# Charlie's Cleaning Company

**Trade:** House Cleaning · **Address:** 84 Central Ave, Medford, MA 02155, USA · **Phone:** (781) 539-1905 · **Website:** https://charliescleaningcompany.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 9 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Charlie's Cleaning Company is a Medford, family-run outfit that owner Jonathan Arruda started in 2015 after noticing demand for better cleaning service in Greater Boston; the company says it now covers Medford, Somerville, Boston, Cambridge, Malden and Arlington, handling regular housekeeping, deep cleans, move-in/move-out jobs and Airbnb turnovers alongside commercial and janitorial work.

What keeps coming up across its Google reviews is speed and follow-through: several customers describe calling on short notice for a deep clean and getting someone out the same day, with quotes turned around quickly and clear communication about scheduling. A 2023 review said the crew left the house looking better than it had in months at a price the customer felt was reasonable for the size of the job; another, also from 2023, credited Jonathan's team with being flexible enough to work around a recurring schedule.

On Thumbtack, where the company lists seven employees and six years in business, Jonathan has completed a background check, and the platform's own review — also five stars — describes a short-notice apartment clean that left the customer surprised at how quickly the crew worked. The company runs a 5.0-star average across its Google and Thumbtack ratings, and its most recent review, from earlier this year, describes the same combination of promptness and professionalism.

Before booking, it's worth pinning down current pricing directly — most of the specific rates mentioned in these reviews date back to 2023.

For a homeowner or landlord in the Medford/Somerville corridor who wants a family-run crew for a deep clean or a turnover between renters, Jonathan's team is a responsive, well-reviewed call — just confirm today's quote before scheduling.

**Strengths:**
- Fast response — customers describe same-day deep cleans on short notice
- Thorough deep cleans — reviewers note spotless results room to room
- Responsive communication — quick quotes and clear scheduling updates

**Where sources disagree:**
- Directory profiles disagree on tenure — Thumbtack lists 6 years in business and Porch lists 3, while the company's own site claims 11

