#1
Chicago Couch Cleaning
“Egor and Vlad came and did a wonderful job! They were easy to work with and did the job very fast. Our couch looks like new again! Would certainly reccomend.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning Services in Chicago, IL
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$240typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
97%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.86★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.5%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 17,346 Google reviews of 74 top-rated move-in/move-out cleaning services nationwide; 10 of them in Chicago, IL. Updated November 5, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of move-in/move-out cleaning services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Mums Cleaning Services ChicagoChicago, IL | A 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | $287 |
| 2 | Chicago Couch CleaningChicago, IL | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%99+54Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%79+5.6Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.98 | $334 |
| 3 |  Hudson Cleans LLCChicago, IL | A 94How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 94Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAA– | 4.96 | — |
| 4 |  MaidProChicago, IL | A 92How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%90+6.4Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.95 | $236 |
| 5 |  Sunday CleanersChicago, IL | A 92How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAA | 4.90 | $253 |
| 6 |  Manic MaidsChicago, IL | A 90How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%94+51.3Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%34+2.4Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAD | 4.89 | $203 |
| 7 |  U HAVE IT MAID - Chicago Cleaning ServicesChicago, IL | A 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%82+11.6Replies to reviews 7%75+5.3Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.91 | $265 |
| 8 |  Molly Maid of Chicago North ShoreChicago, IL | A 85How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%88+48Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%85+12Replies to reviews 7%73+5.2Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.88 | $233 |
| 9 |  House Keep Up ChicagoChicago, IL | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%83+45.3Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%84+5.9Momentum penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAA | 4.85 | $259 |
| 10 |  Phes Cleaning Services - Southwest SuburbsChicago, IL | B 78How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%84+45.8Reliability 24%62+15Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%99+7Momentum penalty59−4.1Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAACA | 4.89 | $324 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard cleaning | $153 | $189 | $233 | 98% |
| Deep clean | $271 | $359 | $471 | 97% |
| General housekeeping | $158 | $209 | $321 | 96% |
| General carpet cleaning | $227 | $309 | $409 | 100% |
| Moving-related cleaning | $315 | $424 | $705 | 92% |
| Carpet steam cleaning | $164 | $221 | $303 | 95% |
| Upholstery cleaning | $232 | $303 | $360 | 96% |
| Office & workplace cleaning | $126 | $173 | $227 | 100% |
| Interior & exterior window cleaning | $153 | $193 | $292 | 96% |
| HVAC duct & vent cleaning | $536 | $809 | $1.1k | 97% |
| Carpet cleaning | $126 | $158 | $196 | 97% |
Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning Services in Chicago, IL at a glance
How the 10 move-in/move-out cleaning services we rated in Chicago, IL compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A990%
- Grade B110%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up660%
- 4.80–4.89★440%
- 4.60–4.79★00%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality3,57723%
- Professionalism3,57223%
- Responsiveness2,86019%
- Punctuality2,77918%
- Value2,53117%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price73428%
- Reasonable1,71365%
- Overpriced853%
- Not sure1014%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 10 best-rated move-in/move-out cleaning services in Chicago, IL average 4.9★ on Google across 2,843 reviews. Chicago Couch Cleaning has the top rating (5.0★), and Molly Maid of Chicago North Shore has the most reviews (479). Updated November 5, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,843 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Molly Maid of Chicago North Shore
“Jaquelin and Maria did an amazing job! They were both so kind, professional, and thorough. They paid attention to every little detail, and everything looked absolutely spotless when they finished. You can tell they…” — Google review
#3
Phes Cleaning Services - Southwest Suburbs
“We had a move-in residential cleaning. It was really dirty. These girls did an amazing job. I checked everything behind them and the house looked and smelled fantastic. Inside the oven even looked brand new. I would…” — Google review
#4
House Keep Up Chicago
“Carla and Dinora absolutely crushed it! They deep cleaned new apartment and left no stone unturned. They were timely, diligent and so kind! Will use again!!” — Google review
#5
U HAVE IT MAID - Chicago Cleaning Services
“First time hiring help and it was perfect..very professional and thorough..the lady was very sweet and respectful. Highly recommend” — Google review
#6
MaidPro
“I used MaidPro for the first time today. Ivy cleaned my home and did a spectacular job. I'll definitely be booking another cleaning with them!” — Google review
#7
Manic Maids
“Hiring Manic Maids was the best gift I’ve ever given myself! Alicia and Claudia were very sweet, hardworking, and efficient. I scheduled them for regular visits and am looking forward to the next one!” — Google review
#8
Mums Cleaning Services Chicago
“Lisa H did a wonderful job cleaning my apartment in Roscoe Village! She was very kind and did a very thorough job. I would reccomend Mums Cleaning to anyone.” — Google review
#9
Sunday Cleaners
“Ariana did such an amazing job deep cleaning my apartment . she went above and beyond what i expected! booking was easy . I highly recomend Sunday cleaners and will definitely be booking again!” — Google review
#10
Hudson Cleans LLC
“Hudson cleans provides an amazing service. Deja the owner personally did my clean along with her team of professionals and I had the best experience. They used pet friendly products as I have a fur baby. Safe to say…” — Google review
How we pick move-in/move-out cleaning services in Chicago
We scan Google Maps for move-in/move-out cleaning service listings in and around Chicago, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated move-in/move-out cleaning service in Chicago?
Chicago Couch Cleaning has the highest Google rating on our Chicago list: 5.0 out of 5 from 472 reviews (as of November 5, 2026).
Which move-in/move-out cleaning service in Chicago has the most reviews?
Molly Maid of Chicago North Shore has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 479, with a 4.9★ average.
How are these move-in/move-out cleaning services chosen?
Only open Chicago-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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