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HOUSE CLEANING & MAID SERVICES • ST. CATHARINES, ON

Cleaning Services St. Catharines

Professional cleaning services in St. Catharines for houses, condos, apartments, townhomes, rentals, and family homes. Serving Old Glenridge, Port Dalhousie, Martindale, Western Hill, Merritton, Facer, and nearby Niagara Region communities since 2017 with background-checked cleaners, upfront pricing, and a 100% Happiness Guarantee.

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24-Hour Cancellation Policy Reschedule free with 24 hours notice

CERTIFIED, HIGHLY RATED & TRUSTED IN St. Catharines

St. Catharines' Trusted Cleaning Service

The Garden City's Highest-Rated Home Cleaning. Since 2017.

Honestly, maintaining a St. Catharines home involves specific challenges depending on the street. Old Glenridge heritage homes feature delicate original surfaces that require steady, patient detailing. Deep cleans, recurring service, and move-outs run across Martindale and Western Hill on the same professional standard.

We are an Ontario Living Wage employer because it prevents the turnover that kills quality. Our 24-hour cancellation policy respects the shifting schedules of busy families and local hosts. Port Dalhousie lakefront properties and downtown condos both get the same background-checked reliability every visit.

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Hellamaid professional house cleaning service in St. Catharines Ontario
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Real Results · St. Catharines

Before & After Cleaning Results in St. Catharines

Honestly, Old Glenridge heritage properties with hard water buildup require more dwell time than a high-turnover student rental in Western Hill. These are actual results from our St. Catharines service team.

Before and after glass shower cleaning in St. Catharines Ontario by Hellamaid
Before and after stove interior cleaning in St. Catharines Ontario by Hellamaid

FLEXIBLE BOOKING OPTIONS

Two Ways to Book House Cleaning in St. Catharines

Choose a fixed-price package or hourly cleaning in St. Catharines. Every booking includes supplies, insured cleaners, and our 100% Happiness Guarantee.

Most Popular
Option 1

Cleaning Package

Best for full-home cleanings. Our team follows a detailed room-by-room checklist — Standard, Deep, or Move-In/Out — so every surface gets attention.

Budget-Friendly
Option 2

Hourly Cleaning

Best for targeted tasks or smaller spaces. You set the priorities — a specific room, post-party cleanup, or maintenance between deep cleans. You control the time and focus.

Cleaning Package Checklist

Our Signature 50-Point Checklist

Select a cleaning type to see exactly what's included in each room. No cutting corners, no guesswork, only the Hellamaid standard.

Included with every recurring or one-time standard booking.

All standard tasks, plus baseboards, cabinet exteriors, window frames, and more.

Our most thorough clean. Deep clean tasks plus walls, vents, ceilings, and inside appliances.

Specialized cleaning after construction or renovation. Dust, debris, and residue removal throughout.

Bedrooms and living areas

Bedrooms & Living Areas

8 tasks
    Kitchen area

    Kitchen Area

    7 tasks
      Bathroom area

      Bathroom Area

      8 tasks
        Additional areas and extras

        Additional Areas & Extras

          Select add-ons when booking →

          Service Exclusions

          Not included in any package.

          Chandeliers Fragile Items Biohazards Infestation Paint Removal Mold & Mildew Exterior Windows Heavy Items Hard to reach areas Animal Waste Garage Balcony

          This checklist applies to package-based cleanings. Booking an hourly clean instead? You provide your own custom checklist and our team follows your priorities. Book online to get started.

          Transparent Pricing

          Cleaning Prices for St. Catharines Homes

          Honestly, we don't believe in hidden fees. All prices are before Ontario HST (13%) and are confirmed at checkout before you book.

          A standard clean in St. Catharines starts at $178 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Old Glenridge or Martindale. A 3-bedroom detached home in Port Dalhousie runs $228. Larger family estates in Grapeview run $248. Hourly rate is $49 per cleaner per hour with a 3-hour minimum. All prices exclude HST.
          Option 1
          Fixed-Price Package
          Pricing based on bedroom, bathroom, and basement count. Price locked before the team arrives.
          Studio / Bachelor
          e.g. downtown studio or bachelor unit
          From $148+ HST
          1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
          e.g. apartment in Old Glenridge
          $178+ HST
          2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom
          e.g. bungalow in Western Hill
          $198+ HST
          3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
          e.g. family home in Martindale
          $228+ HST
          4 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
          e.g. detached in Port Dalhousie
          $248+ HST
          Option 2
          Hourly Rate
          $49 per cleaner / per hour. 3-hour minimum. Ideal for custom checklists.
          1 cleaner × 3 hours
          targeted room cleaning for smaller apartments
          $147+ HST
          2 cleaners × 3 hours
          standard weekly clean in Merritton
          $294+ HST
          2 cleaners × 4 hours
          e.g. move-in turnover in Secord Woods
          $392+ HST
          3 cleaners × 3 hours
          faster turnaround on larger Martindale homes
          $441+ HST
          4 cleaners × 3 hours
          full Grapeview estate move-out clean
          $588+ HST
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          Recurring Booking Discounts
          Applied from the second visit onward
          Weekly — save 20%
          Bi-weekly — save 15%
          Monthly — save 10%
          Available Add-Ons
          Inside Fridge +$29
          Inside Oven +$29
          Inside Cabinets +$39
          Windows & Tracks $39–99
          Blinds +$8/window
          Extra Kitchen +$69
          Change Bed Sheets +$29
          Load Laundry +$29
          Pets in Home +$29
          The St. Catharines Team

