House Cleaning Service New York City – Finally, a Clean Home Without the Stress
New York's trusted maid service. We clean apartments, homes, and everything in between — so you don't have to.
TRUSTED BY NEW YORKERS
What Our NYC Customers Are Saying
Working with Maid First was fantastic. Extremely helpful, polite and did a great job. Being a partying student, my apartment was a complete mess!
Dianne Simmons
Chelsea, Manhattan, New York
I used my first Maid First House Cleaning Service on January 9th for the first time for a move in. Our old maid service moved out of New York, and we were not able to find a reliable help since then.
Maria Douglas
East Village, Manhattan, New York
I have tried a lot of cleaning services in my area but I have found it to be the best cleaning service. I moved to my apartment 3 years ago and for the most part I was cleaning it by myself.
Katral Jamerson
Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York
Fantasting service at a great price, I highly recommend them for anyone that needs house cleaning with the holidays coming up, whether for their home or apartment cleaning.
Jay Rusk
Midtown, Manhattan, New York
Professional House Cleaning Service in New York City
You work long hours. You commute. You cook, you parent, you show up for everyone else. And somewhere between all of that, the apartment got away from you. The bathroom needs scrubbing. The kitchen counters are a project. The floors haven't been mopped since you can't remember when.
You keep telling yourself you'll get to it this weekend. Then the weekend comes and goes.
That's not a personal failing. That's just life in New York City.
Why New York Families Choose a Local Cleaning Service
That's exactly why Maid First exists.
Here's the thing though - a dirty home doesn't just look bad. It weighs on you. You feel it the moment you walk through the door after a long day. The clutter. The dust. The sense that something is always unfinished. It's the kind of stress that sits in the background and never fully goes away.
We show up so you don't have to think about it anymore. We take the scrubbing, the mopping, the wiping, and the vacuuming completely off your plate. You come home to a clean apartment - fresh floors, spotless bathrooms, a kitchen that actually looks like a kitchen - and you didn't have to lift a finger.
No stress. No guilt. No endless to-do list sitting on the counter.
Just a clean home in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens, waiting for you at the end of the day.
NYC Apartment Cleaning for Every Situation
Life in New York doesn't slow down - and cleaning your apartment shouldn't have to slow you down either. Maid First is a residential cleaning service in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens — helping New Yorkers from the Upper West Side to Park Slope get spotless homes without lifting a finger. No corporate chains. Just professional cleaners serving NYC who actually show up, actually clean, and actually care.
10% Off Your 1st Deep Clean — Limited Spots Available This Week!
A clean home in 3 simple steps
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Book online or by phone
Pick your service, apartment size, and preferred date in under a minute. Flat-rate pricing — you'll know the exact cost before we show up.
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We clean top to bottom
A background-checked NYC pro arrives on time and works through our full cleaning checklist — every room, every surface. No need to be home.
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Come home and relax
Walk through the door to a spotless apartment — fresh floors, clean bathrooms, a kitchen that actually looks like a kitchen. No stress, no guilt.
Life in NYC is busy enough. Our standard cleaning covers dusting, vacuuming, mopping, kitchen wipe-downs, and bathroom sanitizing on whatever schedule works for you. Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, we show up on time and leave your home spotless every single visit.
Want someone you can actually count on week after week? Our background-checked, trained cleaning pros build a routine around your schedule. Come home to a clean space every time without having to think about it.
When a regular clean isnt enough, we go further. We tackle the buildup that routine cleaning misses, baseboards, grout, inside appliances, and behind furniture. Deep cleaning sservice is perfect for a seasonal reset or anytime your home needs a real top-to-bottom refresh.
Before you unpack a single box, let us make sure your new place is truly clean with our move-in cleaning service. We scrub every cabinet, bathroom, appliance, and floor so you can settle in feeling comfortable and confident from day one.
Dont lose your security deposit over a dirty apartment. We clean everything top to bottom before you hand back the keys, meeting New York landlord professional cleaning standards so you can move on with your full deposit in hand. NYC tenants have specific rights regarding security deposit returns — NYC Housing Authority guidelines.
From studios in Manhattan to multi-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn and Queens, we know NYC apartments inside and out. Book a one-time clean or set up a recurring schedule that fits around your busy New York life.
NYC Apartment Cleaning Packages — Save Up to 20%
Maid First has been cleaning New York City apartments since 2001.
We're fully licensed and insured in New York State, and every cleaner on our team is background-checked before their first job. Standard cleans start at $116 flat — no hourly surprises. Deep cleans from $276. Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
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Clean Home, Every Time!
- Kitchen & Bathroom Cleaning
- Dusting & Vacuuming
- Mopping All Floors
- Email & Phone Support
- 20% Off Weekly Bookings
Best for regular upkeep
$116
Standard Clean
- Any Size Home or Apartment
- Inside Appliances & Cabinets
- Baseboards
- Priority Booking & Support
- 20% Off Weekly Bookings
Best for a full reset
$276
Deep Clean
Real Reviews from Real New York City Clients
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vickie goodwyn
They were able to dispatch a team out quickly and we were able to go to a nice dinner and return home to a fresh, clean home. Everything looked and smelled so nice. They arrived on time and apparently worked very efficiently to get the job done quickly.
