House Cleaning in Indianapolis
Bungalows, ranches, lofts, townhomes and apartments, from Mass Ave to Nora to Eagle Creek.
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One City, Many Kinds of Homes
Indianapolis is a city of neighborhoods, and the housing changes every couple of miles. Lockerbie Square, Old Northside and Herron-Morton keep 1900s and 1920s bungalows and doubles on narrow lots. Butler-Tarkington and the north and east sides run to mid-century ranches. Near Mass Ave the stock is condos and lofts, Fall Creek Place is newer townhomes, and Castleton and Nora are mostly garden apartments. We clean all of it.
Each kind of home asks for something different. Original pine and oak floors in an Old Northside double do not want a wet mop, and plaster walls and painted millwork do not want anything aggressive. A Butler-Tarkington ranch is one long level of hardwood, a big kitchen and a finished basement that quietly collects dust. A three-story townhome in Fall Creek Place is a stair workout with finishes that need real attention on every level. A Mass Ave loft is open plan, high ceilings and a lot of glass.
Logistics vary too. Permit parking and narrow alleys in Lockerbie Square, a gate code in Castleton, a long driveway out toward Eagle Creek. Our teams cover the whole city and route their days by area, so a Garfield Park visit is not squeezed between two north-side jobs, and arrival windows hold.
Most Indianapolis households book biweekly and keep the same cleaner. That consistency is what keeps an older house steady rather than swinging between spotless and neglected, and it means nobody has to re-explain which floors are original or which room the cat hides in.
Whether you are in a bungalow in Herron-Morton, a ranch in Butler-Tarkington, a townhome in Fall Creek Place or an apartment in Nora, we clean it thoroughly and treat what is original to the home as worth protecting.
What Our Indianapolis House Cleaning Covers
Room by room, on every floor, whether it is a 1920s bungalow or a brand-new townhome.
Kitchen
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust all windowsills, window frames, and ledges
- Dust blinds
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dry dust decor and picture frames
- Clean and dry sink and soap dish
- Clean countertops and backsplash
- Clean microwave (inside and outside)
- Clean stovetop, burners, and control panels
- Clean exteriors of large appliances (fridge, oven, dishwasher)
- Clean stationary items (toaster, coffee maker, etc.)
- Wipe down table and chairs
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Spot clean cabinets and clean all handles
- Empty trash can and wipe down exterior
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Clean oven hood vent
- Wipe down exteriors of all cabinets and drawers
- Wipe down all doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
Bathroom(s)
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures and shelves
- Dust doors, windowsills, and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Dust and tidy personal items and hand towels
- Clean and dry shower and tub
- Clean and dry sink, countertops, and soap dish
- Clean all mirrors and glass
- Polish towel racks and toilet paper holder
- Clean inside, outside, and around toilet
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Wipe down and disinfect cabinets
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Empty garbage and replace bag
- Scrub tile grout in shower
- Wipe down all doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
Bedrooms
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust windowsills and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Dust and tidy decor and personal items
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dust furniture, lamps, and lampshades
- Tidy areas, fold blankets, arrange pillows
- Clean all mirrors
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Make beds and change sheets (if left out on edge of bed)
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Empty garbage and replace bag
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
Living Areas & Common Spaces
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust windowsills and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Dust and tidy decor and personal items
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dust furniture, lamps, and lampshades
- Tidy areas, fold blankets, arrange pillows
- Clean all mirrors
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Empty garbage and replace bag
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
When Indianapolis Households Book a Cleaning
1Biweekly Recurring Service
The most common choice across Indianapolis. It holds the standard between visits without a weekly commitment.
2Weekly for a Full House
Kids, pets, a home office and a finished basement add up. Weekly service keeps a Butler-Tarkington or Old Northside home genuinely under control.
3Monthly Maintenance
Works well for a couple in a Mass Ave loft or a Nora apartment who tidy as they go and want the heavy work handled.
4Before Hosting Guests
Race weekend, a graduation, a holiday dinner. When family is headed to your Garfield Park bungalow or Fall Creek Place townhome, one clean beforehand takes the pressure off.
5After a Long Stretch of Travel
A house closed up for weeks collects dust regardless. A single visit resets it before you settle back in.
Why Indianapolis Homeowners Choose Us
Careful With Historic Materials
Original hardwood, plaster and painted millwork in the older neighborhoods get pH-neutral products and damp, not wet, cleaning. We do not gamble with a century-old floor.