          Meet Your St. Catharines Cleaning Team

          Every cleaner on our roster is background-checked and covered under $5M liability insurance. Honestly, we only hire people who understand that a Port Dalhousie lakefront property needs different care than a downtown condo.

          Helen — Hellamaid St. Catharines cleaning professional ✓ Verified
          Helen Senior Professional

          "Old Glenridge heritage homes have original surfaces that react badly to the wrong products. You learn quickly which finishes need a gentler touch and extra dwell time."

          Darlene — Hellamaid St. Catharines cleaning professional ✓ Verified
          Darlene Move-Out Lead

          "Student move-outs near Western Hill run on very tight semester deadlines. I build my schedule around the turnover time to ensure the next tenant can move in on schedule."

          Tiffany — Hellamaid St. Catharines cleaning professional ✓ Verified
          Tiffany Recurring Specialist

          "Most of my recurring clients in Martindale are busy families. After a few visits, you learn the home's rhythm and exactly where to spend that extra minute polishing."

          Hellamaid cleaning professional preparing for a St. Catharines home cleaning
          St. Catharines Verified Reviews

          What Your Neighbors Are Saying

          ★★★★★ 4.9 / 5.0 Rating
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          Julia C. Verified Google Review
          ★★★★★

          "Last week was our third scheduled cleaning from Hellamaid and they continue to please. Tiffany did a wonderful job and we look forward to seeing her again. Hellamaid's website is very easy to use - you can pick the dates for your cleaning, pick the type of cleaning you need and even cancel if necessary."

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          Donna H. Verified Google Review
          ★★★★★

          "Had a great experience with this company. Alice and Jacklyn worked very hard to clean our house - they were thorough and very pleasant to work with. Now our house is spotless after months of renovation. Thrilled with the results!"

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          David I. Verified Google Review
          ★★★★★

          "Heather and Richelle cleaned our house yesterday in time for the holidays. They were prompt, efficient and ... most important ... nice! They did a great job and were really helpful. It makes a difference when you get good people like these working with you. Thanks!"

          Why Hellamaid

          Why St. Catharines Families
          Choose Hellamaid

          Old Glenridge heritage properties require surfaces treated with real dwell time. Student rentals near Western Hill run on turnover deadlines that do not flex. Families in Martindale and Port Dalhousie need a team that works without supervision. We’ve covered the Garden City since 2017.

          5,000+ Niagara homes cleaned
          4.8★ Google rating, 300+ reviews
          2017 Serving Niagara Region since
          $5M Liability insurance, every booking

          Heritage Surface Detailing

          Original hardwoods in Old Glenridge require pH-neutral care. A surface pass does not shift calcium on century-home fittings.

          Student Turnover Logic

          Move-outs near Western Hill follow strict semester dates. We built our 24-hour cancellation notice for shifting lease schedules.

          Background-Checked Professionals

          Criminal check before the first shift on every booking. Most recurring clients in Martindale are not home during the clean.

          Engineer-Founded Logic

          Whether in Grapeview or Merritton, the same room-by-room system applies. Distance from downtown does not change the quality.

          Fixed Pricing. Confirmed Online.

          Price locked at checkout for Port Dalhousie lakefronts — no adjustments later. Recurring clients keep their discount from visit two.

          Consistent Cleaners

          Living Wage pay keeps turnover low across the St. Catharines team. A cleaner who knows your Facer district layout does not need to relearn it.

          Living Wage Employer Canadian Cancer Society Partner 100% Happiness Guarantee $5M Liability Insurance Serving Niagara Since 2017
          Cleaning Options

          Everything We Clean in St. Catharines

          Honestly, whether you need a standard weekly visit or a deep scrub for a heritage property, we maintain one professional standard across the Garden City.

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          Recurring House Cleaning

          Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly for family homes in Martindale and Old Glenridge. We assign the same cleaner to your home each visit to ensure consistency. Recurring discounts of up to 20% apply starting from your second booking.

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          Deep House Cleaning

          Inside appliances, baseboards, and window tracks. This is the recommended first booking for Old Glenridge heritage homes where original tiles and fixtures need deep product dwell time to remove years of buildup.

