★★★★★ "Every December I book Maid First before our holiday party. My place is a prewar in the West Village and they get it looking better than I ever could on my own."

Christopher L., West Village

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★★★★★ "Holiday cleaning service in New York is hard to find last minute. These guys had availability and showed up exactly when they said they would. My in-laws were impressed."

Vanessa P., Astoria

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The Holidays Are Supposed to Be Fun. So Why Does Your Apartment Feel Like a Project?

Every year the same thing happens. You plan to get ahead of it. You're going to clean a little each weekend in November so it's not a big deal by December. Then November disappears. Work gets busier. Events stack up. You make it to December and the place is not ready — and now the pressure is real.
Family is coming. Friends are coming. Your partner's parents who you've been trying to impress for three years are coming. New York apartments have their own holiday cleaning challenges. Smaller spaces mean every mess is visible. Old buildings in neighborhoods like the Upper East Side and Park Slope hold onto dust and grime from radiators running all fall.
Kitchens that are already tight get even more chaotic when you're cooking for a crowd. The bathroom that usually only your roommate uses is suddenly getting visited by twelve people. And you're supposed to be enjoying this season. Not scrubbing grout at 11pm the night before your guests arrive. That's exactly the situation our holiday cleaning service in New York is designed for.

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Holiday Cleaning Service in New York — We Get You Ready, You Host With Confidence

Maid First takes over the cleaning so the holidays feel like the holidays again.
You tell us when guests are arriving. We schedule the clean at the right time — close enough that it stays clean, but with enough buffer that you're not panicking. We come in, we clean everything that needs attention, and we leave your home genuinely ready for company.
No rushing around with a mop at midnight. No embarrassing bathroom situations. No "don't open that cabinet" moments when guests start exploring.
Our holiday cleaning service in New York covers everything from quick pre-party standard cleans to full deep cleaning sessions that reset your entire home before the season kicks off. We know the difference between an apartment that looks clean and one that actually is — and we deliver the real thing. We cover Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. All home types. All building situations. Book early — November and December are our busiest months.

What the Holidays Feel Like When Your Home Is Actually Ready

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Here's what our clients tell us every year after their holiday cleaning.
A clean home during the holidays isn't just about appearances. It changes how the whole season feels.

Holiday Special: 20% Off Your First Booking

New client? Book your holiday cleaning service in New York this month and get 20% off your first visit.
We fill up fast. Every year we have to stop taking new clients in mid-December because we're fully booked. Neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Williamsburg, and Bayside fill up first.

How to claim it:

- Call or text (212) 920-7872 - Book at maidfirst.com - Mention the holiday discount when scheduling

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GET 20% OFF — BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY CLEANING NOW

Applies to any service: standard clean, deep clean, or one-time holiday visit.
No long-term commitment required.

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What's Included in Our Holiday Cleaning Service in New York

We offer a full range of cleaning services — and during the holiday season, most clients combine a couple of them to make sure their home is completely ready.

House Cleaning Service

Our house cleaning service covers every room, surface, and floor, focusing on the areas guests use most during holiday visits.

We tailor cleaning to the unique layouts of New York homes, from pre-war Murray Hill apartments to multi-floor Carroll Gardens townhouses.

Standard House Cleaning

Our standard house cleaning is the go-to for pre-holiday refreshes. If your home is generally in decent shape but needs a proper clean before guests arrive, this is the right call.
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Kitchen cleaning (countertops, stovetop, appliance exteriors, sink)

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Full bathroom clean (toilet, sink, tub/shower, tile, mirror)

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Vacuuming all floors and area rugs; Mopping all hard floor surfaces

Standard Cleaning Overview

Standard cleaning takes 2-4 hours depending on home size and works best when scheduled 1-2 days before guests arrive. Many clients add a second standard visit the week after the holidays to deal with post-hosting cleanup.
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Emptying Trash

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Wiping Cabinet Fronts and Handles

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Dusting All Accessible Surfaces

Deep Cleaning Service

For homes that need a real reset before the holidays — not just a surface clean — our deep cleaning service is the right choice.
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Wipe-down of walls and light switches

Cleaning behind and underneath furniture and appliances
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Move In / Move Out Cleaning

Our move-in/move-out cleaning is thorough and specifically built for New York City apartments. We clean inside appliances, inside every cabinet, all bathroom surfaces, baseboards — everything a landlord checks and everything a new tenant deserves to find spotless.

Move-out clients across Brooklyn and Manhattan have recovered full security deposits after booking this service. Move-in clients get a genuinely clean starting point in their new home before the holiday chaos begins.

