Representative review
“The playroom and shared living space were reset in the same visit, which meant there was less for us to sort out after bedtime.”
Household cleaning
Household Cleaning in Philadelphia, PA
The whole household handled, not just the surfaces. Real chore relief for families, roommates, and pet homes — a room-by-room rhythm, kid- and pet-safe products, and add-on chores off your list. So the mental load of "who's cleaning what" finally lifts.
About this service
Household cleaning that lifts the whole load
Center City · Rittenhouse · Fishtown · Northern Liberties · Queen Village · South Philly · University City · Old City · Fairmount · West Philly · Mount Airy
Household cleaning is more than wiped counters — it's the running chore load and the mental load of keeping a busy home together. Since 2021, Hometress has taken that off the plates of families, roommates, and pet owners across Philadelphia — from South Philly row homes full of kids to Fairmount twins with two dogs to shared Fishtown apartments where nobody wants to referee the dish schedule.
We clean around how a real household lives. Kid- and pet-safe products throughout, a room-by-room rhythm so nothing gets skipped, and the option to fold in the chores that pile up — laundry and wash-and-fold, light organizing, the playroom reset. The result isn't just a clean home; it's the relief of not having to manage it. That's the part a household actually needs. Every cleaner who enters your household is background-checked, and Hometress carries general liability insurance that may cover damage from a cleaner's negligence.
Why Hometress
Why Philadelphia households choose Hometress
- Chore & mental-load reliefThe point isn't just a tidy home — it's not having to be the one who manages it. We take the running chore load, and the "who's doing what" of it, off your plate.
- Kid- & pet-safe throughoutPeople- and pet-safe, low-tox products in every room, planned around little ones, allergies, and the dog — tough on grime, gentle on the household that lives there.
- Add-on chores off your listFold in laundry and wash-and-fold or home organization and the recurring chores that pile up get handled on the same visit — not one more thing on the family whiteboard.
- Background-checked cleanersHometress connects you with background-checked, independent cleaning professionals, and carries general liability insurance that may cover damage from a referred cleaner's negligence. Terms and exclusions apply.
- Reliable, repeatable rhythmSame routine, same standard — one-time or on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly cadence that fits your week.
- White Glove GuaranteeIf something isn't right, tell us within 48 hours. We review every concern and make it right — a re-clean of the affected area, or a credit or refund on that portion.
What's included
What a household clean covers
The whole home on a rhythm — the everyday basics every visit, the shared spaces where a household actually lives, and the chore add-ons that lift the load.
Tell us how your household runs — the kids' schedules, the pets, the shared-space rules — and we shape the visit and the products around it.
Kitchen & baths
- Counters, stovetop & sink
- Bathrooms sanitized, kid-height too
- Appliance exteriors wiped
- Dishes handled on request
Living & shared spaces
- Surfaces & high-traffic zones dusted
- Floors vacuumed & mopped
- Playroom & common areas reset
- Clutter tidied & straightened
Pet & family care
- Pet-hair and shedding zones
- Kid- & pet-safe products throughout
- Odor-neutralizing where needed
- Allergy-aware routine on request
Chore add-ons
- Laundry & wash-and-fold
- Light organizing & decluttering
- Beds made & linens rotated
- Inside oven & fridge
How the visit takes shape
A household clean built around how home actually runs
The room-by-room clean sets the baseline. Your household's schedules, pets, shared spaces, and added chores shape the rest of the visit.
- Share the household rhythmTell us about kids' schedules, pets, sensitivities, and the shared-space rules that matter in your home.
- Reset the rooms everyone usesKitchen, baths, floors, play areas, and common spaces follow a room-by-room routine so the household baseline is covered.
- Fold in the choresAdd laundry and wash-and-fold, light organizing, beds and linens, or inside the oven or fridge when those tasks need to come off your list.
Flat all-in pricing · supplies included
Backed by the White Glove Guarantee
If it's not right, we make it right.
Tell us within 48 hours. We review every concern and make it right — a free re-clean of the affected area, or a credit or refund on that portion.
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- On recurring plans, the same cleaner returns when available.
- All-in pricing held from booking to receipt.
- Easy to skip, swap, or pause without a phone call.
Representative review
“We mentioned the dog's shedding zones before the visit, and the floors and pet-hair spots were handled without us having to leave a long list.”
Representative review
“Adding wash-and-fold took one recurring chore off the weekend list. The kitchen and bathrooms still got their usual room-by-room clean.”
Room by room
The household, from lived-in to handled
The things a busy household keeps postponing become the things already handled.
- The kitchen after dinnerCounters, stovetop, and sink are cleaned, with dishes handled on request.
- The playroom at day's endCommon areas are reset, with clutter tidied and straightened.
- The pet-hair cornerShedding zones are handled and odors neutralized where needed, using kid- and pet-safe products.
- The shared bathroomSanitized throughout, including the kid-height surfaces.
- The weekend laundry pileAdd wash-and-fold to the visit, and one recurring chore leaves the list.
Flat all-in pricing · supplies included
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Your whole home, three taps away.
Pick a service, see the all-in price, choose a time, and book — right from your phone. Track your cleaner en route, reschedule in a tap, and never chase an update again.
- All-in pricing, before you book
- Live cleaner tracking on the day
- Skip, swap, or reschedule in a tap
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Or book on the web →Are your products safe for kids and pets?
Yes. We use people- and pet-safe, low-tox products throughout, and plan the routine around little ones, allergies, and animals in the home. Have a sensitivity, a product you love, or one to avoid? Tell us and we'll honor it — a healthy household is the whole point.
Can you handle a home with pets and pet hair?
Absolutely — pet homes are a core part of what we do. We tackle shedding zones, treat pet odors, and work around your animals' routine, with a cleaner who's comfortable with dogs and cats. Fold it into a recurring rhythm and the hair never gets ahead of you.
Can you take chores like laundry off my list too?
Yes — that's the mental-load relief households want most. Add laundry and wash-and-fold, light organizing, or a playroom reset to any visit, and the recurring chores that pile up get handled alongside the clean. One booking, the whole load lifted.
How much does household cleaning cost in Philadelphia?
Household cleaning starts at $170 for a standard visit. Pricing is flat and all-in, based on your home's size, the kind of clean, and any household add-ons you choose. Supplies are included, and you see the total before booking rather than paying an hourly estimate. Laundry, organizing, or inside-appliance work can change the total, but each choice is priced on screen before you confirm.
How are household cleaners vetted?
Every Hometress cleaner is background-checked, and Hometress carries general liability insurance that may cover damage from a cleaner's negligence. That standard applies whether your household includes children, pets, roommates, or all three. If you book a recurring plan, we aim to send the cleaner who already knows the home, so your household's schedules, shared-space rules, and priorities do not need to be reintroduced every time.
What should I share before a household cleaning visit?
Share the details that shape how your home runs: kids' schedules, pets, sensitivities, products to use or avoid, and any shared-space rules. You can also flag the chores you want added, such as laundry and wash-and-fold, light organizing, a playroom reset, beds and linens, or inside the oven or fridge. Those notes help shape the room-by-room visit around your actual household.
How will my cleaner get in?
However works for you — be home, leave a key in a lockbox, or share a smart-lock or door code. You'll set access details with us before the visit, and your cleaner arrives within your scheduled window.
What if I'm not happy with the clean?
Tell us within 48 hours. We review the concern and make it right — a free re-clean of the affected area, or a credit or refund on that portion. That's the White Glove Guarantee.
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