Best House Cleaners in Fairfax, Oakton, Burke & Centreville, VA

Top House Cleaners at a Glance

This list has five picks for Fairfax and three for each of the other cities, in no particular order. Company details were checked on each company's own website in September 2026. Before you book, confirm prices and that the company serves your ZIP code.

House cleaning companies and the city each is listed under
Company	Listed under	Stands out for
The Cleaning Authority - Fairfax	Fairfax	Next-day re-clean, rotating deep cleans
Superb Maids	Fairfax	$50/hr per cleaner, satisfaction guarantee
The Maids in Fairfax	Fairfax	22-step system, satisfaction guarantee
Clean R US	Fairfax	Since 1993, homes and offices
Molly Maid of Western Fairfax Co.	Fairfax	Locally owned, Done Right Promise
Merry Maids of Vienna	Oakton	Family-owned for 37+ years, worry-free guarantee
Dominion Maids	Oakton	Serving Oakton since 1995
Two Maids	Oakton	Pay-for-performance cleaners
Maid Day LLC	Burke	Its own essential-oil recipes, free redo
Alina's Cleaning Services	Burke	Family-run, also does home organizing
Nextday Cleaning	Burke	Eco-friendly products, carpet cleaning
Absolute Shine Cleaning Services	Centreville	Since 2010, 24-hour guarantee
Fairfax Perfect Maids	Centreville	Family- and mom-owned
Paz Cleaning LLC	Centreville	20+ years of experience

Quick Picks: Fast, Effective, and Budget-Friendly

Fast

The Maids in Fairfax lists same-day service.
Superb Maids says you can book online in about a minute.
Two Maids shows your price with an online calculator.

Effective

The Cleaning Authority - Fairfax deep-cleans rooms on a rotating schedule.
The Maids in Fairfax follows a 22-step cleaning system.
Absolute Shine Cleaning Services says it uses color-coded cloths to prevent cross-contamination.

Budget-friendly

Nextday Cleaning lists typical recurring cleans in Fairfax at $100 to $180.
Superb Maids publishes its hourly rate, so you can estimate the cost before you book.
Paz Cleaning LLC advertises $20 off for new clients.

How These House Cleaners Were Chosen

Picks come from Google search and Maps results for each city and from companies' own service-area pages. Each company was then checked on five points in September 2026, the first four on its own website and the last on Google Maps:

Location: an office in the city, or the city or its ZIP code named as a service area on the company's own website.
Services: recurring, deep, and move-in/move-out cleaning, plus any add-ons it lists.
Written promises: guarantees, re-clean policies, and what it says about insurance, bonding, and background checks.
Prices and terms: published rates, add-on prices, how quotes work, and cancellation rules.
Google listing: whether it has a Google Maps listing with public reviews. Where one exists, its card links to it.

To make the list, a home cleaning service had to be based in the city or name the city or its ZIP code as a service area and describe its services on its own website. The picks are not ranked, and a listing is not a guarantee of any company's work. Star ratings change often, so cards link to each company's Google reviews, where a listing exists, instead of copying scores that would soon be out of date.

Best House Cleaners in Fairfax, VA

Fairfax addresses (ZIP codes 22030 to 22033) cover the City of Fairfax and nearby county neighborhoods such as Fair Lakes and Mantua.

The Cleaning Authority - Fairfax

Prosperity Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031 · independently owned franchise

House and apartment cleaning, one-time cleans, and move-in/move-out cleaning. Its service ZIP codes include 22030, 22031, and 22032.

Returns the next day to re-clean any area you're unhappy with
Says it is fully bonded and insured and runs background checks
Uses HEPA vacuums and eco-friendly products, per its site
Deep-cleans rooms on a rotating schedule during regular visits

Good to know: contact the office within 24 hours of the clean to get the next-day re-clean.

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Superb Maids

Eastwick Court, Fairfax, VA 22033

Recurring, deep, and move-in/move-out cleaning, plus vacation rental and post-construction cleaning, across Fairfax County and nearby counties.

