"I was panicking about my in-laws visiting for the first time and my apartment was a disaster zone. The team made every corner sparkle."
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House Cleaning Service in Manhattan, New York
Pre-war walk-ups, doorman towers, and classic sixes that collect dust faster than you can wipe a counter. Lily Maids is the house cleaning service Manhattan New York City households book when the week runs out of hours: insured, background-checked cleaners, flat upfront pricing, and online booking in about a minute. You keep your Saturday. We handle the sink.
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Upper East Side In-laws landing tonight
A real Lily Maids story
Sarah M. had in-laws on a plane. We had a checklist.
Sarah M. on the Upper East Side was panicking about her in-laws visiting for the first time. The apartment was a disaster zone - guest bathroom, kitchen, the works. She booked Lily Maids. The team came in and performed an incredible house cleaning that made every corner sparkle. Her mother-in-law even complimented how spotless the guest bathroom was, and Sarah felt proud to host them.
That is a normal Tuesday for a house cleaning service Manhattan New York City families actually call. Classic sixes off Lexington. Walk-ups in Harlem. Glass condos near the park. We bring supplies, follow the building's front-desk rules, and you recieve a text before we arrive. Fast when the clock is mean. Steady every other week. From our New York City home page to this borough hub, the booking path stays the same: pick a time, see a flat price, come home to clean.
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Every clean a Manhattan home could need.
Ask anyone from Chelsea to Washington Heights what they run out of first: time. Pick the service that fits, book online, and we handle the rest. See pricing or how it works.
Same checklist, every visit Kitchens · baths · floors
Every-visit checklist
Apartment Cleaning and Maid Service.
Most of Manhattan lives in apartments, not houses. Tight kitchens, one bathroom that everyone shares, and a hallway that has its own building rules. Our apartment cleaning and maid service teams are trained for that. We wipe counters and backsplashes, scrub the stove top, polish the sink, dust the living room, make the beds, and vacuum and mop the floors. Same standard cleaning checklist every visit, so you always know what you are getting.
Housekeeping on the Upper West Side looks a lot like housekeeping in the East Village: small rooms that work overtime. We coordinate with doormen, use the service elevator when the building asks, and carry our own supplies up walk-ups. You do not need to be home.
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Studios to classic sixes Built for tight Manhattan spaces
Most of Manhattan lives in apartments
Standard Basic Cleaning and Residential Cleaning.
A standard basic cleaning is the weekly or bi-weekly reset. Residential cleaning on this island is not a mansion job. It is a one-bedroom in Murray Hill, a loft-style floor in Flatiron, or a railroad apartment near the Lower East Side. We dust high and low, wipe furniture, clean glass, and take out the trash. If you want the room-by-room list, open our cleaning checklist before you book.
Jessica L. in SoHo said the dust buildup and laundry had taken over her weekend. After one visit she could sit in her living room again. That is the point of a regular house cleaning service Manhattan New York City households keep on the calendar: the floors stay done so you do not spend Sunday on them.
Top to bottom, inside out
Deep Cleaning Service.
Every Manhattan home has spots the weekly wipe-down never reaches. Inside the oven and fridge. Behind the radiator. Baseboards, door frames, light fixtures, cabinet interiors. Our deep cleaning visit gets all of it. It is the smart first step before a recurring plan, and a real help in allergy season. The U.S. EPA indoor air pages note that dust and indoor particles build up fast in closed-up city apartments. See what a deep cleaning includes.
Michael S. in Midtown booked us after a renovation. Drywall dust was on every surface. Amanda H. in Morningside Heights needed the pet dander out of the upholstery. Two different problems, one deep clean standard. A one-time cleaning is a reset. A deep clean is the reset plus the insides.
Deposit-ready standard Empty-home turnovers
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Move In and Move Out Cleaning.
Moving in Manhattan is stressful enough without scrubbing an empty apartment at midnight. Our move-out cleaning follows the checklists landlords actually use at walkthroughs. James R. in Greenwich Village needed that kind of clean and said the landlord returned the deposit the same day. Moving in? Book move-in cleaning before the boxes arrive. We also handle turnover cleaning and short-term rental cleaning for hosts. Confirm elevator reservations when you book, and save $30 with code MOVE30.
