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Maid Service in Washington, DC
Residential and commercial cleaning from a Northeast DC base, for homes, apartments and offices across the District.
Cleaning for homes and workplaces across the District
Washington, DC fits several kinds of buildings into one small city. Capitol Hill and Dupont Circle are known for their rowhouses, neighborhoods such as Columbia Heights and Navy Yard hold many apartment and condo buildings, and downtown, around K Street, offices stack up in towers. Most households in the District rent, so many of the homes we hear about are apartments, where access, elevators and building rules matter as much as the cleaning itself.
Alma's Cleaning Service is based in Northeast Washington, east of the Anacostia River, in ZIP code 20019. Every address in DC carries a quadrant (NW, NE, SE or SW), so when you contact us, include yours: it tells us at once which part of the city we are heading to and how to plan the day.
Residential and commercial cleaning are both part of what we do, which means one company can quote your apartment and your office. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can offer in your neighborhood.
Cleaning services we offer in Washington, DC
Residential Cleaning
For rowhouses with several floors, condos and rental apartments, with the quote built around stairs, building access and your priorities.
View residential cleaning →Commercial Cleaning
For downtown offices and small-business suites, scheduled around your hours and your building’s rules for outside crews.
View commercial cleaning →Also available here: deep cleaning, move-in / move-out cleaning, recurring house cleaning, apartment cleaning, airbnb & rental turnover cleaning, office cleaning, recurring janitorial service and post-construction cleaning.
What is different about cleaning in Washington, DC
Four quadrants, one address system
Streets repeat across the city, so 4th Street exists in the NW, NE, SE and SW quadrants. The quadrant on your address is the first thing we confirm.
Spring pollen and cherry blossom season
The Tidal Basin cherry blossoms peak around late March or early April, and tree pollen settles on windowsills and floors in the same weeks. Spring is a natural time to think about a reset.
Hot, humid summers and salty winters
DC summers are hot and humid, and winter road salt and slush get carried inside on shoes. Entryways and floors take the strain in both seasons.
Rowhouse stairs and apartment access
Many DC rowhouses run three or four stories with narrow staircases, while apartment buildings add front desks, key fobs and elevator bookings. Both change how a visit is planned.
Cleaning across Washington, DC
Washington, DC cleaning questions
Do you serve all four quadrants of Washington, DC?
Alma's Cleaning Service is based in Northeast DC and works in the District. Tell us your address, including the quadrant, and we will confirm that we can reach you and quote the job.
How quickly can you get to my part of DC?
Scheduling depends on the day’s bookings and on where you are. Call (202) 489-2372 and we will tell you the earliest time we can offer.
What if my block has Residential Permit Parking?
Tell us which zone and time window apply, and whether your building offers visitor parking. DC’s Residential Permit Parking zones limit where non-residents can park, so we plan arrival around them.
Do you handle both homes and offices in DC?
Yes. We do residential cleaning for homes and apartments and commercial cleaning for offices and workspaces, so one company can cover both.
Other areas we serve: Arlington, VA, Alexandria, VA, Silver Spring, MD and Bethesda, MD. See all service areas.
Washington, DC: get a cleaning quote
Send your address and what you need cleaned. We will reply with a clear quote.