Recurring cleaning: $50 per hour per cleaner for three- to five-hour visits, once the home has had its deep clean or is already professionally maintained
Lists Virginia and City of Fairfax licenses, $300,000 liability insurance, and a $5,000 bond
Advertises a 100% satisfaction guarantee
Online booking; cleaners bring their own supplies

Good to know: canceling or rescheduling with less than 48 hours' notice costs $100.

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The Maids in Fairfax

Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22031 · local franchise office

One-time, recurring, deep, move-in, move-out, and apartment cleaning, plus same-day, post-renovation, and green cleaning. Its Fairfax office also covers Oakton, Vienna, Annandale, and nearby areas.

100% satisfaction guarantee on residential cleaning
Says every team member is trained, background checked, and fully insured
Says it uses HEPA-filter vacuums and EPA-approved disinfectants
22-step deep-cleaning system; says a team of three or four typically cleans a 2,000-square-foot home in about two hours

Good to know: same-day service depends on availability, so call to confirm.

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Clean R US

Fairfax company · established in 1993

Residential and commercial cleaning, maid service, janitorial service, and construction cleanup. Based in Fairfax, it also lists Vienna, McLean, Great Falls, Reston, Herndon, Sterling, and Ashburn as service areas.

Says it uses eco-friendly products
Says its employees are trained and customer references are available
Cleans offices too, including medical offices

Good to know: its home and About pages don't mention insurance, so ask for a certificate of insurance.

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Molly Maid of Western Fairfax Co.

Chantilly office · serves Fairfax

Recurring, one-time, and occasional house cleaning, apartment and condo cleaning, move-in and move-out cleaning, special event cleaning, and eco-friendly cleaning. Its service area includes Fairfax, Oakton, Centreville, and Chantilly.

Locally owned and operated; each location is independently owned
Backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise
Says it is licensed and insured
Says its free online quote request takes under two minutes

Good to know: a free in-home estimate comes before service starts.

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Best House Cleaners in Oakton, VA

Oakton (ZIP code 22124) sits between Fairfax and Vienna, about 3 miles north of Old Town Fairfax. Few cleaning companies are based inside Oakton, so these are companies that name Oakton as a service area on their own websites.

Merry Maids of Vienna

Office in downtown Vienna · serves Oakton

Recurring, one-time, deep, and move-in/move-out cleaning, plus kitchen appliance and post-construction cleaning. Its Oakton page offers service every one, two, three, or four weeks.

Owned and operated by the Dougherty family for more than 37 years
Worry-free guarantee: the team comes back to make things right
Says it is bonded and insured and runs nationwide criminal background checks
Says it uses eco-friendly, pet-safe products; supports Cleaning for a Reason

Good to know: the worry-free guarantee applies to routine and one-time cleans, so ask whether it covers any other service you book.

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Dominion Maids

Northern Virginia company · serves Oakton

Weekly and biweekly cleaning, deep cleaning, move-in/move-out service, green cleaning options, and new-parent care packages. It also serves Vienna, Fairfax, Burke, Centreville, and more.

Says it has served Oakton homeowners since 1995
Says every team member is licensed, bonded, and insured
Promises to make it right if you're not satisfied
Ending recurring service takes one month's notice

Good to know: skipping a visit takes 48 hours' notice; without it, the company charges a $90 lockout fee.

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Two Maids

Fairfax office on Random Hills Road · serves Oakton

Recurring, one-time, deep, move-in/move-out, and apartment cleaning. The Fairfax office lists Fairfax, Fairfax City, Fairfax Station, Oakton, and Vienna as its service area.

Women-owned; the owners bought their first Two Maids location in 2016
Your rating after each visit helps set the cleaners' pay
Says it runs background checks and is bonded and insured
Brings all supplies; online price calculator

Good to know: cancel or skip with two business days' notice, and report any problem within 24 hours.

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Best House Cleaners in Burke, VA

Burke (ZIP code 22015) is about 5 miles southeast of Old Town Fairfax and has several small, locally owned cleaning companies.

Maid Day LLC

Old Keene Mill Road, Burke, VA 22015

First-time, recurring, deep, and move-in/move-out cleaning, plus carpet, vacation rental, and after-party cleaning. It also serves Fairfax, Springfield, and Annandale.

