The Montreal Cleaners is the trusted choice for premium, eco-friendly apartment cleaning services in Montreal. Since 2010, our fully insured and bonded professionals have helped residents keep their homes clean, healthy, and inviting. We use color-coded cross-contamination prevention, EcoLogo-certified non-toxic products, and commercial-grade HEPA filtration vacuums to deliver thorough cleaning. Every visit is backed by our reliable 24-Hour Satisfaction Guarantee, so you can book with complete peace of mind.
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Why Choose Our Apartment Cleaning Service
Keeping an apartment clean requires care and attention to detail. Here is why local residents rely on us:
- Fully Insured & Bonded: Our staff is fully insured and bonded, protecting your home and personal items from unexpected accidents. We are also fully registered with CNESST.
- Trained, Direct Employees: Our teams may include employees and vetted service partners. Every team member is background-checked and trained or vetted for the work assigned to support consistent service.
- Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products: We prioritize your health by using EcoLogo-certified, biodegradable, and scent-free products that are safe for children and pets. Learn more about our green cleaning services.
- Advanced Equipment: Our teams use professional microfiber cloths, color-coded systems to prevent cross-contamination between rooms, and vacuums equipped with HEPA filters.
- 24-Hour Satisfaction Guarantee: If any area is missed or not cleaned to your satisfaction, simply let us know within 24 hours, and we will return to re-clean it at no extra cost.
What’s Included (And What’s Not)
Clear expectations make for great service. Our standard and deep cleaning plans cover specific tasks to keep your home in top shape:
✔ What is Included
- Dusting all reachable surfaces, shelves, and frames
- Vacuuming carpets, rugs, and hard floor areas
- Damp-mopping hard floors with eco-friendly solutions
- Sanitizing bathroom showers, tubs, sinks, mirrors, and toilets
- Cleaning kitchen countertops, sinks, and appliance exteriors
- Emptying waste bins and replacing liners
✖ What is Excluded
- High-altitude exterior window washing
- Moving heavy furniture or items weighing over 35 lbs
- Deep chemical decluttering or organization services
- Hazardous waste or bio-hazard cleanup
- Professional carpet steam cleaning (available as a separate carpet cleaning service)
- Heavy paint or chemical residue removal
Our 4-Step Apartment Cleaning Process
We maintain quality through a structured cleaning process on every visit:
- Easy Online Booking: Request a quote online or by phone. We help you choose the right package and frequency for your home and schedule.
- Preparation & Arrival: Our background-checked team arrives on time with all necessary equipment, microfiber cloths, and EcoLogo-certified cleaning products.
- Top-to-Bottom Cleaning: We follow our detailed checklists, cleaning rooms systematically from high dusting down to floor care, preventing dust resettlement.
- Quality Inspection: The team lead performs a final walkthrough to ensure all checklist items are completed before leaving your home.
Transparent Pricing Examples
We provide honest, competitive rates with no hidden fees. The final price depends on your home’s size, layout, condition, and frequency of service. Review our starting rates below:
| Cleaning Package | Starting Rate | Common Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Apartment Cleaning | From $80 | Dusting, vacuuming, floor mopping, bathroom sanitizing, trash disposal |
| Detailed Deep Clean | From $180 | Baseboards, door frames, light fixtures, kitchen backsplashes, and baseboard cleaning |
| Move-In / Move-Out Clean | From $180 | Interior refrigerator, oven, empty drawers, cupboards, glass panels. Details on our move-in and move-out cleaning. |
| Office & Commercial Spaces | From $120 | Workstations, office lobbies, common areas, breakroom sanitation. Details on our commercial cleaning. |
*Please note: Final rates are based on your home’s unique layout, square footage, and specific request details. Learn more on our cleaning prices guide.*
Compare Our Cleaning Packages & Services
Explore our quick-reference comparison charts below to find the perfect fit for your home, schedule, or business needs:
1. Regular Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning
| Task Area | Regular Cleaning | Deep Cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Dusting & Wiping | Accessible surfaces & countertops | Ceiling fans, light fixtures, moldings, detailed baseboards. Learn more about our deep cleaning services. |
| Bathrooms | Standard toilet, tub, mirror wiping | Grout line scrub, soap scum descaling, plumbing fixtures polish |
| Kitchens | Countertop wipe, sink cleaning | Exterior cabinet degreasing, backsplash scrub, appliance exterior detailing |
2. Apartment vs. Condo Cleaning
| Feature | Apartment Cleaning | Condo Cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Building Access | Usually standard keypad or buzzer access | Often requires concierge registration, key lockboxes, or elevator booking coordination |
| Trash Disposal | Disposed of in building trash rooms or outdoor bins | Must adhere to strict condo trash chute and sorting rules |
| Average Layout | Varies from small studios (1 1/2) to larger units | Often features high ceilings, glass dividers, and stainless steel surfaces |
3. Professional Cleaning vs. DIY Cleaning
| Feature | The Montreal Cleaners | DIY Cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Supplies & Gear | HEPA micro-filtration vacuums, EcoLogo solutions included | Standard supermarket chemicals and household broom |
| Time Commitment | 0 hours (Complete delegation) | 4-8 hours of hard physical work per session |
| Hygiene Standards | Hospital-grade sanitization protocols and checklists | Surface dusting and standard cleaning |
Choosing Your Cleaning Frequency
Finding the right schedule depends on your lifestyle, home traffic, and pets:
- Weekly: Ideal for busy families, pet owners, and active households. This option ensures a clean home and keeps dust and allergens under control. Learn more about recurring house cleaning plans.
