About us

The Maids House Cleaning Services

The Maids, founded in 1979, is a leading residential cleaning company in the U.S. and Canada. The Maids is a quality leader among the many cleaning companies in the industry, with more than 160 franchise partners serving over 90 major U.S. and Canadian cities. The Maids offices can be found in over 40 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces.

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•Review the history of The Maids.
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•Learn more about the ways we ensure the satisfaction of our cleaning company customers.
•If you are interested in becoming a franchise partner of The Maids, we invite you to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

The Maids is the most trusted name among residential cleaning companies because we consistently deliver value through quality service and premium products that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations. All of this accentuates why we are a top cleaning company.

The Maids is the only residential cleaning company to clean for health using the company’s exclusive 22-Step Healthy Touch ® Deep Cleaning System. This unique cleaning method sets us apart from other cleaning companies. We provide customers with cleaner, healthier homes through using environmentally preferable cleaning products, a strategic, methodic cleaning approach and state-of-the-art equipment, including our patented back pack vacuum with H.E.P.A filtration that can capture up to 99 percent of all dust, allergens, bacteria, pet dander, pollen and other pollutants.

When it comes to how your home looks, you have high expectations. After all, your home is a reflection of you. Which is why you should leave house cleaning to The Maids, the professional home cleaning service that 96% of customers would recommend to friends and family. Stay awhile and find out why our customers rave about us.

The experts at The Maids deliver quality, trust, professionalism and attentiveness each and every day. We’ve built our business over the past 30 years one satisfied customer at a time – relying on positive recommendations to spread the word about our thorough house cleaning services. That little yellow car — and the four-person cleaning powerhouse inside it — is always a topic of cleaning conversation amongst friends and family. We couldn’t be more proud. Find out what all the talk is about:



•Our obsessive attention to detail means you can expect perfection, every time.
•Our premium products, advanced equipment and quality processes allow for an unmatched caliber of clean.
•What’s better than the trust that 96% of customers say they would refer The Maids? A 100% satisfaction guarantee that you’ll love us.
•A one-of-a-kind home cleaning plan, customized to your needs.
•A happy home is a healthy home. The Maids 22-Step Healthy Touch® Deep Cleaning System controls allergens and helps improves indoor air quality.
•30 years of sparkle means 30 years of professionalism, dependability and exceptional maid service. That’s 30 years of elated homeowners.

What We Do for You
We are The Maids, the only professional housekeeping company for residential cleaning services throughout the country that specializes exclusively in cleaning for health. Our deep cleaning system, products and extensive industry experience lets us make your house cleaner and healthier than ever before, providing a safer environment than any residential cleaning service. Our 22-Step Healthy Touch® Deep Cleaning System, along with our four-person cleaning teams, environmentally preferred products, state-of-the-art equipment and unique cleaning process provide customers an affordable line of unmatchable home cleaning services. The Maids is the best cleaning team in the residential house cleaning industry.

We Can Help You Get Your House Cleaner Than Ever

Our exclusive 22-Step Healthy Touch® Deep Cleaning System used by The Maids house cleaners ensures the cleaning of virtually every surface, in every room of your home, on every visit. Our housekeeping process removes more contaminants and allergens than conventional cleaning techniques, which is especially beneficial to allergy and asthma sufferers.

We don’t just move dirt—we remove it! Unlike others who use typical cleaning tools – dust wands and dust mops – that spread dirt from one place to another, we provide environmentally friendly cleaning services that not only clean your house on the surface, but deep down as well. The Maids’ attention to detail is what homeowners love.

Customers of our professional cleaning services often cite a lack of time as their main reason for needing house cleaning. If you are feeling time-starved, stressed, and without enough hours in the day to get your house cleaner, let the friendly The Maids housekeepers do your cleaning. There's no better choice than The Maids – the most thorough house cleaners in the industry. Do not wait—your very own four-person cleaning team is ready to dust, vacuum and detail clean every room of your home.

Contact us today with any questions about our professional cleaning services.

How It Works
Never use a home cleaning service before? Don’t be intimidated, we make hiring a maid service easy for you. We’ve been making homes sparkle for over 30 years and have it down to a science. Simply call The Maids to get pricing on home cleaning tailored to meet your specific needs and budget. Estimates are free and there’s never an obligation.

When you call, here’s how we’ll get to know you and your home better:

Step 1: The Maids office will ask for key information, like your address and zip code. We’ll request your phone number so we can contact you if we have further questions. All information is kept confidential.

