House Cleaning · New York, NY/Updated June 12, 2026
The 10 Best House Cleaning Services in New York City
We analyzed every house cleaning service we could verify operating in New York City, 25 in all, across thousands of customer reviews and company websites, and ranked the ten that clear our bar.
MHMaya Hendricks · Home Services Editor Updated June 12, 2026 · Next review July 2026
Editorially independent25 companies evaluated
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★ Editor's ChoiceWizard of Homes
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Latest update · June 12, 2026: Initial ranking published, 25 NYC house cleaning services evaluated, top 10 ranked by Vetted Score.
Hiring a house cleaner in New York City is a small act of faith. You're handing a stranger the keys to your apartment and hoping they show up, do the work, and don't cut corners in the rooms you won't check until later. With hundreds of services competing across the five boroughs, from national franchises to two-person operations run out of a Queens walk-up, the hard part isn't finding a cleaner. It's finding one that's actually good.
So we did the legwork. We pulled every house cleaning service we could verify operating in New York City, then ranked them on the signals that survive marketing spin: each company's Google rating and how many real customers left it. A company can buy a slick website. It's much harder to fake 600 five-star reviews.
These are the ten that rose to the top.
25house cleaning services evaluated in New York
4.86average rating across the field
4.7Kcustomer reviews analyzed
Cityvetted analysis of public Google review data, updated June 12, 2026.
Superb Maids NYC keeps a perfect 5.0 over 186 reviews from a Fifth Avenue base near the Flatiron, and its reviewers consistently single out thoroughness.
We began with every house cleaning service we could verify operating in New York City, 25 in total, drawn from public maps data and company websites. Each is scored against the same six-factor framework we apply in every market we cover. Companies cannot pay to be included, ranked, or removed, and we have no commercial relationship with any business listed here.
The scores below reflect our June 2026 evaluation, weighted toward what customers actually experience: rating quality and the depth and recency of real reviews. A 5.0 from a handful of reviews does not outrank a 4.9 backed by hundreds. We re-run the analysis monthly, and an editor reviews every ranking change before it is published.
The Vetted Score: six weighted factors
Customer sentiment25%
Rating quality20%
Review volume & velocity20%
Website trust signals15%
Service breadth10%
Business longevity10%
Sentiment is measured by AI analysis of review text, recency-weighted, with verified-pattern checks to discount suspicious review bursts.
Wizard of Homes tops our ranking and the gap isn't close. Its flawless 5.0 rating is backed by 649 reviews, the deepest review base of any cleaning service in the city, which is exactly the signal that separates a sure thing from a lucky streak. Sustaining a perfect rating across that many jobs points to consistent crews and tight quality control. If you want to book once and stop worrying, start here.
Pros
Largest review base in our NYC ranking (649)
Flawless 5.0 rating sustained at high volume
Consistent five-star sentiment across years of reviews
A perfect 5.0 across 243 reviews and a base in the 10012 ZIP put Village Home Cleaning right in the heart of SoHo and the Village. It has built its reputation on consistency in exactly the kind of older, detail-heavy downtown apartments that punish careless work, and its reviewers reward it for getting them right.
Smart Cleaning holds a spotless 5.0 across 217 reviews from a West 42nd Street address, making it a natural fit for Midtown apartments and offices alike. A clean rating across a healthy review count is the clearest signal of a crew that delivers the same result job after job. A review base that deep is hard to game, and the score barely moves across it, which is the clearest consistency signal we track. The jobs it gets praised for most are midtown homes & offices, a sign it sticks to what it does well. It works across Midtown Manhattan, with pricing from $135 / standard clean, and the main trade-offs are best suited to Midtown and nearby and no published flat-rate pricing.
Superb Maids NYC keeps a perfect 5.0 over 186 reviews from a Fifth Avenue base near the Flatiron, and its reviewers consistently single out thoroughness. That's the right instinct when you're booking a first-time deep clean or recovering a long-neglected apartment, the jobs where corners are easiest to cut and hardest to forgive.
With 509 reviews behind a 4.9 rating, Cleany has one of the most-tested track records in the city, run out of a Madison Avenue office. That volume points to a smooth, scaled operation, straightforward online booking, predictable results, and pricing that lands below the deep-clean specialists. It's the best balance of cost and confidence on this list.
Sparkly Maid NYC pairs a 4.9 rating with 457 reviews from a Broadway address in Tribeca, among the deepest review bases here. That staying power is exactly what you want in a cleaner you'll see every week: it has proven it can keep the quality up over hundreds of recurring visits.
MaidPro brings franchise-level structure to its East Village location, holding a 4.9 across 180 reviews. If you prefer the accountability and standardized checklists of a national brand, with the satisfaction guarantees that come with it, MaidPro is the strongest big-name option in the city. That is a substantial body of feedback for a local operator, enough to trust the rating rather than credit a lucky streak. Its clear sweet spot is national-brand consistency, and that focus is part of why sentiment stays high. It works across Manhattan (East Village), with pricing from $140 / standard clean, and the main trade-offs are franchise pricing runs higher and smaller local review base than leaders.
eMaids of NYC carries a 4.8 rating across 489 reviews, a deep, battle-tested base, from a Fifth Avenue address. With that much experience across the city's constant churn of move-ins and move-outs, it's a safe call for the high-stakes, deposit-critical deep clean. A review base that deep is hard to game, and the score barely moves across it, which is the clearest consistency signal we track. The jobs it gets praised for most are move-in / move-out, a sign it sticks to what it does well. It serves Manhattan (Fifth Ave), with pricing from $130 / standard clean, and the honest trade-offs are 4.8, slightly below the leaders and quote often required for deep cleans.
