Cleaning Hive

Toronto · Downtown

House Cleaning in Cabbagetown

Heritage detail, handled with patience.

Steep stairs, original trim and compact kitchens get unhurried attention from vetted, professionally trained cleaners. Tell us about your home and see your price upfront.

  • 4.8 on Google · 50+ reviews
  • See your price upfront
  • Supplies included
  • No contracts
Row of Victorian bay-and-gable brick houses under shady street trees in Cabbagetown, Toronto

Photo: Jay Woodworth, CC BY 2.0

Local notes

Heritage streets, steep stairs, narrow lots

Cabbagetown, east of Parliament Street, is often described as one of the largest preserved Victorian neighbourhoods in North America, with bay-and-gable facades, small front gardens, and Riverdale Farm and Riverdale Park West on its eastern edge.

Homes in Cabbagetown

Most homes are 19th-century row houses and semis, some restored as single-family houses and others divided into flats, with a few newer townhouses at the neighbourhood’s edges.

  1. Much of Cabbagetown is protected by heritage conservation districts, so original woodwork, plaster mouldings and stained glass are common; point them out and your cleaner will take a gentle approach.

  2. Few houses have driveways, so if there’s a laneway spot or visitor permit your cleaner can use, add it to your booking notes.

  3. Staircases are narrow and steep, and many houses have three storeys; include every floor when you enter your home details, so your price covers the whole house.

  4. Riverdale Park West and the Don Valley trails are a few minutes away, so hallways and floors pick up extra grit in wet weather.

Services

Cleaning services in Cabbagetown

A regular plan keeps a Victorian house in step, and a deep clean reaches the trim, stair spindles and radiators that gather dust. Renovating? A post-renovation clean lifts the plaster dust, and a move-in/out clean readies a flat between tenants.

Google reviews

What clients say, in their own words

4.8on Google · 50+ reviewsToronto & Vancouver

They got to the spots we never thought were possible to clean. They were punctual, reliable and very courteous.”

Avani A.Google review · Condo
  • “My service provider Glaucia was very sweet and went to every nook and corner to make sure our apartment was spotless.”

    Iteoluwa O.Google review · Apartment
  • “Fantastic job - Will definitely recommend them for deep cleaning”

    Nandini N.Google review · Deep cleaning

The Hive Standard

Vetted, insured house cleaners you can trust with your keys

Every Cleaning Hive cleaner works to one standard, whether it’s a Yaletown condo or a family home in Leaside.

  • Vetted before the first visit

    Background and reference checked, professionally trained: cleaners we’d be happy to have clean our own homes.

  • Your preferences, noted

    Tell us what matters most when you book, from the rooms to prioritise to the products your surfaces need, and it’s passed to your cleaner.

  • Home or away

    Leave a key with your concierge or in a safe spot. For security, we never keep copies of your keys.

  • Fully insured

    $5,000,000 liability insurance, for peace of mind while someone else looks after your home.

  • Everything brought

    Professional supplies and a vacuum as standard, so there’s nothing for you to buy or set out.

  • Flexible, no contracts

    No upfront payment, your visits managed in your client portal 24/7, and never a contract to sign.

Recognition

  • Certified Living Wage Employer
  • Readers’ Choice AwardWinner, 2025
  • Google Verified
  • Woman-owned

The Hive Promise

You’ll love your clean, or we’ll come back and make it right.

Tell us within 24 hours of your clean and we’ll come back to re-clean anything we missed, at no cost.

How the Hive Promise works

Local FAQ

Questions about house cleaning in Cabbagetown

Common questions from households in Cabbagetown. More answers in our FAQ.

Can you clean a Cabbagetown house that has been divided into flats?

Yes. Each flat is booked as its own home, by its own bedrooms and bathrooms. If you live in the whole house, book it as one home with every floor included.

Will you use gentle products on original woodwork and stained glass?

Yes. Mention those surfaces in your booking notes. If you have specialty products you’d like used, leave them out and tell us.

Nearby areas

House cleaning near Cabbagetown

Contact Cleaning Hive

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri:
24 Hrs
Saturday:
24 Hrs
Sunday:
24 Hrs

Toronto office

Cleaning Hive Housekeeping
Suite 260 – 140 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M5C 1X6
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Your home in Cabbagetown, looked after

See your price upfront, choose your time and book online in about two minutes. Booking is open 24/7.