- Bi-Weekly: Our most popular schedule. It keeps bathrooms, kitchens, and floors clean without regular maintenance work on your part.
- Monthly: A great choice for light upkeep or single residents, helping you manage major dusting and deep sanitizing tasks.
- One-Time Resets: Perfect for spring cleaning, special events, or when you simply need a thorough, professional reset.
Apartment Cleaning Checklist
Our teams follow a clear checklist to ensure consistent quality on every visit:
| Living Areas & Bedrooms | Kitchen & Dining Area | Bathrooms |
|---|---|---|
| ✔ Dusting ceiling fans, light fixtures, baseboards | ✔ Degreasing stove range, backsplash, countertops | ✔ Scrubbing showers, tubs, wall tiles, toilets |
| ✔ Wiping mirrors, glass frames, window sills | ✔ Disinfecting sinks, faucets, countertop gear | ✔ Sanitizing chrome, faucets, sink basins |
| ✔ Vacuuming carpeted areas and under furniture | ✔ Wiping appliance exteriors (fridge, dishwasher) | ✔ Wiping vanity mirrors, cabinet faces, handles |
| ✔ Vacuuming and damp-mopping floors | ✔ Sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors | ✔ Sanitizing floors and disposing of trash |
Recent Projects & Success Stories
We show our commitment to quality through real-world work across local communities:
- Plateau Apartment Deep Clean: Restored a historic 3-bedroom unit featuring plaster details and vintage trim, removing fine dust and performing deep kitchen degreasing.
- Griffintown Condo Move-Out: Performed end-of-lease sanitation for a vacant 2-bedroom condo, detailing interior cabinets, refrigerator shelves, oven, and glass balcony panels.
- Westmount Housekeeping: Established a weekly maintenance routine for a multi-level residence, utilizing wood-safe cleaners on fine floors and natural stone sealants for marble vanities.
- NDG Condo Cleaning: Handled a standard recurring maid service visit for an occupied 2-bedroom unit, focusing on bathroom scrub downs and overall floor sanitization.
- Laval Move-In Detailing: Dispatched a team of 2 specialists to sanitize a vacant 4 1/2 apartment in Chomedey to prepare it for immediate move-in, detailing all shelving, fridge, and baseboard areas.
“The Montreal Cleaners did an amazing job with our move-out cleaning. The team detailed the oven, inside cabinets, and got our apartment ready for the inspection. We got our full deposit back!”
– Sarah T., Downtown Montreal
“Excellent bi-weekly cleaning. They are reliable, punctual, and use eco-friendly products that are safe for my dog. Highly recommended!”
– Marc L., Plateau Mont-Royal
Areas We Serve
To ensure prompt scheduling and fast dispatch times, we coordinate our cleaning staff across the following service areas:
- Montreal proper: Downtown Montreal, Old Montreal, Plateau, Griffintown, Rosemont, Verdun, NDG, Westmount, Outremont, Ville-Marie, Ahuntsic, Saint-Laurent, Anjou, Lachine, LaSalle, and West Island.
