TCS Cleaning Service is a residential and commercial cleaning company in Frederick, Maryland, founded in 2010. We offer deep cleaning, regular (recurring) cleaning and standard cleaning, plus move-out, Airbnb, office, post-construction and seasonal cleaning, for homes and businesses in 22 Maryland communities and in Washington, DC. The company is licensed, insured and bonded, our cleaners are background-checked, and every quote is free.
What types of cleaning services are there?
Short answer: Eight services: deep, regular, standard, move-out and move-in, Airbnb, office, post-construction and seasonal cleaning.
They fall into four groups. For the home you live in, there are deep, regular, standard and seasonal cleaning. For a move or a rental, move-out and move-in cleaning and Airbnb turnovers. For a business, office and commercial cleaning. After building work, post-construction cleaning.
What is the difference between residential and commercial cleaning?
Short answer: Residential cleaning is for the home you live in. Commercial cleaning is for a business space and is planned around business hours.
Residential cleaning services are organized around the people who live in the home: at TCS that means deep, regular, standard and seasonal cleaning. Commercial cleaning is organized around the business, when it is open and when it is empty: that is our office and commercial cleaning for offices, stores, clinics and studios. Moves, short-term rentals and renovations have their own services, because an empty home, a rental between guests and a space full of construction dust each need a different kind of visit.
What does a professional cleaning include?
Short answer: It depends on the service: a standard cleaning covers the kitchen, bathrooms and common areas, and a deep cleaning adds detail work such as baseboards, doors, light fixtures and the inside of the windows.
With TCS, a standard cleaning is a one-time refresh of the rooms you use most. A deep cleaning goes further: the inside of the windows, baseboards, doors, light fixtures and floors vacuumed and mopped are part of it, and the cabinets are cleaned on the outside. The inside of the cabinets is an add-on in a deep cleaning and is included in a move-out cleaning, when the home is empty. For house cleaning, the cleaning products are included, so you only need paper towels and trash bags; if you prefer eco-friendly products, you can provide your own. Read deep cleaning vs. standard cleaning for the side-by-side list.
How often should you schedule a house cleaning, and which services are one-time?
Short answer: Weekly, every two weeks or monthly, whichever fits your household and budget.
Weekly visits suit busy homes, every two weeks is a rhythm many of our long-time clients choose, and monthly visits work well as a maintenance clean. Many clients start with a deep cleaning and then move to recurring visits, and we’ll help you pick the frequency that fits your home. Of the eight services, regular cleaning and office cleaning are recurring, Airbnb turnovers follow your bookings, and the others are one-time cleaning services.
What affects the price of a cleaning service?
Short answer: The size and condition of your home, the type of cleaning and the scope of the service, including any add-ons. Cleanings start at $160.
A TCS cleaning starts at $160, and regular, deep, move-out and post-construction cleanings may have different pricing. We do not price a cleaning on a fixed number of hours, so your free quote tells you the expected cost for your home before the visit. Add-ons include cleaning inside the oven, the fridge or the cabinets, laundry and organizing, while windows inside are already included in a deep cleaning. Request a free quote and we’ll answer within 24 hours on business days, or read how our pricing works.
How do you choose a cleaning company in Maryland?
Short answer: Check that the company is licensed and insured, that its cleaners are background-checked, what the quote covers and what recent reviews say.
Four checks apply to any cleaning company, ours included:
- Credentials. Ask whether the company is licensed, insured and bonded. TCS is all three.
- People. Ask whether the cleaners are background-checked. Ours are.
- The quote. It should name the service, the price and what is included. TCS quotes are free and answered within 24 hours on business days.
- Proof. Read recent reviews. TCS has a 4.9 rating from 36 Google reviews, and you can read them on our reviews page.
If an area is not right after a visit, tell us within 24 hours of the service and the team returns to re-clean it at no additional charge, as our guarantee explains.
Do these cleaning services cover apartments and condos?
Short answer: Yes. TCS cleans houses, apartments and condos, and the same services apply.
Deep, regular and standard cleaning work the same way in a house, an apartment or a condo, and the price depends on the service and the size of the home. For an empty apartment between tenants, move-in and move-out cleaning is the right service. Give us the size of the home and your city when you request a quote.
How do you book a cleaning service with TCS?
Short answer: Request a free quote, get a personalized price within 24 hours on business days, then schedule your cleaning.
- Ask for a quote. Name the service, your city or ZIP code and the size of the space.
- Receive your price. Our reply comes within 24 hours on business days.
- Set the date. Choose a day that suits you, and we confirm the visit.
Which Maryland communities do these cleaning services reach?
Short answer: In 22 Maryland communities of Frederick, Washington, Montgomery and Carroll Counties, plus Washington, DC.
Our team is based in Frederick, MD and cleans across Frederick County (Frederick, Urbana and New Market), Washington County (Boonsboro and Keedysville), Montgomery County (Clarksburg and Damascus), Carroll County (Mount Airy), and in Washington, DC.
See the Maryland cities we serve. Not sure we cover your neighborhood? Check the service areas or call (240) 540-4545, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
What do the cleaning terms mean?
Short answer: Plain-English definitions of every service and add-on we offer.
- Deep cleaning
- A top-to-bottom clean that goes beyond the surface to reach buildup and hard-to-reach areas. Recommended for a first visit.
- Regular cleaning
- Recurring cleaning on a set schedule (weekly, biweekly or monthly) that keeps a home consistently clean.
- Standard cleaning
- A routine, one-time clean of the kitchen, bathrooms and common areas.
- Turnover cleaning
- Cleaning between guest stays at an Airbnb or short-term rental, including linen change, bed making and restocking.
- Seasonal cleaning
- A refresh combined with organizing, including the seasonal wardrobe and decor swap.
- Add-ons
- Optional extras such as cleaning inside the oven and fridge, laundry and organizing.
Why choose TCS Cleaning Service as your cleaning company in Maryland?
Short answer: A 4.9-star Google rating from 36 reviews and a founder-led team clients trust year after year.
Many reviewers have stayed with us for years. Founded by Tatiana “Tati” de Souza, who brings 10+ years of hands-on cleaning experience, TCS is a licensed, insured and bonded company with background-checked cleaners. Read what clients say or meet the founder.