## Claims & citations

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

- Reviewers repeatedly cite fast response and same-day turnaround on deep cleans _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWamU2T1JREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf351ec6fa5c0ceb5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDVje6ORQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Charlie's Cleaning last minute for a deep cleaning and they came right away! They gave me a great price and they did great job, …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSOGQzSEZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf351ec6fa5c0ceb5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDR8d3HFg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Charlie's Cleaning was very responsive answering my call, quick to send me a quote, and communicated well when the cleaning would be done…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medford/house-cleaning/charlies-cleaning-company/service/489541210126688260) — “5★ I had them over to clean my apartment on short notice, they came and did a great deep cleaning. I was surprise on how they manage to clea…”
- Multiple 2023 reviews describe thorough, detail-oriented deep cleaning work _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKbE1tZGxBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf351ec6fa5c0ceb5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJlMmdlAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently used Charlie's Cleaning Company for a deep clean of my home, and I was very impressed with the service. The cleaners were prof…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4NXF6MzRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf351ec6fa5c0ceb5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICx5qz34gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Charlie’s Cleaning for a deep clean and was blown away by their results. The team was thorough and efficient, and left my house l…”
- Family-owned and owner-operated by Jonathan Arruda, who founded the company in 2015 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://charliescleaningcompany.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded in 2015 by owner-operator Jonathan Arruda, who started the business after seeing demand for higher-…”
  - [Official Website](https://charliescleaningcompany.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by Jonathan Arruda; family-owned and operated”
- Company states it serves Medford, Somerville, Boston, Cambridge, Malden and Arlington _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://charliescleaningcompany.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Medford, Somerville, Boston, Cambridge, Malden, Arlington”
- Offers residential housekeeping, deep and move-in/move-out cleans, Airbnb turnovers, and commercial/janitorial cleaning _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://charliescleaningcompany.com) — “A Medford, MA-based family-owned cleaning company offering residential housekeeping, deep and move-in/move-out cleans, Airbnb turnovers, and…”
- Completed a Thumbtack background check for owner Jonathan Arruda _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medford/house-cleaning/charlies-cleaning-company/service/489541210126688260) — “Listed certification: Thumbtack Background Check completed 8/30/2023 (Jonathan Arruda)”
- Deep cleaning _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWamU2T1JREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf351ec6fa5c0ceb5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDVje6ORQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Charlie's Cleaning last minute for a deep cleaning and they came right away! They gave me a great price and they did great job, …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKbE1tZGxBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf351ec6fa5c0ceb5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJlMmdlAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently used Charlie's Cleaning Company for a deep clean of my home, and I was very impressed with the service. The cleaners were prof…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4NXF6MzRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf351ec6fa5c0ceb5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICx5qz34gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Charlie’s Cleaning for a deep clean and was blown away by their results. The team was thorough and efficient, and left my house l…”
- Move-in/move-out cleaning _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://charliescleaningcompany.com) — “A Medford, MA-based family-owned cleaning company offering residential housekeeping, deep and move-in/move-out cleans, Airbnb turnovers, and…”
- Airbnb turnover cleaning _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://charliescleaningcompany.com) — “A Medford, MA-based family-owned cleaning company offering residential housekeeping, deep and move-in/move-out cleans, Airbnb turnovers, and…”
- Specializes in House Cleaning _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://charliescleaningcompany.com) — “A Medford, MA-based family-owned cleaning company offering residential housekeeping, deep and move-in/move-out cleans, Airbnb turnovers, and…”
  - [Official Website](https://charliescleaningcompany.com) — “Self-reported 11 years in business”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWamU2T1JREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf351ec6fa5c0ceb5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDVje6ORQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Charlie's Cleaning last minute for a deep cleaning and they came right away! They gave me a great price and they did great job, …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKbE1tZGxBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf351ec6fa5c0ceb5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJlMmdlAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently used Charlie's Cleaning Company for a deep clean of my home, and I was very impressed with the service. The cleaners were prof…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Official Website](https://charliescleaningcompany.com): 11 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charlie's%20Cleaning%20Company&query_place_id=ChIJmZblE5aX648Rtc7ApW_sUfM): Listed on this source
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medford/house-cleaning/charlies-cleaning-company/service/489541210126688260): 5.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Porch](https://pro.porch.com/medford-ma/home-cleaners/charlies-cleaning-company/pp): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charlie's%20Cleaning%20Company&query_place_id=ChIJmZblE5aX648Rtc7ApW_sUfM): 5.0★ from 9 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ethna Hinrichsen · 2026-06-02**: The team was  prompt, professional, easy to work with and did an excellent job. Definitely hire again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gordon Maas · 2025-05-06**: Highly recommend this company, Jonathan was incredible to work with and helps me with both my business and house in West Roxbury. Super happy I found them and wouldn't use anyone else
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Fifi Ibr · 2023-12-14**: I called Charlie's Cleaning last minute for a deep cleaning and they came right away! They gave me a great price and they did great job, definitely would call them again. If anyone is needing a home cleaning give them a call, highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jennifer Mack · 2023-09-05**: Jonathan and his team were fantastic! They were so responsive, kind, flexible and thorough. I can not recommend them enough or thank them enough!
- **5/5 · Thumbtack · Drew C. · 2023-08-30**: I had them over to clean my apartment on short notice, they came and did a great deep cleaning. I was surprise on how they manage to clean everything so nice and have a great costumer service.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rodrigo · 2023-06-21**: I recently used Charlie's Cleaning Company for a deep clean of my home, and I was very impressed with the service. The cleaners were professional, friendly, and efficient. They cleaned every nook and cranny, and my home was left spotless. I would highly recommend Charlie's Cleaning Company to anyone…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ana Arruda · 2023-05-16**: I appreciate the open communication and flexibility of Charlie’s Cleaning, they are always willing to work around my schedule and the team is very friendly and professional. I would high recommend them to anyone in the area and are in need of a house maid.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ana Arruda · 2023-05-16**: I hired Charlie’s Cleaning for a deep clean and was blown away by their results. The team was thorough and efficient, and left my house looking better than it has in months, the pricing was also very reasonable given the size of my house. I would highly recommend their services to anyone in the area…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Claudio Arruda · 2023-04-27**: Charlie's Cleaning was very responsive answering my call, quick to send me a quote, and communicated well when the cleaning would be done, happy with the results and will have them come back again

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