- Laval & North Shore: Chomedey, Duvernay, Sainte-Rose, and Terrebonne. Detail on our Laval cleaning services.
- Longueuil & South Shore: Brossard, Boucherville, Saint-Lambert, and Saint-Hubert.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Read our streamlined help directory covering pricing, logistics, safety, and policies for local apartment and condo cleaning services.
📍 Services & Inclusions
Q1: What standard services are included in an apartment cleaning?
Our standard package includes dusting surfaces, wiping tabletops, vacuuming carpets/rugs, damp-mopping hard floors, sanitizing bathroom showers/toilets, cleaning kitchen sinks/counters, and removing general trash.
Q2: What is the difference between standard and deep apartment cleaning?
Standard cleaning is regular maintenance. Deep cleaning is a thorough restoration that includes hand-washing baseboards, light fixtures, door frames, polishing fixtures, scrubbing grout lines, and cleaning appliance exteriors.
Q3: Do you clean inside kitchen cabinets and drawers?
Yes, interior cabinet and drawer cleaning is fully included in our empty-apartment move-in and move-out services. For standard occupied apartment cleanings, you can add this as a custom option.
Q4: What products do you use for apartment cleaning?
We use EcoLogo-certified, non-toxic, pet-safe, and biodegradable cleaning agents. They contain no VOCs or chemical fragrances, ensuring safe indoor air quality for your condo.
Q5: Do I need to supply my own vacuum cleaner?
No, our crews arrive equipped with all necessary tools, including commercial-grade HEPA micro-filtration vacuums, color-coded microfibers, flat mops, and green cleaning solutions.
💰 Pricing & Payments
Q6: How much does apartment cleaning services cost in Montreal?
Standard apartment cleaning starts at $80, while deep cleanings start at $180. The final cost depends on the bedroom count, bathroom count, property square footage, and overall condition.
Q7: Are there any hidden fees or travel costs?
No, we believe in transparent pricing. All fees are stated upfront in your customized quote. There are no hidden travel or supply surcharges.
Q8: Do you offer discount rates for recurring visits?
Yes, we offer discounted pricing for recurring contracts. Weekly service provides the largest discount per session, followed by bi-weekly and monthly schedules.
Q9: What payment options do you support?
We support major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex), Interac e-Transfers, and online bank payments for seamless digital invoicing.
Q10: Is tipping the apartment cleaners expected?
Tipping is entirely optional. If you feel your assigned cleaning team has done an exceptional job, a tip is a wonderful way to show appreciation, but it is never required.
🛡 Safety, Trust & Insurance
Q11: Are your cleaning services insured and bonded?
Yes, all our employees are covered under a multi-million dollar liability insurance policy, bonded, and registered with CNESST to protect your property and personal belongings.
Q12: Are your employees background-checked?
Yes. Every cleaning professional undergoes strict background checks, criminal record verification, and thorough hands-on training before visiting client homes.
Q13: Do you use sub-contractors?
No. All our maids and cleaning specialists are direct employees of The Montreal Cleaners, trained and managed in-house to guarantee consistent standards.
Q14: What is your satisfaction policy if an area is missed?
We offer a 24-Hour Satisfaction Guarantee. If you notice any area was missed, notify us within 24 hours and we will return to re-clean the area free of charge.
Q15: What happens if an item is accidentally damaged?
In the rare event of accidental damage, our staff will document the incident and report it to our manager. Our insurance policy will cover repairs or replacements.
📅 Booking & Logistics
Q16: How do I book a cleaning slot and how fast can you arrive?
You can request a slot by calling us directly or submitting your details on our contact page. We can often accommodate slots within 24 to 48 hours.
Q17: Do I need to be home for the cleaning appointment?
No, you do not need to be present. Many clients go to work or run errands. Our team is background-checked and fully insured, allowing you to return to a clean home.
Q18: How do you handle condo entry keys and building access?
Most clients provide a door access code, lockbox code, or leave keys with their building’s front desk. Keys kept at our office are securely locked and tracked anonymously.
Q19: What is your cancellation or rescheduling policy?
We require at least 48 hours notice for cancellations or schedule changes to avoid coordinator fees, allowing us to reallocate our cleaning crews.
Q20: Can I request the same cleaner for every recurring visit?
Yes, we assign a dedicated primary cleaner or team to all recurring apartment housekeeping clients to ensure consistent quality and peace of mind.
