Question 1

Do you clean historic homes in the Hudson Valley?

Accepted Answer

Yes - historic-home cleaning is a core specialty. We service Federal farmhouses, Greek Revivals, Italianates, Victorians, and early-20th-century country homes throughout Columbia County, including Hudson, Kinderhook, Claverack, Germantown, Livingston, Tivoli, and Hillsdale. Our crews are trained on materials and techniques specific to pre-1950 homes.

Question 2

What makes historic home cleaning different?

Accepted Answer

Historic homes contain materials modern homes don't: lime plaster, horsehair plaster, original unfinished wood, soft marble, antique tile, brass and bronze hardware, hand-painted finishes, and decorative wood paneling. Standard cleaning products and methods damage these surfaces. We use pH-neutral plant-based cleaners, dry-dusting first, microfiber-only application, and never use steam, ammonia, vinegar, or oversaturation on heritage finishes.

Question 3

Can you clean a home that's on the National Register?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We work to Secretary of the Interior-style guidance for non-invasive cleaning, which is what listed homes and homes under local historic-preservation review require, and we can provide written records of the products used and areas serviced for preservation documentation.

Question 4

Do you clean original hardwood and plaster without damage?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Original wide-plank pine, oak, chestnut, and heart-pine floors are cleaned barely-damp with pH-neutral wood cleaner - never wet-mopped, never steamed. Lime and horsehair plaster walls are dry-dusted with soft microfiber and goat-hair brushes. We never apply liquid directly to plaster.

Question 5

Can you handle weekenders and absentee owners?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely - the majority of our historic-home clients are weekenders and second-home owners coming up from out of town. We hold keys, coordinate with caretakers and trades, send before/after photo reports, and time service around your arrivals.

Question 6

Are you insured for high-value historic properties?

Accepted Answer

Yes - fully insured and bonded with $1M general liability coverage. We provide a Certificate of Insurance on request, naming your LLC, trust, or property manager as additional insured.

Question 7

What products do you use on antique finishes?

Accepted Answer

Plant-based, non-toxic, fragrance-free pH-neutral cleaners. We never use ammonia (damages brass), vinegar (etches marble and stone), bleach, harsh solvents, oversaturated water, or steam. For specific restored finishes, we'll match the product the restorer recommends.

Question 8

How much does historic home cleaning cost in Columbia County?

Accepted Answer

Hudson Valley standard cleans are flat-rate: $150 (1BR/1BA), $225 (2BR/2BA), and $330 (3BR/3BA). Deep cleans are $195, $325, and $455, and short-term rental turnovers are $170, $250, and $375. Homes larger than 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms are quoted individually to reflect the scope of the property - book as usual and we'll follow up promptly with a custom quote. Recurring weekly, biweekly, and monthly clients pay a lower rate. All prices listed are estimates; final pricing may be slightly higher or lower depending on the condition of the property on the day of service, and we always confirm your final rate before work begins.

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