# Advance General Cleaning Services, LLC

**Trade:** House Cleaning · **Address:** 289 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 · **Phone:** (857) 995-3977 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 14 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Advance General Cleaning is a Somerville outfit homeowners and small businesses call for regular house and office cleaning. Thumbtack lists the company as background-checked, about 15 employees, and in business 22 years by its own count there.

Nearly every review from Google and Thumbtack in early 2024 describes the same routine: cleaners who show up on time, work through the whole house or office without skipping rooms, and leave things noticeably fresher. One 2024 review describes hiring the company for a full deep clean before listing a house for sale, done on a tight timeline. A separate 2024 review from an office client says the crew has cleaned their space several times and calls them thorough and prompt, and a 2024 Thumbtack review from a building manager says the team has maintained their site for years and flags issues before they turn into bigger repairs.

The one thing worth flagging before booking: an older 2023 Thumbtack review that otherwise praises a cleaning job names a different business, 'Ieda IC Cleaning,' rather than Advance General Cleaning — it isn't clear whether that's a related name or a mismatched review on the platform.

For a homeowner who wants a dependable weekly or move-related cleaning, or an office manager looking for a recurring crew, Advance is a strong option on the strength of its 2024 reviews — just ask directly about that older review if the name discrepancy matters to you.

**Strengths:**
- Punctual crews — reviewers consistently cite on-time, thorough cleanings
- Repeat commercial clients — an office and a building manager report years of use
- Deep-clean turnaround — handled a full clean on a tight pre-sale timeline

