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A cleaner home without the hassle
You have better things to do than scrub bathrooms on your day off. Arlington White Glove Cleaners handles the cleaning so you can enjoy your home — and your time. We're a veteran-owned, family-operated team serving Arlington since 2019, and we treat every home like it's our own.
What we do
Regular house cleaning that keeps your home fresh week after week. Deep cleaning that gets the grime regular cleaning misses — baseboards, grout, inside appliances. Move-in and move-out cleaning for Arlington's busy rental market. Airbnb turnovers that keep your guests happy and your reviews high. Commercial and office cleaning for local businesses. And green cleaning options for homes with kids, pets, or sensitivities.
Why Arlington trusts us
We're local. Our team works across Arlington every day — from the high-rises in Ballston and Rosslyn to the townhomes in Shirlington and the garden apartments in Buckingham. We know the buildings, the parking, the doormen, and the property managers.
We're accountable. Veteran-owned and family-operated means our name is on every job. We're insured and bonded, and we show up when we say we will.
We're thorough. "White glove" isn't just a name. We clean the spots other companies skip — and we check our work before we leave.
How it works
1. Tell us what you need. Call (571) 556-5583 or send the form. Tell us about your home — size, bedrooms, bathrooms, and what kind of cleaning you want.
2. Get a clear quote. No mystery pricing. We'll give you an honest quote based on your home and your needs.
3. We clean, you relax. Our team arrives with everything needed. You come home to a clean house.
Ready for a cleaner home? Call (571) 556-5583 — we're open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
What house cleaning costs in Arlington
Cleaning prices in Arlington run higher than the national average — that's Northern Virginia for you. But the range is wide, and understanding what drives it helps you spot both a fair quote and a bad one.
Regular recurring cleaning (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) for a typical Arlington apartment or townhome usually falls in the low-to-mid hundreds per visit. Deep cleaning costs noticeably more — often 50 to 100 percent above a regular visit — because it takes twice as long and covers everything the regular rotation skips. Move-in/move-out cleaning is priced like a deep clean or higher, since the home is empty and every surface gets attention.
What moves your price up or down:
- Size and layout. A studio in Pentagon City costs less than a four-bedroom townhome in Shirlington. Bathrooms drive price more than bedrooms — every extra bathroom adds real time.
- Condition. A well-kept home on a bi-weekly schedule is fast. A first-time clean after six months without one is a different job. Be honest about the state of things — we'll quote it right the first time instead of surprising you.
- Pets. Dogs and cats add hair, dander, and paw prints. It adds time, and an honest company tells you that upfront instead of padding the quote later.
- Frequency. Weekly service costs less per visit than monthly, because there's less buildup between visits. If your home stays fairly clean between visits, bi-weekly is the sweet spot for most Arlington households.
- Add-ons. Inside the oven, inside the fridge, interior windows, laundry and folding — these are typically priced separately. Ask what's included before you book so there's no confusion.
We quote based on your actual home, not a flat guess. Tell us the bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, and what kind of cleaning you want, and you'll get a real number.
What's actually included: the room-by-room checklist
"House cleaning" means different things to different companies. Here's what a regular visit from us covers, so you know exactly what you're paying for:
Kitchen: Countertops and backsplash wiped down. Sink scrubbed and polished. Stovetop cleaned. Microwave inside and out. Cabinet fronts spot-cleaned. Trash emptied and relined. Floors swept and mopped.
Bathrooms: Toilets scrubbed inside and out. Showers and tubs scrubbed — soap scum doesn't get a vote. Sinks and counters wiped. Mirrors polished streak-free. Floors swept and mopped. Trash emptied. Fresh towels hung if you leave them out.
Bedrooms and living areas: All surfaces dusted — shelves, sills, baseboards within reach, light fixtures we can safely access. Mirrors and glass spot-cleaned. Floors vacuumed and mopped. Beds made with fresh linens if you leave them out. Trash emptied.
Throughout: High-touch spots wiped — doorknobs, light switches, cabinet handles. Cobwebs removed. General tidying so the place looks put together, not just clean.
What deep cleaning adds
A regular visit maintains. A deep clean resets. On top of everything above, deep cleaning covers the stuff that builds up over months: baseboards scrubbed top to bottom, grout lines detailed, inside windows and tracks, ceiling fans and vents dusted, light fixtures taken down and cleaned, cabinet interiors wiped, blinds dusted slat by slat, and buildup behind and under appliances addressed.
