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House Cleaning Service Alexandria VA — Sara's Cleaning Services

It's a Tuesday evening in Old Town Alexandria. You just got back from a long commute into D.C., the dog needs walking, dinner isn't made, and the bathroom hasn't been touched in two weeks. Sound familiar? That's exactly why Sara's Cleaning Services exists — to give Alexandria residents their evenings back.

Why Alexandria Homeowners and Renters Choose Sara's Cleaning Services

People in Alexandria have options when it comes to cleaning services. So why do they keep calling us? It starts with reliability. We show up when we say we will. For government workers, military families, and Amazon HQ2 employees juggling demanding schedules, that matters more than almost anything else. You shouldn't have to wonder if your cleaner is actually coming. It also comes down to the detail. Alexandria has a lot of older housing stock — pre-war bungalows in Rosemont, brick colonials in Seminary Hill, row houses in Cameron Station. These homes have character, and they also have the kind of built-up grime in corners, on baseboards, and around window frames that a rushed cleaning job misses completely. Our team is trained to catch what others skip. We are fully insured and background-checked, so you can feel comfortable letting us into your home. Transparent pricing means no surprises on your invoice. And if something isn't right, we make it right — simple as that.

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Standard House Cleaning

Most of our Alexandria customers start here. A standard house cleaning covers everything you'd expect — vacuuming, mopping, wiping down surfaces, cleaning bathrooms and the kitchen, making beds, and taking out trash. We bring our own supplies and equipment, so you don't need to stock anything. Standard cleaning works great as a recurring service. A lot of Del Ray homeowners set up a bi-weekly schedule and say it completely changed how they feel about coming home after work. The place is always ready. No weekend mornings lost to scrubbing.

Deep Cleaning Service

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Sometimes a standard clean isn't enough — and that's okay. If you haven't had a professional cleaning in a while, just moved into a new place, or are preparing for a big event, a deep cleaning service is what you need. Our deep clean goes room by room with real attention to the details that get overlooked in regular maintenance cleaning. We're talking scrubbing grout lines, cleaning inside cabinets, wiping down light switches and door handles, removing soap scum buildup from shower walls, and getting into the corners and crevices that collect years of grime. In older Alexandria homes especially — those gorgeous Rosemont bungalows and Seminary Hill colonials — a good deep clean can make a property feel brand new again. We recommend starting with a deep cleaning before setting up any recurring service. It gives us a clean baseline to maintain going forward.

Move-Out Cleaning

Military families and renters across Alexandria know this situation all too well. PCS orders come through, the lease ends, and suddenly you're racing to get the place spotless enough to get your security deposit back. That's stressful enough without worrying about the cleaning. Our move-out cleaning is thorough, top to bottom. We clean inside closets, wipe down walls, scrub appliances, clean inside the oven and refrigerator, sanitize every bathroom, and leave the unit looking like nobody ever lived there. Landlords notice. Property managers notice. And more often than not, our customers get their full deposit back. We know the rental market in Alexandria moves fast — especially near the Van Dorn Street Metro and in neighborhoods like Huntington and Potomac Yard. When your move-out date is locked in, call us early. We'll make sure the timing works.
Nobody wants to unpack boxes into a place that still has someone else's dust and grime. A move-in cleaning from Sara's means you start fresh in your new Alexandria home. We clean everything before your furniture arrives — inside cabinets, inside the refrigerator, bathrooms, floors, baseboards, and more. This is especially popular in the condo buildings around Landmark and in newer developments like Potomac Yard, where construction dust has a way of settling into every flat surface even after the building management has done a once-over.

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Move-In Cleaning

Apartment Cleaning

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Alexandria has a huge renter population. From the high-rises near King Street Metro to the smaller courtyard-style buildings in Arlandria, apartment cleaning is one of our most requested services. Apartment cleaning comes with its own quirks. Smaller spaces mean more concentrated messes. Shared hallways mean more tracked-in dirt. And in buildings with older HVAC systems, dust and allergens build up faster than you'd think. Our apartment cleaning service is calibrated for Alexandria's rental market — thorough, efficient, and designed around the kinds of spaces people actually live in here.

Post-Construction Cleaning

Alexandria has seen a lot of renovation activity over the past several years, from kitchen remodels in Old Town to full gut jobs on older homes in Rosemont and Beverley Hills. When the contractors leave, the construction dust stays behind — on every surface, in every vent, all over the floors. Post-construction cleaning is a specialty service. We use the right tools and techniques to remove fine construction dust, debris, and adhesive residue without damaging your newly finished surfaces. If you've just wrapped up a renovation, don't try to DIY this one. It takes longer than it looks and it requires the right equipment to do properly.
Spring in Northern Virginia brings beautiful blooms and relentless pollen that coats cars and sneaks indoors. Our spring cleaning tackles those hidden spots often missed—inside closets, under furniture, window sills, ceiling fans, baseboards, and blinds—refreshing your home for the warmer months. Many Alexandria residents book this service annually around late March or early April to beat the pollen peak.

