Kitchen
- Wipe counters and backsplash
- Clean the sink and faucet
- Wipe cabinet fronts and handles
- Wipe the outside of the stove, microwave, dishwasher and fridge
- Sweep and mop the floor
House cleaning
House cleaning servicefor Boston-area homes.
Standard house cleaning for apartments, condos and houses, booked once or weekly, every two weeks or monthly. Serving Cambridge and Brookline, MA, with flat prices by home size and supplies and equipment included.
- Insured and bonded
- Background-checked cleaners
- Supplies and equipment included
Last updated September 2026. Prices as of September 2026.
- Best for
- Homes and apartments that are kept up week to week
- Booking
- One time, weekly, every two weeks or monthly
- Supplies
- Supplies and equipment included
- Price
- From $130, flat by home size
What is included
What does a house cleaning include?
A standard clean covers every main room. Here is the room-by-room list.
Bathrooms
- Clean the toilet, inside and out
- Scrub the sink, tub and shower
- Wipe mirrors, fixtures and counters
- Sweep and mop the floor
Living areas
- Dust reachable surfaces, shelves and frames
- Wipe tables and other hard surfaces
- Vacuum carpets and rugs
- Sweep and mop hard floors
- Wipe light switches and door handles
Bedrooms
- Dust reachable surfaces and mirrors
- Wipe light switches and door handles
- Vacuum or mop floors
- Vacuum under beds where reachable
Entryway and stairs
- Sweep, vacuum and mop the entry floor
- Wipe the inside of the front door and its handle
- Vacuum stairs and landings
- Dust banisters and railings
Add-ons
- Inside oven: $35
- Inside fridge: $30
- Interior windows: $12 each
Satisfaction guarantee. If something was missed, tell us within 24 hours and we will come back and re-clean it at no charge.
One-time or recurring
Recurring house cleaning, weekly to monthly.
Every recurring standard clean gets a discount. You can also book a single clean.
Weekly
20% off
The most frequent schedule and the largest discount.
Every two weeks
15% off
A middle schedule with a 15% discount on every visit.
Monthly
10% off
The lightest schedule, still 10% off each visit.
Example, 2 bedrooms. A one-time standard clean is $185 per visit. Weekly it is $148, every two weeks $157.25 and monthly $166.50. Prices as of September 2026.
Not ready for a schedule? Book a single clean first. Deciding how often to book? Read how often to clean your home.
Many homes in Cambridge and Brookline are in older buildings. When you request a quote, mention radiators, original wood floors or steep stairs in the message box so they are on record for your visit.
Apartments and condos
Apartment and condo cleaning.
Apartments and condos use the same standard clean and the same price table as houses, set by the number of bedrooms: $150 for a 1 bedroom and $185 for 2 bedrooms, per visit. Kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, bedrooms and entryway are covered, with supplies and equipment included. If your building is a walk-up or has rules for contractors or the elevator, mention it in the quote request so it is on record for your visit. Prices as of September 2026. See the price table.
How it works
From quote to clean in 4 steps.
Request a quote
Send your home size, your neighborhood and whether you want one clean or a recurring schedule.
Confirm your price
Your exact price is confirmed in the quote before booking.
We clean
Our insured, bonded, background-checked cleaners bring the supplies and equipment.
Tell us if anything was missed
If something was missed, tell us within 24 hours and we will come back and re-clean it at no charge.
Pricing
How much does house cleaning cost?
A standard house cleaning costs $130 for a studio, $150 for a 1 bedroom, $185 for 2 bedrooms, $235 for 3 bedrooms and from $290 for 4+ bedrooms, per visit. The price is flat by home size, and recurring visits get 20%, 15% or 10% off. Prices as of September 2026.
| Home size | Standard clean |
|---|---|
| Studio | $130 |
| 1 bedroom | $150 |
| 2 bedrooms | $185 |
| 3 bedrooms | $235 |
| 4+ bedrooms | From$290 |
What changes the price
- Home size. The base price is set by studio, 1, 2, 3 or 4+ bedrooms.
