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FAQ

House cleaning questions, answered

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Booking

How do I book a cleaning?

Choose your service, enter your home details and see your price instantly online. Then pick a date and arrival window, and add your details — no card needed. You only pay after the clean is done, on-site.

What arrival times can I choose?

Our crews arrive within a two-hour window: 8–10 am, 10 am–12 pm, 12–2 pm or 2–4 pm. Available windows are shown in the booking calendar.

How far in advance do I need to book?

Bookings normally need at least 24 hours’ notice. Need us sooner? Add the same-day or next-day rush option for $40, subject to availability.

Do I need to be home during the clean?

No. When you book, tell us how the crew gets in: you are home, a lockbox, a key or a concierge. You can also add parking and entry notes.

Can I get a quote instead of booking online?

Yes. Post-construction cleans, homes over 3,500 sq ft, mould and siding jobs go through a request-a-quote form where you can upload photos. No card is needed to request a quote.

Pricing

How is the price of a standard clean calculated?

A standard clean starts at a $99 base, plus your bedrooms, bathrooms and home size, plus $49 for a finished basement and any add-ons you choose. A 1 bed / 1 bath home under 1,000 sq ft is $174 before tax.

Are taxes included in the price?

No. Taxes are shown separately in every quote. Ontario bookings carry 13% HST. Québec bookings carry 5% GST and 9.975% QST.

How much do I save with recurring cleaning?

From your second visit, weekly cleaning is 20% off, bi-weekly 15% off and monthly 10% off.

Can I book cleaners by the hour?

Yes. Our hourly option is $50 per cleaner per hour with a 3-hour minimum — handy for small or specific jobs.

What is the “Clean home + clean air” bundle?

Book any deep or move-in/move-out clean together with BlueGuard air duct cleaning and get 10% off both services.

The cleaning

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

A standard clean covers dusting, vacuuming, mopping, kitchens and bathrooms. A deep clean adds baseboards, door frames, light switches, vent covers, inside the oven, fridge and cabinets, and wall spot cleaning. It costs the standard price plus $99.

Do your cleaners bring supplies and equipment?

Yes, all supplies and equipment are included. Prefer eco-friendly products? Add the green products upgrade for $20.

Do you clean homes with pets?

Absolutely. Let us know when you book; the pets add-on ($25) gives the crew extra time for pet hair. For heavy shedding or odours, ask about our pet hair and odour removal service.

Do you clean basements?

Finished basements are cleaned for an extra $49. Unfinished basements are not included in a home clean.

Payment & policies

When and how do I pay?

You pay after your clean is completed, directly to our crew on-site, by e-Transfer, debit/credit card or cash. Booking online needs no card, and we never ask for card numbers on the website.

What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?

You can reschedule or cancel for free with at least 24 hours’ notice. Changes made with less than 24 hours’ notice carry a $45 fee.

What if I am not happy with my clean?

Every clean is 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Report anything we missed within 24 hours and we will come back to re-clean it for free.

What happens if the crew cannot get in?

If our crew arrives and cannot access the home, a $50 lock-out fee applies. Clear entry instructions when you book help avoid this.

Are your cleaners insured and background-checked?

Yes. Every BlueGuard cleaner is background-checked, and our team is insured and bonded.

Service areas

Which areas do you serve?

Ottawa and Gatineau (including Nepean, Barrhaven, Kanata, Stittsville, Orléans and surrounding towns), Montréal, Laval and Longueuil, Durham Region (Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering) and Eastern Ontario from Port Hope to Brockville.

My postal code is not recognized. Can you still help?

We may still cover you. Request a quote with your address and we will confirm whether a crew can reach your home.

Do you offer service in French?

Yes. BlueGuard is bilingual. You can book, get support and receive emails in English or French.

Still have a question?

Our team answers in English and French, seven days a week.