Not recommended. Cleaners said it'll take them total four hours to do regular cleaning (this is after they did a first cleaning so they already had a clear idea of the workload and time needed). And then owner wants to charge $265 for monthly cleaning. So their hourly rate is $265/4 =$66.25. Way overpriced compared to market prevailing rate. And I don't think the charge is in alignment with the service provided. There were no trash bags in place. Rugs were left unwashed and not put back in place, etc. Ironically they charge $55 per hour for first cleaning, which means reoccurring cleaning their rate is higher. Yes these days it's tough for small businesses to survive. But that doesn't mean customers got money rained on their head. Update: the owner explained that the rate is based on total sqft. This is nonsense! We have four bedrooms but two were not cleaned. Plus we always have regular cleaning services and it always takes them four hours or about $200 to clean it. And this business owner decides to charge us $265 just because we live in a house (and remember we only need 2/4 bedrooms to be cleaned) and not based on the actual cleaning area and total time needed? We were told by the cleaners that our house is well-maintained and they didn't have to scrub anything so total hours spent will be 4 hours. Owner is saying that although it only takes four hours but you need to pay $265. Does not make sense. Plus I know the SAME technicians when they clean my friend's townhome, they spend the SAME amount of time four hours in total and they charge less. Just because we live in a house not a townhome, it doesn't mean we have to pay more for the same cost incurred to the owner. It's not like our house is a rabbit hole or dirty anything. The technicians clearly said the place is well maintained and they didn't have to spend any extra effort. Then why do I have to pay much more at the hourly rate close to $70 to have the same cleaning service and hours? WHY? This is outrageous. I'll never do business with a service provider whose pricing is not transparent. Last time I used them for deep cleaning two years ago before tenants moved in, the tenants complained the cleaning was not thorough at all and requested for a refund. I contacted the owner right after the complaint, sent her the pics and she did not accept the request for a refund or offer re-cleaning. Nonetheless, I gave them another try which is totally idiotic on my side. I chose to not post a bad review after the first disappointing experience because I don't want to be harsh on small businesses. However this time the experience is even worse and even disrespectful. Who on the earth can explain to me why I have to pay more for the same service and hours? Why my own lifestyle (living in a house instead of a townhome) has anything to do with your operating costs while you use the same people, same hours and same cleaning equipment? Then why do I have to pay more? Explain to me. Choose wisely at your own risk. Honesty in business is underrated. read more

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I was charged $330 for a "deep cleaning" of a 2000 square foot home. The results look like an incomplete routine service. Dusting was incomplete, laundry room was completely ignored, kitchen cabinets were not touched. The floors were mopped with no attention to detail. The owners response was it would cost another $330 to complete. *** Be very weary of the company's definition of a deep clean *** read more

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My husband and I are always so impressed with the quality work we receive from Lili. She is very detailed and thorough with her cleaning. Every time we arrive home after a cleaning, our home is immaculate. You can tell the hard work she puts in and does not miss a spot. She is also so sweet and we couldn't be happier with our monthly cleaning. The team at Zest is always prompt with communication and great at the cleaning services they provide. I highly recommend them and to request Lili! read more

Two lovely people came and did my whole house in 3.5 hours! We are in the process of a very stressful move and they were able to help us while we are moving! The customer service was beyond caring! Best customer service I have experienced in a long time! Thank you all so much! read more

Diligent in their work. Worked to cover it all. Hana and Tim were open to direction if I had any. Great team to work with.