Step 2: Next, a sales professional will walk you through our cleaning process and learn details about your home:

•What is the square footage?
•What is the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, stairwells, other living spaces? (Ex. family room, office, dinette, dining room, recreational room, sun porch, laundry room, finished basement or finished attic, etc.)
•What rooms will we be cleaning? (If there are rooms you don’t need cleaned, just let our sales specialist know.)
•What types of flooring do you have in your home? Hardwood, tile, carpet, laminate?
•Let us know of any special surfaces (Ex. granite, marble or travertine).
•What is the overall condition of your home?
•What are the dust levels?
•Do any bathrooms have mold, mildew or soap scum buildup?
•How many people live there and are pets present?
The Maids wants to ensure your home receives the attention it deserves. Knowing the details allows us to provide a home cleaning estimate and determine how long our four team members will be in your home during the first clean.

Step 3: After we understand your home and your cleaning needs, The Maids will:

•Provide your individual home cleaning price.
•Tell you what to expect when The Maids house cleaning team comes to your home.
•Provide the cost of ongoing service to keep your home looking its best, whether it’s weekly, every other week or monthly.
•Schedule your first clean for a day and time that is convenient for you and then secure an appointment with a credit card. If you don’t plan to be home, just let us know how to access your home. Don’t forget to give us any alarm codes and alert us to any needs concerning your pets.
The first clean is priced hourly since our team is in the home longer, bringing your home up to a higher level of cleanliness than ever before, and tackling tough buildup like soap scum in the bathroom and grease in the kitchen. Along with normal cleaning tasks, during the first clean we’ll be taking extra care to hand-wipe ledges, baseboards and window sills, as well as cleaning the exterior of appliances, dusting ceiling fan blades and wiping clean cabinet and drawer exteriors.

Then you can sit back and relax! No need to “clean” before we arrive, although a general picking up will allow our teams to be more efficient while they are there. No matter if you need us once for a deep clean or for ongoing, regular service, we are ready to meet your needs!

Give us a call. We look forward to meeting you and exceeding your expectations, both with our customer service and with our thorough clean.

"They are very professional and do a great job cleaning the house! I locked myself out of my house the other day and they were the only ones with a key. They were kind enough to drive about an hour away to unlock the door. That speaks volumes! They really care about their clients."
- Scott

"I hired The Maids for a move out clean prior to selling my daughter's condo. The manager called twice to verify our appointment; the maids arrived on time and cleaned the condo so thoroughly that the buyers could move right in; the manager did a follow up customer satisfaction call. We couldn't be more satisfied with the splendid and thorough job performed by this company. "
- Kris

House Cleaning Tips
The Maids has positioned itself as a leader and expert in home cleaning and maid services. If cleaning your home is too daunting of a task, consider the following house cleaning tips as your ticket to a cleaner, healthier home and learn how to clean your home more efficiently from those in the know.



Tips from the Experts on How to Clean Your Home
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•Are home cleaning products too costly? Consider these healthy, green alternatives for both your home and the environment and learn how to clean your home the eco-friendly way.

◦Mix a paste of baking soda and vinegar to remove stubborn toilet bowl rings. ◦Rub windows down with a cotton-swab of rubbing alcohol to remove old cleaning product residue and wash with a mixture of two tablespoons vinegar and one-quart water. ◦Polish wood with three parts olive oil and one part white vinegar. ◦Use multi-purpose baking soda for scouring or to remove scuff-marks from vinyl floors. Add a small square of aluminum foil, boiling water, and it makes a great silver bath!
•Be prepared for unexpected guests! Keep this checklist handy for impromptu hosting to eliminate messes and clutter quickly when time is of the essence.

◦Use a laundry basket to pick up miscellaneous items and store in a bedroom closet. ◦Close all doors to bedrooms and other rooms not intended for guests. ◦Make room in the coat closet for guest's coats. ◦Place extra rolls of toilet paper in a decorative basket in the bathroom. ◦Wipe off fingerprints on appliances. ◦Remove any dishes from the sink or countertops. ◦Light dust the coffee table and other spots where guests will congregate. ◦Vacuum high traffic areas. ◦Burn scented candles in the bathroom and kitchen or set out potpourri. ◦Take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy your company.
•Does your home make you sniffle? Use these home cleaning tips to cope with allergies and prevent sneezing and discomfort.