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Recurring care
Recurring Cleaning and One Time Cleaning.
The best-kept homes on this island are not cleaned harder. They are cleaned regularly. Weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly recurring plans put home care on the calendar before the to-do list takes over. Lisa B. in Washington Heights booked ongoing help for her mother. Robert T. in Harlem needed the house clean after surgery so he could heal in a hygienic space. Same standard every visit, and the same team whenever we can.
Need a single reset instead? A one-time cleaning is the right call before guests, after a trip, or when the apartment has slipped. Thomas W. in Gramercy came home from a long work trip to a musty apartment. He booked one visit and unpacked in a clean space. Same-day cleaning is often possible, subject to that day's schedule. Call (646) 825-3550 or book online and we will confirm.
More ways we clean Manhattan.
One-time resets, same-day rescues, spring refreshes, after-party cleanups, and short-term rental turnovers. If it needs cleaning between Battery Park and Inwood, there is a good chance we do it.
The results
Proof, neighborhood by neighborhood.
From pre-war kitchens in Harlem to loft bathrooms in Hudson Square - this is what our Manhattan teams do every day.
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What is included
Every visit covers.
The same standard, every time. We bring our own supplies, including EPA Safer Choice certified products on request. See the full checklist > or compare with what a deep cleaning adds.
Kitchen
- Countertops and backsplash
- Stovetop and appliance exteriors
- Sink scrubbed and polished
- Cabinet fronts wiped
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
Bathroom
- Tub, shower, and tile scrubbed
- Toilet inside and out
- Mirror and fixtures polished
- Vanity and sink sanitized
- Floors disinfected
Living & Bedrooms
- All surfaces dusted
- Furniture and shelves wiped
- Mirrors and glass cleaned
- Beds made, linens changed
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
Client reviews · Part 2 of 3
Every neighborhood, same standard.
New babies, surgeries, birthday parties, open houses - here is what Manhattan clients say after we leave. Read all reviews >
★★★★★
"We hosted a large Thanksgiving dinner and the kitchen was a complete mess the next morning. I called them for an emergency house cleaning and they tackled the greasy stove and sticky floors immediately. It was amazing to wake up to a fresh home and enjoy the leftovers in peace."
★★★★★
"My elderly mother can no longer clean her home, and it was becoming a health hazard. I booked a house cleaning for her and the team was so compassionate and thorough. The apartment now smells fresh and is completely safe for her to walk around in without any clutter or dust."
★★★★★
"I had major surgery and couldn't bend or lift to clean for weeks. My family arranged this house cleaning service to help me recover at home. They scrubbed the bathroom and floors perfectly, which allowed me to heal in a truly clean and hygienic environment."
★★★★★
"Between my demanding work schedule and my kids' activities, I was completely overwhelmed with laundry and dust buildup. Their house cleaning service saved me this weekend; they did a phenomenal job on the floors and countertops. I finally feel like I can breathe and relax in my own living room."
★★★★★
"We just finished a major renovation and the drywall dust was absolutely everywhere. I booked this house cleaning for a post-construction cleanup and they removed every trace of debris from the floors and furniture. The place finally looks like a home again rather than a construction site."
★★★★★
"Allergy season was killing me because of the dust and pet dander in our old apartment. Their deep house cleaning service was a lifesaver, getting into the vents and upholstery to remove the allergens. My sneezing stopped almost immediately, and the air quality feels so much cleaner."
★★★★★
"We were hosting a birthday party for our son and the apartment needed a quick turnaround. I booked this house cleaning to handle the living room and kitchen before the guests arrived. The team was fast and efficient, and the place looked absolutely flawless for the celebration."
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"My college student daughter's apartment was in a state of complete chaos before we came to visit. I surprised her with a house cleaning service and the team even cleaned the fridge and oven. It was such a relief to see her living in a neat, safe space instead of a cluttered dorm."
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"I returned from a long business trip to find my apartment dusty and smelling musty. This house cleaning service came in and aired the place out, meticulously cleaning the carpets and furniture. It was the perfect welcome home, and I could finally unpack without feeling stressed."
Pricing
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Where we clean
Manhattan neighborhoods we serve.