Zest is hands down the best house cleaning team I have ever used. Martina is easy to get a hold of, and the team always shows up when they are scheduled. Something that I really liked was that it was usually the same people coming to the house. We got to really like them and they were always easy going and cool! And being cool is cool! For regular housecleaning, Zest is awesome. When we moved out of Orange County we hired Zest for our move-out clean too! And I am happy to report that we get every time of the deposit back, and that's because of the great work they did! Even the landlord was impressed and asked for the referral. If we still lived in Orange County we would absolutely continue with Zest. Sadly, we moved too far away! But if you're in the South Orange County area, you can't do better than Zest! read more

I used Zest for a deep cleaning for my apartment and was very happy. The two members of their crew arrived on time, were very professional and did a nice job. I plan to use them again. read more

Zest cleaning did the best job! Martina answered my inquiry email quickly and answered all of my questions. I was able to schedule the day and time I was hoping for pretty last minute. Marketa and Martin came to my house and did an absolutely awesome job! It is spotless!!! Everything is shiny and smelling fresh. They were very detailed with their cleaning and I am 100% happy... I definitely recommend Zest and I will be telling my friends and family about them as well. Thank you so much! read more

We've used Zest about 7-8 times so far to clean our 2200sq ft condo, and every single time, we return to the house after they've cleaned, we feel like we are walking into a model home that no one lives in. Their cleaning service and quality is amazing. They clean every surface and every corner of every room. I still can't figure out how they do it in the time they spend, it would take me days to get my own home as clean as they can in 2 hours. I especially want to recognize our cleaning crew of Paulina and Lili. Paulina has been here every time, but this last time was Lili's first time. They did the best job yet! This pair is worth requesting! read more

I've been using Zest as needed, off and on for almost ten years. They've been reliable, thorough, and they get those hard to reach places. I appreciate thier work and I wish I could use them at my new apartment in Germany. 5 of 5 stars - highly recommended. read more

Still love them after all these years - as in the Paul Simon song. We've had a number of young people from Zest help us since about 2010 and I won't have anyone else! They have all been conscientious and hard working, not to mention smart and pleasant to have around, and we have no problem having them clean when we're out of town. They show up on time and get the job done so well I always find myself looking around every week after they've left and think, how clean and nice! We get absolute value for what we pay. Go Zest - they ARE the best. read more

We have been getting quarterly whole house cleanings with Zest for the last year and they have always done an excellent job. We have always had Lili and Dominica. They leave our home looking spotless and smelling fresh. They arrive on time, and I am always thankful when they are finished to have the whole house deep cleaned at once. Getting ready to schedule my next cleaning now. Thank you Martina, Lili, and Dominica! I highly recommend Zest for your cleaning needs. read more

I love these folks. Karin is so nice, happily accommodated the special needs I requested and personally came to my first cleaning to introduce herself. She makes clear what the charges cover and don't cover, eliminating any misunderstanding. My team of Hanna and Tim are the nicest, most detailed cleaners I've ever dealt with; my polished, fresh-smelling house makes their per-hour fee beyond reasonable. I affectionately call them my Zesties and I always look forward to enjoying the result of their work. Thank you Karin, Hanna and Tim! read more

I called Zest cleaning last minute to have some hard water stains cleaned on our shower doors. Martina was quick to respond and was able to set up an appointment within 24 hours. Kate and Jacob arrived promptly and on the dot and got straight to helping our decrepit shower doors! Two hours later and they're absolutely gleaming. I was so surprised by how well they were able to deep clean the doors and was also very impressed with their professionalism and timeliness. I will definitely be recommending Zest cleaning to future clients, family and friends! read more

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What a great cleaning crew! They worked hard for 4.5 hours and the place looks as good as it could be. No breaks, no wasting time, just working. To top it off, Martina, the owner came out for a surprise quality check...she is tough on the work done by her crew but found nothing of substance to have redone. Very personable people including Martina, the owner. I would hire again but alas, we now live 110 miles away. If you need home cleaning, move in cleaning, move out cleaning, CALL THIS COMPANY! read more

Unexpected contractor work left us out of our home for a week. Upon return we knew there would be a lot of sanitary work to be done and when no one else we've previously used could be booked we reached out through yelp to find help. Martina was quick to respond, provided an immediate quote and had me on the schedule within 24 hours of reviewing the work scope. Her crew was on time (actually a bit early) and handled our cleaning request with the utmost detail. We've had many housekeepers over in our day but Zest has truly out cleaned them all! Every ounce of our home was spotless. They did exactly as we requested and within the time we discussed. No less and no more. We will surely have Zest back! In fact we've asked for a monthly cleaning quote based on their performance. We know you'll be extremely satisfied with their work and highly recommended their service. read more