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          Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning

          Full cabinet interiors, appliance detailing, and a top-to-bottom scrub. Rental turnover is steady near Western Hill year-round. This package is designed to meet strict landlord inspection checklists and secure your deposit.

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          Post-Renovation Cleaning

          Fine construction dust removal for homes in Merritton and Port Dalhousie. We tackle the drywall dust that settles into HVAC vents and onto new surfaces, using specialized methods to ensure a particulate-free finish.

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          Condo & Apartment Cleaning

          Units in Downtown St. Catharines cleaned on your schedule. We handle building access logistics so you don't have to be home. Pricing starts from $148 before HST for bachelor units.

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          Airbnb & Rental Cleaning

          High-speed turnover cleaning between guests with a photo-ready checklist. Ideal for local hosts in Port Dalhousie and downtown who need strict reliability between check-out and the next 3pm arrival.

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          Areas We Serve

          Neighborhoods We Clean Across St. Catharines

          Honestly, the "Garden City" has diverse housing needs that change neighborhood by neighborhood. From Old Glenridge heritage estates to Western Hill rentals and new builds in Martindale, our team covers every corner of the city. We maintain one consistent standard whether you are near the downtown core or along the Port Dalhousie lakefront.

          Hellamaid service area map — St. Catharines and Niagara Region
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          Core & Heritage
          Old Glenridge Downtown Queenston Fitzgerald

          Character homes with original hardwoods and delicate finishes. These properties require experienced cleaners who understand dwell time for older bathroom fixtures and pH-neutral products for plaster and wood.

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          North End & Lakeshore
          Port Dalhousie Lakeshore Grantham North End

          Mix of lakefront estates and family detached. High demand for recurring bi-weekly services. Our Port Dalhousie teams are expert at handling the unique dust and humidity challenges of lakeside living.

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          West End & University
          Western Hill Martindale Grapeview Vansickle

          Heavy student rental turnovers and new family developments. We specialize in strict Move-Out deadlines near Brock University, ensuring units are ready for inspection and new tenancies.

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          East End & Merritton
          Merritton Secord Woods Facer Bunting

          Working-class housing stock often undergoing kitchen and bath renovations. Our post-reno teams handle the fine particulate dust that settles into HVAC vents and new cabinet surfaces.

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          South End & Escarpment
          Glenridge Stamford Brock Burleigh Hill

          Residential detached homes on wider escarpment lots. These larger family homes benefit from our room-by-room checklist to ensure consistent quality despite high square footage.

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          Surrounding Niagara
          Thorold Niagara Falls NOTL Pelham

          While we are based in St. Catharines, we serve all 12 Niagara municipalities. Same pricing, same insured teams, and same background checks apply no matter where you are in the region.

          St. Catharines Headquarters

          The Garden City’s Local Cleaning Pros

          Our local office is located at 108 Geneva St in the heart of St. Catharines. Honestly, being based right here allows our teams to reach every neighborhood—from Old Glenridge to Port Dalhousie—with pinpoint reliability. We serve the entire city seven days a week with background-checked, insured professionals.

          Local Phone

          289-812-8155

          Headquarters Address

          108 Geneva St Unit H, St. Catharines, ON L2R 4N2

          Hours

          Monday to Sunday, 8am to 6pm EST

          Google Rating

          4.8 / 5 from 300+ verified reviews

          Service Area

          Full St. Catharines coverage plus the entire Niagara Region.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          St. Catharines House Cleaning: Your Questions Answered

          Pricing for the Garden City, timing for heritage homes, move-out checklists, Brock University rentals, and how recurring bookings work in St. Catharines.

          St. Catharines uses Tier A pricing — lower than GTA rates. Flat-rate cleans start at $89 before HST. Most homes fall between $148 and $248 before 13% HST. Hourly runs $49 per cleaner per hour with a 3-hour minimum. Price locked at checkout with no changes after the clean.

          • Downtown studio — from $148 + HST
          • 1-bed in Old Glenridge — from $178 + HST
          • 2-bed in Western Hill — from $198 + HST
          • 3-bed in Martindale — from $228 + HST
          • 4-bed in Port Dalhousie — from $248 + HST

          Timing depends on the architecture. An Old Glenridge heritage home on a first clean takes significantly longer than a same-size new build in Grapeview. Original fixtures and wood require product dwell time that can't be skipped. Two-cleaner teams cut all times roughly in half.

