Maid Service in Evanston and the Greater Chicago Area
Recurring maid service that keeps your home where you want it. Our teams come weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly and work through the same room-by-room checklist every visit, so the kitchen, bathrooms, and floors never slide back to square one.
It’s lighter, routine upkeep rather than a top-to-bottom reset, delivered by experienced, background-checked cleaners from a company that’s locally owned & operated here in Evanston.
or call (847) 440-1423
Maid service Standard Cleans start at $140
Your final price depends on the size and condition of your home. We send a quote before anything is booked.
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What Maid Service Means
Lighter, Routine Upkeep on a Schedule You Set
When most people say “maid service,” they mean someone who comes back regularly and keeps the house in order. That’s lighter work than some of our cleaning options. The goal is maintenance: clearing the week’s dust, crumbs, and bathroom grime before any of it has a chance to build up.
At Evanston Cleaning Company, maid service is most aligned with our Standard Cleaning on a recurring schedule. You get the same checklist, the same process, and the same level of care every visit. That consistency is what makes it work. Your home stays at the level you expect instead of swinging between clean and overdue.
Maid Service Is a Good Fit When
Your home is already in reasonable shape and you want to keep it there
You’d rather spend weekends on anything other than scrubbing floors
You want a predictable routine instead of booking a big clean every time things pile up
You have kids, pets, or a busy schedule that makes upkeep hard to stay ahead of
If your home needs more than upkeep right now, start with a Deep Cleaning and let maid service hold it from there.
What’s Included
What Every Maid Service Visit Covers
We work room by room in the same order every time, so nothing gets skipped and you know exactly what you’re paying for. Here’s what a recurring visit includes.
Kitchen
Sinks and countertops cleaned and wiped
Refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher exteriors
Microwave cleaned inside and out
Surfaces cleaned and disinfected
Floors swept and mopped
Trash removed
Bathrooms
Showers and tubs cleaned
Toilets cleaned and disinfected
Mirrors cleaned
Counters and surfaces disinfected
Trash removed
Floors swept and mopped
Bedrooms
Beds made with your existing linens
Surfaces and shelves dusted
Doors dusted and knobs disinfected
Mirrors cleaned
Reasonable general tidying
Carpets vacuumed
Living Areas
Surfaces and shelves dusted
Molding and ceiling corners dusted
Fans and light fixtures dusted
Surfaces cleaned and disinfected
Baseboards dusted
Floors vacuumed, swept, and mopped
Add-Ons and Product Preferences
Add-ons are available for a fee. Mention any of these when you book and we’ll build them into your recurring visits. Eco-friendly, pet-friendly, and fragrance-free supplies are included at no extra cost, or we can use your own products.
Pet hair removal
Laundry: wash and/or fold
Washing dishes
Inside the refrigerator
Inside the oven
Interior windows
Wet-wiped blinds
Carpet cleaning
Product preferences are included at no extra cost: eco-friendly, pet-friendly, and fragrance-free supplies are available, or we can use your own products.
Looking for soap scum, grout, scrubbed floors, or wet-scrubbed baseboards? That detail work belongs to a Deep Clean, which you can book any time between maid service visits. Carpet shampooing is quoted separately by phone.
Maid Service vs. Deep Cleaning
Know Which One Your Home Needs Right Now
Maid service keeps a clean home clean. Deep Cleaning gets a home there in the first place. Most new clients start with one Deep Clean, then switch to maid service to hold that baseline.
Maid Service
Best for ongoing upkeep
Dusting, surfaces, and high-touch disinfecting
Kitchen and bathroom surfaces, sinks, and toilets
Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping throughout
Beds made and general tidying
Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
Deep Cleaning
Best for a full reset
Everything in a maid service visit
Soap scum, grout, and wet-scrubbed baseboards
Scrubbed floors, plus under and behind furniture
Ceiling fans, dusted blinds, and exterior cabinets
One-time, or as a periodic refresh
Moving instead? Move-In and Move-Out Cleaning covers empty homes, including inside cabinets and appliances.
You can also compare every service task by task.
Your Schedule
Weekly, Bi-Weekly, or Monthly Maid Service
Weekly
For high-traffic homes
A strong fit for families with young kids, shedding pets, or anyone who wants the house guest-ready at all times. Nothing gets a chance to build up, so each visit stays focused.