Corin Gadsby
I needed a professional company that was quick and efficient and this company far exceeded my expectations! The professionals arrived on time, were very polite and were speedy considering how much cleaning there needed to be done!
Prince Campbell
They did a good job. Actually, they did a great job.
I don't know if I can ask for the same 2 people but if they are any indication of the quality of all their workers then I should be fine when I have them do it all over again next month!
What New Yorkers Are Saying About Maid First
Hundreds of happy clients across New York City trust Maid First
for their home cleaning every week with pet-safe cleaning products. Here's what a few of them had to say.
Maid first cleaning services is awesome. I love this cleaning service because the women who come to clean are fast, very detailed, and friendly. I travel a lot and at times I have a lot of people over and cleaning can be very hard.
Ian Antoine Robinson
Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York
I was looking for an affordable, dependable and trustworthy cleaning service to clean my home, after doing a little research I found these guys. The job was beyond expectations.
Scarlett Hilll
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York
Being a busy professional leaves one exhausted and the simple tasks get left behind. Luckily there's wonderful maid service and general housekeeping services provided by MaidFirst!
Alishba Aslam-Perez
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, New York
I had Maid First clean the apartment I have rented for my New York visit. I was impressed with their house cleaning skills. The apartment looked and smelled fresh. Very affordable prices compared to other maid service provider in Manhattan.
Vanessa Williams
Long Island City, Queens, New York
Sound Familiar?
You keep telling yourself you'll do a deep clean this weekend. But then the weekend comes, and honestly — you're exhausted. The dishes pile up. The bathroom gets gross. The kitchen floor hasn't been mopped since… you'd rather not say.
And then there's the guilt. You walk past the dusty baseboards every morning. You avoid inviting people over because the place isn't "guest ready." You spend Sunday night cleaning instead of resting — and still feel like you didn't do enough.
Tired of Coming Home to a Messy Apartment?
That's Exactly Why Maid First Exists
We started Maid First because we kept hearing the same thing from New Yorkers: "I just want to come home to a clean apartment and not have to think about it." We're not a national franchise. We're a home cleaning company based in New York — and that difference shows in every visit.
So we built a house cleaning service around that exact feeling. You book online or by phone, we show up at the time you pick, we clean everything — and you come home to a place that feels like a hotel. Without the tiny shampoo bottles.
What Changes When Your Home is Actually Clean
Imagine walking through your front door after a long commute — and actually feeling relieved instead of stressed.
You stop avoiding your kitchen. You start inviting friends over again. Your Sunday nights are yours again. You sleep better in a room that doesn't smell like dust. Your kids have a safe, clean space to play.
Limited Spots Available for New York City Clients
New Customer Special — This Week Only
First-time customers get 20% off their first deep cleaning when they book this week.
Consistent Cleaning with Familiar Faces
Plus, you get the same cleaner each visit (when possible), so they already know your home and your preferences.
They made this moving process so much easier on me because it was one less thing that I really had to worry about- and this was a big deal of my stress when I was moving because of the condition of this apartment- I could have never sold it the way it was looking before I had it cleaned.
Melanie Disilvestre, Property Manager, Queens
While visiting a friend over the holidays and we decided to call house cleaning services, I was impressed by the reviews but it did not disappoint! They were fast, professional and inexpensive. Very please with the home cleaning services, would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Dinora Arias., Long Island City
What a life savior!!! After a big party to reunite the family, my hubby's relatives house was a total mess and they felt the need of an extra professional help to put kitchen, living room and bathrooms neat again.
Renata Appel, Murray Hill
ONE WORD: Dependable.
This maid service should be the only you call and I am sure glad I did. Finding reasonable housekeeping has never been easier. I had a vacation apartment in NY with a group of friends and let me just say I got my security deposit back! Thank you guys so much.
OllieJay Factz, Harlem
The best cleaning my house has ever seen. I feel spoiled! The best part is that it doesn't cost very much and I came home to our baseboards cleaned-- which I never even noticed. Very thorough!
Andrea Pack, Sunnyside, Queens
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common inquiries about Maid First House Cleaning Service in New York City.
New York gets really humid in the summer. Does that affect cleaning, especially for mold or mildew?
Great question and a real NYC issue. Summers here are brutal for bathroom mildew and kitchen moisture buildup — especially in ground-floor apartments or older buildings with poor ventilation. Our summer cleanings pay extra attention to grout, caulk lines, and areas behind appliances where moisture hides. If you're seeing early signs of mildew, tell us when you book and we'll address it directly.I'm moving out of my New York City apartment. What exactly does your move-out cleaning cover? My landlord is really strict.
