Frequently Asked Questions
How long have you been in business?
Since 2007. Victoria Cleaning Services Inc. is a family-owned team that has been cleaning homes and workplaces across Greater Victoria since 2007.
How much does cleaning cost?
$100/hour + GST for a team of two cleaners, with supplies and equipment included. Weekly and biweekly cleaning is a flat rate after an initial deep cleaning, calculated by frequency and house size. Post-construction cleaning is quoted per job — call (250) 686-3074.
Are supplies and equipment included?
Yes. Our team of two arrives with supplies and equipment included in the hourly rate.
Are you bonded, licensed, and insured?
Yes. Victoria Cleaning Services Inc. is bonded, licensed, and insured, and 
100% Canadian-owned.
Which areas do you serve?
Greater Victoria: Victoria, Sidney, Saanich, Cordova Bay, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Langford, Colwood, View Royal, and Sooke. See the map in Where We Serve above.
What are your hours?
8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday to Sunday.
How do I book?
Fill in the Get a Free Quote form below, call (250) 686-3074, or email [email protected]. We will confirm your quote before any cleaning is booked.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
No, as long as access is arranged when you book. Please tell us about access and about pets when you book, so the team can plan.
What is not included?
Tasks outside cleaning, such as HVAC work, are not included. If you are unsure whether something is included, ask us when you request your quote — we will tell you plainly.
How do I reschedule?
Contact us as soon as possible by phone or email and we will help you find a new time.
How long does a deep cleaning take?
It depends on the size and condition of the home. A typical deep cleaning often takes around 4 hours for a team of two. Your free quote will confirm the estimate for your home.
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Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Cleaning in Victoria, BC: Ready for Every Guest
October 31, 2026
For a short-term rental, every guest is a first impression. A guest who walks into a spotless space leaves a better review, and a better review brings the next booking.
At Victoria Cleaning Services Inc., a team of two arrives with supplies and equipment included. Between guests, we clean kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas, change the feel of the space back to fresh, and leave it ready for check-in. Cleaning can be scheduled around your bookings, so turnovers fit your calendar, not the other way around.
We serve Greater Victoria, including Victoria, Sidney, Saanich, Cordova Bay, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Langford, Colwood, View Royal, and Sooke. We are family-owned, serving the area since 2007, bonded, licensed and insured, and eco-friendly.
If you host in Greater Victoria, tell us about your rental and your turnover schedule, and we will confirm your free quote before any cleaning is booked. Call (250) 686-3074 or visit victoriacleaningservices.ca.
Just Relax, We Do It For You!
Commercial Cleaning in Victoria, BC: A Clean Workplace, On Your Schedule
September 30, 2026
A clean workplace is not just about appearance. It is about first impressions for clients, a healthier space for staff, and a business that looks as professional as the work it does.
At Victoria Cleaning Services Inc., a team of two arrives with supplies and equipment included. Offices, meeting rooms, common areas, and washrooms are kept tidy and presentable, with trash and recycling emptied and entrances welcoming. Cleaning can be scheduled around your business hours, so your team is not interrupted during the workday.
We serve Greater Victoria, including Victoria, Sidney, Saanich, Cordova Bay, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Langford, Colwood, View Royal, and Sooke. We are family-owned, serving the area since 2007, bonded, licensed and insured, and eco-friendly.
If your workplace needs a regular schedule or a one-time refresh, tell us about your space and we will confirm your free quote before any cleaning is booked. Call (250) 686-3074.
Post-Construction Cleaning in Victoria, BC: From Dust to Ready to Use
August 31, 2026
After building or renovation work, a space is not finished until it is clean. Construction dust settles on every surface, in fixtures, and on floors, and it takes a thorough clean to make the space ready to use.
At Victoria Cleaning Services Inc., post-construction cleaning removes dust and debris from surfaces, fixtures, and floors, and cleans kitchens and bathrooms, including sinks, tubs, showers, and toilets. Interior windows, baseboards, and light fixtures are wiped and dusted, and floors are vacuumed and mopped, so the space is ready to use.
Every job is different, so post-construction cleaning is quoted per job. We confirm the scope and price before we start. Call (250) 686-3074 for a quote.
We serve Greater Victoria, including Victoria, Sidney, Saanich, Cordova Bay, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Langford, Colwood, View Royal, and Sooke. Family-owned since 2007, bonded, licensed and insured, and eco-friendly. Just Relax, We Do It For You!
Move-Out Cleaning and Deep Cleaning in Victoria, BC: How to Get Your Home Ready
July 31, 2026
Moving out, or giving your home a proper reset, is not the same as a regular clean. A regular clean keeps a home tidy week to week. A deep clean and a move-out clean go further, room by room, into the places that are easy to miss: inside cabinets and appliances, around fixtures, along baseboards, and behind furniture.
For a move-out, that detail is what landlords and new owners notice first. An empty home shows everything, so kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and windows need to look ready to hand over, not just wiped down. For a deep clean, the same detail is what makes a lived-in home feel new again, especially before guests arrive, after a renovation, or at the start of a new season.
At Victoria Cleaning Services Inc., a team of two arrives with supplies and equipment included. Our rate is $100/hour + GST, except for weekly and biweekly cleaning, which is a flat rate after an initial deep cleaning. A typical deep cleaning often takes around 4 hours for a team of two, and your free quote will confirm the estimate for your home.