Just had Paulina and Eric clean my apartment for the first time today, they are amazing! My little home is so clean and tidy and it smells wonderful. Karin, the supervisor of the business, is so easy to work with, she understands what needs to be done and the whole experience was easy and painless. I highly recommend Zest cleaning and look forward to working with them in the future. read more

My mother in law referred me to Zest. Martina was so quick to respond and helpful. Marketa and Martin did a beautiful job and put up with our puppy who just wanted to play with them. we will definitely be return customers. read more

Zest is the best!!! I have gifted myself the best present ever! Last minute scheduling before my party, fast response, great service, energetic cleaning couple. Zest professional crew came to my house and spent 5 hours on deep cleaning. My house is clean and sparkling. I can highly recommend Zest! read more

I've used them several times to clean my client's homes before or after they have sold or rented out their properties. They are great at communicating and do an amazing job every time. In my job, it's essential to have reliable vendors such as Zest. read more

Love this company! And I am SO picky!!! I got Paulina and Annie. They were FANTASTIC! And the owner is so kind! -OC mama of 3 read more

I have been receiving a weekly cleaning after an initial move-in cleaning and the Zest crew of 4 spent a good 4-5 hours scrubbing the walls and floors and my house looks amazing. I am continuing the weekly service and it's nice to see and smell the place after a long day at work read more

For the past 2 years Kate and Jacob work a miracle on our 1960s home every month. They do excellent work, they are dependable, and Zest has excellent customer service... they make my life so much easier! My grout is white people! Like I said, miracle. read more

I love my cleaners Ivo and Lenka!! They really attend to the details and are very thorough. They do a magnificent job in my one bedroom apartment, which is constantly covered in cat hair and sand from the beach. They made the sink fixtures and tile look cleaner than when I moved in. I trust Ivo and Lenka, and am comfortable leaving my key under the mat while I'm at work. I have them come biweekly and that works best for me. Honestly, my life is so much better since hiring Zest. I am very picky about how I like my house being cleaned and the little things matter to me. I love how Ivo and Lenka fold my kitchen towels, arrange my couch, organize while they clean. They are lovely and I plan on using them indefinitely! Thank you, guys!! I have now been using Zest to clean my house for the past 6 months. I was nervous to hire a new cleaning company because I have used others in the past with mixed results. I have had to fire many companies but I have found Zest to be professional, courteous, and always on time. I'm very pleased. I have recommended Zest to many of my friends and family and all have been very satisfied with their service. Give them a try today, they are truly wonderful. read more

Me and my fiance were a bit worried that we were not the usual customers for home cleaning, but Martina set us up perfectly and was extremely nice and helpful from the get-go. We live in an apartment in San Clemente, but my fiance works as a nurse in the OR and I work as a government contractor on 12-hour night shifts, so collectively we have pretty hectic schedules. Taking care of home chores on top of all that became somewhat of a stressor, when time at home is greatly needed as a time to rest and recharge for us. Martina was so nice and met with us on a Sunday afternoon (the only day both of us were off and home during the day) and told us exactly how she could help. Kate and Jacob come in once a month for us and do a wonderful job taking care of the detail work that we don't get a chance to get to. They are extremely nice when I see them and they are very detail oriented. If there are any questions, they are easy to talk to and let them know if you need a certain area worked on, but to be honest I haven't had to ask as they are alot more detail oriented than I am. I would highly recommend them for any job, big or small! read more

This is by far the best my house has ever looked! I'm so happy with the attention to detail! I've had house cleaners in the past and they just skim over furniture and floors. Not this company! What a great job! Thank you, Martina, your team did a fantastic job! read more

I send an email inquiry via Yelp and received a very prompt response. Supervisor too time to understand my needs and service was scheduled in a couple of days. Eric and Paulina just left and my home is just as I hoped it would be. They were very polite, and very careful with my belongings. I will definitely have them back again. They are not the cheapest, but...do you really want the cheapest?! read more

