"This team came in and made it look better than it did when I moved in; the open house cleaning they did was flawless."
Cleaning Checklist
What a Standard Cleaning Includes
What a Deep Cleaning Includes
Preparing for Your Cleaning
How It Works
Find your service The right clean for right now.
Book a cleaning →
Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
Rental Cleaning Checklist
Preparing for Your Cleaning
Rescheduling Policy
Moving day, minus the scrubbing Deposit-ready, done for you.
Move-out cleaning →
Sellers · Agents · Landlords
Open House Cleaning Service New York City for Sellers & Agents
Buyers decide fast, and a spotless home is the strongest first impression there is. Lily Maids is the open house cleaning service New York City sellers, agents, and landlords call before listing photos, showings, and final walkthroughs. Insured, background-checked cleaners, flat upfront pricing, and online booking in 60 seconds across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
Show-ready before buyers arrive
Insured & background-checked
If it's not right, we re-clean it
Flat, upfront pricing
Park Slope, Brooklyn Buyer-ready before the showing
A real Lily Maids story
Michael's showing was Saturday. His baseboards weren't.
Michael O'Brien in Park Slope was scrambling to get his apartment ready for a real estate showing and had zero time to scrub baseboards between packing, paperwork, and his broker's photo schedule. He booked Lily Maids, our team delivered what he called "a spotless open house cleaning that impressed the potential buyers instantly," and the stress came off his shoulders before the first buyer even rang the bell.
That is what an open house cleaning service New York City sellers can actually count on looks like. When a listing goes live, its the first thing buyers notice - light bouncing off a polished counter, a bathroom that smells clean instead of covered up, floors with no dust in the corners. Lily Maids is a locally owned team of insured, background-checked cleaners serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Whether you need a deep cleaning before the photographer arrives, a same-day refresh between showings, or a pre-sale cleaning that carries the whole listing period, we make it simple: pick a time, get a flat price, and open the door with confidence.
New York Magazine
Time Out
New York
amNewYork
Gothamist
WNYC Radio
1010
WINS
Brownstoner
Brick Underground
6sqft
Current offers
Three ways to
pay less.
Live promotions across all of New York City. Copy the code, apply it at checkout, done. See pricing for full details.
New client special
Save
10% Off
Your first Lily Maids visit, 10% lighter on the wallet.
- Valid on any cleaning service
- Insured, background-checked cleaners
- Flat, upfront pricing - no surprises
Book now and have a spotless home before the weekend.
Book Now
First-time customers only. Applied at checkout.
Flexible arrival
Save
5% Off
Give us a wider arrival window and save on every single visit.
- Identical cleaning, better price
- Text updates before we arrive
- Savings applied automatically
Only the arrival window changes - never the clean.
Book & Save 5%
Choose a flexible arrival window at booking.
Move in / move out
Save
$30 Off
Moving day is hard enough. We'll take the scrubbing off your list.
- Inside oven, fridge & cabinets
- Built to satisfy strict landlords
- Helps protect your deposit
Hand back the keys with a deposit-ready deep clean.
Book & Save $30
Valid on move-in and move-out cleanings only.
0
Homes Cleaned
0
NYC Boroughs
0
Neighborhoods Served
0
Client Reviews
Explore listing-day services
Five cleans that sell.
Hover an image to see the service, click to explore it. Tap once on mobile to preview, tap again to open.
Before buyers walk in
Every clean a listing could need.
An open house is a performance, and the stage has to be spotless. The National Association of Realtors reports that agents consistently rank a clean, decluttered home among the most effective prep steps for buyers - see the NAR Profile of Home Staging. Pick the clean that fits your timeline, check pricing, or read how it works.
Buyer's-eye detailing Kitchens · baths · floors · glass
The show-ready standard
What an Open House Cleaning Covers.
Buyers open cabinets. They run a finger along the windowsill. They notice the smudge on the bathroom mirror that you stopped seeing months ago. Our open house cleaning works from a buyer's-eye view: kitchens scrubbed and polished, bathrooms sanitized until the fixtures gleam, mirrors and interior glass streak-free, surfaces dusted high and low, and floors vacuumed and mopped into every corner. We stage-fold towels, straighten what we clean, and leave the whole apartment smelling neutral and fresh - because a strong scent makes buyers wonder what your hiding. Same trained, insured teams as our maid service New York City clients get, following the same standard cleaning checklist with extra presentation detail.
01
Clear scope before your visit
02
Timed around your showing
03
Buyer's-eye detail pass
04
Neutral, fresh finish
Before the photographer Camera-ready surfaces
Photos are forever
Deep Cleaning Before the Listing Photos.
Your listing photos live online for the entire sale, so the deep clean should happen before the camera comes out - not after. Our deep cleaning reaches what a standard visit skips: inside the oven and fridge, behind and under furniture, baseboards, door frames, light fixtures, cabinet interiors, grout lines, and the radiator dust that shows up in every wide-angle shot. It is the right first move for a pre-sale cleaning plan, and most sellers pair it with lighter refreshes through the listing period. If your listing photos are next week we can usually get a team in with room to spare. Compare scopes on what a deep cleaning includes.
