The Cleaning Authority

About us

Owner operated.

Business highlights

22 years of experience

Services we offer

Tri-weekly cleaning, apartment cleaning, detail-clean rotation system, green cleaning products, green seal certified housecleaning chemicals, house/residential & commercial/industrial cleaning, microfiber mops & pumice stone., move in/move out clean

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.134 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
56%
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Showing 26-34 of 34 reviews
Richard G.
Nov 2011
1.0
See the above story it explains it in detail.
Response from The Cleaning Authority

"Wow...I'm not sure how to begin to respond to this report. I am the owner of this office of The Cleaning Authority. Yes, our corporate headquarters are in Maryland, but my business is exactly that...mine. We have owned and operated our office since May of 2003. You should do a little more research before you post such unkind and untrue statements. We've cleaned in the area for over 8 1/2 years, and yes, we do serve Tomball and one part of Magnolia. We also clean in the Woodlands, Spring, North Houston and Cypress. When the time and opportunity are appropriate, we often will expand into other zip codes. My office has won back to back Mark of Excellence awards for quality and customer service. The call center is in place in order to professionally take messages and help customers during the day when I and my General Manager are often in the field working with teams and/or meeting with customers. I personally have lived in the area for 11 years, so you can not get more local than me. I have a wonderful, dependable staff of professional house cleaners and 2 Quality Inspectors...all of whom are local and report directly to me. I apologize that we have not yet expanded into your specific zip code, but once again I encourage you to do a little more research before you attack someone's company and livelihood. I have hundreds of happy and satisfied customers, and I'm proud of the relationships we build with our customers, often over many years. Katie Rowe, Owner"


Anthony B.
Sep 2011
3.0
$140
N/A
Response from The Cleaning Authority

"Hi there~I'm a little confused about the punctuality issue. As soon as you mentioned via email that you needed a more concise time, I believe we gave you a time constraint. Also, any quality issues are something that we address immediately. I've just been looking through our email and your customer record and there are no quality complaints on record. I expect excellence from my professional cleaners, but they are human and can make mistakes. We have Inspectors in the field that inspect approximately 30% of our cleans daily, but sometimes we need to hear from customers to resolve issues. We can't fix anything we don't know about. Your home has been inspected six times since you began service. We welcome you research and try the competition! We'd love to win your business back after you've tried someone else. Regards, Katie Rowe, Owner"


Britt C.
Sep 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
I have contracted them to clean my apartment for a year.  They do an exceptional job.  I am hoping that this is the beginning of a great long term contract.  I have had bad cleaners in the past which is why I hired a cleaning service instead of individuals.
Response from The Cleaning Authority

"Thanks very much Member! Katie"


Mrs. U.
Sep 2011
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$174
I think overall it went well.  You rec. a discount if your sign up for a year but I haven't been able to make the decision to do that yet.  The areas that they do correctly are fabulous but I have had to ask them to come out to clean a few major things that got missed which was a huge inconvenience to me as I don't want to have to be here two days in a row!  The owner/co-owner are very responsive to you if you let them know there is a problem and the make sure it is taken care of right away. This is definitely what sets them apart from all other cleaning companies. I would definitely make sure you know what you can expect from the crew when you interview to use their services because the more you know the better you know what to look for after the job is complete.  I recommend this company but make sure you do your own inspection after they are done and that they don't take "short cuts" as I had experienced the last cleaning. Even with all of that being said, you won't find a better cleaning company that cares as much as The Cleaning Authority. They want to stay reputable and they do everything possible to make sure you get what you are paying for.
Response from The Cleaning Authority

"We're not sure you are one of our customers :-) Maybe one of the other fantastic Cleaning Authority's in the Houston area services your home. Thanks, Katie"


Kelly R.
Sep 2011
4.0
Didn't hire the company.
Response from The Cleaning Authority

