Home Cleaning Services in the Greater Toronto Area
Now It’s Clean is a family-owned Canadian house-cleaning company in Toronto. We have cleaned more than 5,000 properties in the GTA over the past five years. We are bonded and insured, Google Guaranteed, and rated 4.9 out of 5 across more than 800 Google reviews. We clean houses, condos, and apartments across the wider GTA, including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Brampton, and Mississauga, and we serve many more communities across Ontario.
What Is Home Cleaning?
Home cleaning is a professional service in which trained cleaners handle the regular upkeep of your house. Instead of spending your evenings and weekends scrubbing, a cleaning team does the work on a schedule that suits you, whether that means a weekly visit, a bi-weekly rhythm, or a one-time deep clean.
It covers the spaces a family actually lives in: kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas. The aim is a home that stays consistently clean and properly sanitized without you having to think about it. In Ontario, where homes are sealed for much of the year and track in road salt, mud, and pollen through the rest, regular professional cleaning is a practical part of home maintenance rather than a luxury.
What’s Included in a Home Cleaning
A typical visit is organized room by room so nothing is missed. Your checklist is fully customizable. If you want extra attention on one room, or areas you would rather we skip, tell us when you book.
Kitchen
- ✓Wipe down counters and backsplash to remove grease, crumbs, and everyday buildup
- ✓Clean the sink thoroughly and polish the taps to a streak-free shine
- ✓Wipe the stovetop and the exterior of the fridge, oven, and microwave
- ✓Wipe cabinet fronts and handles to remove fingerprints and daily grime
- ✓Vacuum and mop the floor for a sanitized finish
Bathrooms
- ✓Clean and sanitize the toilet, inside and out
- ✓Scrub the tub, shower, and glass until spotless
- ✓Clean the sink, polish the taps, and wipe the mirror streak-free
- ✓Wash and disinfect the floor
Bedrooms
- ✓Dust every surface and piece of furniture, including nightstands, dressers, and headboards
- ✓Clean mirrors until clear and streak-free
- ✓Vacuum carpets or mop hard floors, depending on your flooring
- ✓Dust ceiling fans, vents, and window sills
Living Areas
- ✓Dust all surfaces, shelves, and electronics with care
- ✓Vacuum carpets and area rugs to lift trapped dust and pet hair
- ✓Mop hard floors to a fresh, polished finish
Throughout the Home
- ✓Wipe light switches and door handles, the most frequently touched surfaces in any home
- ✓Dust baseboards and ledges that everyday cleaning tends to miss
- ✓Collect and remove household garbage before we leave
What’s Not Included in a Standard Clean
The following are available as add-ons or as part of a deep clean, but are not part of a standard visit.
| Not included in a standard clean | Available as |
| Interior oven or fridge cleaning | Add-on or deep clean |
| Interior window washing | Add-on |
| Laundry and dishwashing | Not offered |
| Wall washing and spot treatment | Deep clean |
| Ceiling and light-fixture washing | Deep clean |
| Exterior cleaning, gutters, and decks | Not offered |
| Pet waste removal | Not offered |
| Biohazard or mould remediation | Specialist required |
If you would like any of these, mention them when you book and we will add them to your quote.
Our Cleaning Method
Professional results come from method, not effort. Every Now It’s Clean visit follows the same proven sequence.
Top to bottom, always
Dust and debris fall, so high surfaces are cleaned before the floors. Anything that drifts down lands on a surface that has not yet been cleaned.
Dry before wet
Loose dust is lifted or vacuumed before any liquid touches a surface. Wiping a dusty surface with a damp cloth first turns the dust into a paste that is harder to remove and leaves streaks.
The right product for the right surface
Natural stone reacts badly to acidic cleaners, which etch and dull the finish. Stainless steel is wiped with the grain of the metal, not against it. Glass gets a low-residue cleaner and a dry finishing pass.
Kitchens and bathrooms stay separate
Different rooms carry different soil and bacteria, so we use a colour-coded cloth system to keep one room’s mess from becoming another room’s problem.
This is the difference a trained team brings: not more effort, but the right order and the right product for every surface.
Standard Clean vs. Deep Clean: Which Do You Need?
This is the first choice most homeowners face, and getting it right saves money.
Standard clean
A standard clean keeps a home that is already in reasonable shape looking fresh. It handles the surfaces, floors, kitchen, and bathrooms that need regular attention, and it is the clean you repeat on a recurring schedule.
Deep clean
A deep clean goes much further. It reaches the spots that build up slowly over months: baseboards, vents, behind and under furniture, inside appliances, and thick grime in grout and corners.
| Your home’s condition | Start with |
| Cleaned regularly, just needs upkeep | Standard clean |
| Not deep cleaned in months, or ever | Deep clean first |
| Moving in or out, or post-event reset | Deep clean |
The common pattern is a deep clean to reset the home, then standard cleans to hold that result. Read our breakdown of the one-time vs. regular cleaning cost difference and our one-time deep cleaning guide. If you are moving, our move-in and move-out cleaning service is built for handovers.
Types of Homes We Clean
We clean homes of every kind, including detached and semi-detached houses, townhouses, bungalows, century and heritage homes, new builds, and larger estate homes. If you live in a condo, apartment, or rental unit, see our apartment and condo cleaning page, which is built around smaller spaces and building access. If you would prefer ongoing help from a regular cleaner, our maid service covers recurring household cleaning.
Why You Need Professional Home Cleaning
It hands back hours every week
The average household loses several hours a week to cleaning. A professional service returns that time to you.
It keeps a family home healthier
Carpets, sofas, mattresses, and curtains trap dust, pet dander, and dust mites. Regular cleaning helps reduce these allergens, which matters most during the months your home is sealed for winter.