When the showing moves up
Same-Day Cleaning Rescues.
Brokers reshuffle schedules, buyers ask for "just a quick look tomorrow," and suddenly your Sunday open house is a Friday showing. Our same-day cleaning exists for exactly these moments - subject to that day's schedule, we dispatch a team, hit the rooms buyers judge hardest, and get out before the first arrival. It is the same fast response Emily Carter got in Chelsea when she came home from a two-week trip to chaos, and David Chen got on the Upper West Side the day before his mother-in-law's first visit. If a one-time cleaning with more notice fits better, that works too. Call (646) 825-3550 and we'll confirm the earliest team.
Walkthrough-ready Empty-home turnovers
Lease transitions & closings
Move In and Move Out Cleaning.
A lot of open house prep in this city is really turnover work - an apartment emptying out before it hits the market, or a closing that requires a broom-clean-or-better handover. Our move-out cleaning follows the checklists landlords and buyers' agents actually use at final walkthroughs, including inside the oven, fridge, and cabinets. Buying in? A move-in cleaning before boxes arrive means your first night is in a genuinly clean home. Landlords and hosts recieve the same standard through our turnover cleaning and rental property cleaning- and code MOVE30 takes $30 off any move-in or move-out clean.
Show-ready all listing long Weekly · bi-weekly · monthly
While the listing is live
Recurring Cleaning Through the Sale.
Most NYC listings do not sell at the first open house. They sit on the the market for weeks of showings, second visits, and appraisal walkthroughs - and living in a home that has to look perfect on two hours notice is exhausting. A weekly or bi-weekly recurring cleaning plan keeps the apartment within one quick tidy of show-ready at all times, so a surprise request from your broker is an inconvenience, not an emergency. Agents juggling multiple listings use the same plans across units, and our apartment cleaning teams are already trained for doorman coordination, elevator rules, and walk-ups.
More ways we clean.
Open house prep rarely travels alone. Post-renovation dust-outs, after-party resets before a Sunday showing, spring refreshes before the busy season - if it needs cleaning before buyers arrive, we probably do it.
The results
Proof, borough by borough.
From DUMBO lofts to Ridgewood row houses - this is what buyers walk into after our teams walk out.
Step inside
Every listing type, show-ready.
Hover, or tap, to step inside the kinds of listing preps we handle across the boroughs.
What is included
The open house checklist.
Every show-ready visit covers the rooms buyers judge hardest. 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 polished
- Stovetop and appliance exteriors
- Sink scrubbed and shined
- Cabinet fronts wiped
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
Bathroom
- Tub, shower, and tile scrubbed
- Toilet inside and out
- Mirror and fixtures streak-free
- Vanity and sink sanitized
- Towels staged, floors disinfected
Living & Bedrooms
- All surfaces dusted, high and low
- Furniture and shelves wiped
- Mirrors and interior glass cleaned
- Beds made, linens straightened
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
Client reviews · Part 2 of 3
Every borough, same standard.
Renovations, showings, homecomings, and hosting - here is what New Yorkers say after we leave. Read all reviews >
★★★★★
"After the contractor finished our renovation, there was dust covering every single surface and it felt impossible to manage. We booked a cleaning to help us set up our new nursery, and it was a game-changer. The house looks immaculate—better than an open house cleaning—and we can finally start decorating for the baby."
★★★★★
"My elderly parents can no longer manage the upkeep of their brownstone, and I was worried about the clutter and dust. I arranged this service for them, and they did a magnificent job. It looks like an open house cleaning, and now my parents feel so much more comfortable and safe in their home."
★★★★★
"I returned from a two-week business trip to a chaotic, messy apartment and felt completely overwhelmed. The cleaning crew showed up quickly and worked their magic. They left the place looking like an open house cleaning, and I am so grateful to have a sanctuary to relax in again."
★★★★★
"My daughter was coming home from the hospital after surgery, and I needed the house sanitized from top to bottom immediately. The crew was thorough and efficient, removing all the dust and germs. The results were better than an open house cleaning—it was sterile, fresh, and perfect for her recovery."
★★★★★
"Getting the apartment ready for my husband's 40th birthday party was causing me so much anxiety. The cleaning was exceptional; they scoured the kitchen and living room until they gleamed. The service made the place look like a professional open house cleaning, and our guests were raving about how clean we kept the place!"
★★★★★
"I'm a college student and my parents were visiting for the first time; my apartment was in no state for visitors. This service was a lifesaver, tackling months of dust and neglect. They performed an incredible open house cleaning that actually made my studio look huge and inviting."
★★★★★
"Following a leak from the upstairs unit, I had a minor flood that left mud and debris everywhere. The crew managed the post-water damage cleanup expertly. The place now looks better than an open house cleaning, and I was able to pass my landlord inspection with flying colors."
★★★★★
"Juggling my demanding work-from-home job and two kids, I had completely fallen behind on chores and felt too overwhelmed to start. The team took over and scrubbed the apartment until it was perfect. They provided an open house cleaning that helped me focus immediately, and taking work calls is no longer embarrassing."
