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Cleaning is just the beginning

House Steward.
Your Home Fully Handled.

One Program. Everything Included. Thorough cleaning, dishes finished and put away, laundry folded, rotating deep care, filters tracked and replaced – all handled by one team, every week. Your Home Stays Reset. Zero mental load.

Proudly serving Ann Arbor and surrounding communities.

Family-owned and based in Ann Arbor. Serving our community with care.

Proudly serving Ann Arbor and surrounding communities.

Always two stewards. Background-checked and trained to our standards.

Transparent flat-rate pricing. One program, one price. No surprises, no upsells.

We serve a limited number of homes so we can deliver exceptional care, every visit.

The 5 pillars

What Home Stewardship covers

Five Pillars. One Program. Everything Included. What We Deliver Every Visit.

01

Home Reset & Cleaning

A thorough, professional clean that actually holds. Finishing touches that make a home feel put back together.

We clean kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living spaces with care and precision, then reset each room so it feels orderly, calm, and complete.

Our standard includes:

  • Kitchens and bathrooms cleaned thoroughly with attention to hygiene and detail
  • Floors vacuumed and mopped throughout the home
  • Surfaces, ledges, and high-touch areas dusted
  • Bedrooms and living spaces tidied and visually reset
  • Beds made with fresh linens for that five-star hotel feel
  • Light organizing to restore order

Our teams follow detailed checklists to ensure consistent quality every visit.

02

Dishes Finished & Put Away

Because a clean kitchen doesn’t mean much if the dishes are still out.

Most homes don’t feel messy because they’re dirty. They feel messy because tasks are left mid-process. Dishes are one of the biggest contributors to that feeling.

We don’t load a dishwasher and leave. We finish the loop.

  • Our standard includes:
  • Dishwasher loaded and run, or dishes hand-washed as needed
  • Clean dishes fully dried and put away. Not left on racks or counters
  • Proper care for high-end dishware, glassware, and cutlery
  • Counters, sink, and surrounding areas reset after completion

We understand when items should be hand-washed, air-dried, or handled with extra care. Nothing is rushed, stacked carelessly, or treated generically.

The goal: A kitchen that looks and functions like the day is done. Not paused.

03

Laundry & Clothing Care

Laundry isn't finished when it's washed. It's finished when it's put away.

Most households don't struggle with running a machine. They struggle with the accumulation of clean clothes that never quite make it back into drawers or closets. That's what creates visual clutter and mental drag.

We treat laundry as a finishing process, not a background task.

Our standard includes:

  • Folding all clean, dry laundry left for us
  • Clothes folded neatly and staged for you to put away
  • Thoughtful handling of garments—delicates handled with care
  • Learning what gets folded versus left hanging

The heavy lifting is done. All you have to do is put it away.

04

Rotational Deeper Clean

The deeper care your home needs—handled quietly, over time.

Most homes don't need a deep clean every week. But they do need certain tasks done regularly so buildup never becomes a problem and nothing gets quietly neglected.

We rotate deeper care into your regular service. One item every week. Systematic, intentional, and included.

Our rotational deeper clean includes:

  • Interior appliance cleaning (ovens, refrigerator seals, dishwasher internals)
  • Grease and buildup removal in high-use kitchen areas
  • Baseboards, windowsills, and trim detailed
  • Exhaust fans, vents, and hard-to-reach surfaces
  • Periodic deep bathroom detailing

Deeper care is scheduled throughout the year based on how your home is used. Not as a one-time event. Not as an upsell.

05

Filter Tracking & Care

Most people can't remember the last time they changed their HVAC filter. Or their refrigerator water filter. Or even knew their range hood had a filter.

We track and maintain 10 different filters in your home—replacing some on schedule, deep-cleaning others quarterly—so nothing ever gets neglected.

During your Foundation Visit, we document every filter in your home—location, size, type, and replacement schedule. Our system tracks when each filter is due and alerts our team automatically. When it’s time, we handle it.

Our standard includes:

  • HVAC filter replacement (every 1-3 months)
  • Refrigerator water and air filter replacement (every 6 months)
  • Range hood filter cleaning to prevent grease buildup (quarterly)
  • Dishwasher filter cleaning (every visit)
  • Washing machine, dryer vent, vacuum, and exhaust fan filter care (cleaned on rotation)
  • Air purifier filter replacement (every 6-12 months, if applicable)
  • Replacement filters are either purchased by you in advance (we’ll remind you), or we order them and bill you at cost plus a small service fee.

The goal: Cleaner air, appliances that run efficiently, and you never have to remember when something was last changed or cleaned.

Our Standards

How We Protect Your Home

Below are our protocols and high standards for every visit. Hygiene, care, and attention to detail are non-negotiable—they're the foundation of how we work.

