NEED PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICES IN KENSINGTON MARKET?
Now It’s Clean provides professional house cleaning services in Kensington Market, Toronto, for apartments, row houses, shared households, and small businesses. From apartments above shops on Augusta Avenue to row houses near Bellevue Square Park, our team delivers consistent cleaning tailored to each property.
As a family-owned Canadian cleaning company based in Toronto, Now It’s Clean brings more than five years of experience across Toronto. We understand the local challenges, including narrow streets, limited parking, and walk-up apartments without elevators.
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Apartment Cleaning in Kensington Market
Most of our work in this neighbourhood is in apartments, where small spaces make missed spots and streaks highly noticeable.
We clean glass and metal with a second, dry cloth to help prevent water marks. Our apartment and condo cleaning teams follow a consistent route through each room and finish at the doorway to avoid missing corners.
A standard apartment visit includes:
- Kitchen counters, sink, taps, cabinet fronts and appliance exteriors
- Stovetop and range hood surround
- Bathroom cleaning and disinfection, including the toilet, sink, taps and shower
- Dusting of surfaces, shelves, window sills and baseboards
- Vacuuming and washing all floors
- Cleaning door handles, light switches and other frequently touched surfaces
We use colour-coded microfiber cloths to keep bathroom cleaning separate from kitchen cleaning and reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Each cloth is folded into quarters so clean faces can be used as needed before the cloth goes into the laundry bag.
If your apartment is above a restaurant or food shop, please mention it when booking. Cooking grease can build up around the range hood, behind the stove and on the kitchen ceiling. These areas may need additional degreasing, so letting us know in advance helps us prepare an accurate quote.
House Cleaning for Kensington Market Row Houses
The older row houses around Bellevue Square Park are often narrow and spread across multiple floors, with staircases connecting the living spaces.
We clean from the top floor down to prevent dust from settling on finished surfaces. Within each room, we work from high surfaces to lower ones and clean the floors last. Our house cleaning teams vacuum before mopping to remove grit that can scratch older wood floors.
Many older homes have compact bathrooms with original fixtures and tile. We use a brush to clean grout lines, which sit below the tile surface and can be difficult to reach with a mop alone.
Staircases often see heavy daily use, so we vacuum each one from top to bottom, paying attention to the edges and backs of the treads as well as the main walking surfaces.
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Getting In: Stairs, Parking and Shared Entrances
Kensington Market has walk-up apartments, shared entrances and limited parking. We plan for these access challenges before each appointment.
No elevators: Our team carries equipment up two or three flights and back down after the appointment. That time is built into the estimate, and we do not reduce your cleaning time to account for it.
Shared stairwells: We keep the route clear and work quietly to avoid disturbing other residents.
Parking: The streets are narrow, parking restrictions apply on many of them, and driveways are rare. If your building has a back lane, loading zone, permitted parking space or nearby lot we can use, please let us know in advance to help keep your appointment on schedule.
Deep Cleaning in Kensington Market
Older buildings in Kensington Market can collect street dust and cooking residue from nearby businesses. Painted wooden trim may also need gentler cleaning products to protect the finish.
A deep clean covers areas that a routine visit does not usually include:
- Behind and underneath the stove
- The range hood and the casing around it
- The tops of cabinets, vent covers and light fixtures
- Baseboards and window channels
- Shower glass and taps carrying hard water scale
- Inside the oven and fridge, on request
Move-Out and End of Tenancy Cleaning in Kensington Market
Turnover in Kensington Market can be quick, especially in student rentals and shared households near the University of Toronto. Landlords may need a unit back on the market quickly between tenants.
Our move-in and move-out cleaning service covers empty properties, making it easier to clean inside cupboards and appliances and beneath furniture. These tasks are included in the same list that was checked during the final walkthrough. Booking a professional clean can help prepare the property for handover, but it is not automatically required.
Shop and Office Cleaning in Kensington Market
Kensington Market is home to independent shops, small offices and businesses operating alongside residential properties.
Our retail cleaning teams work around your stock and displays, while our office and commercial cleaning service covers studios, small offices and treatment rooms in the surrounding streets. We clean before opening or after closing, as arranged. We disinfect high-touch surfaces according to the product’s stated contact time. If your shop floor needs more than routine mopping, we can arrange intensive floor cleaning.
Proof of insurance is available on request for landlords and property managers who require it before providing keys or alarm access.
Regular Home Cleaning in Kensington Market
Small apartments show dirt quickly, so regular cleaning helps keep them under control between visits.