★★★★★
"I was coordinating a move for my brother, who has mobility issues, and his old apartment needed to be left spotless. The cleaners were kind, respectful, and incredibly hardworking. They left the unit looking like an open house cleaning, ensuring we didn't lose the security deposit."
Pricing
Know the price before we knock.
Your price depends on your home size, the cleaning type, and any add-ons - not on how close your open house is. You see the full flat rate before you confirm, never after. See full pricing >
$150
Standard cleanings start at
0
Hidden fees. The price you book is the price you pay
5%
Off every visit with a flexible arrival window - code FLEXIBLE
60s
To get an instant online quote
Where we clean
Manhattan. Brooklyn. Queens.
Same booking flow, same checklist, same show-ready standard - wherever your listing is. Start with your borough or jump straight to your neighborhood.
Popular neighborhoods.
Questions and answers
The details before you book.
These are the questions sellers, agents, and hosts ask us most about open house cleaning. Every answer is open by default, so nothing is hidden behind a click. Still curious? Our full FAQ page goes deeper.
How far ahead should I book an open house cleaning? 01
Two to three days ahead gives you the best choice of arrival times, and booking right after your broker sets the showing date is ideal. That said, listings move fast in this city, so we hold room for same-day cleaning requests when the schedule allows. If the open house is tomorrow, book online or call (646) 825-3550 and we will confirm the earliest available team.
What makes an open house cleaning different from a regular clean? 02
The scope starts from our standard cleaning checklist, then adds a presentation pass: streak-free mirrors and interior glass, polished fixtures, staged towels, straightened linens, and a sweep of the details buyers actually inspect - switch plates, sill edges, cabinet fronts. The goal is not just clean, its clean that photographs well and survives a finger-swipe test.
Can my real estate agent book and manage the cleaning? 03
Yes, and many do. Agents book on behalf of sellers all the time - just add access instructions and the showing time in the booking notes. We coordinate with doormen, follow building elevator rules, and can work from a lockbox or smart-lock code. Agents managing several listings often set up recurring cleaning across units so every property stays tour-ready.
Should I deep clean before the listing photos or before the open house? 04
Before the photos. Those images represent your home online for the entire sale, so schedule the deep cleaning ahead of the photographer, then keep the home show-ready with lighter refreshes before each open house. See what a deep cleaning includes to compare the two scopes.
Do you clean occupied homes or only empty ones? 05
Both. Most open house cleanings happen in furnished, lived-in homes, and we clean around your things carefully. Empty apartments heading to market get the move-out cleaning treatment, which reaches inside cabinets, the oven, and the fridge. A quick read of preparing for your cleaning covers everything to do before we arrive - it takes about two minutes.
Do you bring supplies, and can you use unscented products? 06
We arrive with professional supplies and equipment, so you stock nothing. For showings we recommend neutral or low-scent products - buyers can be sensitive, and a heavy fragrance raises questions. Ask for EPA Safer Choice certified products in your booking notes and we will use them.
What if something is not right before the showing? 07
Tell us within 24 hours and we will come back and re-clean the areas in question at no charge - that promise applies to every visit, in every borough. With an open house on the calendar we treat these callbacks as urgent. Read the full satisfaction guarantee for how it works.
Client reviews · Part 3 of 3
Rated 5.0 by New Yorkers.
A selection from the 400+ five-star reviews clients across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens have left us. Read all reviews >
Recent reviews
Daniel Kim
Midtown East · Manhattan
Verified client
"We are hosting Thanksgiving this year, and with the whole family coming, the apartment needed a serious refresh. The deep clean tackled all the oven grease and dusty corners we had missed all year. It looks like an open house cleaning; we can finally focus on cooking instead of scrubbing."
Deep Cleaning · Midtown East, Manhattan Lisa Garcia
Sunnyside · Queens
Verified client
"I was cleaning out a loved one's apartment after a passing and knew we had to get it ready for relatives arriving. The team handled the sensitive situation with such care and left the home pristine. The open house cleaning they provided allowed us to grieve and remember them in a peaceful, clean space."
Compassionate Cleaning · Sunnyside, Queens Thomas Walker
Greenwich Village · Manhattan
Verified client
"My girlfriend is moving in next weekend, and I wanted the place to look perfect for her. The dust in the old pre-war building was making me sneeze, but the cleaners eliminated all the allergens. The home looks incredible—just like an open house cleaning—and I know she is going to love it here."
Move-In Cleaning · Greenwich Village, ManhattanNo reviews match that search.
Find us in NYC
Downtown roots, citywide reach.
Based at 101 Wall Street in the Financial District, prepping listings and homes across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Dust and allergens build up fast in closed-up city apartments - the American Lung Association has good guidance on indoor air, and a thorough clean before buyers arrive helps alot on both counts. Questions? Contact us any time.
Your next reset
Let's make your place shine.
Pick a service, pick a time, and cross "clean the apartment" off your list for good.
Lily Maids House Cleaning Service
101 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
support@lilymaidhousecleaningservices.com
Serving Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens
Get directions >Book Now