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Spring Cleaning

Pet-Friendly Cleaning

Alexandria is a dog-friendly city. You see it at Windmill Hill Park, along the Mount Vernon Trail, and in basically every neighborhood coffee shop with a patio. And while we love that about Alexandria, pets bring hair, dander, and odors that regular cleaning products don't always handle well. Our pet-friendly cleaning service uses products that are safe for your animals while being genuinely effective at removing pet hair from upholstery and carpets, neutralizing odors, and reducing the allergen load in your home. If you've got a golden retriever shedding all over your Cameron Station townhouse, we've got you covered.

Short-Term Rental Cleaning

The Airbnb and short-term rental market in Alexandria is active — particularly in Old Town and near the waterfront, where visitors come for the history, the restaurants, and easy access to D.C. If you manage a short-term rental property, turnaround cleaning between guests is non-negotiable. Our short-term rental cleaning service is fast, reliable, and thorough. We work around your checkout and check-in windows, clean and reset the unit between guests, restock linens and towels if provided, and leave the property guest-ready every time. Hosts who list on Airbnb or VRBO know that reviews live and die on cleanliness. We help protect your rating.
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Recurring Cleaning — Weekly, Bi-Weekly, and Monthly

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Alexandria residents balance busy lives with federal jobs, school runs, and social time, leaving cleaning low on the priority list. We offer weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly cleaning plans tailored to your schedule. Bi-weekly keeps homes consistently clean without feeling extravagant, weekly suits busy families with kids and pets, and monthly provides a professional deep-clean refresh for tidy households. Recurring customers enjoy priority scheduling and consistent teams, so you always know who’s coming.

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Baseboards are one of those things nobody thinks about until they actually look at them. In older Alexandria homes with original woodwork, dusty baseboards can make a whole room feel grimy even after everything else has been cleaned.
We include baseboard cleaning in our deep clean service, and it's available as an add-on for standard cleaning appointments as well. It's a small detail that makes a surprisingly big visual difference.

Baseboard Cleaning

Dusting Services

Dust accumulates faster than most people realize, especially in Alexandria homes near major roads or in buildings with older HVAC systems. Our dusting service goes beyond the obvious horizontal surfaces — we dust ceiling fans, light fixtures, furniture, shelves, blinds, and wall decor. For allergy sufferers in Alexandria, consistent dusting is one of the most effective things you can do to improve indoor air quality during pollen season and beyond.
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Oven cleaning is the chore that gets put off longest — usually until something burns and the smoke alarm goes off. Our inside oven cleaning service removes baked-on grease, food residue, and carbon buildup thoroughly and safely. We use professional-grade products that cut through heavy buildup without leaving behind harsh chemical odors.

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Inside Oven Cleaning

Inside Refrigerator Cleaning

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Before a move, after a long stretch of busy weeks, or just when things have gotten away from you — inside refrigerator cleaning is one of those tasks that makes a real difference in how your kitchen feels. We remove everything, wipe down all surfaces, clean the drawers and shelves, and eliminate odors. It's included in our move-in and move-out cleaning packages and available as an add-on any time.

Furniture Dusting and Floor Mopping

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Our furniture dusting covers all accessible surfaces using microfiber cloths that trap dust effectively. For floor mopping, we carefully select products and moisture levels suited to each floor type, preserving the look of original hardwood in Alexandria homes.

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House Sanitization and Disinfection Services

Since 2020, a lot more Alexandria residents have asked us about sanitization and disinfection services, and it's become a regular part of what we offer. High-touch surfaces — door handles, light switches, countertops, faucets, toilet handles, remote controls — are disinfected using EPA-approved products. We also offer full house sanitization services for households dealing with illness, post-event cleanup, or simply wanting a higher level of hygiene maintenance. Our disinfection service is available as a standalone appointment or as an add-on to any regular cleaning.

Wall Washing

Walls endure scuffs, handprints, and splashes, especially in homes with kids or pets. Our wall washing service refreshes painted brick and plaster walls, enhancing the look and feel of your Alexandria home. Included in deep clean and move-out packages, or added to standard cleanings as needed.

Closet Cleaning and Home Organization

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Closets are easy to ignore because you can just close the door. But an organized, clean closet makes getting through the morning a whole lot easier. We offer closet cleaning as part of our deep clean and move-in services, clearing out dust and debris and wiping down shelving. For customers looking for more, we also offer home organization services — helping sort, tidy, and organize spaces in a way that actually sticks. This is especially popular for Alexandria residents preparing for a move or settling into a new home and wanting to start organized from day one.

Appliance Cleaning

We clean microwaves, dishwasher interiors, range hoods, and more to prevent grease buildup and keep your appliances working efficiently.

Rental Property Cleaning

Alexandria landlords and property managers rely on us between tenants. A professionally cleaned rental property shows better, rents faster, and holds its value. We work efficiently to turn units around quickly — cleaning every room, every surface, and every appliance so the next tenant walks into a clean, welcoming space. We work with both individual landlords managing a single unit and larger property management companies handling multiple buildings across the Alexandria area.
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For clients who want more consistent, ongoing support, our housekeeping service provides regular maintenance that keeps your home in great shape week after week. We handle cleaning tasks on a scheduled basis, work around your household routine, and bring the kind of consistent attention to detail that makes a real difference over time.