We serve Greater Victoria, including Victoria, Sidney, Saanich, Cordova Bay, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Langford, Colwood, View Royal, and Sooke. We are family-owned, serving the area since 2007, bonded, licensed and insured, and eco-friendly.
If you are moving out, book early, especially at the end of the month. If you are booking a deep clean, tell us what matters most to you, and we will focus there first.
When the last box is out, when the last room shines, and you walk in and breathe easy, that is the moment we work for. You handle the move, the guests, the new chapter. Just Relax, We Do It For You! — Victoria Cleaning Services Inc. Call (250) 686-3074 for your free quote today.
Guest-Ready for the Holidays: A Room-by-Room Deep Clean Checklist
June 30, 2026
The holidays are about people, not chores. Yet when guests are on their way, the house suddenly looks different through their eyes: the kitchen that felt fine yesterday, the bathroom you have been meaning to freshen up, the guest room that became a storage room somewhere along the year.
The kitchen, where everyone gathers. Clear the counters, wipe down cabinet fronts and handles, and clean the sink and faucet until they shine. Empty the fridge of anything past its best, wipe the shelves, and give the oven and stovetop a proper clean. Finish with the floors, including under the table and around the trash area, where crumbs and spills tend to hide.
The bathrooms, where small details matter most. Clean the toilet, shower, and tub thoroughly, polish mirrors and fixtures, and wipe down light switches and door handles. Replace hand towels with fresh ones, add a spare roll of toilet paper where it is easy to find, and empty the trash. If grout looks dull, a focused scrub makes the whole room feel newer.
The living room, for long evenings together. Dust shelves, lamps, and picture frames, fluff cushions, and shake out throws. Vacuum rugs and mop hard floors, paying attention to entryways where shoes bring in dirt.
The guest bedrooms, a real welcome. Fresh bedding is the single biggest upgrade. Wash sheets, pillowcases, and blankets, dust nightstands and lamps, and clear at least one drawer and a little closet space so guests can unpack.
A simple timing tip. Book or plan your deep clean one to two weeks before your first guests arrive. That leaves time for decorations, cooking, and the last-minute touches, without trying to do a deep clean and host on the same day.
This season, Victoria Cleaning Services Inc. is offering the Holiday Guest-Ready Deep Clean: 15% off your first deep cleaning for new residential clients, valid November 1 to December 31, 2026. As an example, a 4-hour deep clean goes from $400 to $340 + GST. New bookings only, offers cannot be combined, GST extra.
Get your free quote today! Call (250) 686-3074, email [email protected], or visit victoriacleaningservices.ca.
Move-Out Cleaning: What Landlords and New Owners Actually Notice
May 31, 2026
When a home changes hands, the details are what get noticed. Not the big picture, but the oven that still has baked-on residue, the inside of a cabinet that was never wiped, the bathroom grout, and the floors along the baseboards.
Start with the kitchen and bathrooms. These rooms are checked first, and they show work fastest. Counters, sinks, stovetops, appliance exteriors, tubs, showers, toilets, and mirrors should be clean and free of residue. Inside cabinets and drawers, where dust and crumbs collect, matter just as much in an empty home.
Then the floors, windows, and details. Vacuum and mop every floor, clean interior windows, wipe baseboards and light fixtures, and check light switches, door handles, and closets. An empty home shows every mark, so a thorough pass makes the difference between ready and almost ready.
A timing tip. Book move-out cleaning after the movers leave and before keys are handed over. That way the team can clean every room, including closets and inside cabinets, without furniture in the way. Get your free quote today! Call (250) 686-3074.
Deep Cleaning vs Regular Cleaning: Which One Does Your Home Need?
April 30, 2026
Regular cleaning keeps a clean home clean. Deep cleaning gets a home to that standard in the first place. Knowing which one you need saves time, and it saves money.
Deep cleaning is detailed and first. It goes into baseboards, light fixtures, built-up grime in kitchens and bathrooms, and the corners that regular cleaning does not reach every week. It is the right choice for a first clean, for a home that has not been cleaned professionally in a while, or before guests, a move, or the holidays.
Regular cleaning is maintenance. Once a home has had a deep clean, weekly or biweekly cleaning keeps kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and bedrooms at that standard, room by room, on a flat rate. That flat rate is set by frequency and house size, after the initial deep cleaning.
Not sure which one fits your home? Tell us about your home when you request your free quote, and we will recommend the right starting point. Call (250) 686-3074.
How to Prepare for Your Professional Clean
March 31, 2026
A little preparation before our team arrives helps you get the most from every hour. It is not about cleaning before the cleaning. It is about giving the team clear access to the surfaces that matter.
Clear the surfaces you want cleaned. Pick up personal items, papers, and toys from counters, tables, and floors, so the team can wipe, dust, and vacuum without moving your belongings around. If there is a room or an item you would rather we leave alone, tell us when you book.
Think about pets and access. Let us know about pets when you book, so the team can plan. If you will not be home, arrange access in advance and tell us how the team should enter and leave, so the home is left secure.
Point out your priorities. Every home has one room that bothers its owner most, whether it is the kitchen, a bathroom, or the floors by the door. Tell us at the start, and we will make sure that room gets the attention it deserves. Get your free quote today! Call (250) 686-3074.