Most homes need a deep clean once or twice a year, or as the first visit before starting recurring service. If it's been a while — no judgment. That's what deep cleans are for.
Your first visit vs. every visit after
The first visit takes longer. There's no way around it — we're learning your home, tackling buildup, and getting everything to a baseline. After that, recurring visits are faster and cheaper per visit because we're maintaining, not rescuing.
This is why we recommend starting with a deep clean if it's been more than a couple of months. It gets the home to a standard we can maintain, and your recurring price reflects maintenance — not a rescue mission every time.
Built for Arlington's buildings
Arlington isn't like cleaning in the suburbs, and a company that doesn't know the buildings will waste your time. We work across Arlington every day:
High-rises in Ballston, Rosslyn, and Pentagon City: Doorman check-in, freight elevator scheduling, parking validation — we know the drill. Many buildings require vendors to sign in and use service elevators during set hours. Tell us your building and we've probably worked there.
Townhomes in Shirlington, Aurora Highlands, and Glencarlyn: Multiple floors, lots of stairs, and the classic Arlington layout where the kitchen is three flights from the laundry. We plan for it.
Garden apartments in Buckingham and along Columbia Pike: Older buildings with their own quirks — smaller bathrooms, vintage tile that needs a gentler touch, and parking that's never where you expect.
The rental churn: Arlington's rental market moves fast — Amazon HQ2, the Pentagon, and the defense contractor corridor mean constant move-ins and move-outs. Our move-in/move-out cleans are built for this: empty-home deep cleans that satisfy picky landlords and property managers, scheduled around your lease dates.
Move-in and move-out cleaning
Security deposits in Arlington are real money — often a full month's rent. A proper move-out clean protects it. We clean empty homes top to bottom: inside every cabinet and drawer, appliances inside and out, bathrooms descaled, floors detailed, and everything wiped down so the walkthrough goes smoothly.
For move-ins, we clean before your furniture arrives — the one time every corner is reachable. Book it between your key handoff and moving day. If your landlord or property manager has a checklist, send it to us and we'll work to it.
How to choose a cleaning company
You're handing someone the keys to your home. Choose carefully:
Ask about insurance and bonding. Not "are you insured" — ask what it covers. A legitimate company carries liability insurance and bonding that protects your belongings. If they can't explain it, they probably don't have it.
Ask who shows up. Is it the same team every time, or whoever's available? Consistency matters — a team that knows your home cleans it better and faster. Ask how they handle it when someone's sick or on vacation.
Ask what's included — in writing. "Deep clean" at one company is "regular clean" at another. Get the checklist. If they can't produce one, their quality control is vibes.
Ask about supplies. Do they bring everything, or do you need to stock products? We bring it all — including the vacuum. You shouldn't have to maintain a cleaning closet for someone else's job.
Red flags: cash-only payment. No written checklist. Prices that seem too good — in Arlington, a $60 whole-house clean means corners are being cut somewhere. No-show on the quote appointment. Reluctance to provide proof of insurance. Reviews that all appeared in the same week.
Mistakes to avoid
Hiring on price alone. The cheapest quote in Arlington usually means the fastest visit — rushed teams skip bathrooms, streak mirrors, and vacuum around things instead of under them. You end up re-cleaning or re-hiring. The most expensive isn't automatically the best either. Look for the company in the middle with the clearest checklist.
Not clarifying what's included. "Clean the house" to you might include baseboards; to them it might not. The checklist conversation takes five minutes and prevents every dispute.
Skipping the walkthrough. On the first visit, walk through your home and point out what matters to you — the stove that bothers you, the shower grout, the pet hair situation. Ten minutes of showing beats ten visits of hoping.
Pre-cleaning before the cleaners come. Pick up clutter so we can reach surfaces — yes. Scrub the bathroom before we arrive — no. You're paying us to clean; tidying is enough.
Waiting until it's unbearable. The longer between cleans, the harder (and pricier) each visit. Regular service is cheaper per visit than emergency rescues.
Green cleaning, plainly explained
"Green cleaning" gets used loosely. Here's what it means with us: plant-based and low-toxicity products for general cleaning, no harsh fumes lingering in your home, and microfiber systems that clean effectively with less chemical load. If someone in your home has allergies, asthma, or chemical sensitivities — or you just prefer it — request green products when you book. There's no lecture and no upsell; it's just an option.
One honest note: some jobs need stronger products. Mold in shower grout, for example, doesn't respond to gentle cleaners. We'll tell you when that's the case and get your okay first.