Pet-Friendly Cleaning Service in New York That's Safe for Your Animals

New York City is one of the most pet-loving cities in the country. Walk through Prospect Park on a Saturday morning or down any street in Hell's Kitchen and you'll see what we mean. Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds — New Yorkers treat their animals like family.
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Maid First uses pet-safe, non-toxic cleaning products on every job. Our pet-friendly cleaning service in New York is designed for homes with animals — the products are safe, the cleaners are trained to work around pets, and the results are genuinely clean without the chemical smell that worries so many pet owners.

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I have two dogs and a cat in my Upper West Side apartment. I was always nervous about cleaning services because of the products they use. Maid First only uses pet-safe supplies and my animals were totally fine. The apartment was spotless.

— Amanda R., Upper West Side

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We have a golden retriever who sheds constantly. Maid First came to our Park Slope brownstone and got dog hair out of places I didn't even know it existed. They're so good with pets and the cleaning was incredible.

— Dan and Trish M., Park Slope, Brooklyn

The Real Struggle of Keeping a Clean Home With Pets in New York City

Let's talk about what pet ownership actually looks like in a New York apartment. The square footage is small. The pets are big. Or if the pets are small, there are usually multiple of them because New Yorkers compensate.

Dog hair gets into everything — the rugs, the couch, the baseboards, the air vents. Cat litter tracks from the box all the way across hardwood floors and into the kitchen. Pet odors build up in fabric and carpet over time and become part of the background smell of the apartment, the kind you stop noticing until a guest walks in and their face gives it away.

How Our Pet-Friendly Cleaning Service in New York Works

Every single product Maid First uses is pet-safe and non-toxic. No ammonia. No bleach. No phenol-based cleaners. No heavy chemical fragrances.

We use EPA Safer Choice certified products and plant-based formulas that get things genuinely clean without leaving residues that are harmful to animals. Your dog can walk on the freshly mopped floor. Your cat can lie on the cleaned surface. Your bird can breathe the air after we're done.

PET HAIR AND DANDER

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HEPA vacuum on all floors, rugs, and upholstered surfaces

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Vacuum under furniture and along baseboards where hair accumulates

Enzymatic pet-safe odor treatment on soft surfaces, thorough cleaning around pet feeding and litter areas, and baking soda deodorizing on rugs and fabrics.

PET ODOR

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GENERAL CLEANING

All hard floors mopped with pet-safe solution. Kitchen and bathroom surfaces sanitized with non-toxic cleaners. All surfaces wiped down — counters, shelves, window sills. Baseboard and door frame wipe-down. Trash removal.
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Hard Floor Care

Floors are thoroughly mopped using pet-safe solutions to ensure cleanliness without compromising safety.

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Surface Sanitization

Kitchen and bathroom surfaces receive careful sanitization with non-toxic cleaners to maintain a healthy home.

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Detailed Wiping

Counters, shelves, and window sills are wiped down to remove dust and grime, leaving surfaces spotless.

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Baseboard & Door Frame Cleaning

Baseboards and door frames are carefully wiped to eliminate accumulated dirt and enhance overall tidiness.

Trash Removal

All trash is collected and removed to keep your home fresh and clutter-free.

We also know how to work in an apartment with animals present. Our cleaners are comfortable around dogs and cats, don't leave doors open that shouldn't be open, and know to watch for a pet that might dart toward the door. In a New York City apartment, that kind of awareness matters.

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What a Pet-Friendly Clean Actually Does for Your Home

You stop apologizing when people come over. That's the honest answer. Pet owners in New York spend a lot of time quietly pre-apologizing — "Sorry, the dog hair is everywhere," "It might smell a little like cat," "Don't look at the couch." After Maid First, you stop doing that.

A client in Jackson Heights has three dogs. Medium-sized, high-energy, indoor dogs in a two-bedroom apartment. She called us because she'd tried three different cleaning services and none of them dealt with the hair or the smell properly. Two used products that made one of her dogs sneeze for the rest of the day. After Maid First's pet-friendly cleaning: No sneezing. No residue. No smell — from the dogs or the cleaning products. She texted us: "My apartment smells like nothing and that's the best thing that's ever happened." That's what pet-friendly cleaning in New York looks like when it's done right.