It protects your home as an investment
A consistent maintenance routine helps protect your home’s long-term value, and regular cleaning is an easy, affordable part of that. CMHC offers guidance on maintaining your home over the long term.
It lifts a quiet mental load
An unfinished chore sits at the back of your mind all week. Handing it off removes that low, constant pressure.
It keeps you ready for guests
A regularly cleaned home is already guest-ready, any day of the week.
Your Home Is Safe With Us
Bonded and insured
Your home and belongings are protected on every visit, and insurance is included on every booking at no extra cost to you.
Background-checked team
Every cleaner is vetted before they enter your home.
Google Guaranteed
Rated 4.9 out of 5 across more than 800 Google reviews.
100% satisfaction guarantee
If we miss a spot, we return to re-clean it free. No questions and no fine print.
Living Wage Commitment
As a proud living wage provider, we pay our team fairly, which means they show up trained, motivated, and committed to doing the job right.
What Happens During Your Clean
If it is your first time booking, here is what to expect.
- 1ArrivalYour team arrives on time, in uniform, with all supplies.
- 2WalkthroughWe do a quick walkthrough to confirm your priorities and any areas to skip.
- 3Room-by-room cleanTop to bottom, dry before wet, with colour-coded cloths.
- 4Quality checkThe team lead reviews each room against the checklist.
- 5Your inspectionYou look things over before we leave. Anything missed is covered by the free re-clean guarantee.
You are welcome to stay for the first visit and walk the team through your home. After that, most clients simply leave access instructions and return to a clean house.
What Does Home Cleaning Cost in the GTA?
The factors that shape your quote are the size of your home, the type of clean, the current condition, how often you book, and any add-ons such as eco-friendly products, interior windows, or oven interior cleaning. There is no gas fee, no hidden fee, and no equipment fee, and insurance is included. Under Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act you generally cannot be charged more than 10% above a written estimate without agreeing to it, so the quote we give you is one you can rely on.
Tell us about your home and we will give you a clear, upfront quote with no surprises.
Request a free quote
Payment, Cancellation, and Recurring Benefits
Payment
We accept credit card, debit, and e-transfer, and no deposit is required.
Cancellation and rescheduling
Life happens. You can reschedule or cancel with reasonable notice — see our cancellation and billing policy for the exact terms.
Recurring client benefits
Recurring clients get better per-visit value than one-time cleans, the same trusted team on every visit, and a home that never falls behind between visits.
Common Cleaning Mistakes We Fix
Most homeowners clean with good intentions but work against themselves. Here are the mistakes we correct on every visit.
| The common mistake | What we do instead |
| Cleaning floors first, so falling dust lands on them again | Top to bottom |
| Wiping dust with a wet cloth, which turns it into a streaky paste | Dry before wet |
| Using vinegar on natural stone, which etches and dulls the finish | pH-neutral products |
| Using all-purpose cleaner on hard-water stains, which leaves the minerals in place | Proper descaling agents |
| Using one cloth for the whole house, which spreads bathroom bacteria to the kitchen | Colour-coded cloths |
| Over-wetting engineered hardwood, which swells the seams | A damp mop, never a wet one |
Keeping Your Home Fresh Between Visits
A professional clean sets the baseline. A few small habits hold it between visits, so your home never slides back.
- ✓Wipe kitchen counters and the sink each night, so grease and crumbs never build up
- ✓Deal with spills and splatters right away, before they set
- ✓Do a two-minute tidy of each room before bed, so clutter never accumulates
- ✓Run an exhaust fan during and after showers to keep bathroom humidity and mildew down
- ✓Take shoes off at the door through winter to keep road salt and grit off your floors
None of this replaces a deep clean, but it stretches the results and makes each visit faster. For more, see our essential tips for maintaining a clean home.
How to Book Your Home Clean
- 1Reach outCall (647) 558-0707, email info@nowitsclean.ca, or use our contact page.
- 2Get your quoteWe confirm the type of clean and set up a recurring schedule if you want one.
- 3We cleanYour team arrives fully equipped and cleans room by room.
- 4You inspectLook things over before we leave. If a spot is missed, the guarantee covers a free re-clean.
New clients get $50 off their first clean, which is the easiest way to see the difference a professional service makes.
What Homeowners Say
These are real reviews from our customers. You can read more on our Google Business Profile, on Trustpilot, on HomeStars, and on our BBB profile.
★★★★★
They did a fantastic job. Felt very comfortable with both the cleaners and the person I spoke to on the phone. Excellent customer service. Would recommend and use again.
— Bianca Mercuri
★★★★★
The service provided was great. They were easy to book, even last minute. The cleaners showed up at the exact time they were scheduled and did an excellent job. The best cleaning service I have tried so far.
— Delano Amiel
★★★★★
I requested a post-construction deep cleaning service. It took only 5 hours to place the order and send their team to my property. They did an amazing job. Very professional and courteous team members.
— F Mavis
★★★★★
Very good experience. The team was on time and had great attention to detail. Fred and Daniela were very accommodating towards our requests. Shabeer was very responsive and polite and made the process a breeze.
— Anirudh Agnihotri
★★★★★
We are very much satisfied with your service. Staff are very nice and did a wonderful job. Thanks Shabeer.
— Jana Sachithanantham
More Home Cleaning Resources
For more guidance from our team, explore these related reads and services:
Hiring a cleaner
Before your clean
How long cleaning takes
Cleaning tips
Apartment cleaning Guides
What it costs, how often to book it, and how to handle the harder jobs.
Condo cleaning Guides
Checklists, pricing and upkeep advice for high-rise living in Toronto.