Same booking flow, same checklist, same standard - from the Financial District to Inwood. We also clean across Brooklyn and Queens.
Popular Manhattan neighborhoods.
Building access is the real work here. Doorman handoff, lockbox, or a smart-lock code all work - add it in your booking notes. Service elevators in Midtown towers often need a reservation. Walk-ups in Harlem and the East Village do not add a surcharge. Street parking is tight almost everywhere, so our teams plan for that and do not ask you to hold a spot. If your building has a certificate of occupancy quirk or a strict no-cart rule, tell us when you book. The NYC Department of Buildings sets a lot of those building rules, and we follow whatever your front desk posts.
Questions and answers
The details before you book.
These are the questions Manhattan clients ask us most. Every answer is open by default, so nothing is hidden behind a click. Still curious? Our full FAQ page goes deeper.
What is included in a standard house cleaning? 01
Every standard visit covers the kitchen (counters, stovetop, sink, appliance exteriors, cabinet fronts), bathrooms (tub, shower, toilet, vanity, mirrors), all living areas and bedrooms (dusting, surfaces, mirrors, beds made), plus vacuuming and mopping throughout and trash removal. See the full standard cleaning checklist and our complete cleaning checklist for the room-by-room detail.
Do you bring cleaning supplies? 02
Yes. Our teams arrive with professional supplies and equipment, so you never have to stock a thing. Prefer green products for kids or pets? Ask for EPA Safer Choice certified products in your booking notes and we will use them. If you love a specific product for a specific surface, leave it out with a note and the team will use it.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning? 03
No. Most of our Manhattan clients are at work while we clean. Doorman handoff, lockbox, or a smart-lock code all work - just add access instructions in your booking notes. We coordinate with front desks and follow building rules so you do not have to. See preparing for your cleaning for a quick pre-visit rundown.
Can I book same-day cleaning in Manhattan? 04
Often, yes - it depends on that day's schedule and your neighborhood. Guests landing tonight? Book online or call (646) 825-3550 and we will confirm the earliest available team. Learn more on our same-day cleaning page. Booking a day or two ahead always gives you the most time options.
How does move-out cleaning work in Manhattan? 05
Your home should be empty, or close to it, so we can reach inside cabinets, the oven, the fridge, and every corner a landlord checks at the walkthrough. Tell us about elevator reservations or access rules when you book. Follow our move-out cleaning checklist to see the full scope - and remember, code MOVE30 saves $30 on any move-in or move-out cleaning.
Can you sanitize after someone in the house was sick? 06
Yes. After a cold or flu runs through the household, we focus on high-touch surfaces: door handles, switches, faucets, remotes, and bathroom fixtures - in line with everyday CDC hygiene guidance. That is exactly what Nicole F. in Lincoln Square asked for after the flu hit her family. Add a note at booking and we will prioritize disinfection.
What if I am not happy with the clean? 07
Tell us within 24 hours and we will come back and re-clean the areas in question at no charge. That is our promise on every visit, in every Manhattan neighborhood. Read the full satisfaction guarantee for how it works. Cancellation and rescheduling follow our written policy.
Client reviews · Part 3 of 3
Rated 5.0 by Manhattan neighbors.
A selection from the five-star reviews clients across the borough have left us. Read all reviews >
Recent reviews
Cynthia D.
East Village · Manhattan
Verified client
"My office and nursery were both in total disarray, and I needed the space cleared to set them up properly. Their efficient house cleaning made organizing so much easier by starting with a blank, clean slate. I highly recommend them to anyone in Manhattan looking for reliable and detailed cleaners."
House Cleaning · East Village, Manhattan George A.
Lenox Hill · Manhattan
Verified client
"We had a plumbing leak recently and the aftermath left a lot of moisture and grime. I needed a specialized house cleaning to tackle the mess and prevent mold growth. The team was professional and thorough, leaving the place feeling dry and sanitized."
Deep Cleaning · Lenox Hill, Manhattan Nicole F.
Lincoln Square · Manhattan
Verified client
"Hosting a family gathering right after the flu hit our household seemed impossible. I booked a sanitizing house cleaning service to kill all the germs and freshen the sheets. Everyone felt safe and comfortable, and the house looked beautiful for the visit."
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