Pricing and Estimate Info

We charge an hourly rate that is calculated per cleaner at $65 per hour + sales tax, with hourly minimums for our 3 frequency offerings (weekly, every 2 weeks, every 4 weeks). We will visit your home or office in-person for an initial estimate meeting. At the meeting, we will walk through your home or office with you and create a customized to do list upon which we will base the estimate. Please note: first cleanings typically have 2 or more cleaners, ongoing appointments typically have one cleaner.

Hourly minimums:

Weekly : 2.5 hrs / $162.50 + sales tax
Every 2 weeks: 3 hrs / $195 + sales tax
Every 4 weeks: 3.5 hrs / $227.50 + sales tax
First cleanings: 7 hrs (i.e. 2 cleaners x 3.5 hrs) @ $65/hr + sales tax

Service Area

We use the 494/694 Loop as our outer boundary, servicing most locations in Minneapolis and St Paul- along with a handful of 1st and 2nd Tier suburbs- mostly in the south and west metro. Please be sure to include the required zip code on the estimate booking page. We will reach out if your location is out of our service area at the time of inquiry.

What products do you use?

We use custom formulated 100% organic essential oil-based cleaners made by Aaron (now labeled and sold as Aaron’s Green Essentials). Certified organic therapeutic grade oils are the highest quality oils available.

The all-purpose cleaner is a powerful anti-bacterial disinfectant made with certified organic, therapeutic grade essential oils (lemon, clove, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus, rosemary and lime), coconut based surfactant (non-toxic biodegradable soap), and water. Our wood floors / any surface mild cleaner uses a mild soap + water formula with essential oil of High Alps French Lavender .

For tubs and sinks we use non-abrasive scrubbing powders such as Bon Ami with non-abrasive sponges.

We use commercial professional grade vacuums equipped with potent filters and the highest quality hypo-allergenic bags that are strong on carpets, and have extensive attachments for fast and effective detailing.

Process for Getting Started

We first ask you to look over our FAQ, email us if any questions that need to be answered prior to an estimate meeting, then get estimate scheduled from our estimate meetings/contact us page.

Our initial appointment will give us a chance to meet, while allowing us to see your home or business first hand. The meeting will be a walk through with you to make a to-do list customized to your home or office, and establish an accurate ballpark cost and timing for the first cleanings and ongoing appointments. We will email the estimate to you, ask if there is anything you would like to add or remove or if any other questions prior to booking. When ready to go, we will establish a schedule for the first and ongoing cleanings based on client needs/preferences and our availability at time of request.

Cleaning Staff Info

We are a small team of around a dozen covering cleaning duties, field managing assistance, office+ administration. For ongoing cleanings, most typically schedule one staff member for a client with occasional subbing by a field manager or other staff member. This has been our policy since our founding and is very helpful for consistency, easy communication, and feeling comfortable knowing who is working in your home. A field manager does most first cleanings with a staff member who is assigned to a new client. This greatly assists in learning the subtleties and nuances of your home, and in ensuring a smooth on-boarding.

All staff are well-supported, valued employees who have full coverage of all required insurance, and full support for all equipment, supplies and incedentals.

Who is Aaron?

Aaron Barnell is the founder and owner of Aaron’s Green Cleaning (AGC). Aaron came from a career as a professional percussionist and worked extensively in the music and arts community in the Twin Cities as a musician, and as the Artist Residency coordinator at the Walker Art Center before building Aaron’s Green Cleaning. Aaron has done many odd jobs to support himself over the years, and cleaning was the one he enjoyed the most (he is a self-proclaimed “master” kitchen cleaner). He started with his first regular client in 2001 when a friend who was employed full time as a band member with Prince needed help keeping up with cleaning his home with a new baby on the way. Aaron built the client base slowly while learning the business, and eventually incorporated in 2006. He made his first hire that year and has continued on a steady path of growth ever since. It has worked out great to offer flexible part time work to folks who are (as Aaron was) in need of flexible work to support their artistic endeavors. Aaron has always believed in treating employees as well as possible and offering as much support as he can as an employer, in order to offer a uniquely high quality service. So far so good! AGC has had very little turnover and has had an amazing staff of competent, interesting, great people to compliment an equally great base of clients. AGC currently services hundreds of homes and businesses each month throughout the Twin Cities.

Why Green Cleaning?

Most products sold in the marketplace contain substances that can be harmful to the health of people, animals and the environment. Using eco-friendly products can help safeguard what is most important to you while promoting sustainable living. There is a common misconception that eco-friendly products are not as effective as many of the synthetic, chemical laden products that are sold in today’s market. Fortunately, not only are green products equally as effective, but they protect our fragile planet and leave your home both clean and free of toxic residues.

Why use 100% certified organic essential oils?

Essential oils are produced by plant immune systems and possess strong antimicrobial properties that ward off pests, bacteria and viruses. Conventionally grown plants—those sprayed with pesticides and insecticides—do not develop strong essential oils because the added synthetic chemicals do the protective work for them. 100% organically grown plants produce the most potent oils, providing maximum health and cleaning benefits.