Bi-Weekly
For steady upkeep
Every two weeks keeps dust and bathroom grime under control for most households, with a little light tidying on your end in between.
Monthly
For lighter-use homes
Ideal for smaller homes, tidy households, or anyone who handles day-to-day upkeep and wants a professional team taking care of floors, bathrooms, and the kitchen on a steady schedule.
Weighing the first two? The difference between weekly and bi-weekly cleaning mostly comes down to pets, kids, and how much cooking happens at home. Need someone sooner? Same-day cleaning is subject to availability.
How It Works
Booking Your Maid Service Is Simple
1
Tell Us About Your Home
Share your address, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, how often you’d like us to come, and anything that needs extra attention. Book online or call and we’ll work through scheduling together.
2
We Confirm Your Quote
We review your request and send a custom quote with your booking details. A small deposit holds the first appointment and is applied to the total.
3
Your Team Arrives
Uniformed teams arrive with professional-grade equipment and supplies (or use yours, if preferred) and work through the checklist. Then it repeats on the schedule you chose.
Built for Evanston Homes
Upkeep That Accounts for How Homes Here Actually Live
Homes in Evanston and the nearby suburbs come with their own maintenance patterns. Winter brings road salt and slush through the front door for months. Older homes have radiators, vintage tile, and original hardwood that need the right products. Lake humidity shows up on bathroom glass and grout.
Recurring maid service is how you stay ahead of all of it, instead of catching up every spring.
Get Your QuoteEntryways and mudrooms
Cleared salt residue and slush tracked in all winter
Vintage hardwood and tile
Cleaned with products suited to older surfaces
Radiators and baseboards
Dusted before buildup turns into a deep-clean job
Bathrooms and glass
Kept ahead of humidity, water spots, and grime
Apartments and condos
Recurring service for apartments and condos, not only houses
From Our Recurring Clients
What Our Neighbors Say About Routine Cleaning
“Evanston Cleaning Company did an amazing job! Our home was cleaned with such care and attention to detail — everything feels so fresh and sparkling. The team was professional, thorough, and really went above and beyond. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable cleaning service!”
Megan D.
Standard Cleaning
Cleaned by Gissel
“Valentina and Franyelis did a great job cleaning and worked super hard for four hours in the hot summer to clean our apartment. I was impressed by their work ethic and attention to detail. I will hire them again!”
Kristin G.
Standard Cleaning
Cleaned by Valentina & Franyelis
“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 Here in Evanston
Evanston Cleaning Company is family-owned and run by Patrick Chism, an Evanston resident. When the people cleaning your home answer to someone who lives down the street, the work gets done right.
Every cleaner is background-checked and trained on the same room-by-room process, and the team is insured. Pricing is transparent and affordable, with cash-free payment options and checks accepted.
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
Maid Service Near You
We provide maid service across Evanston and the Greater Chicago area. Pick your city for local details.
Do not see your area? Contact us and we’ll confirm coverage.
Questions
Maid Service FAQs
Is maid service the same as house cleaning?
The terms overlap, and people use them interchangeably. “Maid service” usually points to recurring, lighter upkeep, while “house cleaning” can mean anything from a routine visit to a full deep clean. At Evanston Cleaning Company, maid service is our recurring Standard Cleaning, one of several residential cleaning services we offer.
Do you do laundry?
Yes, as an add-on for a fee. Choose wash, fold, and pack (up to 2 loads per clean) or fold and pack only (up to 4 loads per clean), and mention it when you book. Washing dishes is available as an add-on too.
Do I need to be home during maid service?
No. Many recurring clients give us a door code or key instead. As long as we can get in, you don’t need to be there. If you’re wondering how to prep, here’s whether to clean before the cleaners come.
How is maid service priced?
Every home is different, so we build a custom quote around your home’s size, its condition, and how often you’d like us to come. Call (847) 440-1423 for a quote or request one online.
Do I need a Deep Clean before starting maid service?
If your home hasn’t been professionally cleaned in a while, we recommend it. A Deep Clean clears the buildup so each maid service visit can focus on keeping things clean rather than catching up.