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House Cleaning in Washington, DC
Home cleaning for Washington, DC rowhouses, condos and apartments, scoped clearly before we start so you know exactly what you are getting.
Residential cleaning that fits a DC home
Washington, DC homes are not all built alike. A narrow three-story rowhouse near Capitol Hill, a one-bedroom apartment in Columbia Heights and a condo around Navy Yard each ask for a different kind of cleaning day. Stairs, shared entrances, small kitchens and older floors all change how long a visit takes and what it needs.
Alma's Cleaning Service handles residential cleaning from its base in Northeast DC. The first step is a conversation: how big the home is, how many bathrooms it has, whether anyone has pets, and what is bothering you most. From that we can describe the visit and put a quote on it, so nothing surprises you on the day.
Most people searching for house cleaning in Washington want the same thing: to come home to a space that feels reset without giving up their weekend. We keep the focus on the rooms that matter to you, and we are glad to talk through priorities when the list is long.
Residential Cleaning services
Deep Cleaning
A slower, more thorough clean for homes that have not had a full reset in a while.
Learn more →Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning
Cleaning for the gap between one tenant and the next, or before you unpack.
Learn more →Recurring House Cleaning
Weekly, biweekly or monthly visits so the house stays reset without a big job every time.
Learn more →Apartment Cleaning
Cleaning planned around small kitchens, shared entrances, elevators and building rules.
Learn more →Airbnb & Rental Turnover Cleaning
Between-guest cleaning for short-term rentals, built around check-out and check-in times.
Learn more →What we ask before we quote your home
A good quote starts with a few facts about the home. Have these ready when you call or send the request.
Size and layout
Bedrooms, bathrooms, number of floors, and whether there are stairs. Multi-story rowhouses take a different plan than a studio apartment.
Pets and sensitivities
Tell us about pets, allergies and any product you would rather we avoided, so the visit is planned around them.
Access and parking
A front desk, key fob, lockbox or a buzzer all work differently. Let us know how to get in and where a car can park near your address.
Your priorities
Kitchen first? Bathrooms? Floors? Name the rooms that matter most and anything you want left alone.
Your timing
Mornings, afternoons or a specific day. We confirm what we can offer before anything is booked.
Anything unusual
Delicate surfaces, recent renovation dust or a space you have not cleaned in a while: mention it up front so the quote is honest.
Why Washington homeowners and renters call us
Quotes in plain language
You receive a clear description of what the visit covers, written in words you can check afterwards rather than vague promises.
Based in the District
We work out of Northeast DC, so we are cleaning in the city we live and work in, with a feel for its buildings and its streets.
One company for home and office
If you also run a workspace, the same company can quote its commercial cleaning, so you only need one number to call.
Serving Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, Alexandria, VA, Silver Spring, MD and Bethesda, MD. See all services.
House cleaning questions in Washington, DC
What does a residential cleaning in Washington, DC usually cover?
Typical house cleaning focuses on kitchens, bathrooms, floors, dusting and general tidying, but the exact checklist depends on your home and on what you ask for. When you ask for a quote we confirm the list with you, so the visit matches what you expect.
How do I get a free quote for my rowhouse or apartment?
Call (202) 489-2372 or send the quote request. Tell us the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, whether the home has stairs, and what you most want cleaned. We will come back to you with a quote for the visit.
Does a multi-story rowhouse cost more to clean than a one-bedroom apartment?
Usually the size of the job drives the price: more floors, rooms and bathrooms mean more time, and stairs add handling time too. We price from the details you give us rather than a flat rate, which is why a short conversation comes first.
What should I tell you about parking and building access?
Tell us whether you have a front desk, key fob or lockbox, and where a car can park. In parts of DC, street parking runs on Residential Permit Parking zones, so a quick note about your block saves delay on the day.
Do you also clean offices?
Yes. Alma's Cleaning Service does both residential and commercial cleaning. The commercial cleaning page explains how we approach offices and workspaces in Washington, DC.
Get a quote for your Washington, DC home
Tell us about your home and what you would like cleaned. We will reply with a clear quote and what to expect.