How to Book a Professional Cleaning Service in Ontario — 2026
Step 1: Decide the Type of Clean
Standard/recurring: Best for homes cleaned regularly within the past month.
Deep clean: First-time clean, post-illness, seasonal reset, or if it's been 4+ weeks since a thorough clean.
Move out: Vacating a rental or selling your home. Requires extra scope (inside oven, fridge, cabinet interiors, baseboards).
Step 2: Get a Price
Legitimate Ontario services give you a price before you commit. Maidless offers instant online pricing — enter bedrooms and bathrooms, see your exact price including Ontario HST. Services that won't price until after an in-person estimate or phone call are a red flag for variable pricing.
Step 3: Prepare Your Home
- Clear clutter from counters and floors so cleaners can reach surfaces
- Make sure cleaners can access all rooms
- Secure pets in a separate room
- Be ready with any specific instructions (don't touch X, focus on Y)
Step 4: On the Day
You don't need to be home — most Ontario cleaning services work with a key handoff or entry code. If you are home, give the team space to work. Do a walkthrough at the end while the team is still there so any issues can be addressed immediately.