Apartment Cleaning in Cambridge
Apartment Cleaning Services in Cambridge, MA
Triple-decker floors in Cambridgeport, pre-war brick near Central Square, and glass condos over Kendall. One team, the right approach for each, and plans that pause around semesters.
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Overview
Apartment cleaning across every Cambridge square
Cambridge apartments come in three main forms. Triple-decker and two-family floors dominate Cambridgeport, Riverside, and North Cambridge, with long layouts, rear kitchens, and old hardwood. Brick apartment buildings from the early twentieth century cluster around Central, Harvard, and Porter Squares. And new elevator buildings with concierges and stone counters have risen around Kendall Square and East Cambridge. Our apartment cleaning teams move between all three every week.
For older units, we dry-mop hardwood before a damp pass, dust radiator fins by hand, and scrub tile grout in original bathrooms. For newer buildings, we deliver insurance certificates to management, follow elevator and quiet-hour rules, and clean stone and glass streak-free. In every case the checklist is the same and a one-bedroom takes our team about 90 minutes.
Cambridge renters are graduate students, postdocs, researchers, and tech workers whose schedules follow terms and grants rather than a standard week. Recurring plans pause for a conference or a summer away and resume without losing the rate. Sublet handoffs and end-of-lease cleans are routine, especially around September 1. A plant-based, fragrance-free product line is available at no extra cost and saved to your account.
The checklist
What apartment cleaning in Cambridge includes
Kitchen
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust windowsills, window frames, and ledges
- Dust blinds
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dry dust decor and picture frames
- Clean and dry sink and soap dish
- Clean countertops and backsplash
- Clean microwave inside and out
- Clean stovetop, burners, and control panels
- Clean exteriors of fridge, oven, and dishwasher
- Clean stationary small appliances
- Wipe down table and chairs
- Clean light switches and doorknobs
- Spot clean cabinet fronts and handles
- Empty trash and wipe down can
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
Bathrooms
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures and shelves
- Dust doors, windowsills, and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Tidy personal items and hand towels
- Clean and dry shower and tub
- Clean and dry sink, counter, and soap dish
- Clean mirrors and glass
- Polish towel bars and paper holder
- Clean toilet inside, outside, and behind
- Clean light switches and doorknobs
- Wipe and disinfect cabinet fronts
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Empty trash and replace liner
Bedrooms
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Dust windowsills, frames, and blinds
- Dust furniture, shelves, and decor
- Make beds and straighten linens
- Clean mirrors
- Clean light switches and doorknobs
- Empty trash
- Vacuum carpets and rugs
- Sweep and mop hard floors
Living Areas & Hallways
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Dust windowsills, frames, and blinds
- Dust furniture, electronics, and decor
- Fluff cushions and fold throws
- Clean glass tabletops and mirrors
- Clean light switches and doorknobs
- Vacuum upholstery surfaces
- Vacuum carpets and rugs
- Sweep and mop hard floors
- Wipe stair railings and banisters
Not part of a routine visit
These are covered by a deep clean or move clean, or can be added to any booking.
- Inside oven
- Inside refrigerator
- Inside cabinets and drawers
- Interior windows
- Baseboards (detail wipe)
- Walls and ceilings
- Laundry and dishes
- Exterior areas and garages
- Biohazards and pest cleanup
Add-ons: inside the oven and inside the refrigerator are optional on every service, including deep, move-in, and move-out cleans, for a set fee. See the full comparison of routine, deep, and move cleans on our cleaning checklist.
Transparent pricing
Apartment cleaning prices in Cambridge
| Unit | Layout | Routine clean | Deep clean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 0 bed / 1 bath | $110 - $140 | $160 - $200 |
| One bedroom | 1 bed / 1 bath | $130 - $170 | $190 - $250 |
| Two bedroom | 2 bed / 1-2 bath | $170 - $220 | $250 - $320 |
| Three bedroom+ | 3+ bed / 2+ bath | $220+ | $320+ |
Walk-up buildings without elevators and units above the fourth floor may carry a small equipment surcharge. We confirm every price before booking.
Heavy-duty and pet fees: homes with heavy buildup, a long gap since the last professional clean, or pets that shed heavily carry an additional fee. We quote it before you book, never on the invoice.
When to book
Cleaning schedules for Cambridge apartments
Weekly for shared units
Roommates sharing one kitchen and one bathroom put heavy wear on both. Weekly visits end the chore-chart negotiations.
Biweekly for one- and two-bedrooms
For singles and couples, every two weeks keeps the unit consistently clean without paying for visits you do not need.
Monthly for studios
Small spaces stay tidy with light upkeep. A monthly visit handles the tub, stovetop, and high dust properly.
One-time before inspections or guests
Landlord walkthroughs, a visiting parent, or a sublet handoff. Book a single visit and upgrade to a deep clean if needed.
Recurring plans
Recurring apartment cleaning in Cambridge
Same team, standing slot, and a lower rate on every visit after the first.
Weekly
15% off
Households with kids, pets, or heavy cooking. Nothing ever builds up.
Biweekly
10% off
Our most common plan. Enough to stay ahead without a visit every week.
Monthly
5% off
Smaller homes and tidy households that want a reliable reset.
One-time
Standard rate
Before guests, after a party, or to try us before committing.
Why us
Why Cambridge renters and owners choose us
- 01
Building logistics handled
Concierge check-ins, elevator rules, and quiet hours are noted at booking so the visit is invisible to you.
- 02
Priced for small spaces
Studios start at $110 and a one-bedroom takes about 90 minutes. You never pay for unused time.
- 03
Walk-ups welcome
Equipment comes up the stairs with us. There is no stair fee on any quote.
- 04
Access without hassle
Key at the desk, lockbox, or a code. Cleaners are background-checked and bonded, and you get arrival and finish texts.
Where we work
Cambridge areas we cover
- Harvard Square
- Porter Square
- Central Square
- Kendall Square
- Inman Square
- Cambridgeport
- East Cambridge
- North Cambridge
- Agassiz
- Riverside
- Mid-Cambridge
- Huron Village
Zip codes served: 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142
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Where we clean in Cambridge
Reviews
What neighbors say after the first visit
“Two people arrive every other Thursday, work through the whole house in about two hours, and the kitchen looks the way it did the day we moved in. I have stopped thinking about cleaning entirely.”
“My building has strict elevator rules and they handled the check-in with the concierge without me being there. Floor-to-ceiling windows spotless, no streaks. That alone was worth it.”
“We booked a deep clean before hosting a graduation party. They pulled the stove out, cleaned the baseboards behind the couch, and got years of dust off the ceiling fan blades. Thorough is an understatement.”
Questions
Apartment Cleaning in Cambridge: questions
One-bedrooms run $130 to $170 and two-bedrooms $170 to $220 for a routine visit. Deep cleans run $190 to $380. Quotes are based on size and condition and confirmed before booking.
Yes. We charge one card per visit but many Cambridge customers rotate the card on file or settle up among themselves.
Regularly. We provide insurance certificates, follow elevator rules, and coordinate with the concierge so you can leave a key at the desk.
Yes. Pauses up to eight weeks hold your slot and rate. Longer breaks restart at the standard rate for one visit.
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