UPDATE: The owner, Stephanie, came back to the house and re-cleaned everything from top to bottom. While I believe this should have been done the first time, I do appreciate her willingness to come back and make things right. That says a lot about her, and her professionalism. I have added a star to my original review for this reason. ____________________________________________________________ Honest review of Busy Bee Cleaning- I read all the glowing 5-star reviews and called Busy Bee to come deep clean my new house. They came and cleaned my house yesterday, and if I'm honest, I'm a bit disappointed. After they left, I found several kitchen cabinets had been missed (I found a squished jelly bean and some bullion cubes in one), several of the window blinds (office, laundry room) had been missed, there was a hair in the upstairs guest bathroom, and the floors had been vacuumed but not mopped (except for the office). Worst of all, there were loads of crumbs in the kitchen drawers. No wonder I have ants! When you clean with a rag, which they did, you can't get into the nooks and crannies, and there were still lots of crumbs in the corners of all the drawers. I realized this as I was putting contact paper in the drawers, and it was not sticking well at the edges.... I pulled it away to see all the crumbs stuck to the paper. As a stickler for good cleaning practices, I can tell you that you MUST vacuum drawers before cleaning with a rag. The reason I hired a service was because I have Lyme disease and moderate arthritis and can't clean as well as I once did. But that does not mean I will settle for a sloppy job. I'm confident they will do better from now on. Read less read more

I had a last minute request for a move out clean - 24 hour notice! Not only did Busy Bee accommodated that request, they did an excellent job at the cleaning. I had been waiting 4-days for another service to get back to me. There was great communication and pictures when the job was done. I feel the fee gave great service value. I would happily use their services again. read more

We've used Busy Bee for a few months now. They always get my floors, and we have alot of them, clean and shiny. Baths, just all good so far. Big Plus is that we can Speak to each Other, and they get it. Thank you Busy Bee, Stephanie and all. read more

We have been Busy Bee clients for going on 10 years now. We have been more than satisfied with their service. As a nurse, it has been so reassuring to come home to a spotless and clean smelling house, especially during the pandemic. Sadly, we are moving out of the area and have to end our service with them. I cannot recommend them highly enough- they truly go above and beyond to provide excellent service. read more

Wow - just wow! Busy Bee just cleaned my house and I couldn't be happier. They did a terrific job and hit all of the nooks and crannies. We have minerals in our well water which makes cleaning the toilets challenging, but they did a great job. The workers were very pleasant and worked so hard. Interfacing with Stephanie, the owner, has been pleasant and efficient. And the cost for their outstanding efforts was reasonable. I'm looking forward to having them continue to clean my house. read more

Highly recommend! We needed a deep clean and Stephanie and her team executed it well beyond our expectations. ((We have 3 large dogs, two young boys, and just an overall active lifestyle that begged a LOT of cleanup.)) Stephanie responded to our request quickly and was the perfect mix of professional and personable. She worked us into their schedule quickly which is what we asked for, managed our expectations well, was so kind and friendly, and answered ALL our questions. Add that to the truly superb cleaning, we will definitely be using Busy Bee Cleaning again! read more

Requested urgent deep cleaning for kitchen and bathrooms in a rental we just moved into. The owners had not had move-out cleaning done, and we didn't want to unpack until things were clean. Stephanie worked with me to get an early date, and she and her partner did a fantastic job, thoroughly cleaning all the kitchen and 4 bathrooms and keeping their time to a fast 3 hours. They were not only hard-working, but also a pleasure to meet. I am going to hire them for regular monthly cleaning. So glad to have found them! read more

This is THE company for residential cleaning. I am so lucky to have them. These aren't rookies. They KNOW what they are doing and take PRIDE in their business. My house has never looked so good. They are friendly, professional, and THOROUGH! read more

About as close to perfect as you're going to get. Came home to a "swept 'outdoor' entry-way." What other cleaning company does that?? Yes, I noticed and it was much appreciated. Not to mention, gifts at Christmas-time? Seriously, if you want a reliable cleaning crew that actually shows up, doesn't half-ass it and even speaks English, give them a call. read more

Busy Bee Cleaning came out to clean my townhouse about 2-3 weeks ago and they did beyond an amazing job! Stephanie and her crew (there were 4 total) worked fast and efficiently. If you are looking for a cleaning service that really takes pride in their work and REALLY cleans then this is the company for you :) Just to given people an idea of how thorough they are - they cleaned the top of the fridge, cleaned the doggie door flap, scrubbed the grout in the bathroom till it was as white as it could get, and they cleaned every blind in my house till they were sparkling (they did more but these are some of the highlights). I highly recommend them and have already referred them to two friends!! read more

