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5 Best House Cleaning Services in Columbia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 20 house cleaning services in Columbia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Handing over a house key to a stranger is the hard part of hiring a maid, and the Google record is the closest thing to a reference check. The house cleaning services in Columbia on this page hold more than 2,200 reviews between them, with ratings from 4.5 to 4.9, and the spread shows up in how each company handles a missed spot or a change in the job.

Short answer: Merry Maids of Greater Columbia has the biggest review base for house cleaning in Columbia, at 4.7 stars from more than 680 Google reviews. Deserved Comfort House Cleaning and Sweep Dreams Cleaning are tied for the highest rating at 4.9, while Molly Maid is rated 4.5 and The Cleaning Authority 4.8. No prices are published here, so request a written quote.
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Columbia Maid Services, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Merry Maids of Greater Columbia 4.7 ★ 687 Recurring cleans / largest review base View ›
2 Deserved Comfort House Cleaning 4.9 ★ 355 Homes and offices / highest-rated tie View ›
3 Molly Maid of the Midlands and Columbia 4.5 ★ 592 Deep cleans / bookable online View ›
4 The Cleaning Authority - West Columbia 4.8 ★ 344 First-time deep clean / move-out View ›
5 Sweep Dreams Cleaning 4.9 ★ 241 Independent / short-term rentals View ›
5 Best House Cleaning Services in Columbia (2026)

The cleaning companies, reviewed

Merry Maids of Greater Columbia logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Merry Maids of Greater Columbia

4.7687 Google reviews

Merry Maids of Greater Columbia is a house cleaning service whose Google listing has no street address, and its web page is for West Columbia. Google also tags it as a janitorial service. Reviewers describe regular home cleanings by a crew, with one saying the same cleaner comes each time and another returning after a few years away.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe cleaners as professional, on time and thorough
  • Regular cleaner is consistent, and other crew members do good work when she's away, according to one reviewer
  • One customer returned after a few years away from the service
  • Reviewers say they would be glad to have the same cleaner back

Worth knowing

  • The Google listing shows no street address, so confirm your neighborhood is covered when you book
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume687 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown80% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on this page, with 4.7 stars and steady praise for consistent crews. A reasonable fit if you want a recurring cleaner you see again.

Deserved Comfort House Cleaning logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Deserved Comfort House Cleaning

4.9355 Google reviews

Deserved Comfort House Cleaning is based on 12th Street in Cayce and cleans homes, with one reviewer saying a technician cleaned their office building. Its site says the business has served the Columbia area for decades and lists a quote form and gift cards. Reviewers describe standard cleans and a deep clean.

What people praise

  • Technicians described as professional, on time and detail oriented
  • Works around dogs and kids, according to one reviewer
  • Comes with supplies on hand, one reviewer says
  • A business reviewer was happy with an office cleaning

Worth knowing

  • Open weekdays only, closing at 2 PM on Fridays according to Google
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume355 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 with praise for individual technicians, tied for the highest rating on this page. It's a solid choice if you live in or near Cayce.

911 12th St, Cayce, SC 29033

Molly Maid of the Midlands and Columbia logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Molly Maid of the Midlands and Columbia

4.5592 Google reviews

Molly Maid of the Midlands and Columbia is on Wayne Street in Columbia and offers house cleaning, with Google also tagging it as a sanitation service. It takes estimate requests through an online booking page. Reviewers describe regular and deep cleans, and praise individual cleaners for their attention to detail.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say cleaners paid attention to detail, including watering plants
  • Several describe their home looking spotless after a visit
  • Replies to reviewers come from the business, including a reply from someone who identifies as the owner
  • Online estimate request

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reports a late arrival and items missed on a deep clean
  • One reviewer was quoted a price and then asked to pay more to add rooms
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume592 · 93rd
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Mostly praised for thorough cleans, but the rating is the lowest on this page at 4.5, with a noticeable group of low scores. Agree the room list and what a deep clean includes in writing.