Free redo of any missed spots
Says it is insured and that all its cleaners undergo background checks
Uses its own eco-friendly cleaning recipes with essential oils, per its site
Add-ons: $35 for the inside of the oven or fridge, $8 per exterior window

Good to know: there's no published price for the cleaning itself, but the online booking form gives an instant estimate, and the recurring rate is confirmed after the first cleaning.

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Alina's Cleaning Services

Sutherland Court, Burke, VA 22015

Weekly, biweekly, monthly, one-time, and deep house cleaning, move-in/move-out cleaning, and home organizing. It serves Burke, Fairfax, Annandale, Alexandria, and Woodbridge.

Locally owned and family-operated, founded in Burke
Says its team is fully insured and every member is screened
Offers nontoxic, kid- and pet-safe products on request
Free estimates by phone or contact form

Good to know: the team brings its own supplies and can use eco-friendly products or a brand you choose on request.

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Nextday Cleaning

Lorton office · serves Fairfax and Burke

Recurring, deep, and move-in/move-out cleaning, plus carpet cleaning and add-ons such as the inside of the oven and fridge. Its Fairfax page lists Burke's 22015 ZIP code among the ZIP codes it serves near Fairfax.

Serving Fairfax since 2010
Weekly, biweekly, or monthly plans, with recurring cleans in Fairfax listed at $100 to $180
Says it uses eco-friendly, nontoxic products
Says it is licensed, bonded, and insured

Good to know: it says most of its Fairfax clients aren't home during the clean and leave a key or door code, so ask how keys and codes are stored.

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Best House Cleaners in Centreville, VA

Centreville (ZIP codes 20120 and 20121) is about 7 miles west of Old Town Fairfax, with a mix of townhome communities and single-family neighborhoods.

Absolute Shine Cleaning Services

Jenny Leigh Court, Centreville, VA 20121

Recurring, deep, and move-in/move-out cleaning, plus vacation rental, post-construction, carpet, and disinfecting services.

Cleaning homes since 2010
24-hour guarantee: missed spots fixed at no extra charge
Says it is bonded and insured, with background checks for every team member
Says it uses certified green products and color-coded cloths

Good to know: call within 24 hours of the visit to use the guarantee.

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Fairfax Perfect Maids

Olde Kent Road, Centreville, VA 20120

Full-house, kitchen, and bathroom cleaning; one-time and deep cleanings; move-in and move-out cleanings; and organizing. Regular visits add extra deep-clean attention on a rotating basis.

Family- and mom-owned, woman-operated business
Serves Centreville and the Fairfax area, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Good to know: you can request a quote online, but the estimate itself is given by phone.

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Paz Cleaning LLC

Scott Terrace, Centreville, VA 20121

Standard and deep home cleaning, plus apartment and office cleaning, across Centreville, Fairfax, and nearby Northern Virginia.

Says it has more than 20 years of experience
Says its cleaning products are safe and nontoxic
Free quotes by phone or web form; office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Advertises $20 off for new clients

Good to know: the $20 new-client discount lists no terms, so confirm it when you book.

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How Much Does House Cleaning Cost in Fairfax, VA?

Price depends on square footage, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, how long it has been since the last clean, pets, and how often you book. Deep cleans take longer, so they cost more. At most maid services, recurring visits cost less per visit than a one-time clean because the home never falls far behind.

Typical house cleaning cost

$101 to $339

In Fairfax, depending on home size and scope.

Move-out cleaning

$96 to $322

For about 1,000 square feet, such as a condo or small apartment. Larger homes cost more.

Cleaners on Care.com

$22.44 to $27.50/hr

Average starting and top hourly rates in Fairfax.

Prices Published by Companies on This List

Superb Maids: $50 per hour per cleaner for recurring cleaning (three- to five-hour visits), after its deep clean or for homes already professionally maintained
Maid Day LLC: $35 for the inside of the oven or the fridge, $8 per exterior window
Nextday Cleaning: typically $100 to $180 for recurring cleans in Fairfax, depending on home size and how often you book

How to Keep House Cleaning Budget-Friendly

Pick up clutter before the visit so paid time goes to cleaning, not tidying.
Start recurring service after one deep clean. The recurring visits that follow are shorter, so each one costs less.
Ask whether you'll pay a flat rate or by the hour, and what happens if the job runs long.