Full Teams for Bigger Houses
A three-story Old Northside home or an Eagle Creek ranch with a finished basement is not a one-person job. We staff to the size of the house so every level gets the same attention.
Background-Checked and Insured
Every cleaner is screened and we carry full liability coverage, so handing over a key is a reasonable thing to do.
Consistent Arrival Windows
We cover the whole city, so we route by area instead of crisscrossing it. Permit parking in Lockerbie Square, gate codes in Castleton and the drive out to Eagle Creek are all planned for, so your window means something.
Recurring House Cleaning in Indianapolis
Set it and forget it — we'll keep your home spotless on your schedule
Weekly
Best for busy homes and families with kids or pets
15% OFFBi-Weekly
Perfect balance of clean and value for most homes
10% OFFMonthly
Great for light maintenance and smaller spaces
Quarterly
A deep refresh every 3 months. Perfect for seasonal maintenance.
Life in Indianapolis moves fast. Between work, kids' activities, weekends on the Monon, Colts and Pacers games, and everything in between, who has time to clean? Our flexible scheduling lets you choose the frequency that fits your lifestyle. Need to skip a week or reschedule? No problem — just give us 24 hours notice.
What Our Customers Say
“Our Herron-Morton double has original pine floors that the last service left cloudy. This team uses the right products and the floors finally look right again.”
Graham S.
Indianapolis, IN
“Three floors plus a basement in Old Northside. They bring enough people to actually finish, and the top floor gets the same attention as the main level.”
Linnea D.
Indianapolis, IN
“New townhome in Fall Creek Place, so many stairs. Biweekly service and the same cleaner every time. She knows the house better than I do at this point.”
Emmett R.
Indianapolis, IN
“Our Butler-Tarkington ranch has a finished basement that every other service rushed or skipped. They treat it like part of the house. Same cleaner for a year now and never late.”
Rosa C.
Indianapolis, IN
“We are out by Eagle Creek and host family every 500 weekend, so we book a clean the Friday before. Guest rooms, both baths, the whole first floor. Third year in a row and it has never let us down.”
Wesley T.
Indianapolis, IN
“Our Herron-Morton double has original pine floors that the last service left cloudy. This team uses the right products and the floors finally look right again.”
Graham S.
Indianapolis, IN
“Three floors plus a basement in Old Northside. They bring enough people to actually finish, and the top floor gets the same attention as the main level.”
Linnea D.
Indianapolis, IN
“New townhome in Fall Creek Place, so many stairs. Biweekly service and the same cleaner every time. She knows the house better than I do at this point.”
Emmett R.
Indianapolis, IN
“Our Butler-Tarkington ranch has a finished basement that every other service rushed or skipped. They treat it like part of the house. Same cleaner for a year now and never late.”
Rosa C.
Indianapolis, IN
“We are out by Eagle Creek and host family every 500 weekend, so we book a clean the Friday before. Guest rooms, both baths, the whole first floor. Third year in a row and it has never let us down.”
Wesley T.
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis House Cleaning: Common Questions
House cleaning generally runs $130 - $290+. A two-bedroom Herron-Morton bungalow or a Nora apartment sits near the lower end, while a four-bedroom Old Northside home with multiple floors runs higher.
Yes. Older homes in Lockerbie Square, Old Northside, Herron-Morton and the other historic neighborhoods get pH-neutral products and a damp mop rather than a wet one, and we keep liquid away from plaster and painted trim.
All of them. Mass Ave, Lockerbie Square, Old Northside, Herron-Morton and Fall Creek Place in the older core, Butler-Tarkington, Castleton and Nora to the north, Garfield Park to the south and Eagle Creek to the northwest, plus Broad Ripple, Meridian-Kessler, Fountain Square and Irvington. We also cover Lawrence and the suburbs from Westfield to Greenwood, Brownsburg to Anderson.
Two to three hours for a bungalow or an apartment, four to six for a larger multi-story home. Extra bathrooms, a finished basement and heavy trim work push it toward the higher end.
Yes, that is standard for recurring clients. Your cleaner learns the house, the parking or gate situation and your preferences.
Rarely. Permit-only streets in Lockerbie Square and tight alleys in Herron-Morton are a solved problem for us. If the alley is the better approach or your Castleton building needs a gate code, tell us when you book.
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