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House Cleaning Services in Evanston and the Chicago Area
A clean home doesn’t just look better – it feels better. We specialize in residential cleaning services that are flexible, dependable, and tailored to your lifestyle.
Background-checked cleaners, a repeatable room-by-room process, and a final walkthrough before we leave. Book a one-time clean or set a recurring schedule that fits your week.
or call (847) 440-1423
Most cleans start around $250!
Your final price depends on the size and condition of your home. We send a quote before anything is booked.
100+
Five-Star Reviews
Insured
Fully insured team
Vetted
Background-checked cleaners
Local
Evanston owned and operated
What’s Included
What Our House Cleaning Service Includes
We work room by room in the same order every time, so nothing gets skipped and you know exactly what you are paying for. This is what we cover in a home like yours, on every visit. Curious about the places that usually get missed? We wrote up 15 spots people forget to clean.
Kitchen
Counters and backsplash
Exterior of appliances
Stovetop and range
Sink and fixtures
Cabinet fronts
Floors swept and mopped
Bathrooms
Tub, shower, and tile
Toilet, inside and out
Vanity and mirrors
Fixtures polished
Trash emptied
Floors mopped
Bedrooms
Beds made
Surfaces and shelves dusted
Mirrors and glass
Doors dusted, knobs disinfected
General tidying
Vacuumed throughout
Living Areas
Dusting top to bottom
Surfaces cleaned and disinfected
Baseboards dusted
Molding and ceiling corners
Trash removed
Vacuumed, swept, and mopped
Add-Ons and Product Preferences
Mention these at booking and we will build them into the visit. Carpet cleaning and post-construction work are quoted by phone so we can match the price to your space.
Pet hair removal
Carpet cleaning
Laundry: wash and/or fold & pack
Pet-safe products
Scent-free products
Eco-friendly products
Use your own products
Looking for grout, soap scum, interior windows, or inside the oven and fridge? Those come with our more thorough service levels, just below. Carpet cleaning is priced per room and quoted by phone.
Step One: Service Level
Pick the Cleaning Your Home Needs Right Now
Each level builds on the one before it. Most new clients start with a deep clean to bring the whole home to a baseline, then keep it there with recurring standard visits.
Level 1
Standard Cleaning
Best for regular upkeep
Dusting, surfaces, and high-touch disinfecting
Vacuum, sweep, and mop all floors
Kitchen and bath surfaces, sinks, and toilets
Beds made and general tidying
Level 2
Deep Cleaning
Best for a full reset
Everything in a standard clean
Soap scum, grout, and wet-scrubbed baseboards
Scrubbed floors, plus under and behind furniture
Greasy ceiling fans, dusted blinds, and exterior cabinets
Level 3
Move-In / Move-Out
Best for a clean break or fresh start
Everything in a deep clean
Inside the fridge, oven, and dishwasher
Inside cabinets, drawers, and closets
Interior windows and wet-wiped blinds throughout
Step Two: Your Schedule
One-Time or Recurring, Your Call
Recurring visits keep a home from ever getting back to square one, which usually means shorter visits over time. There is no long-term commitment, so you can change or pause your schedule.
Weekly
Best for busy households, families with young kids, pets, or anyone who wants the house consistently guest-ready.
Most Popular
Bi-Weekly
The most common choice. Frequent enough to stay ahead of buildup without cleaning between visits yourself.
Monthly
A solid reset for smaller homes, tidy households, or anyone handling day-to-day upkeep on their own.
One-Time
Before guests arrive, after a party, ahead of a move, or when you just want a full reset with no commitment. Need it fast? See same-day cleaning.
Not sure which fits? Read our guide on weekly versus bi-weekly cleaning.
How It Works
Booking Takes About Five Minutes
1
Tell Us About Your Home
Share your address, square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and anything that needs extra attention. Do it online or over the phone, whichever you prefer.
2
We Confirm Your Quote
We review your request and send a quote by email along with your booking details. A small deposit holds the appointment and is applied to the total.
3
Your Team Arrives
Uniformed, background-checked cleaners arrive with professional supplies, or use yours if you prefer. We finish with a walkthrough and checklist review.
Property Types
We Clean More Than Single-Family Homes
Apartments
Studios through high-rises, including buildings that require elevator reservations, loading dock access, or security check-in.