Sources (September 2026): Homeyou Fairfax cost guides for house cleaning and move-out cleaning, Care.com Fairfax rate data, and each company's own website.

What's Included in a House Cleaning

Checklists vary from one home cleaning service to the next, so get yours in writing. This table shows the typical scope for each type of visit.

Typical house cleaning tasks by type of visit
Task	Recurring	Deep	Move-in/out
Dust furniture, shelves, decor, and reachable surfaces	✓	✓	✓
Vacuum carpets and rugs, mop hard floors	✓	✓	✓
Clean counters, sinks, stovetop, and appliance exteriors	✓	✓	✓
Clean and disinfect toilets, tubs, showers, and vanities	✓	✓	✓
Empty trash and replace liners	✓	✓	✓
Make beds (fresh linens if left out)	✓	✓	Not part of this visit
Hand-wipe baseboards, door frames, and light switches	Rotating	✓	✓
Scrub soap scum, hard-water spots, and grout	Light	✓	✓
Wipe cabinet fronts, vents, and blinds	Not part of this visit	✓	✓
Clean inside cabinets, drawers, and closets	Not part of this visit	Add-on	✓
Clean inside the oven and refrigerator	Add-on	Add-on	✓
Wash interior windows	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on

✓: usually included, but confirm it in your quote. Add-on: extra charge with most cleaners. Rotating or Light: done on a rotation or as a quicker pass. Dash: not part of that visit.

House cleaning covers the inside of the home. Some cleaners wash exterior windows for an extra fee, but siding cleaning, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing are separate services.

How to Choose the Best House Cleaner

The best house cleaning service for your home sends a trained, expert team, shows up on time, cleans to a written standard, and fixes misses without an argument. Use this checklist before you book any company on this list.

Local business license Businesses in Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax generally need a BPOL (Business, Professional and Occupational License), the local business license tax. Ask to see it.
Liability insurance and a bond Ask for a certificate of insurance. Liability insurance covers damage, and a janitorial bond can cover theft by the cleaner, usually once the theft is proven.
Screened, consistent cleaners Ask how cleaners are vetted and whether the same person or team comes each visit.
A written checklist Get the room-by-room list before the first visit so a deep clean means the same thing to both sides and quality is easy to check.
Clear pricing The pricing basis (flat rate or hourly), the cost of add-ons, and any minimum charge should all be in the quote.
A re-clean policy Find out how soon you must report a missed spot and whether the fix is guaranteed and free.
Safe products for your home Mention kids, pets, and allergies. Marble, limestone, and travertine need pH-neutral cleaners, because vinegar and other acids can etch them.
Recent local reviews Read Google, Yelp, and Nextdoor reviews from customers in your city and see how complaints are answered. Steady good reviews, and neighbors recommending the company by name, say more than a few exceptional ones.
Proof behind award claims If a company calls itself award-winning, ask which award it won, who gave it, and in what year.
Fair cancellation terms Check the fee for a late cancellation or a visit where the cleaner can't get in.

How to Protect Yourself When You Hire a House Cleaner

A few checks before the first visit help you avoid problems, and if something does go wrong, you'll know where to turn.

Check the Complaint History

Search the company's name in Fairfax County's complaint history, a public record of complaints the county closed in the past year. No record is a good sign, but not a guarantee.

Keys, Codes, and Valuables

If you won't be home, ask who keeps your key or door code, how it is stored, and how it is returned or changed when service ends. Keep cash, jewelry, and medications put away on cleaning days.

Pay Safely

Pay by credit card when you can, since card charges can be disputed. Get a receipt for every visit, and don't prepay for many visits at once.

Independent Cleaners and Taxes

If you hire a cleaner directly and can control not only what work is done but how it is done, the IRS treats that cleaner as your household employee. Social Security and Medicare taxes apply if you pay one household employee $3,000 or more in cash wages in 2026. A cleaner sent by a company that controls what work is done and how isn't your employee, and a cleaner who brings their own tools and offers services to the public as an independent business is usually self-employed. Details: IRS Publication 926.