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Love busy bee cleaning. Hired them to clean my townhome to get ready for sale and really regret not calling them sooner for some regular cleanings. They went waaaayyy above my expectations and it was very obvious that they actually care about the integrity of their profession and their business. Call them ! You won't regret it. read more

Busy Bee has been quite the lifesaver. My house is just under 4000 sq. ft., so it's a doozy to clean. As a family of four with two full-time working parents and three dogs, I joked with Stephanie, the owner, that I usually had to do it in phases and that it was neverending - one week was the main floor, the next week was the basement, and the second floor was usually neglected since we had to clean the main floor or basement all over again. She was absolutely fantastic and pointed out what all needed to get done and what they would take care of during the first clean. Short of folding your laundry, they do it all. :) They've been incredibly accommodating of my dogs, and have left my home looking fantastic. It is such a relief to me and possibly to my family (since they have to deal with me barking orders about what's getting cleaned next) to know that our house has been cleaned properly and taken care of. It makes our weekends so much more enjoyable. I'm not sure how to compare pricing, but given the size of the house and the quality of their work, it's reasonable. We tried hiring another small company a few years ago and found that while the prices were low, the work was shoddy and the schedule unreliable. With Busy Bee, you're on a set schedule and if there are any deviations, they let you know. They're also incredibly flexible if you need to cancel one week or make adjustments due to events such as birthday parties or get-togethers. Highly recommend Busy Bee. :) read more

The absolute best. We've had their services for years and they never disappoint. Friendly, thorough, and responsive. Everything you could ask for! read more

After 3 cleanings I had to discontinue their services. I had a cleaning on Wednesday and I'm still finding stuff that wasn't done. I was paying double the price and expected double the results. read more

Busy Bee Cleaning and team are fantastic! They were very reasonable in price and the job they did was amazing. We have been in this house for a little over a year and it has never looked so clean! They take attention to detail to a whole new level. Every nook and cranny was dusted/vacuumed and spotless. Even the vertical parts of the stairs are vacuumed. They also tidy up and organize messy areas like my daughters toys or the items strewn around the master bathroom sink which I am awful about. My wife loved it especially before our new addition coming in a few weeks. I usually go with the highest rated/reviewed companies I read on yelp and they backed it up and deserve the 5 stars. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a cleaning service in the Gainesville/Haymarket area. read more

Happy to be a BUSY BEE client! My husband is extremely picky so took us a long time to find a cleaning service that would live up to his standards! They passed his "white glove" test (he checks frames , fans , top of fridge and blinds every time ) We like that they bring their own paper towels and that they communicate with us! Highly recommend. read more

Can't even get them to take my business. I'm so over these high ratings. Companies must be sending in their own reviews. Followup: Now the company is saying I could choose another day. If only this had been in their initial snarky response to my request. I won't ever use this company. read more

Very pleased with their cleaning services. Always did a thorough job on cleaning, left everything in same place when done. It was the small details that made the difference, emptied all trashes, made our bed. Followed our requests and their staff is great with pets. All around very satisfied with Busy Bee. read more

Hired Busy Bee as the "new baby" gift for my son and daughter-in-law. What better way to help a growing family? My husband and I thought that the gift of free time and peace of mind before child #2 comes would be something no one else thought of as a shower gift, so Busy Bee came in and did a full house cleaning. My son said that the house is spotless and he couldn't be more pleased! He was able to chat with Stephanie and said that she's personable and professional. Thank you Busy Bee for delivering top notch service. I will use you again for sure! * Hey readers -- keep this in mind as a welcome gift for your loved ones -- one time complete house cleanings. You won't be disappointed. read more

Busy Bee did a fantastic job on my condo. This was my first time having a cleaning crew and I am glad I picked the right company to do it. I needed a deep cleaning, so a three person crew and four hours of nonstop work later, I had a very clean, very bright house. As I hear from others who ask me about their pricing, I am being told they are very reasonable in what all they did for me. I will be using them from now on for my once a year deep cleaning. Thank you Busy Bee and Stephanie for an awesome job. PS- I have passed your name and number around. read more

I'm so glad to be a part of the Busy Bee family! They love clean. They're enthusiastically all about clean. They're actually opposed to dirt or muck or stains which works in your favor because they'll come in, do their thing and leave your home spotless. In addition to being on a mission to eradicate dirt and dust, they are a well-organized company, the owners are generous with tips on how to keep your home looking its best and are always looking for feedback which is so important because they keep the lines of communication open and I always feel like I can raise an issue or request something additional or different as needs change over time. Other cleaning services just do not compare. read more