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New Maid First clients receive 15% off their first pet-friendly cleaning service in New York when mentioning this page.
This offer applies to one-time, deep, or recurring cleaning services. Limited spots available to ensure focused attention on every job.

Call or text (212) 920-7872 to book your discounted cleaning today.

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House Cleaning Service

Standard House Cleaning

Our standard house cleaning is the regular maintenance clean — vacuuming, mopping, bathroom scrub-down, kitchen surface clean, and dusting throughout. For pet owners, we include HEPA vacuuming and pet-safe mopping on every standard visit as part of the regular service.

Deep Cleaning Service

When hair and dander have built up in all the hard-to-reach places — under the furniture, behind appliances, along baseboards, in the HVAC vents — our deep cleaning service gets all of it. Recommended at least twice a year for homes with pets, and a great starting point before setting up recurring service.

Spring Cleaning

Spring in New York is shedding season for a lot of pets. It's also when apartments that were sealed all winter need a real top-to-bottom refresh. Our spring cleaning service handles all of it with pet-safe products throughout — a full reset for both your apartment and your animals' environment.

Move In/Out Cleaning

Moving with pets in New York is its own kind of stressful. Our move in/out cleaning service handles the old apartment so you get your deposit back — even when there's pet-related wear — and gets your new place properly cleaned before your animals walk in. All with pet-safe products from start to finish.

Maid Service

Our maid service assigns you a consistent cleaner who gets to know your home and your pets. Same person every time, familiar with where your animals sleep and eat, and always using products that are safe for them. Weekly or bi-weekly, reliable and stress-free.

Recurring Cleaning

Our recurring cleaning plans are weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Pet owners generally find that bi-weekly service keeps hair and odor under control without the apartment ever getting to the point where it takes a half-day to fix. We also offer a discount on every recurring visit.

One-Time Cleaning

Need a one-time cleaning before a family visit, after a particularly muddy week in Riverside Park, or just because things got out of hand? Our one-time cleaning gives you the full pet-friendly clean without any commitment. Book it, we clean it, done.

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What Does a Pet-Friendly Cleaning Service Cost in New York?

Our pricing is based on apartment size and service type. Pet-safe products are standard — there's no upcharge for using them.
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3BR apartment: Starting around $250–$375

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2BR apartment: Starting around $175–$250

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Studio / 1BR: Starting around $120–$180

These are starting ranges. Homes with multiple pets or significant hair buildup may take longer and be priced accordingly — we'll always be upfront about that before we start.

📞 Call (212) 920-7872 for a free estimate based on your apartment and pets.
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Save on Every Visit With a Recurring Plan

Once your apartment is properly cleaned, keeping it that way is easier and cheaper.
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Customer Reviews

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We brought home a rescue dog last year and suddenly our Bed-Stuy apartment was a different place. Hair on everything, accidents during the adjustment period, general chaos. Maid First has been cleaning for us bi-weekly since then and it's been a lifesaver. They're so good with dogs.
Marcus and Jess T., Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
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I have two cats in a small Hell's Kitchen studio. The smell situation was getting out of hand and I was embarrassed. Maid First came in, used their pet-safe products, and the place smelled completely neutral by the time they left. No harsh chemicals, no weird perfume smell to cover it up. Just clean.
Nadia V., Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
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My elderly mom lives in Flushing and has two small dogs. I needed a cleaning service I could trust to use safe products around animals and not stress them out. Maid First was perfect. The cleaners were gentle and professional, and the apartment looked great.
Kevin L., Flushing, Queens
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I run a small dog rescue out of my Riverdale home. We need frequent cleaning and we absolutely cannot use harsh chemicals. Maid First has been with us for over a year. Reliable, thorough, and the animals are always comfortable during and after the clean.
Barbara W., Riverdale, the Bronx
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Real Results for Real Pet Owners in New York

A Murray Hill client struggled with husky shedding for two years until Maid First’s HEPA equipment reached deep into carpet piles and couch seams. After one deep clean and three bi-weekly visits, guests stopped asking how the home stayed so clean.

In Woodside, a family’s cat accidents left odors in the carpet that only Maid First’s enzymatic pet-safe treatment could remove. The odor disappeared after one visit, and they continue monthly cleanings.

Pet-Friendly Cleaning FAQs

Answers to common questions about our pet-safe cleaning services in New York City.