With our maid services, a home-specific checklist helps focus cleaning time on the areas that need it most. Weekly cleaning suits busy shared households and apartments above restaurant kitchens. Biweekly visits offer a practical option for routine upkeep. Regular scheduled visits, one-time cleans and same-day cleaning are also available.
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Kensington Market
Shop and apartment renovations can leave fine construction dust on surfaces throughout a property. Some ordinary vacuum filters may allow fine particles to pass through and circulate back into the room.
Our post-construction and renovation cleaning teams use sealed vacuums fitted with HEPA filters and work from the ceiling downward. We may repeat cleaning in certain areas after dust has had time to settle.
In Kensington Market’s mixed-use buildings, dust can also travel between shops and apartments, so we may recommend cleaning both spaces when conditions warrant it. Cleaning only one space may leave dust behind if the other remains affected by renovation work.
What Your Home Clean Includes, and What Costs Extra
Included at no charge:
- All products, cloths, mops, vacuums and equipment
- Cleaning products selected for different surfaces and tasks, including wood and stone care, kitchen degreasing and hard water scale removal
- A colour-coded microfiber system that keeps bathroom and kitchen work separate
- Vacuums fitted with HEPA filters, which trap fine dust and other small particles inside the machine
Quoted separately:
- Inside the oven and fridge
- Inside cupboards
- Interior windows
- Deep cleaning of the range hood
- Eco-friendly products, which are an add-on and not our standard range
Our eco-friendly range is low-VOC, meaning it releases fewer volatile organic compounds into the air. We carefully vet all safety documentation to ensure our low-VOC products are safe for your children and pets. The products are suitable for routine cleaning, while a heavily carbonised oven or established limescale may require a conventional product. We explain the reason before proceeding. Our trained professionals safely handle all cleaning agents, so you never have to worry about harsh fumes or chemical mixing.
Payment is accepted by credit card, debit or e-transfer. Phone support is available Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Kensington Market Chooses Now It's Clean
- Professional Cleaners: Background checks are completed before anyone works in a client’s home.
- Bonded and Insured: We carry liability coverage and maintain WSIB compliance. Supporting documents are available on request.
- Satisfaction Guarantee: If we leave something undone, we return to fix it at no extra charge.
- Upfront Pricing: Prices are agreed upon before cleaning, so the invoice matches the quoted amount.
- Highly Rated Service: Our Google Business Profile has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from more than 800 reviews.
- Local Kensington Market Coverage: We clean homes throughout Kensington Market, from Augusta Avenue to the residential streets around Bellevue Square Park, and in nearby areas, including Chinatown.
Call (647) 558-0707 or request a free quote online to book a cleaning. Get $50 off your first cleaning with Now It’s Clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does home cleaning cost in Kensington Market?
We calculate the price based on the number of cleaners required, the time needed and the property’s current condition. A one-bedroom apartment above a shop usually takes less time than a three-storey row house. A first clean may also take longer if dirt and grime have built up. Regular visits work out cheaper per clean than one-time bookings. The price is confirmed before booking, and new customers receive $50 off their first clean.
Do you clean apartments in buildings without an elevator?
Yes, walk-up apartments are common in Kensington Market, and our team accounts for stair access when preparing an estimate. Carrying equipment upstairs is factored into the appointment plan, so the agreed cleaning time is preserved. In shared stairwells, we keep the route clear and work quietly. Please mention your floor and entry arrangements when booking.
What is included in a standard home cleaning?
A standard home cleaning covers kitchen surfaces, sinks, taps, bathroom fixtures, dusting, and floor cleaning. We also clean frequently touched surfaces, such as door handles and light switches. Inside ovens, fridges and cupboards, along with interior windows and intensive range hood cleaning, may cost extra. Please let us know which areas need attention when requesting a quote.
Can you clean an apartment above a restaurant?
Yes, apartments above restaurants or food shops may need extra attention because cooking grease can build up around the range hood, behind the stove and on the kitchen ceiling. These areas may require additional degreasing. Please mention the location when booking so we can assess the work and provide an accurate quote.
Do cleaning companies bring their own supplies and equipment?
Yes, our team brings the cleaning products, cloths, mops, vacuums and other equipment needed for the visit. We use colour-coded microfiber cloths to keep bathroom and kitchen cleaning separate, along with HEPA-filtered vacuums. If eco-friendly products are preferred, please mention this when booking, as they are available for an additional fee.
Call (647) 558-0707 or request a free quote online. New Kensington Market clients receive $50 off the first clean.
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