How Is Cleaning a Toronto Condo Different From a House?
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Condo cleaning in Toronto: what’s included and what it costs
Nearly half of Toronto households live in buildings five storeys or higher, so for most of the city, condo cleaning is home cleaning. But condo cleaning is not the same as cleaning a house: elevator bookings, concierge desks, strata rules and tight hallways all shape the job. Here is what a professional condo cleaning service in Toronto includes, how building logistics fit in, and what you should expect to pay.
What is included in a standard condo clean
A standard condo clean at Cleaning Hive covers every room in the unit. It is a full-service visit, not a touch-up, so you can hand over the keys and come home to a ready-to-live-in space.
- Kitchen: countertops, sink and faucet, backsplash, cabinet fronts and hardware, stovetop, microwave interior, appliance exteriors, and garbage and recycling taken out. The inside of the oven and fridge can be added as extras.
- Bathrooms: toilets cleaned inside and out, tubs and showers de-soaped, sinks and faucets descaled, mirrors streak-free, tiles and grout lines scrubbed, exhaust fans wiped.
- Living spaces and bedrooms: all surfaces dusted, including shelves, window sills, baseboards, door frames and switch plates; vents and register covers wiped; floors vacuumed and mopped throughout; light fixtures dusted where reachable; beds stripped and remade, with fresh linens if you provide them.
- Common extras: balcony and patio doors wiped on the inside, inside closets, and under furniture that can be safely moved and returned.
Add-ons such as interior windows, laundry, inside-cabinet cleaning and hand-wiped baseboards are itemized when you book, and nothing is added without your approval. For the rooms that stay a little cleaner and smells that stay a little fresher in a small footprint, the basics of dust mites, vacuuming and bedding are covered in the EPA guide to indoor air quality: dust is the main indoor allergen, and it collects on the surfaces a weekly visit keeps under control.
What condo cleaning costs
| Unit size | Starting price per visit* |
|---|---|
| 1 bed / 1 bath | from $194 |
| 2 bed / 2 bath | from $257 |
| 3+ bed, penthouse or large unit | See your price as you book |
*Prices before 13% HST, the same across Toronto and the GTA, with no travel fees. The booking form shows the estimated time for your unit before you book, nothing is added without your approval, and a recurring plan saves up to 15%.
Why building logistics are part of the service
Toronto condos are a coordination job as much as a cleaning job. Professional cleaners who work in condos all day know how to handle the parts of your building that house cleaners never see: concierge check-ins, elevator bookings, visitor parking and strata rules. At Cleaning Hive, the team coordinates these ahead of the visit so you do not have to think about them on the day. Every visit is logged, every cleaner is background-checked, and the company carries $5,000,000 liability insurance, so your keys are in safe hands. Inside the unit, the same logic applies: wipe first, then disinfect high-touch points, the sequence the CDC recommends for a home.
Owners and renters: two very different jobs
Most condo bookings fall into one of two camps:
- Owners who want the place guest-ready and sale-ready on a schedule, often weekly or bi-weekly.
- Renters who need a detail clean of the empty unit at the end of a lease, planned around the landlord’s checklist.
Both get the same standard of work and the same supplies-included service.
How to book a condo clean
Booking takes about two minutes: choose your visit type and frequency and enter your building and unit size at the online booking page and your price appears as you go, or call (647) 558-0932. The Toronto and GTA price list shows the full picture, and the condo cleaning service page walks through the complete checklist. Most condo clients settle into a bi-weekly rhythm after the first visit; if you are deciding between frequencies, this guide to how often to book house cleaning compares the options.
Frequently asked questions
How much does condo cleaning cost in Toronto? 1-bedroom condos start from $194 per visit and 2-bedroom units from $257, both before 13% HST, and larger units see their price upfront on the booking form. Your price depends on your unit and the clean you choose, and nothing is added without your approval.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning? No. Most condo clients leave a key, a lockbox or instructions with the concierge. Cleaning Hive carries $5,000,000 liability insurance, and every visit is logged.
Are cleaning supplies included? Yes. Everything from all-purpose cleaners and microfiber cloths to a vacuum is included. If you want to know what is in the bottles, Health Canada’s household products guidance covers what the labels mean.
Can condo cleaning help with a move-out? Yes. A move-out clean is a detail clean of the empty unit: share your landlord’s checklist when you book and we’ll plan the clean around it. Owners book them too, to get a unit ready for new tenants or a listing.
How do I see my price? On the booking form: choose your unit size, the type of clean and any extras, and your price appears as you go. If your home needs more time than booked, we check with you first.
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