- Type of clean. Standard, deep and move-in / move-out have separate prices.
- Frequency. Weekly, every-two-weeks and monthly standard cleans get a discount.
- Condition and size. Homes above 2,500 sq ft or in heavy-buildup condition are quoted individually.
Which clean do I need?
Compare the three cleans.
Pick by the state of your home and what you are doing next.
Home cleaning
From $130
A regular clean for a home that is kept up.
- Kitchen, bathrooms, living areas and bedrooms
- One-time or recurring, with 10% to 20% off
- Add-ons for oven, fridge and windows
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Deep cleaning
From $230
Detail work on top of a standard clean.
- Baseboards, door frames and window sills
- Grout, cabinet fronts and vents
- Behind and under furniture that can be moved
Move-in / move-out
From $195
A clean for an empty home.
- Inside cabinets, drawers and closets
- Every room and every floor
- Same prices for move-in and move-out
Where we clean
House cleaning in Cambridge and Brookline.
Two cities, one price table. Pick your city for local details.
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge is a renter-heavy city: about two in three occupied homes are rented, and many are in multi-unit buildings.
Brookline, MA
Brookline has older brick apartment buildings, walk-ups and elevator towers, and limits on-street parking to two hours on the same street between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m.
More of Boston is planned
We currently serve Cambridge and Brookline. Wider Boston coverage comes next.
Questions
Common questions.
Straight answers on price, what is included and how booking works.
Read all cleaning FAQsHow much does house cleaning cost in Cambridge and Brookline?
A standard house cleaning costs $130 for a studio, $150 for a 1 bedroom, $185 for 2 bedrooms, $235 for 3 bedrooms and from $290 for 4+ bedrooms, per visit. Prices are flat by home size and the same in Cambridge and Brookline. Prices as of September 2026. See the full price table.
Do you offer discounts for recurring cleaning?
Yes. Recurring standard cleans get 20% off weekly, 15% off every two weeks and 10% off monthly. The discount applies to the standard clean.
Can I book a one-time cleaning?
Yes. Any clean can be booked once. Standard house cleaning can also be recurring: weekly, every two weeks or monthly, with a discount on each.
How often should I schedule a house cleaning?
A common starting point is a professional clean every two weeks. Weekly suits busy homes with children, pets or several people, while monthly suits one or two adults who are out most of the day. Recurring standard cleans get 20% off weekly, 15% off every two weeks and 10% off monthly. Read how often to clean your home for more.
Do you clean apartments and condos?
Yes. We clean apartments, condos and houses in Cambridge and Brookline. The price is set by the number of bedrooms, and homes above 2,500 sq ft are quoted individually.
What does a standard house cleaning include?
A standard clean covers the kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, bedrooms and entryway: wiping counters and surfaces, cleaning sinks, toilets, tubs and showers, dusting reachable surfaces, and vacuuming and mopping floors. Inside the oven, inside the fridge and interior windows are add-ons. See the room-by-room list.
Do cleaners bring their own supplies and equipment?
Yes. Supplies and equipment are included in the price of every clean, so there is nothing to buy or borrow. That covers the products and tools for the kitchen, bathrooms, floors and surfaces, and it applies to home cleaning, deep cleaning and move-in / move-out cleaning alike. See what house cleaners bring and how to prepare.
Are your cleaners insured and bonded?
Yes. Squares & Corners is insured and bonded, and every cleaner who comes to your home is background-checked. Insurance generally covers accidental damage or injury that happens while work is done in your home, and a bond is a separate protection that generally repays a customer for certain losses such as theft. Ask any cleaning company what its coverage applies to.
What is the satisfaction guarantee?
If something was missed, tell us within 24 hours and we will come back and re-clean it at no charge. You can reach us through the contact page.
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