If Something Goes Wrong

Contact the company in writing first, and keep photos, receipts, and messages. If that doesn't solve it, Fairfax County Consumer Affairs takes consumer complaints and offers mediation (703-222-8435). The Virginia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section also accepts complaints (804-786-2042, or 800-552-9963 toll-free from Virginia).

House Cleaning FAQ: Fairfax, Oakton, Burke & Centreville

Who are the best house cleaners in Fairfax, VA?

This list picks The Cleaning Authority - Fairfax, Superb Maids, The Maids in Fairfax, Clean R US, and Molly Maid of Western Fairfax Co. The first four are based in Fairfax, and Molly Maid's Chantilly office lists Fairfax in its service area. Two Maids also has a Fairfax office and appears under Oakton.

Who are the best house cleaners in Oakton, VA?

This list picks Merry Maids of Vienna, Dominion Maids, and Two Maids (Fairfax office). Few cleaners are based inside Oakton, and each of these names Oakton as a service area on its own website.

Who are the best house cleaners in Burke, VA?

This list picks Maid Day LLC and Alina's Cleaning Services, both based in Burke, plus Nextday Cleaning, which lists Burke's 22015 ZIP code on its Fairfax service page.

Who are the best house cleaners in Centreville, VA?

This list picks Absolute Shine Cleaning Services, Fairfax Perfect Maids, and Paz Cleaning LLC. All three are based in Centreville.

How much does house cleaning cost in Fairfax, VA?

Local price data from September 2026 puts typical house cleaning costs in Fairfax at $101 to $339. Move-out cleaning for about 1,000 square feet runs $96 to $322, and cleaners listed on Care.com average $22.44 to $27.50 an hour. Home size, bathrooms, condition, pets, and frequency move the price the most.

What is the most budget-friendly way to hire a house cleaner in Fairfax?

Hiring an independent cleaner directly is often the cheapest option per hour: cleaners listed on Care.com in Fairfax average $22.44 to $27.50 an hour. The trade-off is that you check their insurance yourself and may owe household employment taxes (see IRS Publication 926). Among the companies on this list, Nextday Cleaning lists typical recurring cleans in Fairfax at $100 to $180, and Superb Maids publishes a recurring rate of $50 per hour per cleaner. Booking recurring visits and picking up clutter beforehand also lower the cost of each visit.

Can I get same-day house cleaning in Fairfax, VA?

Sometimes. The Maids in Fairfax lists same-day service. Superb Maids takes online bookings, and Two Maids has an online price calculator. Both speed up booking, but same-day slots depend on each company's schedule, so call early in the day.

What is the difference between a standard clean and a deep clean?

A standard (recurring) clean covers what you use every day: kitchen counters, sinks, toilets, floors, and dusty surfaces in the living room and bedrooms. A deep clean adds detail work in every room, such as baseboards, door frames, light switches, vents, cabinet fronts, and built-up soap scum and grease.

How often should I schedule house cleaning?

Every two weeks suits most family homes. Weekly works better with pets, small kids, or heavy foot traffic, and monthly is enough for smaller homes that stay tidy between visits.

Can a move-out clean help me get my security deposit back in Virginia?

It can. Virginia landlords can deduct for damage beyond reasonable wear and tear and for charges allowed by your lease, and they must send an itemized notice with any refund within 45 days after the tenancy ends or you move out, whichever is later (Va. Code § 55.1-1226). A clean, empty unit at the final walk-through gives the landlord less reason to charge for cleaning.

How do I file a complaint about a house cleaner in Fairfax County?

Start with the company, in writing, and keep photos and receipts. If that doesn't solve it, Fairfax County Consumer Affairs takes consumer complaints online or at 703-222-8435 and offers mediation, and the Virginia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section also accepts complaints (804-786-2042).

How were these house cleaners chosen?

Picks come from Google search and Maps results for each city and from companies' own service-area pages. To make the list, a company had to be based in the city or name the city or its ZIP code as a service area and describe its home cleaning services on its own website. Each company's location, services, written promises, prices, and terms were checked on its own website in September 2026. Companies are listed in no particular order, and this list is not affiliated with any of them.