House cleaning in Victoria, BC
One cleaner, done properly.
I clean houses, condos and small apartments in a handful of Victoria neighbourhoods. It is the same person every visit, with my own supplies and my own vacuum, and nobody else turning up at your door.
- By the hour or by the visit
- Plain, unscented products
- Pet-friendly
What I clean
The whole home, and what I pass on.
- Kitchens
- Counters, sink, stovetop, the outside of the fridge, oven and dishwasher, and the floor. Inside the oven or fridge is an extra, just ask.
- Bathrooms
- Tub, shower, toilet, sink, mirror and floor, scrubbed with plain products that do not leave a perfume behind.
- Bedrooms and living areas
- Dusting, surfaces, vacuuming and mopping. I will make the beds, and change the sheets if you leave clean ones out.
- Spring cleans and before guests
- A slower, one-time clean: baseboards, door frames, switch plates, cupboard fronts. Also a good reset before a showing or an open house.
Rates
What it costs, written down plainly.
Regular visits
same cleaner, same day, fixed price
- Studio or one-bedroom apartmentabout 2 to 3 hours$100 weekly$115 every 2 weeks
- Two-bedroom condoabout 3 to 4 hours$130 weekly$145 every 2 weeks
- Three-bedroom houseup to about 1,600 sq ft$165 weekly$185 every 2 weeks
Extras
- Inside the oven$30
- Inside the fridge$25
- Lots of pet hair+$10 a visit
Fixed prices start after my first visit, which is billed by the hour, so I can see the place before I name a number. GST is added to everything. Cancel 24 hours ahead and you owe nothing.
By the hour
$48an hourTwo-hour minimum, so $96. This is the way to go for a first clean, a spring clean, or help before guests arrive. A lived-in condo usually takes three to four hours the first time.
I will give you my best guess on time before I start, and text you if it looks like it will run over.
How a visit goes
You do not need to prepare much.
- Supplies and vacuum
- I bring everything: my own vacuum, microfibre cloths and plain unscented products. If there is a surface you want cleaned with your own product, leave it out for me.
- Pets
- Fine by me. Tell me whether the cat hides or the dog says hello, and I will close doors the way you like.
- Keys and being home
- Home or out is up to you. A lockbox code or a key handed over once both work. I keep keys in a plain envelope with no address on it.
- Before and after
- I text when I am on my way and when I am done. If you want something done differently next time, tell me and it will be.
Where I work
Fairfield ✦ James Bay ✦ Fernwood ✦ Rockland ✦ Cook Street Village ✦ Harris Green ✦ Victoria West ✦ Oak Bay
I work weekdays, 8:30 to 4:30, and I keep my days to a few neighbourhoods so I am not spending your hours in traffic. Not on the list? Ask. If your place fits a day I am already nearby, I will say yes. If it does not, I will tell you straight away.
Ask for a clean
Tell me a little about your place.
Fill in what you can. I read every request myself and answer by text or email, usually the same working day. Nothing is booked until we have agreed on a day.