Palo Alto, CA
House Cleaning in Palo Alto
Owner-operated house cleaning for busy Palo Alto households — tech workers, Stanford affiliates, and families who want consistent, checklist-driven results. Weekly, biweekly, or monthly service with the same team every visit.
Pricing
Transparent pricing based on home size and frequency. Starting prices below — use the quote tool for your exact number.
| Home Size | Starting Around | Weekly (up to 10% off) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed / 1 bath | $225 | $225 |
| 2 bed / 1 bath | $225 | $225 |
| 2 bed / 2 bath | $265 | $240 |
| 3 bed / 2 bath | $300 | $270 |
Weekly saves up to 10%, biweekly up to 5%. A $225 Palo Alto service minimum applies, so the smallest homes may see a smaller weekly discount. Additional bedrooms +$35; additional full baths +$65.
What's Included
Kitchen
- Counters wiped down
- Sink cleaned and dried
- Stovetop cleaned
- Appliance exteriors wiped
- Floor swept and mopped
Bathrooms
- Toilet scrubbed inside and out
- Sink and vanity cleaned
- Shower and tub scrubbed
- Mirror cleaned
- Floor mopped
Living Areas
- Surfaces dusted
- Floors vacuumed
- Floors mopped (hard surfaces)
Bedrooms
- Beds made (if requested)
- Surfaces dusted
- Floors vacuumed
Not Included by Default
- Inside oven — available as add-on
- Inside refrigerator — available as add-on
- Inside cabinets/drawers — not available for recurring (occupied-home rule)
- Exterior windows — not offered
- Carpet deep cleaning — not offered
- Laundry / linens — not offered
A Note on Surface Limitations
We're honest about what cleaning can and can't do:
Burnt-on grease on the stovetop or oven exterior may not fully remove in a single visit. We will flag it and note what additional time would address it.
Cleaning in Palo Alto
Palo Alto households run on tight schedules — work cycles that follow startup sprints, Stanford semester rhythms, or both. Recurring house cleaning takes one predictable task off your plate so you can focus on what matters.
Amiga serves homes across Palo Alto, from the flat-grid neighborhoods near downtown and California Avenue to residential streets bordering Menlo Park and Los Altos. We confirm parking and access logistics at booking.
Many Palo Alto clients start with a deep clean to reset their home to a consistent baseline, then move to weekly or biweekly recurring service. If you're new to us, ask about starting with a deep clean first.
Palo Alto logistics note
Street parking is generally available in Palo Alto residential zones. Permit zones vary by neighborhood — we confirm details at booking. Menlo Park and Los Altos Hills border areas are within our service footprint.
Why Amiga in Palo Alto
Palo Alto homes don't all clean the same way. A home on the flat-grid streets near downtown or California Avenue runs differently than one on a residential block bordering Menlo Park or Los Altos — so we run the same written checklist every visit and adapt it to your home instead of improvising. That's what makes a weekly or biweekly rhythm something you can actually plan around, whether your calendar follows startup sprints or Stanford semesters.
Pricing is upfront before we start. You see the scope, the time window, and the price in the quote flow, and we hold to it — no surprise upcharges after the work is done. When something falls outside the standard scope, we tell you before we touch it, not after.
Amiga is owner-operated, so the same small team learns your home and your preferences over repeat visits instead of starting from zero each time. We handle Palo Alto's logistics as part of getting the visit right — street parking in most residential zones, permit-zone quirks that vary by neighborhood, and access instructions confirmed at booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does house cleaning in Palo Alto cost?
Recurring house cleaning in Palo Alto starts around $225 for smaller homes — that's our Palo Alto service minimum. A 2-bed/2-bath starts around $265; a 3-bed/2-bath starts around $300. Weekly service saves up to 10%, biweekly saves up to 5% (never below the Palo Alto minimum). Use our quote tool for your exact price.
What's included in a recurring house clean?
Kitchen (counters, sink, stovetop, appliance exteriors, floors), bathrooms (toilet, sink, shower/tub, mirror, floors), living areas (dust, vacuum, mop), and bedrooms (beds made if requested, dust, vacuum). Your preferences are saved so the team knows your home.
Can I book a one-time clean, or is it recurring only?
We offer both. A deep clean is the best one-time option — it covers the full recurring checklist plus baseboards, window sills, light fixtures, inside microwave, and ceiling fans. Many Palo Alto clients start with a deep clean then move to recurring service.
Is street parking available in Palo Alto residential neighborhoods?
Generally yes — street parking is available in most Palo Alto residential zones. We confirm your address at booking. If your home has specific access instructions or a preferred parking spot, let us know.
Do you serve nearby cities like Menlo Park and Los Altos?
Yes. Our service footprint includes Menlo Park, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, and the broader Peninsula. Palo Alto is a core coverage area. If you're near a city border, reach out and we'll confirm coverage.
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Ready to get started in Palo Alto?
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From our Service Notes
How house cleaning actually plays out in Palo Alto
Privacy-safe process notes — what the checklist covers here and the questions customers ask. No customer details, ever.