◦Thoroughly clean places where molds flourish, like drain pans under your refrigerator, old flowerpots and shower curtains. ◦Encase box springs, mattresses and pillows in allergy-proof covers to keep dust – and dust mites – away. ◦Clean and service air conditioning units to remove pollen and other allergens trapped during prior use. ◦Always wash bedding in hot water (at least 130 F) to kill dust mites and launder every one to two weeks. ◦Dust regularly. Wear a mask if you are allergic to dust and replace dusting cloths often to prevent dust transfer from one piece of furniture to the next. ◦Stay away from dustwands, brooms and feather dusters. These tools merely move dirt and dust around. Vacuum all surfaces thoroughly, preferably with a ◦H.E.P.A-filter vacuum, catching dust on baseboards, high ledges, upholstery and ceiling fans. ◦Restrict your pets' movement to as few rooms as possible, especially with regards to bedrooms. Frequently damp-wipe feeding areas and launder bedding often.
•Keep your kids clean throughout their messy summer fun! Try these kid-friendly cleaning advice to clean up messes such as bubble gum, crayon marks, dirt and grime, and lipstick stains.

◦Chewing gum – Whether it's stuck on the bottom of your shoe or in a pocket, leave item in the freezer overnight and gently chip away. For stubborn gum, use a small amount of paint thinner. ◦Crayon on the walls – As ingenious as your child's art may be, the best way to remove it from walls is to rub the stain with a small amount of paint thinner and wipe with a clean, dry cloth. ◦Playdough in the carpet – Place a large amount of dry-cleaning solvent on a clean white towel. Leave the towel on the affected area for one minute, lift and gently rub the playdough away, moving towel in one direction. ◦Dirt and Dust – It's everywhere! Ask children to remove shoes before coming into the house to keep as many allergens outside as possible. Vacuum entryways often to remove allergy and asthma contaminants. ◦Fingerprints – Buff surfaces with a clean cloth dampened with a neutral disinfectant. This will not only remove fingerprints, but childhood germs as well. ◦Lipstick on your collar (or wall!) – Little girls love to play with make-up. Scrape excess wax away with a soft spatula. Pretreat clothing with a small amount of dishwashing liquid and rinse. Mix 1/3 part white vinegar to 2/3 part water to gently blot stain away or wipe surfaces clean.
•Get Fido and Fluffy ready for in-home service workers. Prep both your home cleaning team and your pets for the encounter.
◦Notify the service provider that you have a pet.◦Tell your service provider the pet's name in the event that your pet should become disagreeable or disappear. Show your service provider where you keep the pet's leash and any treats as a means to lure a missing pet back home or out of hiding. ◦If there is an animal mess, clean it up before the service provider arrives. Animal excrement can lead to the spread of dangerous diseases if not handled properly. ◦If possible, relocate your pet. Put your pet in a kennel or in a clearly marked room that the service worker is not scheduled to enter. Leave a few favorite toys with your pet to keep it from getting restless. ◦If you are expecting a cleaning service, be sure to mention your pet's favorite hang-outs so special attention can be paid to removing excess pet dander from those areas.
•Fight mold growth for a healthy home. Hang the "not welcome" sign with these cleaning tips and learn how to keep windowsills, bathrooms, kitchens, and air conditioners free of mold and mildew.
◦Windowsills. Check the insides of windowsills for mold growth and wash with mild soap and water. Re-glaze windows for a better seal and make sure any drainage openings in the tracks are clean and not clogged. ◦Humidifiers and Vaporizers. Empty these appliances daily and clean every three days with a solution of vinegar and water. Vaporizers should be cleaned daily with the vinegar and water solution. ◦Air Conditioner. Air conditioners need to be serviced often to reduce mold growth. Clean the coils of the central unit every other month with mild soap and water, followed by a solution of heavily diluted vinegar and water, and replace the filter. ◦House Plants & Dried Floral Arrangements. Re-pot your houseplants with a sterilizing potting soil and don't over-water. Throw away dried floral arrangements with signs of mold growth. ◦Bathrooms. Clean those really tough areas in the bath and shower with a non-ammonia-based detergent and thoroughly dry. Keep a squeegee handy to quickly wipe down shower walls after each use to reduce the amount of standing water in your shower. ◦Kitchens. Clean under sinks where mold is present with denatured alcohol and one-cup water. Check plumbing under sink periodically to look for leaks. ◦Refrigerators. Wash the inside of refrigerators with a mild soap and water solution. If the refrigerator has a bad smell, add a teaspoon of lemon extract or a teaspoon of vanilla to the wash water.