We know how strict NYC landlords can be, especially in Manhattan and prime Brooklyn neighborhoods. Our move-out cleaning covers inside the oven, inside the fridge, inside all cabinets and drawers, bathroom scrubbing (including grout and behind the toilet), baseboards, window sills and tracks, closet floors, and light switches and outlet covers. We've helped hundreds of tenants across the city get their full deposit back. Book 2–3 days before key handover so you have time to do a walkthrough.Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
Most of our regular clients in New York are not home during their cleaning. They leave a key, a lockbox code, or arrange building access ahead of time. All of our cleaners are background-checked. If you'd feel more comfortable being home your first visit, that's completely fine too — lots of people do that to start.How does pricing work for a house cleaning service in New York? Is it hourly or flat rate?
We do flat-rate pricing based on the size of your apartment and the type of cleaning. We don't charge by the hour, which means your cleaner isn't watching the clock — they're focused on actually finishing the job right. You'll always know the price before we start. Call (212) 920-7872 for a free quote.I've had bad experiences with other cleaning services in New York City. What makes Maid First different?
We hear this a lot. The most common complaints we hear about other services are: the cleaner didn't show up, the quality was inconsistent, or they missed obvious stuff every time. We address all three — we confirm every appointment, we have a quality checklist for every clean, and if something isn't right, we come back and fix it. We're also local. We're not a franchise with a 1-800 number. You can actually reach us. We're a licensed, bonded, and insured cleaning service in New York — not a national franchise routing your call to a call center. Same-day and last-minute cleaning appointments in NYC are available when slots open up. Call (212) 920-7872 to check availability.
Do you serve all five boroughs, or just Manhattan?
We clean — Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. If you're not sure whether we come to your area, just call (212) 920-7872 and we'll tell you in about 30 seconds.
I live in a building with a doorman. Is that going to be a problem for scheduling a house cleaning service in New York?
Not at all — we deal with doorman buildings all the time, especially on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Downtown Manhattan. Just let us know your building's policy for service workers when you book. Some buildings require a copy of our insurance or ask cleaners to use the service entrance, and we handle all of that regularly.How far in advance do I need to book a cleaning service in New York City?
For regular cleanings, 48–72 hours notice is usually enough. For deep cleans, move-out cleanings, or move-in cleanings, we recommend booking 4–7 days ahead — especially if you want a weekend slot. New York weekends fill up fast, particularly in spring and fall when people are moving.My apartment is a pre-war building with original tile and hardwood floors. Do you know how to clean those without damaging them?
Yes, and this comes up a lot in neighborhoods like the West Village, Harlem, Park Slope, and Astoria. Pre-war materials need different products — you don't want harsh chemicals on original hardwood or old grout. We use gentler, surface-appropriate cleaners and our team is trained on what works for older New York apartments. If you have specific concerns, mention it when you book.Is your cleaning service in New York safe for pets and kids?
Yes. We offer pet-friendly cleaning with products that are non-toxic and low-odor, safe for dogs, cats, and children. Approved by NYC Department of Consumer Affairs. A lot of our clients in family neighborhoods like Ditmas Park, Forest Hills, and Riverdale specifically ask for this. Just let us know when you book and we'll make sure your cleaner brings the right supplies.
Maid First
Service Areas
We provide house cleaning service across New York City's three most popular boroughs. Whether you're in a Manhattan high-rise, a Brooklyn brownstone, or a Queens apartment, Maid First shows up on time and gets the job done right. Call us at (212) 920-7872 or book online at maidfirst.com
Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Midtown, Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, West Village, SoHo, Tribeca, Harlem, Murray Hill, Gramercy, Financial District
Williamsburg, Park Slope, DUMBO, Prospect Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Bushwick, Greenpoint, Ditmas Park, Flatbush
Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside, Forest Hills, Jackson Heights, Flushing, Bayside, Ridgewood, Riverdale
Trusted House Cleaning Service in New York City
Fully licensed & insured — so you never have to worry.
Maid First has been cleaning apartments, condos, and homes across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens since the early 2000s. More than two decades of satisfied clients — and we're still the local name New York families rely on every week.
Every Maid First cleaner is background-checked, bonded and our company is
fully licensed and insured in New York. If your doorman building requires proof of insurance before a cleaner enters, we've got you covered — we send it over on request, same day.
If something's wrong, we fix it
Not a ticket. Not a 48-hour callback. We'll come back and make it right — because our reputation is local and it matters.
Why a local NYC cleaner beats a national chain — every time.
We know NYC apartments
Big franchise cleaning companies make promises on a website built in a corporate office somewhere else. Maid First was built in New York, for New York, by people who actually live here.
Pre-war tile, tight kitchens, no-bedroom studios — our team has cleaned them all, in every borough.
Real people answer the phone
No 1-800 number. No chatbot queue. Call (212) 920-7872 and someone who works here picks up.
Same cleaner, every visit
National chains rotate strangers through your home. We send the same familiar faces so they already know your space. Same-day cleaning in NYC or last-minute cleaning is always available.
