House Cleaning in Beacon Hill
House Cleaning Services in Beacon Hill, MA
Federal townhouses on Mount Vernon and Chestnut Streets span four or five narrow floors. We clean them top to bottom with a light hand and a plan for every staircase.
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Overview
Keeping a Beacon Hill townhouse in order, floor by floor
A Beacon Hill house is tall and narrow. The kitchen may be in the basement or on the top floor, bedrooms stack above one another, and a spiral or dogleg staircase connects everything. Cleaning it well means working from the top down, wet rooms last, so nothing is tracked back over finished floors. Our teams follow that sequence every visit and finish with the entry hall, which is the first thing you see when you come home.
The surfaces are irreplaceable. Wide-plank pine floors that have been walked on since 1820 are dry-mopped and then passed with a barely damp cloth. Original mantels and hearths get pH-neutral cleaner. Painted paneling is dusted, not scrubbed. Window wells on the street side collect a surprising amount of city dust and are wiped on every visit. We carry compact tools for the small bathrooms tucked under stairs and into former closets.
Beacon Hill homeowners tend to travel, host, and keep long hours at the State House or the hospitals down the hill. Biweekly plans with a consistent lead cleaner are the norm, and one-time deep cleans before holiday gatherings are common. Access is usually a key or code, and our teams plan around resident-permit parking so it never becomes your problem or a line on your invoice.
The checklist
What house cleaning in Beacon Hill 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
House cleaning prices in Beacon Hill
| Home size | Layout | Routine clean | Deep clean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | 1-2 bed / 1 bath | $150 - $190 | $350 - $450 |
| Mid-size | 2-3 bed / 2 bath | $190 - $250 | $450 - $550 |
| Large | 3-4 bed / 2-3 bath | $250 - $320 | $550 - $650 |
| Estate | 4+ bed / 3+ bath | $320+ | $650+ |
Recurring clients save 10 to 15 percent on every visit after the first. Quotes reflect the size and condition of the home and any add-ons you select.
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
How often Beacon Hill homes get cleaned
Weekly
Households with kids, pets, or a kitchen in constant use. Floors and bathrooms never reach the point where cleaning feels like a project.
Biweekly
The default for most homes. Two visits a month keeps dust, soap scum, and grease from building up at a lower total cost than weekly.
Monthly
Smaller or tidier households that keep up between visits but want bathrooms, floors, and the kitchen done properly on a schedule.
One-time
Before hosting, after a busy stretch, or as a trial before committing to a plan. Upgrade to a deep clean if it has been a while.
Recurring plans
Recurring house cleaning in Beacon Hill
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 Beacon Hill homeowners keep us on the calendar
- 01
Right-sized crew, one consistent lead
We size the crew to the home, and cleaners check each other's work. Your lead cleaner stays the same on recurring plans.
- 02
Published checklist
Every room's tasks are listed on this site. There is no guessing about whether the baseboards or the microwave were supposed to be done.
- 03
Upfront pricing, no meter
The quote reflects your home's size and condition. Heavy-duty or pet-shedding fees are confirmed with you before work begins, never added silently.
- 04
100% satisfaction guarantee
If any area is not right, let us know and we make it right at no charge.
Where we work
Beacon Hill areas we cover
- Louisburg Square
- Charles Street
- Acorn Street
- Mount Vernon Street
- Pinckney Street
- Chestnut Street
- The Flat of the Hill
- West End
- Joy Street
- Myrtle Street
- Revere Street
- Bowdoin Street
Zip codes served: 02108, 02114
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Where we clean in Beacon Hill
Reviews
What neighbors say after the first visit
“Old building, tiny closets, decades of grime in the cabinet corners. They cleaned the inside of every cabinet and drawer before our movers arrived. The place smelled clean, not chemical.”
“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.”
Questions
House Cleaning in Beacon Hill: questions
A team typically spends three to four hours on a routine visit and six or more on a deep clean, depending on the number of bathrooms and the condition of the home.
Very. Dry dust mop first, then a barely damp microfiber pass with a wood-safe solution. We never use steam, never leave water standing, and never use abrasive pads.
No. Both are part of working on Beacon Hill and are planned for in advance. Quotes are based only on the size and condition of the home.
Yes. One-time visits can usually be scheduled within the same week, and we can focus the team on the entertaining floors if you tell us the plan.
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