Based in Glendale, Maria Housekeeping NYC holds a 4.9 across 147 reviews and is the standout for Queens and outer-borough clients who'd rather hire local. The strong rating reflects the kind of personal, dependable service that smaller, owner-run operations do best. That is a substantial body of feedback for a local operator, enough to trust the rating rather than credit a lucky streak. It leans toward queens & outer boroughs, and the steadiness reviewers describe tracks with that specialization. Coverage spans Queens (Glendale) & Manhattan, with pricing from $35 / hr; before you book, weigh smaller review base (147) and based in Glendale, travel for Manhattan jobs.
Home Cleaning NYC rounds out the list with a 4.9 rating across 134 reviews. It's a dependable, no-frills choice for standard apartment cleaning at one of the more affordable starting rates in our ten, proof that you don't need the flashiest name to get a consistently good result. That is a substantial body of feedback for a local operator, enough to trust the rating rather than credit a lucky streak. In practice it is strongest on budget standard cleans, and its reviews lean that way rather than spreading across unrelated work. Expect service across NYC metro, with pricing from $109 / standard clean. The caveats worth knowing are smallest review base in our ranking and limited public service-area detail.
Ratings get you a shortlist. Before you book, run any cleaner through these five checks, they're where the real differences hide:
Confirm they're insured and bonded
In a city of apartments stacked on top of each other, accidents have consequences. A reputable NYC cleaner carries liability insurance and bonds its staff, so a broken heirloom or a leak into the unit below isn't your problem. Ask before the first visit, good companies answer instantly.
Understand flat-rate vs. hourly pricing
Some services quote a flat price per apartment size; others bill by the hour. Flat rates protect you from a slow crew; hourly can be cheaper for small studios. Get the model in writing, and ask what happens if the place takes longer than estimated.
Ask who supplies the products
Most NYC services bring their own supplies and equipment, but not all. If you have pets, allergies, or a preference for green products, confirm it up front rather than discovering it when they arrive empty-handed.
Check the recurring discount
Nearly every cleaner here charges meaningfully less for weekly or bi-weekly service than for a one-time clean. If you'll need them regularly, the per-visit price drops fast, ask for the recurring rate, not just the one-off quote.
Sort out building access early
Doorman building? Walk-up with a finicky buzzer? Leaving a key with the super? NYC logistics derail more cleanings than bad work does. Settle access before the appointment so the crew isn't stuck on the sidewalk burning your paid hour.
What it costs
What house cleaning costs in NYC
New York is one of the most expensive cleaning markets in the country, and prices swing with apartment size, condition, and how often you book. Here's a realistic picture across the services in this ranking:
Standard clean: studio / 1-bedroom$120 to $180 one-time. Recurring weekly or bi-weekly service typically drops this to $90 to $140 per visit.
Standard clean: 2 to 3 bedroom$180 to $300 one-time, depending on bathrooms and clutter. Recurring rates run noticeably lower.
Deep clean$250 to $500+. First-time, post-renovation, or neglected apartments cost more because they take far longer. Many services require a deep clean before starting recurring service.
Move-in / move-out clean$200 to $600+. Billed as deep cleans, often including inside cabinets, the oven, and the fridge, confirm what's included so you get your deposit back.
Also considered
The competition
We evaluated all 25 house cleaning services in the metro. Here are the 15 that didn't make the top ten, and why.
A perfect rating, but a thin 69-review base, and one of several near-identical "Maid Cleaning Service" micro-listings that are hard to tell apart or verify at scale.
A high-volume, well-known name (366 reviews), but a 4.2 rating, the most mixed sentiment of any service we evaluated.
Frequently asked questions
How much does house cleaning cost in New York City?
Among the ten services in this ranking, standard cleans for an average apartment run roughly $109 to $180, deep cleans $250 to $500+, and recurring weekly or bi-weekly plans typically discount 10 to 20% off one-time rates. Hourly services start around $35/hr. Larger homes and add-ons, interior windows, ovens, refrigerators, push prices higher.
How often is this ranking updated?
We re-run the full analysis monthly with fresh review data, and an editor reviews any ranking changes before they're published. This page was last updated June 12, 2026; the next scheduled evaluation is July 2026.
Can companies pay to be on this list?
No. Inclusion and position are determined entirely by the Vetted Score. We accept no payment for placement, and businesses cannot buy their way on or off the list. If we ever earn a referral fee when you contact a business, it's disclosed on the page and has no effect on rankings.
What's the difference between a standard clean and a deep clean?
A standard clean covers routine surfaces, floors, bathrooms, kitchen, dusting. A deep clean adds baseboards, inside appliances, grout, window tracks, and built-up grime, and typically takes 2 to 3× longer. Most companies require a deep clean as the first visit before starting a recurring plan.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
No. Most clients give access via a doorman, a left key, or a lockbox code, and many prefer to be out while the work happens. Established services do this constantly, just confirm their key-handling and access policy when you book.
Our verdict
For most New Yorkers: Wizard of Homes
Wizard of Homes is the safest choice for recurring whole-home cleaning, a flawless 5.0 across 649 reviews, the deepest track record of any service in the city. If value is the priority, Cleany pairs one of NYC's largest review bases with easy online booking at a lower starting price. And for a move-out or first-time deep clean, book Superb Maids NYC. Thoroughness is exactly what its reviewers praise most.