5 Best House Cleaning Services in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 9 min read

A 700 square foot apartment in Manhattan can still take five hours to deep clean properly, especially before a move-in or after a renovation. House cleaning services in New York on this page range from 137 to 779 reviews apiece, more than 2,100 combined, with ratings sitting between 4.8 and a perfect 5.0. The company with the most reviews doesn't hold the top rating, which is exactly the kind of tradeoff worth weighing before you book.

Short answer: Maid Sailors Cleaning Service ranks first with a 4.8 rating across 779 reviews, the deepest track record on this list. Cleany follows closely with a 4.9 average across 514 reviews, and Village Home Cleaning posts a perfect 5.0, though on a smaller base of 249. All three show up repeatedly in reviews for move-in and deep-clean work specifically.

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#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Maid Sailors Cleaning Service	4.8 ★	779	Largest track record in NYC	View ›
2	Cleany	4.9 ★	514	Highest rating among the larger operators	View ›
3	Sparkly Maid NYC Cleaning Services	4.9 ★	458	Named cleaners, consistent five-star pattern	View ›
4	Village Home Cleaning	5.0 ★	249	Perfect rating, smaller and more local	View ›
5	Home Cleaning NYC	4.9 ★	137	Fill-in cleaning and reliable one-off visits	View ›

5 Best House Cleaning Services in New York (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Maid Sailors Cleaning Service

4.8779 Google reviews

Maid Sailors Cleaning Service operates across New York City, handling both residential and office cleaning with a standard, uniformed staff model, reviewers mention cleaners arriving in company-branded shirts with a full kit of supplies. It carries a 4.8 rating across 779 reviews, the largest sample of any cleaner on this list. Multiple reviews describe cleaners reviewing written notes from the booking form before starting, a small process detail that shows up repeatedly.

What people praise

Cleaners reportedly read and follow specific written instructions left at booking, not just a generic checklist
Reviewers name individual cleaners like Susan, Soyica, Katherine and Leidy for consistently thorough work
Handled a full five-hour move-in deep clean, including inside every cabinet, for a first-time customer

Worth knowing

No public address listed, this is a citywide, dispatch-based service rather than a single storefront

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume779 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

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Our take: The safest default in New York simply on the strength of nearly 800 real reviews at a consistently high rating. The written-instructions detail in several reviews suggests a genuinely process-driven company, not just a lucky streak.

Website +1212-299-5170 Directions

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Cleany

4.9514 Google reviews

Cleany is a Midtown-based cleaning company, headquartered on Madison Avenue, offering standard and deep cleaning with carpet cleaning also available. It carries a 4.9 rating across 514 reviews, just behind Maid Sailors on volume but slightly ahead on rating. Reviewers consistently name individual cleaners, including Claribel and Marieta, for dependable, detail-oriented work across multiple visits.

What people praise

Reviewers describe consistent, repeat service from the same assigned cleaner over time
Praised for communicative, reliable scheduling
Deep clean reviews mention thorough work on cabinets, drawers and hard-to-reach corners

Worth knowing

One detailed review describes a $450 deep clean that fell short of what was booked, including a wall-wash that wasn't done, and a refund the company initially declined before offering a partial follow-up visit
Worth confirming exactly what a deep clean includes in writing before you pay

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume514 · 92th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: A strong, high-rated option with a real track record, but the one detailed negative review is specific enough that it's worth getting your service scope in writing rather than relying on a verbal description.

Website +1212-851-6134 Directions

167 Madison Ave Ste 202, New York, NY 10016

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Sparkly Maid NYC Cleaning Services

4.9458 Google reviews

Sparkly Maid NYC Cleaning Services, based downtown near Broadway, promotes itself as the top-rated cleaning service in the city and carries a 4.9 rating across 458 reviews. What stands out in its reviews is how consistently specific cleaners are named and praised by returning clients, Daniela, Sofia, Valeria and Marieta all appear multiple times, which suggests the company keeps a stable roster rather than rotating heavily.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly ask for the same cleaner by name on return visits
Several reviews describe fast turnaround for last-minute move-in cleans
One reviewer worked around a language barrier with a cleaner using a translation app and still rated the visit five stars

Worth knowing

A handful of reviews mention paying between roughly 200 and 400 dollars for a standard visit, but that's anecdotal from customer reviews, not a published rate, confirm current pricing directly

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume458 · 87th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The named-cleaner pattern here is one of the clearer signals on this list that clients are getting a consistent team, not a rotating cast.