Spring Cleaning

We know — spring cleaning during the holidays? Stick with us. A lot of clients who miss spring cleaning in April use the holiday season as a reason to finally do it. The reasoning is solid: you're having people over anyway, you want the place to look great, and a proper top-to-bottom clean during the holidays doubles as the deep reset they've been putting off all year. Our spring cleaning service covers everything the seasonal name implies — ceiling fans, behind furniture, inside appliances, window tracks, blinds, all the areas that get skipped in standard visits. Whether you book it in April or December, the result is the same: a home that feels properly clean from top to bottom.

Maid Service

If the holidays always feel like a scramble, the real fix might be having reliable, ongoing help rather than a one-time rescue.

Our maid service sets you up with a consistent housekeeper — the same person on a regular schedule — who knows your home and keeps it maintained. By the time the holidays roll around, your apartment is already in good shape because it's been cared for all year. This is especially popular with families in neighborhoods like Riverdale, Windsor Terrace, and Ditmas Park who host multiple gatherings throughout the season. When your housekeeper already knows your home, getting ready for the holidays becomes a much smaller lift.

Recurring Cleaning

Our recurring cleaning plans — weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly — keep your home consistently maintained throughout the year. Clients who are already on a recurring plan tell us the holidays feel completely different.

Recurring clients get priority scheduling, which becomes very important in November and December when demand is highest. Lock in your recurring plan now and your holiday spots are protected.

One Time Cleaning

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Book a single visit — standard or deep — timed around your event. No commitment, no contract. Just a clean home when you need it.
One-time holiday cleaning visits are one of our most-requested services in November and December. Book early. We cannot say that enough. The week before Thanksgiving and the two weeks before Christmas fill up every year without exception. If you want availability, get on the calendar now.

What Does Holiday Cleaning Service Cost in New York?

Here's a straightforward starting range:
Starting at $120 for Standard Clean, $200 for Deep Clean

Studio

Starting at $120

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Vacuuming and mopping floors
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Dusting surfaces
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Cleaning bathrooms
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Wiping down kitchen appliances and counters
Starting at $160 for Standard Clean, $260 for Deep Clean

Two-Bedroom

Starting at $160

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Emptying trash
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Making your home feel refreshed
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Scrubbing tile grout
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Cleaning inside ovens and refrigerators
Starting at $200 for Standard Clean, $320 for Deep Clean

Three-Bedroom

Starting at $200

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Washing baseboards and window sills
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Wiping down cabinet interiors
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Addressing built-up grime
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Unlimited users

Custom quote available for both Standard and Deep Clean

Four-Plus Bedroom

Custom quote

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Pricing varies with holiday timing and home condition
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Post-party cleanup requires more time
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Transparent pricing with no surprises
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Get an exact quote in minutes by calling (212) 920-7872 or visiting maidfirst.com
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Clients who set up a recurring cleaning plan save on every visit.

Set Up Recurring Cleaning and Save — Before and After the Holidays

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Monthly cleaning 10% off
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Bi-weekly cleaning 15% off
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Weekly cleaning 20% off
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Recurring clients also get:

Priority

Priority scheduling

Critical during the holiday season

Consistency

Team

Consistent cleaning team who knows your home

Scheduling

Automatic scheduling

Never have to rebook

Flexibility

Adjust visits

Plan

★★★★★ "I host Christmas Eve every year for 20 people. My apartment is a 3BR in Sunnyside. Maid First comes the day before and I honestly have no idea how they get it that clean that fast. Five stars every year."

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★★★★★ "Booked a one-time holiday clean for New Year's Eve and they squeezed us in with two days notice. My apartment in Hell's Kitchen looked incredible. Guests were complimenting it all night."

— Ben A., Hell's Kitchen

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★★★★★ "My mom visits from Puerto Rico every Christmas and she has opinions about cleanliness. Maid First has kept the peace for three years running."

— Yolanda R., Inwood

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★★★★★ "I host Christmas Eve every year for 20 people. My apartment is a 3BR in Sunnyside. Maid First comes the day before and I honestly have no idea how they get it that clean that fast. Five stars every year."

