NL Cleaning Company logoNL Cleaning Company
Chicago downtown skyline at Cloud Gate

Family-owned · Chicago & Suburbs, IL

Cleaning services in Chicago & suburbs that protect your property

Move-in / move-out, apartment turnover, post-construction and regular cleaning — for communities, offices and homes. 6+ years of experience in New York City, now serving Chicago, DuPage and Cook County — with the owner personally standing behind every job.

  • Fully insured — $1M general liability
  • Free on-site estimate
  • Direct contact with the owner
  • References on request

6+

years of experience, NYC & Chicago

$1M

general liability insurance

36

cities & neighborhoods served

1

direct contact — the owner

Tired of cleaning crews you have to chase?

Missed unit turns. Quality that slips the moment nobody is watching. Managers in the middle of every conversation. We built NL Cleaning Company to be the opposite: a family team where the owner walks your property, quotes the job honestly and checks the result personally.

NL Cleaning team member detail-cleaning a window

We Preserve Property, Not Replace It.

During move-out and turnover cleanings we restore and deep-clean instead of replacing. Ovens, refrigerators, kitchen equipment and surfaces can often be brought back to excellent condition — saving owners and property managers the cost of new appliances.

It's not a slogan. It's the principle our work is built on.

About Our Company

In their own words

What property managers say

Real, unedited messages from the managers and clients we work with around Chicago. We don't write our own reviews.

You used to do such a great job at our Glen Ellyn apartments — I was wondering if you could do the same for my new location.
Property Manager
Omg these stairs look amazing! I really appreciate the hard work you put into them — you're a life saver.
Property Manager
You're the best, thank you so much!
Property Manager

See the difference for yourself

Real, unedited before & after photos from our jobs around Chicago.

Before: refrigerator interior deep cleaningBefore
After: refrigerator interior deep cleaningAfter

Refrigerator restored — not replaced

Before: building stairwell cleaningBefore
After: building stairwell cleaningAfter

Common area stairwell

Why Chicago property managers and homeowners choose us

Competitive prices

As a family-owned company we carry no corporate overhead. You get fair pricing without sacrificing quality or service.

Direct line to the owner

You always talk to the company owner — no middlemen, no long chains of managers, no lost requests.

Insured & accountable

Fully insured with $1,000,000 general liability coverage, and the owner or a senior representative regularly inspects the work. Certificate of insurance available to clients on request.

Fast response

Urgent unit turn? Unplanned mess before an inspection? We respond quickly — especially for apartment communities and commercial properties.

How it works

1

Request a free estimate

Fill out the short form or call us. Tell us what kind of property you have and what you need.

2

Free on-site walkthrough

The owner personally visits your property, assesses the scope and gives you an honest, realistic price.

3

We clean — you relax

Our team does the work, the owner checks the quality, and your property is ready for its next chapter.

Serving Chicago, DuPage & Cook County

Downtown Chicago and 28 western and northwest suburbs — including Naperville, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Oak Brook and Elmhurst.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas do you serve?

We serve Chicago — including the Loop, West Loop, River North and Gold Coast — plus the western and northwest suburbs in DuPage and Cook County: Naperville, Wheaton, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Oak Brook, Elmhurst and more. See our full service area list.

How much does cleaning cost?

Every property is different, so we don't quote blind prices. We offer a free on-site estimate: the owner visits your property, assesses the scope and gives you an honest, realistic price with no obligation.

Do you work with property managers and apartment communities?

Yes — turnover and move-out cleaning for apartment communities is our specialty. We respond fast to unit turn schedules and urgent requests, and you always have a direct line to the owner.

What does "We Preserve Property, Not Replace It" mean?

During move-out and turnover cleanings we restore ovens, refrigerators, kitchen equipment and surfaces to excellent condition instead of writing them off. Professional deep cleaning often saves owners and property managers the cost of replacement.

Are you insured?

Yes — we carry general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate coverage. A certificate of insurance is available to clients on request.

How do I get references?

We have positive references from property managers, apartment communities, office clients and private customers — we're happy to share them on request.

Aerial view of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan

Get an honest price — from the owner, on your property

No online form can replace a real walkthrough. Request a free estimate and the owner will personally visit your property, discuss your needs and quote the job honestly.