How do I give Busy Bee TEN STARS? All I can say is - WOW. I have to admit, our house had gotten pretty grimey. Two parents working long hours, two busy teenage boys, a big, sweet, slobbery dog, and two shedding cats. You get the picture! Stephanie is super nice, as is her daughter. Very sweet people. And let me tell you, when they leave your house will be SPOTLESS! Our hardwood floors are shining, our sinks are glowing, truly amazing. We have had Busy Bee clean for us for move in/move outs before...but we really need to make this a regular thing! :) read more

I used Busy Bee to clean my apartment before I moved. They did an amazing job and left the place spotless. Will definitely use them in the future. read more

Stephanie and her team are amazing! They came in to clean after we had a bad experience with another company, so I wasn't sure how it was going to go. They literally cleaned from floor to ceiling and left my house looking beautiful. I am very happy knowing they'll be coming every couple of weeks to keep my house clean. read more

I'm so happy to come home after the busy bees have been to clean! This is the only service I've hired that keeps a high standard of quality and doesn't start slacking off after a few months. Very thorough and if there's ever anything missed (rare!) Stephanie, the owner, will personally come out and make it right. read more

We are putting our house up for sale and wanted to get a really good deep clean before we did that. Stephanie and Andre did an awesome job addressing the specific rooms and areas we wanted to have done. They were very thorough in getting everything done and we are very pleased with the work. We would definitely recommend Busy Bee Cleaning for any house cleaning services you may need. read more

This was our first experience with a professional cleaning service and we were definitely not disappointed. After checking out the Yelp reviews for various companies, we called Busy Bees for a quote, as they were consistently rated at 5 stars, even though they only had 16 reviews. Stephanie was extremely pleasant and clear on the phone, and really helpful in customizing the services for our needs and setting up a time to come out to my home. They were very efficient and thorough, and her crew was also very pleasant. They arrived on time, brought their own equipment (Dyson vacuum), and cleaning products, and immediately got started. They also wore disposable footies throughout, which was greatly appreciated! They were here for 3 hours, and tackled 3 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and dining room area. We were most impressed with the bathroom results as I am currently pregnant and could not get to the bathtub corners and stains, which Stephanie spent a lot of time to get the stains out. The results were impeccable! I later learned that Busy Bees had been in this business for 16 years, servicing various NOVA areas, (including the Fairfax, Haymarket, Manassas area). And while they currently do not service the Vienna/Tysons area, they still came out for the job, and really went above and beyond what we expected, on a Friday evening! Extremely pleased and would definitely recommend Busy Bees and definitely look forward to reaching out to them again in the future. read more

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Called Busy Bee for a deep spring cleaning. Stephanie and her crew did an excellent job and even worked late into the evening to get it all done. My house has never looked better and it really took a load of stress off my shoulders. The staff were also very friendly and tolerant of my many pets and children who were inevitably in their way at times. read more

I reached out to Busy Bee Cleaning based on their incredible Yelp reviews, but was left very disappointed. This review is not based on the quality of their actual cleaning as I could never get anyone to come to my home to give me an estimate (as they require). I emailed using the "contact us" form through their website and got a quick reply from Stephanie asking when she could come look at my place to provide me an estimate. I was looking for monthly recurring service and I indicated that on the form. We selected the following Tuesday for Stephanie to come out. On Tuesday afternoon (a few hours before she was scheduled to come) I received a voicemail from someone saying that Stephanie couldn't make it and needed to reschedule. I understand that things happen and so we agreed to reschedule for Thursday. On Thursday Stephanie never showed up and it's been over a week and no one has contacted me. I re-arranged my schedule just to be home on the date and time we selected and I find it highly unprofessional that I was essentially stood up and that my time was wasted. Based on my experiences, this business is unprofessional and unreliable. If you are looking for cleaning services it appears that Busy Bee Cleaning may be too "busy" to take on any new business at this time. read more

If only there were 5+++ stars! Had my home cleaned by a highly rated service several years ago with marginal results. That turned me off to professional cleaning services UNTIL I tried Busy Bee. Could not have been more delighted with the quality of the cleaning service, the professionalism of the crew, or the value. Did I mention the military discount?? Give them a try! You won't regret it. read more

Busy Bee Cleaning did an amazing job making my home shine. I just recently sold my home and needed move out cleaning services. Prices are really good and they are professional. Stephanie is amazing and helped calmed my nerves re: an uptight buyer I sold my home too... I'm certain, that without their assistance, the buyer I was working with would have complained prior to closing....Stephanie and her team are so awesome, and the place smelled fresh and really good. Fresh vaccum marks on the carpet and kitchen cabinets, inside and out were super clean. Thank you all again for your wonderful service....There appointment/reservations fill up quickly, so make your appointment as soon as you think you need them! read more