2320 Wayne St, Columbia, SC 29201

The Cleaning Authority - West Columbia logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Cleaning Authority - West Columbia

4.8344 Google reviews

The Cleaning Authority, listed as West Columbia, operates from Seawright Road with a Columbia address and does house cleaning. Reviewers describe an initial deep clean of the kitchen and bathrooms with a standard clean of the rest, and a move-out cleaning arranged at short notice. Replies from the business describe it as a locally owned operation.

What people praise

  • Crew works quickly and efficiently and asks about small details
  • A first deep clean left one reviewer wanting a regular schedule
  • Handles move-out cleaning, including at short notice
  • Teams are patient with pets, one reviewer says

Worth knowing

  • One move-out reviewer reported a late arrival, a longer visit and a higher total than the estimate
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume344 · 83rd
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 with most reviewers pleased with the thoroughness of a first clean. For a move-out job, confirm the arrival window and the final price up front.

3711 Seawright Rd Unit B, Columbia, SC 29210

Sweep Dreams Cleaning logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Sweep Dreams Cleaning

4.9241 Google reviews

Sweep Dreams Cleaning is a house cleaning service on West Beltline Boulevard in Columbia. Its site lists house cleaning, commercial cleaning, short-term rental and Airbnb turnovers, deep cleaning, move-in and move-out cleaning, and recurring maid service. The site says it is locally owned, licensed and insured, and serves Columbia and the surrounding Midlands.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say the crew is kind, friendly and easy to talk to
  • Pulled together a team for a rental house on short notice, one reviewer says
  • Put an older customer at ease, according to one reviewer
  • Customers return for repeat cleans
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume241 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this page, tied at 4.9, with warm feedback about the crews. It has fewer reviews than the others on this page, at more than 240.

3905 W Beltline Blvd #5, Columbia, SC 29204

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Reading the scorecards

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business, compared with other Columbia house cleaners. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

Pricing a house cleaning in Columbia

House cleaning is usually priced by the size of the home, the type of clean and how often you book. A first deep clean costs more than a recurring standard clean, and extra rooms, move-out jobs and add-ons change the total. No prices are published here, so ask each company for a written quote that lists the rooms and tasks.

Maid service across the Columbia area

These companies work from Columbia, Cayce and West Columbia, and Sweep Dreams says it serves Columbia and the surrounding Midlands. Merry Maids lists no street address, so ask whether your address is covered. Looking for house cleaning near me? Each listing shows a phone number you can call to check availability.

What to ask before you book a house cleaner

  • Does the quote cover the whole house, and what happens if I add a room?
  • Which supplies and equipment do you bring, and what should I have on hand?
  • What does a deep clean include compared with a standard clean?
  • What is your policy if something is missed?
  • Will I get the same cleaner or crew each visit?

Frequently asked questions

Which Columbia maid services handle move-out cleaning?

Reviewers of The Cleaning Authority describe a move-out cleaning, and Sweep Dreams lists move-in and move-out cleaning on its site. Confirm what the move-out price covers, such as baseboards and windows, before you book.

Can I book a Columbia house cleaner for a one-time deep clean?

Reviewers describe deep cleans at Molly Maid, Deserved Comfort and The Cleaning Authority, and Sweep Dreams lists deep cleaning on its site. Ask exactly which rooms and tasks the deep clean includes.

Do any of these Columbia cleaners also clean offices or rentals?

Sweep Dreams lists commercial cleaning and short-term rental turnovers on its site, and one reviewer says it staffed up quickly for a rental house. A Deserved Comfort reviewer describes a technician cleaning an office building.

Do Columbia house cleaners bring their own supplies?

Practices vary by company. One Deserved Comfort reviewer says the technician had supplies on hand, so ask each company what it brings and what it expects you to provide.

Choosing a Columbia house cleaner

Merry Maids has the most reviews, and Deserved Comfort and Sweep Dreams share the top rating at 4.9. Whichever you pick, get the room list and the missed-spot policy in writing before the first visit.

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