Website +1646-585-3515 Directions

447 Broadway 2nd floor #523, New York, NY 10013

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Village Home Cleaning

5.0249 Google reviews

Village Home Cleaning focuses on Lower and Midtown Manhattan, with named service areas including the West Village, SoHo, Tribeca, Chelsea and parts of Brooklyn. It offers signature, deep and moving cleans, with carpet and upholstery cleaning available through a partner. It carries a perfect 5.0 rating across 249 reviews, and its own site emphasizes a concierge-style scheduling approach for clients who travel frequently.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight flexible rescheduling, useful for clients who travel often
One reviewer credits the team with cleaning a notoriously difficult oven to like-new condition
Team includes cleaners who bring their own supplies even when the client's own vacuum and mop are available

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the two leaders on this list, so treat the perfect score as a strong early signal rather than a fully settled track record
Coverage is concentrated in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, confirm your neighborhood is included

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume249 · 82th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks behind Maid Sailors and Cleany mainly on volume, not quality, the rating is actually the best on this list. If you're inside its coverage area, it's a legitimate top pick.

Website +1646-584-3675 Directions

New York, NY 10012

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Home Cleaning NYC

4.9137 Google reviews

Home Cleaning NYC is a citywide cleaning service that, according to its reviews, is frequently used as a fill-in when a client's regular housekeeper is unavailable, as well as for standalone deep cleans and post-gathering cleanups. It carries a 4.9 rating across 137 reviews, the smallest sample on this list but a consistently high one.

What people praise

Specifically recommended in reviews as a reliable stand-in when a regular cleaner is on vacation
One reviewer's cat was allowed to follow the cleaner around the apartment without issue, a small but telling detail about temperament
Deep clean reviews mention thorough cabinet, oven and fridge interior work at a reasonable price

Worth knowing

Smallest review count on this list, still a limited sample relative to the top three

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume137 · 76th

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid choice for a one-off or fill-in clean, though with 137 reviews you have less data to go on than with the larger operators above.

Website +1347-321-9443 Directions

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How we scored New York’s cleaning companies

Rating is each company’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a rating, weighed against the wider pool of New York City cleaning services. Confidence combines rating and volume, which is why a company with a perfect 5.0 but a smaller review base can rank behind one with a slightly lower rating and hundreds more reviews. No company on this list paid for its position.

How much does house cleaning cost in New York City? (2026)

None of the five companies above publish a fixed rate card. Pricing in New York depends heavily on apartment size, whether it’s a standard or deep clean, and whether the visit is one-off or recurring. A few reviewers mention specific amounts they were charged, ranging from roughly 150 to 450 dollars depending on the job, but those figures come from individual customer reviews rather than a published source, so confirm current pricing directly with each company before booking.

Coverage across Manhattan and beyond

Most of these companies operate citywide or across most of Manhattan, with Village Home Cleaning concentrated more specifically in Lower and Midtown Manhattan plus parts of Brooklyn. If you’re searching for house cleaning near me anywhere in the five boroughs, Maid Sailors, Cleany, Sparkly Maid NYC and Home Cleaning NYC all describe citywide dispatch rather than a single neighborhood focus.

What to ask before you book a New York cleaner

Will the same cleaner come back for future visits, or does staff rotate?
What exactly is included in a deep clean versus a standard clean, in writing?
Do you bring your own supplies, or should I have my own vacuum and mop ready?
What’s your policy if something is damaged or a task is missed during the visit?
How do you handle building check-in and elevator reservations for move-in or move-out cleans?
Is there a discount for booking a recurring plan instead of a one-off visit?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position. None of the five companies here are Featured Partners.

How did you choose these five companies?

We compared house cleaning services serving New York City by Google rating, review volume, and how recently they’d been reviewed.

Why does Maid Sailors rank first with a lower rating than Village Home Cleaning?

Maid Sailors carries 779 reviews to Village Home Cleaning’s 249. Our scoring weighs rating alongside review volume and confidence, not rating in isolation, so a slightly lower rating on a much larger sample can still rank first.

Do any of these companies serve all five boroughs?

Maid Sailors, Cleany, Sparkly Maid NYC and Home Cleaning NYC all describe citywide coverage in their reviews. Village Home Cleaning is more concentrated in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, confirm your address before booking.

How often is this page updated?

We pulled ratings and review data in July 2026. Google ratings shift over time, so treat the numbers here as a snapshot.

The bottom line

Maid Sailors is the safest default given its review volume and consistent rating, with Cleany a close alternative if you want a company with an equally strong reputation on a slightly smaller base. Whichever you choose, get the scope of a deep clean in writing before the crew arrives.

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