**Concerns:**
- Name mismatch — one older review credits a differently named cleaning business

**Where sources disagree:**
- A 2023 Thumbtack review otherwise about a cleaning job names 'Ieda IC Cleaning' rather than Advance General Cleaning.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Thumbtack lists the company as background-checked, with about 15 employees and 22 years in business. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/house-cleaning/advance-general-cleaning-servicesllc/service/463034459348754432) — “Thumbtack profile for Advance General Cleaning Services, LLC in Somerville, MA — rated 5.0 from 9 reviews, background-checked, 15 employees,…”
- A 2024 review describes a full deep clean completed on a tight timeline before a home sale. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/house-cleaning/advance-general-cleaning-servicesllc/service/463034459348754432) — “Very punctual and they were compassionate about our situation and ready to work. House needed a good deep clean to sell and they met our exp…”
- A 2024 Google review from an office client calls repeated cleanings thorough, professional, and prompt. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkd3FpZ0JBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd760a65e9a16d72e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDdwqigBA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We've used Advance several times now to clean our offices.
They are thorough,  professional & prompt!
Very pleasant to deal with as well …”
- A 2024 Thumbtack review from a building manager describes years of maintenance work with issues flagged before they grow. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/house-cleaning/advance-general-cleaning-servicesllc/service/463034459348754432) — “I've had advanced cleaning services work at my site for over 20 years, they do such a great job cleaning and maintaining my building the wor…”
- Multiple 2024 Google reviews describe punctual, careful cleaning of private homes. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0aDdLdHdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd760a65e9a16d72e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDth7KtwgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank you for the wonderful work you did in my home”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0MVphTXdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd760a65e9a16d72e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDt1ZaMwgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I just want to say thank you for the wonderful work you did in my house. Trustworthy people who do everything with excellence. I really r…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0cGNfM1VnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd760a65e9a16d72e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDtpc_3Ug%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Punctual and professional. Advance General Cleaning Service did an excellent job cleaning my home. I contacted them shortly as there were…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0cGJEbld3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd760a65e9a16d72e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDtpbDnWw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend a company with responsibility and commitment that left my house super beautiful and smelling ❤️”
- A 2023 Thumbtack review praising a cleaning job names a different business, 'Ieda IC Cleaning,' rather than this company. _(confidence: low)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/house-cleaning/advance-general-cleaning-servicesllc/service/463034459348754432) — “Look no further for a cleaning service. Ieda IC Cleaning does exceptional job, every single time and really goes above and beyond. I had iss…”
- Fourteen reviews from 2023 to 2024 across Google and Thumbtack are almost entirely five-star, with one four-star review. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Advance%20General%20Cleaning%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJVcWdKJuOaIURLtcWml6mYNc) — “Google: 4.9★ from 12 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0cGViV1BBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd760a65e9a16d72e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDtpebWPA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ She’s cleaning my house, and she is absolutely phenomenal and goes above and beyond.. You won’t regret it with her cleaning”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/house-cleaning/advance-general-cleaning-servicesllc/service/463034459348754432) — “Thumbtack: 5.0★ from 9 ratings”
- House and office cleaning, including deep cleaning before a move or sale. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkd3FpZ0JBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd760a65e9a16d72e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDdwqigBA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We've used Advance several times now to clean our offices.
They are thorough,  professional & prompt!
Very pleasant to deal with as well …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/house-cleaning/advance-general-cleaning-servicesllc/service/463034459348754432) — “Very punctual and they were compassionate about our situation and ready to work. House needed a good deep clean to sell and they met our exp…”
- Specializes in House Cleaning _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5dEp2amV3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd760a65e9a16d72e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC9tJvjew%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Awesome service provided by them. They were on time, worked diligently and left our house clean and fresh. Would highly recommend them.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkd3FpZ0JBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd760a65e9a16d72e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDdwqigBA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We've used Advance several times now to clean our offices.
They are thorough,  professional & prompt!
Very pleasant to deal with as well …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/house-cleaning/advance-general-cleaning-servicesllc/service/463034459348754432) — “Very punctual and they were compassionate about our situation and ready to work. House needed a good deep clean to sell and they met our exp…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/house-cleaning/advance-general-cleaning-servicesllc/service/463034459348754432) — “Thumbtack: 5.0★ from 9 ratings”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Advance%20General%20Cleaning%20Services%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJVcWdKJuOaIURLtcWml6mYNc): 4.9★ from 12 ratings
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/house-cleaning/advance-general-cleaning-servicesllc/service/463034459348754432): 5.0★ from 9 ratings
- [Exa](https://pro.porch.com/framingham-ma/home-cleaners/advanced-construction-and-cleaning-services/pp): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Advance%20General%20Cleaning%20Services%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJVcWdKJuOaIURLtcWml6mYNc): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Malaika Gupta · 2024-03-03**: Awesome service provided by them. They were on time, worked diligently and left our house clean and fresh. Would highly recommend them.
- **Thumbtack · Tanika w. · 2024-02-24**: Very punctual and they were compassionate about our situation and ready to work. House needed a good deep clean to sell and they met our expectations in record timing. Thank you very much!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sharon Basch · 2024-02-22**: We've used Advance several times now to clean our offices.
They are thorough,  professional & prompt!
Very pleasant to deal with as well 👍
Highly recommend.
- **Thumbtack · Sharon B. · 2024-02-21**: I don't give 5 stars lightly. Excellent work, professional , reasonably priced, prompt & the icing on the cake ... very pleasant to deal with! Have used at our offices & at residence. Trustworthy. Highly recommend…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · beatriz alves silva · 2024-02-07**: Thank you for the wonderful work you did in my home
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Thais Merlim · 2024-02-06**: They’re excellent at their service, I couldn’t ask for a more responsible and careful company to take care of my home!! AMAZING JOB
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Wilmar Junior · 2024-02-06**: I just want to say thank you for the wonderful work you did in my house. Trustworthy people who do everything with excellence. I really recommend the Advance General Cleaning!!!
Do the same! I’m totally sure you’ll not regret it.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joselaine De Lima Soares · 2024-02-05**: Punctual and professional. Advance General Cleaning Service did an excellent job cleaning my home. I contacted them shortly as there were guests arriving. They were able to accommodate my request. Their work is excellent and complete. Highly recommended
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marcilene Rocha · 2024-02-05**: She is the best house cleaning I’ve found, I’m very happy, she’s punctual and does a great job..
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Joao da silva Silva · 2024-02-05**: She’s cleaning my house, and she is absolutely phenomenal and goes above and beyond.. You won’t regret it with her cleaning

---

Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-08T03:50:42.611Z.
Cite as: Advance General Cleaning Services, LLC — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/advance-general-cleaning-services-llc-somerville)
Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/advance-general-cleaning-services-llc-somerville