Fresh Cleaning Cloths, Never Shared Between Homes
Nothing from another home ever touches yours. We bring fresh premium cleaning cloths to every visit—color-coordinated by task and laundered at our facility after each use in a high-quality vinegar-based solution with hot water to eliminate bacteria. Cloths are replaced frequently to maintain peak performance.
How We Handle Your Dishes
Your dishes aren't just cleaned—they're cared for. We hand-wash delicate items with gentle, eco-friendly dish soap, rinse everything thoroughly before loading the dishwasher, and dry hand-washed pieces with premium lint-free cotton towels kept at your home. No rushing. No careless stacking. No water spots or fibers left behind. We handle your glassware, china, and cookware the way you would—with attention, care, and respect for what they're worth.
How We Handle Your Laundry
We treat your laundry with the same care you would. Before touching any clothing, our stewards wash their hands thoroughly and remove their cleaning apron. Laundry is folded with clean hands—never after cleaning toilets, ovens, or bathrooms. Delicate items are handled gently, folded precisely, and staged neatly for you to put away. We understand these are personal items, and we treat them that way.
How We Care for Cleaning Tools
Disposable cleaning tools—scrub pads and sponges—are used once and discarded after your visit. We provide a high-quality mop for your home, sanitized and rinsed thoroughly after each use, then left to dry in place. We use your vacuum and toilet brushes to ensure nothing from another household ever enters yours. Every tool is either discarded after use, professionally sanitized, or dedicated exclusively to your home.
Why Cleaning Order Matters
We don't clean rooms randomly. We follow a methodical sequence designed to prevent cross-contamination: kitchens and living spaces first, bathrooms last. High-touch surfaces—door handles, light switches, countertops—are cleaned with dedicated tools that never touch floors or toilets. We don't rush through your home. We follow the system, every time.
Why We Pay Our Stewards Well
We pay our stewards at the top of the industry because exceptional hygiene starts with exceptional people. Our teams take pride in their work, follow protocols without shortcuts, and treat your home with the care it deserves. Quality isn't an accident—it's the result of hiring and compensating people who genuinely care.

One Simple, all-inclusive program

Your home stays fully reset, week after week. One price, one team, zero mental load.

How House Steward compares

The first comprehensive home stewardship program. Professional cleaning, dishes done, laundry folded, and rotating deep care – all handled by one team.

Feature

Standard Cleaning Services

Solo/Independent Cleaners

House Steward

Staff Quality

High-turnover, low-wage staff

Unvetted individuals

Top-tier professionals, background-checked, paid at industry-leading rates

Laundry Service

Not included

Hit or miss; extra charge

Folded and staged—ready for you to put away

Dishes

Not included or left in rack

Usually ignored

Washed, dried, and put away completely

Deep Care Rotation

Never included

None

Ovens, baseboards, filters, vents—rotated systematically

Air Quality & Filters

Never included

None

HVAC and appliance filter care on schedule

Hygiene Standards

Supplies reused between homes

Inconsistent

Fresh supplies per home; never cross-contaminated

Pre-Visit Prep

You must tidy before arrival

Varies by person

We tidy for you—no prep needed

Task Completion

Half-done tasks left for you

Unreliable consistency

Every task finished to 100%

Backup/Continuity

None if cleaner is sick/quits

None

Teams with built-in backup—we do everything possible to keep your schedule consistent

Commitment

Often require contracts

No accountability

No contracts—stay because you love it

Our Philosophy

Why House Steward?

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Our Hiring Philosophy
We hire kind, reliable people and pay them at the top of the industry. Our stewards are background-checked, trained to our standards, and genuinely invested in their work. You'll feel the difference.
We're Your Home Care Partners
We're not just a service you book—we're your home care partners. You'll have a consistent team who learns your home, your preferences, and how your household works. Over time, it becomes seamless.
We Believe the Little Things Matter
We never reuse rags or cleaning cloths between homes, and we handle your belongings like they're our own. We're mindful about sequencing, hygiene standards, and proper sanitation. This is the difference between a house that's cleaned and a home that's cared for.
Clear Pricing. No Awkward Surprises.
You'll know exactly what you're paying before we start. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no pressure to add services. One program, one price—and it covers everything we've described. Simple, transparent, and fair.
Consistency You Can Count On
Same day, same time, same standard of care. We serve a limited number of homes so we can show up reliably and deliver consistently. You won't wonder if we're coming or what kind of job we'll do—you'll know. That's the foundation of trust, and we take it seriously.

Your Home, Fully Handled

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Locations

  • Ann Arbor
  • Dexter
  • Saline
  • Chelsea
  • Superior Township
  • Pittsfield Township
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Please note: No contracts, No commitments. We don’t charge extra for first visit. Stay because you love it

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