## How Handy Works

### Set Up a Cleaning Plan

Choose a weekly, biweekly, or monthly cleaning plan. We schedule your recurring bookings to make things easy - but don’t worry, you can always reschedule if things change.

### Manage Everything Online

Rescheduling, contacting your professional, and tipping are just a tap away.

### Sit Back and Relax

An experienced, fully-equipped housekeeping professional will be there on time.

## The Most Reliable Way to Book a House Cleaning

Here's how it works -- just go to our website or app and tell us your zipcode and how big your house, apartment, or flat is. Handy will then connect you with a top-rated home cleaning professional to help take the stress out of your life.

#### Experienced

Handy has been connecting people to professional house cleaning and other home services since 2012. In our short history, house cleaning professionals using the Handy platform have helped clean millions of homes and apartments in NYC, SF, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, and beyond. Handy is your one-stop shop for whenever you need professional house cleaning help.

#### Reliable

When you schedule a cleaner or maid service through Handy to come to your home, you can rest assured knowing that someone will be at your home ready to go when you need it. They’ll help return your bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and more to the like-new condition that you remember from when you first moved in!

#### Convenient

Late nights at work preventing you from keeping your apartment tidy? Too busy taking the kids to school, practices, and playdates to vacuum the floors? We know life can be crazy and unpredictable, and when you’re tired and overworked, the last thing anybody wants to do is clean their home. Whatever the reason you’re looking for home cleaning help, Handy has you covered.

#### Flexible

With Handy, it’s easy to schedule and reschedule bookings. Just open the Handy app and choose the date and time that works best for you. Or maybe your home needs an extra deep clean with some special attention - you can use the app to add extras to your booking, like laundry, inside the cabinets, inside the refrigerator, and more.

## What's Included in a House Cleaning?

Here is what you can generally expect from a house cleaning booked through Handy. Download the app to share your specific cleaning details and instructions with your pro!

#### Bedroom, Living Room & Common Areas
- Dust all accessible surfaces
- Wipe down all mirrors and glass fixtures
- Clean all floor surfaces
- Take out garbage and recycling

#### Bathroom Cleaning
- Wash and sanitize the toilet, shower, tub and sink
- Dust all accessible surfaces
- Wipe down all mirrors and glass fixtures
- Clean all floor surfaces
- Take out garbage and recycling

#### Kitchen Cleaning
- Dust all accessible surfaces
- Empty sink and load up dishwasher with dirty dishes
- Wipe down exterior of stove, oven and fridge
- Clean all floor surfaces
- Take out garbage and recycling

#### Extras
For a deeper clean, consider adding one or more cleaning extras. Most cleaning extras add one half hour of time and cost to your booking.
- Inside cabinets
- Inside fridge
- Inside oven
- Laundry wash & dry
- Interior windows

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What's included in a cleaning?**
See [what's generally included in a cleaning service](https://www.handy.com/cleaningchecklist). Please share your specific requirements with your pro via the Handy app.

**Which professional will come to my place?**
Handy has a vast network of experienced, top-rated cleaners. Based on the time and date of your request, one of these pros will fulfill your job.

**Can I skip or reschedule bookings?**
You can reschedule any booking without penalty, so long as you do so at least 24 hours ahead of the scheduled start time.

**How much are house cleaning services?**
This depends on the size of your house — enter how many bedrooms and bathrooms you have into the form above and get an instant quote. We’re confident you’ll find prices extremely reasonable given the high level of service you will receive from your pro.

**Are house cleaning services worth it?**
Yes, it certainly is, assuming you’re the type of person who likes to come home to a beautiful and pristine home without having lifted a finger!

**What is your plan cancellation policy?**
Some cleaning plans require a minimum commitment term. Cancelling your plan before the minimum term is complete will result in a $99 fee.

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