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Housekeeping Service

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Custom Cleaning Plans

Not every home is the same, and not every cleaning need fits into a standard package. We offer custom cleaning plans for Alexandria residents with specific requests — focus areas, particular products, scheduling constraints, or spaces that need special attention. Call us and describe your situation. We'll put together a plan that actually makes sense for your home and your life.

Holiday Cleaning

The holidays bring guests, gatherings, and the kind of hosting pressure that makes a professionally cleaned home feel like a lifesaver. We offer holiday cleaning appointments for Alexandria residents preparing for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, or any other occasion where you want your home looking its absolute best. Book early during the holiday season — these slots fill up fast.
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Clean windows make a bigger difference than most people expect. Natural light comes through clearer, rooms feel brighter, and the overall impression of the home improves significantly. We offer interior window cleaning as part of our deep clean service and as a standalone add-on.

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Window Cleaning

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Looking for a reliable maid service in Alexandria VA? That's what we are. The term "maid service" describes exactly the kind of regular, in-home cleaning support we provide — professional, recurring, and personalized to your home's needs.
Whether you want someone in weekly or just a few times a year, Sara's Cleaning Services brings the professionalism of a traditional maid service with the friendly, flexible approach of a local business that actually knows Alexandria.

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After Party Cleaning

You threw a great party. The kitchen tells the whole story. Our after party cleaning service handles the mess so you don't have to spend your Sunday recovering from the cleanup instead of the celebration. We handle dishes, countertops, floors, bathrooms, living areas — whatever the event left behind.

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Old Town Alexandria attracts visitors year-round. If you manage a vacation rental or Airbnb in the area, consistent turnaround cleaning is what separates five-star properties from average ones.
We provide fast, professional vacation rental cleaning that resets your property between every guest — laundry reset, full clean, and a fresh presentation that earns great reviews.

Vacation Rental and Airbnb Cleaning

Bathroom Cleaning and Kitchen Cleaning. These two rooms make or break how clean a home feels. Our bathroom cleaning service covers toilets, sinks, showers, tubs, mirrors, floors, and all fixtures. Our kitchen cleaning service covers countertops, backsplash, stovetop, sink, cabinet fronts, and appliance exteriors. In older Alexandria homes with original tile work and older fixtures, these rooms need a little extra attention to stay looking their best. We bring the right products and the right techniques for every surface.

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Bathroom Cleaning and Kitchen Cleaning

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Tile and Grout Cleaning

Grout lines are one of the hardest things to keep clean, especially in bathrooms and kitchens with older tile. We offer tile and grout cleaning as part of our deep clean and as a standalone service. Professional cleaning removes years of buildup that regular mopping just pushes around.

Garage Cleaning and Basement Cleaning

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Garages and basements in Alexandria tend to become the dumping ground for everything that doesn't have a home elsewhere. Our garage cleaning and basement cleaning services clear out dust, debris, and grime from these spaces, leaving them functional, organized, and actually usable.

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End of Lease Cleaning

If you're moving out of a rental in Alexandria and your lease requires a professional clean, we handle it. Our end of lease cleaning service meets the standards property managers and landlords expect, covering every room and every surface so your deposit comes back to you.

Hard Floor Cleaning and Blind Cleaning

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Hardwood floors, tile, and vinyl all need different care. We use the right products for each surface type to clean without causing damage. Our blind cleaning service removes the accumulated dust that builds up on horizontal and vertical blinds — a small detail that makes a real difference in indoor air quality and how the room looks.

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High ceilings, stairwells, and corners in older Alexandria homes collect cobwebs faster than you'd expect.
Cobweb removal is part of our deep clean and available as an add-on for any cleaning appointment. It's one of those things that people don't notice until it's done — and then they wonder how they lived with it before.

Cobweb Removal

Serving All of Alexandria, VA and Surrounding Areas

Sara's Cleaning Services cleans homes and apartments throughout Alexandria, including Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Landmark, Seminary Hill, Cameron Station, Beverley Hills, Arlandria, Shirlington, Huntington, Potomac Yard, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities including Arlington, Springfield, and Annandale. Whether you're a homeowner in a brick colonial off King Street, a renter in a Landmark condo, a government employee near the Pentagon, or a military family at Fort Belvoir dealing with PCS season, we're here to help.

Book Your House Cleaning Service in Alexandria VA Today

Ready to come home to a clean house without lifting a finger? Sara's Cleaning Services makes it easy. Book online or call us directly at (571) 260-0283. We offer free estimates, transparent pricing, and flexible scheduling that works around your life. Your home deserves a clean that lasts. We're here to make it happen. Sara's Cleaning Services — Alexandria's trusted house cleaning service. Serving Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas including Arlington, Springfield, Annandale, Falls Church, McLean, and the greater Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. metro area.

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(571) 260-0283

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6300 Stevenson Ave APT 212, Alexandria, VA 22304

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