Had a great cleaning experience today. Very detailed. Went into the corners, doors, baseboards- places I usually have to do after the cleaners leave. Not these people! Did it all and gave a new house back. Made my day off wonderful!! Thank you!!!! read more

We LOVE Zest!!! Their cleaners are WONDERFUL! We have Ivo and Lenka come to our home regularly and we could not be more satisfied with their work and the price. They're meticulous, fast, hard-working, professional, trustworthy and kind. The products they use leave our house smelling wonderful! I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

Very satisfied with Erik and Paulina who came to deep clean my home. They took 4.5 hours and cleaned everything - no surface was left untouched. They were on time, early actually, polite, friendly, and efficient. I will be using them again in the future. read more

I have been impressed with the professionalism of Zest since I first spoke to Karin, the supervisor. She patiently answered all of my questions, and she clearly explained the pricing structure. Paulina and Erik, the team who cleaned my home, worked hard the entire time while also being polite and friendly. After they left, I discovered special attention to detail in several areas that impressed me even more. read more

If you are afraid that a cleaning service will disappoint you again and they will not clean as thoroughly as you would, please call Zest now! I had two very nice, polite, hard working employees come to my home yesterday (Dominika & David). I have had several cleaning services, and was ready to give up. Then I heard about Zest. My home hasn't been this clean in a long long time. When Dominka & David left yesterday, It was too late in the day for me to appreciate their work. Now that I'm seeing their work in full daylight, I find myself going from room to room saying "Wow"! Upon my first email to their supervisor, my communication and service has been outstanding!!! Do you need your home spotless before Christmas? Then please give Zest a call! read more

Hanna and Tim did an excellent job! I am extremely pleased with their demeanor, professionalism, dedication and most importantly attention to detail. My house looks spectacular! read more

Karin has done two move-out cleanings for our rental unit in San Clemente and is so thorough and so cheerful. She persevered with one move-out cleaning that was very challenging (including heavy cooked-on food spills on stovetop grates) even though she was without a partner that day. This is not your usual cleaning service! read more

This is hands down the most wonderful home cleaning company ever in the history of home cleaning!! Martina couldn't have been any more professional, prompt, organized, amazing and a pleasure to work with! She had Vendi and Meg do a deep cleaning to our home and these wonderful ladies did such an amazing job!! Wish I could give more stars 'cuz Zest deserves such! We will be using Zest on a regular basis going forward, and highly recommend their services to absolutely anyone in need of a house cleaning done right...look no further - Seriously!! Zest completely exceeded our expectations... Thank you, Zest, you're the BEST!! read more

Claire & Peter with Zest do an amazing job! They're friendly, always on time, and work hard. Martina does a wonderful job scheduling and staying in contact. I have them on a bi-weekly schedule and am very happy with their services ... I recommend them to anyone looking for some help with housecleaning. read more

The house we were moving into had already been cleaned but I wanted to get a deep clean. They did a fantastic job!! I was beyond pleased and can't wait to use their services again. read more

I'm impressed. We really needed a good clean at the house. Martina and her crew were amazing! Thank you so much for taking care of the place and putting so much hard work into it. It looks fantastic. Thanks again! read more

My husband contacted Zest and set up a scheduled time for a deep clean on our home. Claire and Peter arrived and were super friendly/courteous. They were in the home less than two hours and did such an amazing job! We will definitely be requesting them in the future. read more

I just want to take a few minutes to praise the customer service that Martina provided me for my move in cleaning. After the cleaning was done I thought that would be the end of it. However, Martina sent me a follow up e-mail a few days later to ask me how it went. I told her that there were a few things that I thought could be a little cleaner. She was very concerned about my satisfaction and offered to come back with her crew and clean everything to my satisfaction. In retrospect I think I should have done a better job of communicating my cleaning needs during the initial cleaning so I'm very appreciative of the fact that they were willing to come back for additional cleaning. Not only does Zest do a great job but I think that they genuinely care about their customers. To me that means something. Thanks Martina! read more