Condos
Owner-occupied units, investment properties, and HOA communities where shared spaces and building rules matter.
Rental Properties
Turnover cleaning between tenants for landlords and property managers, with scheduling built around your vacancy window.
Built for Chicagoland Homes
We Know What These Houses Need
Homes here come with their own quirks. Hardwood that predates the war, vintage tile, narrow stairwells, radiators that collect dust all winter, and six months of road salt. Our process accounts for all of it.
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Road salt and entryways. Winter tracking gets treated as its own task, not an afterthought.
Older surfaces. Vintage tile, original hardwood, and plaster get products chosen for them.
Radiators and vents. The dust traps most cleaning services walk past.
Walk-ups and tight stairwells. We bring equipment sized for the building.
Parking restrictions. We plan around permit zones and street cleaning schedules.
From Our Clients
What Our Neighbors Are Saying
“After being unsatisfied with our previous cleaning service, we switched to ECC and seriously could not be more pleased! Genesis, our cleaning provider, did an IMMACULATE job! … With a new baby at home, hiring a cleaning service is an investment that we do not take lightly. … We look forward to Genesis returning twice a month to help keep our chaotic home much more calm!”
Christina G.
Standard Cleaning
Cleaned by Genesis
“Carmen and her crew were incredible! The three of them worked for 6 hours straight to deep clean our new place. They made it spotless and I’m so thankful for them! I used many different cleaners before, but Evanston Cleaning Company was the best! All for a very reasonable price! I will DEF be using them again! Thank you!”
Paul K.
Deep Cleaning
Cleaned by Carmen, Joana, & Franchezka
“Rachel, Gabriela, and Lynnet did a fantastic job cleaning our house. Their standard cleaning service was like a deep clean service from another company. Well done and will use again.”
Matt
Standard Cleaning
Cleaned by Rachel, Gabriela, & Lynnet
Happy with your clean? Our referral program thanks you for sending a neighbor our way.
Who You Are Hiring
Locally Owned, Right on Richmond Street
Evanston Cleaning Company is owned and operated by Patrick Chism, right here in Evanston. We are not a franchise and not a booking platform that hands your address to whoever is available. When you call, you reach the same small office that schedules your visit.
Every cleaner who enters your home is background-checked and trained on the same room-by-room process, so our quality and care are consistent with every clean.
Letting someone into your home is a real decision, and I don’t take it lightly. I live here. My kids are here. I hire people I’d want in my own house. – Patrick Chism, Owner
Areas We Serve
House Cleaning Near You
We provide house cleaning across Evanston and the Greater Chicago area. Pick your city to see local details, or call and we will confirm coverage for your address.
Do not see your area? Contact us and we will let you know.
Questions
House Cleaning Services FAQs
What affects the cost of a house cleaning?
Square footage, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and the current condition of the home are the biggest factors. Frequency matters too, since recurring visits generally take less time than a first clean. Add-ons like inside the oven, interior windows, or pet hair removal are priced separately. Tell us about your home and we will send a quote before anything is booked.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
No. Many clients give us access instructions instead. As long as we can get in with a code or key, you do not need to be there. If you want to learn more about setting that up, read our guide on what to do before the cleaners arrive.
What is included in a standard cleaning?
Dusting, vacuuming, mopping, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, bed making, trash removal, and general tidying. Add-ons are available for refrigerators, ovens, blinds, deep cleaning, and pets. If you have a specific request, mention it at booking.
What is the difference between a house cleaning service and a maid service?
In practice, very little. People search for house cleaning, home cleaning, housekeeping, and maid service to describe the same work, and we handle all of it. Whichever term you use, you are getting the same trained, background-checked team and the same room-by-room process.
How far in advance should I book?
Three to five days ahead is a good target for getting your preferred date and time. If you need something sooner, call us and we will tell you what is open.
Do I need to provide supplies or equipment?
No. We bring professional-grade products and equipment. If you would rather we use your own products, just let us know at booking.
What payment methods do you accept?
All major credit cards, debit cards, electronic payments, and checks. We collect a deposit once your booking is confirmed, which is applied to the total. The deposit is invoiced by email after we review your request.
Is your team insured?
Yes. Our team is fully insured, and every cleaner is background-checked before working in a client home.