  • How often should I book pet-friendly cleaning if I have multiple dogs or cats in New York?

    For most New York City apartments with two or more pets, we recommend bi-weekly cleaning. Hair and dander accumulate fast in smaller spaces, and waiting a full month between cleans usually means the apartment gets to a harder-to-manage state. Weekly service is a great option for high-shedding breeds or homes with three or more animals. We can help you figure out the right schedule based on your situation.

  • What's the best way to deal with pet odor in a small New York City apartment?

    Consistent cleaning is the biggest factor. In a small apartment, odor builds in fabric surfaces — rugs, upholstery, pet beds — and in the air if ventilation is limited. Our recurring cleaning service with enzyme-based odor treatment keeps it under control between visits. Opening windows when weather allows helps too, though we know that's not always possible in winter or in certain NYC buildings.

  • Do New York City co-ops or condo buildings have any restrictions that affect pet-friendly cleaning services?

    Some buildings have specific rules about cleaning product use in common areas or about bringing cleaning equipment through lobbies. We've worked in co-ops and condos all over Manhattan and Brooklyn and know how to coordinate with building management. Just let us know your building's setup when you book and we'll handle it.

  • Can you do a move-out clean for a pet owner in New York who's worried about losing their deposit?

    This is one of the most common calls we get. NYC landlords can be tough about pet-related cleaning issues at move-out. Our move in/out cleaning is thorough — we get the pet hair, address odors, and clean every surface. We've helped plenty of pet owners in this city get their full deposit back. Book early during spring and summer when moving season peaks.

  • How much does a pet-friendly cleaning service cost in New York compared to a regular cleaning?

    The same. We don't charge extra for using pet-safe products — they're standard on every job. A 1BR apartment starts around $120–$180 for a standard clean, and the price is the same whether you have pets or not. The only thing that might affect cost is if significant extra time is needed for heavy shedding or deep odor treatment, which we'll always discuss with you upfront.

  • What cleaning products do you use in your pet-friendly cleaning service in New York?

    We use EPA Safer Choice certified and plant-based, non-toxic cleaning products on every job — no ammonia, no bleach, no phenol-based cleaners. These are genuinely safe for dogs, cats, birds, and other household animals. In NYC apartments where pets spend all day on floors and fabric surfaces, that matters a lot.

  • Is your pet-friendly cleaning service safe for cats specifically?

    Yes. Cats are more chemically sensitive than dogs — they're especially reactive to phenols, which show up in many common cleaning products. We avoid all of those. We also skip heavy synthetic fragrances, which can affect cats in small, enclosed NYC apartments. The products we use are safe for cats to walk on and be around during and after cleaning.

  • Do I need to put my pets somewhere while you clean my New York apartment?

    It's up to you. Our cleaners are comfortable working around dogs and cats and know how to be careful with doors and escape routes. If your pet is anxious around strangers, it might be easier to have them in a separate room or crated during the visit — but it's not required. We'll work with whatever setup works best for your animals.

  • Can you get pet hair and pet odor out of carpets and rugs in New York apartments?

    Yes — that's one of the most common things we handle. We use HEPA vacuums that pull hair out of carpet pile and rug fibers that regular vacuums miss. For odor, we use enzyme-based pet-safe treatments that actually break down the organic compounds causing the smell, rather than just covering it. In older NYC apartments with thick rugs and wall-to-wall carpet, this makes a big difference.

  • Do you serve pet owners in all five boroughs of New York City?

    Yes — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. We clean for pet owners in neighborhoods from Bay Ridge to Riverdale, from Astoria to the Lower East Side. No matter where in NYC you live, if you have animals and need a safe cleaning service, we can get to you.

Maid First House Cleaning Service

Maid First House Cleaning Service provides reliable, pet-friendly cleaning across New York City. Our team uses safe, non-toxic products to protect your pets and home. Serving all five boroughs with flexible scheduling and thorough service.

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Book a Pet-Friendly Cleaning Service in New York Today

Your pets deserve a clean home that's actually safe for them. You deserve an apartment that looks and smells great without worrying about what's on the floors and surfaces.

Maid First serves all of New York City — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — with pet-safe, non-toxic products on every single job. New clients get 15% off their first visit this week. Mention this page when you book.

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New York City, NY

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(212) 920-7872