— Rosario M., Sunnyside

★★★★★ "I tried to book a different service last November and they were fully booked. Called Maid First and they had one slot left. I've been a recurring client since. Never making that mistake again." — Tom S., Park Slope

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★★★★★ "Post-holiday cleanup is underrated. They came the day after Christmas and dealt with the aftermath of twelve people eating dinner in my apartment. Complete lifesaver." — Diane K., Upper East Side

★★★★★ "Post-holiday cleanup is underrated. They came the day after Christmas and dealt with the aftermath of twelve people eating dinner in my apartment. Complete lifesaver." — Diane K., Upper East Side

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★★★★★ "They did our move-in clean right before Thanksgiving so we could have family over in the new apartment. Everything was spotless. Best first impression we could have made." — Marcus and Andrea J., Jackson Heights

★★★★★ "They did our move-in clean right before Thanksgiving so we could have family over in the new apartment. Everything was spotless. Best first impression we could have made." — Marcus and Andrea J., Jackson Heights

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★★★★★ "I tried to book a different service last November and they were fully booked. Called Maid First and they had one slot left. I've been a recurring client since. Never making that mistake again." — Tom S., Park Slope

★★★★★ "I tried to book a different service last November and they were fully booked. Called Maid First and they had one slot left. I've been a recurring client since. Never making that mistake again." — Tom S., Park Slope

Real New Yorkers. Real Holidays. Real Difference.

Every year we hear from clients about how their holiday experience changed after booking. Here are a few that stuck with us.

The Thanksgiving Host in Forest Hills hosts seventeen people every year in a three-bedroom apartment. For years she was overwhelmed by the dual pressure of cooking and cleaning. After two years of booking our holiday cleaning service, she told us: "I used to dread Thanksgiving week. Now I look forward to it. I cook, I decorate, I play music. The cleaning is just handled."
The Christmas Party Couple in Park Slope host a big party every December in their brownstone. They used to spend an entire weekend cleaning before it. Now they book us and use that weekend to plan the party, shop for groceries, and enjoy the city. "We stopped being stressed hosts and started being fun hosts. People noticed."
The New Year's Eve Party in Hell's Kitchen is thrown by a single guy in a one-bedroom apartment that gets packed. He books us on December 30th every year without fail. "I spend New Year's Eve actually excited. Before I found Maid First, I spent it exhausted from cleaning." The Post-Holiday Cleanup in Astoria is a family of four's tradition after their big post-Christmas gathering. They started booking a post-holiday clean in the first week of January. "Starting the new year in a clean apartment feels different. It's a mental reset as much as a physical one." The holidays are short. Your energy is limited. Using a holiday cleaning service in New York means spending that energy on the people and moments that matter — not the mop.

Booking Holiday Cleaning

Book your holiday cleaning at least two to three weeks in advance to secure your preferred date, especially in busy neighborhoods like the Upper West Side and Williamsburg.

Service Coverage Across NYC

We provide holiday cleaning services throughout all five boroughs, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

Last-Minute Bookings

Last-minute holiday cleaning may be available depending on schedule flexibility, but advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment during peak times.

Winter Weather Impact

Our cleaning accounts for winter challenges like salt and slush on floors and dust buildup from radiators common in New York City apartments.

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Holiday House Cleaning Services

Standard holiday cleaning covers floors, bathrooms, kitchen, and living areas with dusting, wiping, mopping, and scrubbing. Deep cleaning adds appliance interiors, cabinets, grout, baseboards, and window sills for thorough preparation.

Handling Holiday Decorations

Our team cleans carefully around delicate holiday decorations like Christmas trees and menorahs without disturbing them. Inform us of any fragile items when booking to ensure special attention.

Building Service Entrance Policies

We accommodate service entrance rules and doorman protocols in Manhattan and Brooklyn buildings. Fully insured, we provide documentation if needed and plan visits according to your building’s policies.

One-Time Holiday Cleaning

Book a single holiday cleaning without a recurring plan. Choose standard or deep cleaning based on your needs. Recurring clients receive priority scheduling during busy holiday months.

Post-Holiday Cleanup

Post-holiday cleaning addresses cooking smells, spills, and packaging clutter after events. Many clients schedule both pre- and post-holiday visits to manage the season efficiently.

Pricing and Satisfaction Guarantee

Holiday cleaning costs match regular rates starting at $120 for studios. If expectations aren’t met, we return promptly at no charge to resolve any issues within 24-48 hours.

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The Holidays Are Coming. Is Your Home Ready?

You've got enough to manage this time of year. The shopping, the cooking, the family logistics, the work deadlines that somehow pile up every November.
Let us handle the cleaning.
Maid First's holiday cleaning service in New York is built for exactly this moment. We get your home guest-ready so you can actually enjoy the season.
New clients get 20% off their first holiday cleaning visit. Spots fill up fast. December books up early every single year.

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Maid First House Cleaning Service

Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx & Staten Island, Maid First provides reliable house cleaning tailored to New York City homes.
Our team consists of experienced, background-checked professionals who treat your home with care and attention to detail.
We offer a range of cleaning options including standard, deep, move-in/move-out, and recurring plans to fit your needs and schedule.
Contact us at (212) 920-7872 or support@maidfirst.com to schedule your cleaning or request a free quote.