"Hi there Member~We are a Green Seal Certified company, so while we don't use any harsh or bleach-based products, we do use a disinfectant that kills 99% of viruses, bacteria, mold, mildew and fungi. Our vacuums are Hepa sealed with disposible bags. Also, we use microfiber rags that are only used in your home that day. We also have several customers who have us use their vacuum and/or cleaning supplies. We do not use standard brooms. Thanks very much, Katie Rowe, Owner"


Claudia R.
Aug 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$210
I found the Cleaning Authority on Angie's List.  I called them, and they came out and looked at my house and gave an estimate.   They explained their services and what they can offer.  We agreed to set up a weekly service for now.  They called at gave me a date to start the service.  The day before, they called to confirm the time that they would arrive.  Today was the first day of the start of the weekly cleaning.  They gave me a window of 11 to 1 to start the cleaning.  The ladies arrived about a quarter after 1.  The ladies did an outstanding job and kept busy the entire time.  I am very please with the initial cleaning and look forward to their next visit.   They were very professional.

Ned B.
Mar 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Cleaning Authority has cleaned our house monthly since December 2010. The crew is always respectful and conscientious while working. Since we are retired we are always home when the crew is here. A supervisor regularly inspects the crew's work, and provides correction. We've been completely satisfied.
Response from The Cleaning Authority

"Always nice when someone takes time out of their busy day to let us know when we're doing an excellent job. Thanks for making me smile on a Monday morning. Katie Rowe, Owner"


Alejandra C.
Mar 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
I like the fact they use only green products (no harsh chemicals). Three staff members come to the house and finish up a good job in about 2 hours.

NAOMI S.
Mar 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$116
I liked there professionalism. They sent an inspector mid cleaning to see how things were going. They brought there own supplies which was nice. They sent one of the owners out to interview us before they serviced our home to give an estimate.
Response from The Cleaning Authority

"Always so nice to read positive customer feedback! Katie Rowe, Owner"


Joseph C.
Jun 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
We chose them because their Angie's List reviews were acceptable.

Wayne C.
Jun 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I must have just missed her. It seemed like they were okay. I was actually on a business call as I work from home. She patiently waited, looked around, did her thing, and left. It was a free estimate. I didn't notice anything that stood out about her because I was on a business call and she didn't do anything. We called three places and they were the only ones that responded. I don't know what time they were scheduled. I think we will use them in the future.

TERRY M.
Jun 2010
3.0
I called this company as my daughter-in-law wanted to have her house cleaned prior to showing it for sale. I called this company - they were very polite - but they were charging $250 which was too expensive.

Edward G.
Nov 2009
1.0
I received a flyer in my mailbox. I checked their website and then called them and emailed them. I never got a response. Clearly I don't want this level of service.
Response from The Cleaning Authority

"I just checked through our message board database, which logs all of our phone calls over several years. There is no record of a phone call from this potential customer. I searched under the first and last name and nothing came up. It's possible that this prospect called our employment line OR called another office of The Cleaning Authority. Our main customer phone number is 281-288-4448. When a potential customer calls this number, they can book an In Home Estimate right away. Katie Rowe, Owner The Cleaning Authority"


Jocelyn M.
Jun 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
They are very thorough. I haven’t used them that long but they have been good so far.

DEBBIE G.
Jul 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
I think they do a great job for me. They actually are far cheaper than some of the other large companies out there. They get the whole house clean without me telling them what to do. They stay until the job is finished.

JACKIE G.
Feb 2006
3.0
$82
I leave town for weeks at a time, so my wife needs help taking care of the house. When they first started doing the cleaning, the job was done very well. The last few times, however, we have had to call them back to do it a second time. Their behavior is always top notch, but they don't clean it well enough too warrant the cost. We have decided to look elsewhere for help.
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FAQ

The Cleaning Authority is currently rated 4.1 overall out of 5.
The Cleaning Authority accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, The Cleaning Authority offers free project estimates.
No, The Cleaning Authority does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Cleaning Authority does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Cleaning Authority does not offer emergency services.
No, The Cleaning Authority does not offer warranties.