house cleaning services Fairfax VA
House Cleaning Services in Fairfax County, VA
House cleaning is routine upkeep of the surfaces you use every day: kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and dusting throughout. It maintains a home that is already in reasonable shape, and runs $120–$180 per visit. It is not the same as a deep clean, which resets built-up grime.
- Starting flat rate
- $120Starting flat rate
- Typical visit length
- 2–3 hrsTypical visit length
- Re-clean guarantee
- 24 hrRe-clean guarantee
- Contract required
- NoContract required
Is this right for you?
Standard house cleaning is the right choice if your home is already maintained and you want it kept that way. If it has not had a thorough clean in three months or more, start with a deep clean instead. A standard visit is not built to remove built-up grout grime, appliance interiors, or baseboard dust, and booking one first usually means paying twice. Once the baseline is set, standard visits hold it.
Choose this when
- The home is in reasonable shape and needs upkeep, not rescue
- You want a predictable flat price per visit
- Kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and dusting are the priority
- You had a deep clean recently and want to maintain it
Standard cleans are quoted flat by bedroom and bathroom count, from $120 per visit, with the same rates across our service area.
Checklist
What house cleaning includes
Included in every visit
- Kitchen counters, sinks, cooktop, and appliance exteriors
- Bathrooms: toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, and mirrors
- All floors vacuumed and hard floors mopped
- Dusting of reachable surfaces, sills, and furniture
- Trash emptied and liners replaced
- Beds made and visible clutter tidied on request
- Mirrors and interior glass spot-cleaned
Not included (available separately)
- Grout scrubbing and baseboard detail (see deep cleaning)
- Inside the oven and refrigerator (see deep cleaning)
- Carpet shampooing (see carpet cleaning)
- Exterior windows and gutters
Pricing
House Cleaning pricing in Fairfax County
Flat rates by home size and scope. Your exact quote is always free and confirmed before we start.
| Option | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Standard clean — 1–2 bed | $120 | Apartments, condos, and smaller homes |
| Standard clean — 3–4 bed | $150–$180 | Most single-family homes and townhouses |
| Recurring discount | Lower per visit | Weekly and biweekly slots cost less each visit |
Want the full picture across every service? Read our Fairfax County cleaning cost guide.
Our Process
How our house cleaning works
- 1
Flat quote
We price by bedrooms and bathrooms over the phone, before any visit.
- 2
Arrival window
You get a two-hour window and a text when the crew is en route.
- 3
Room-by-room clean
Kitchens and bathrooms first, then floors and dusting throughout.
- 4
Walk-through
You check the work before the crew leaves; anything missed is fixed then.
From Our Crews
Insider tips most homeowners miss
Real advice from 17+ years of cleaning homes across the region, including the mistakes worth avoiding.
Do not book a standard clean to fix a neglected home
This is the most common and most expensive mistake we see. A standard visit is scoped for upkeep, so on a home with six months of buildup the crew runs out of time before the grout, baseboards, and appliances are touched. You end up disappointed, then pay again for the deep clean you needed first.
Clear surfaces, do not pre-clean
Clearing counters and floors of clutter genuinely buys cleaning time. Wiping surfaces yourself beforehand does not, since the crew cleans them regardless, so that effort is wasted.
Frequency changes the per-visit price
The same home costs less per visit on a biweekly schedule than as one-off bookings, because less soil accumulates between visits. If you are booking repeatedly anyway, a recurring slot is cheaper for identical work.
Related questions people ask
- What is the difference between house cleaning and deep cleaning?
- Standard house cleaning maintains what you see and touch daily. Deep cleaning reaches what a routine skips: grout, baseboards, window tracks, and inside appliances. It takes two to three times as long. see a task-by-task comparison.
- How long does a standard house cleaning take?
- Usually two to three hours for a typical three-bedroom home with one crew. Because we quote flat rather than hourly, the price does not change if the visit runs long.
- Do I need to sign a contract?
- No. There is no contract and no cancellation penalty, whether you book a single visit or a recurring slot.
- What if I am not happy with the result?
- Tell us within 24 hours and we return to re-clean the areas in question at no charge. That guarantee applies to every service, not just recurring plans.
FAQ
House Cleaning questions, answered
How much does house cleaning cost in Fairfax County?
Standard cleaning runs $120–$180 per visit depending on bedroom and bathroom count. Deep cleans start at $179 and move-out cleans run $200–$250. Every quote is flat and given before we start.
Do you bring your own supplies?
Yes. Crews arrive with all equipment and products. If you prefer we use something specific for a surface, leave it out and tell us.
Do I have to be home during the cleaning?
No. Most clients are not. We work from a key on file or a lockbox code and text you when the crew arrives and finishes.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and every cleaner is background-checked before entering a client home.
Ready for a spotless home?
Get a free, no-obligation quote today. Same-week appointments across Northern Virginia, DC, and Bethesda.