          • Condo / studio — 1.5 to 2 hours with 1 cleaner
          • 2-bed bungalow — 2 to 2.5 hours with 1 cleaner
          • 3-bed detached — 2.5 to 3.5 hours with 1 cleaner
          • Heritage home in Old Glenridge — first clean can run 4 to 5 hours
          • Recurring cleans run faster from visit two onward

          Hourly cleaning in St. Catharines runs $49 per cleaner per hour with a 3-hour minimum — one of the lower rates across all Hellamaid markets. One cleaner for 3 hours is $147 before HST. Two cleaners for 3 hours is $294 before HST — useful for post-renovation work or heritage homes needing extra detail time.

          • 1 cleaner × 3 hrs — $147 + HST
          • 2 cleaners × 3 hrs — $294 + HST
          • 2 cleaners × 4 hrs — $392 + HST
          • 3 cleaners × 3 hrs — $441 + HST
          • All supplies brought by the cleaner

          Tipping is never required and not expected. It is appreciated after a tough first clean on an Old Glenridge heritage property or a time-sensitive move-out near Brock University. $10 to $20 per cleaner is the common range. Hellamaid is an Ontario Living Wage Network certified employer.

          • Tipping is optional — never expected or prompted
          • $10 to $20 per cleaner is the typical range
          • Cash left on the counter works fine
          • Leaving a Google review naming the cleaner is another great way to recognise great work

          Yes. Turnover demand near Brock University and Port Dalhousie runs on tight windows — check-in times are fixed and a late clean costs five-star ratings. The Airbnb turnover add-on covers a full guest-ready reset including kitchen, bathrooms, and linen change. Book with buffer time during peak seasons.

          • Airbnb turnover add-on available at checkout
          • Full kitchen reset, bathroom sanitation, linen change included
          • Student move-outs near Brock peak in April and August — book early
          • All cleaners are insured and background-checked

          Yes. Products are safe for children, pets, and people with sensitivities on every St. Catharines booking. No bleach or harsh fumes used as standard — particularly important for family homes in Martindale and Grantham. Allergy notes and specific preferences added at checkout. All supplies brought by the cleaner.

          • No bleach used as standard on any St. Catharines booking
          • Safe for children and pets across all home types
          • pH-neutral products for heritage surfaces in Old Glenridge
          • Allergy notes added at checkout

          Yes. The St. Catharines team covers all 12 Niagara municipalities — including Niagara Falls, Welland, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Grimsby. Same booking system, same pricing tier, same standard across the entire peninsula. No separate account or different process needed for any Niagara address.

          • Covers all 12 Niagara municipalities under one booking system
          • Same Tier A pricing across the entire Niagara Region
          • Same background-checked cleaners and $5M liability insurance on every booking
          • Book at hellamaid.ca/book-online for any Niagara address

          For recurring bookings, we assign the same cleaner where scheduling allows. Most bi-weekly clients in Grapeview and Martindale see the same person visit after visit. Access details and home notes carry forward automatically. Ontario Living Wage Network pay keeps turnover low.

          • Same cleaner assigned as default where scheduling permits
          • Substitute cleaners follow the same documented room-by-room system
          • Clients notified ahead of any substitute visit
          • Home preferences carry forward automatically on every return booking

          Yes. Rental turnover runs steady year-round in St. Catharines, with peaks near Brock University in April and August. The move-out add-on is +$159 on top of the base package. Scope covers inside appliances, all cabinet interiors, full baseboards, and complete bathroom to Ontario residential tenancy inspection standard.

          • Move-out add-on: +$159 on top of base package
          • Inside fridge, inside oven, all cabinet interiors, full baseboards included
          • Covers Ontario residential tenancy inspection standard
          • Full scope at move-in / move-out cleaning

          Both apply to every cleaner on the St. Catharines roster without exception. Criminal background check before the first shift. $5M liability insurance active on every booking. Cleaners are Hellamaid employees — not independent contractors. Same documented room-by-room system on every visit regardless of home size or neighbourhood.

          • $5M liability insurance covers every St. Catharines booking
          • Criminal background check before each cleaner's first shift
          • Hellamaid employees — not third-party contractors
          • Hellamaid holds Ontario Living Wage Network certification

          Not at all. Most St. Catharines clients are out during their clean. Access details are saved after the first visit and reused automatically on every return booking. Lockbox, spare key, or door code all work without issue. A completion notification is sent when the clean finishes.

          • Lockbox, spare key, or door code — all handled without issue
          • Access saved after first visit — no re-explaining on return bookings
          • Condo buildings: concierge or FOB access sorted before arrival
          • Flag anything within 24 hours and we return at no charge

          Online at hellamaid.ca/book-online in under 2 minutes. Pick home size, add-ons, and a date. Price confirmed at checkout with no changes after the visit. The 24-hour cancellation window gives real flexibility for busy families and local Airbnb hosts. Also serving the full Niagara Region.

          • Price locked at checkout — no changes after the visit
          • Free reschedule with 24+ hours notice
          • Cancellations inside 24 hours may carry a $45 fee
          • Prefer to call? 289-812-8155 during business hours

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