Maintaining a clean home or office is easy with professional help.
This list features a selection of cleaning services in Buenos Aires that can handle everything from regular housekeeping to deep-cleaning projects.
Find reliable companies and individuals offering flexible scheduling for residential and commercial spaces.
Unlike North America or Europe where corporate cleaning companies dominate, Buenos Aires operates primarily through individual domestic workers (“empleadas domésticas”) who visit homes on regular schedules.
This personal arrangement is deeply embedded in Argentine culture, with many households developing long-term relationships with the same worker. While formal cleaning agencies exist, they’re less common than the traditional one-on-one arrangements expats might expect.
The system functions efficiently but operates with different cultural expectations than what many foreigners are accustomed to.
Domestic work in Argentina often follows informal arrangements that differ significantly from Western standards.
Many workers operate without formal contracts or social security contributions – a culturally accepted practice though unfamiliar to most expats. Services typically include basic cleaning, laundry, and sometimes ironing, but rarely involve deep cleaning or specialized tasks unless specifically requested.
Most domestic workers expect a full day off weekly (traditionally Sunday), observe afternoon siestas, and anticipate holiday bonuses (especially for the Fiesta de la Empleada Doméstica in September and Christmas). Clear communication about your specific expectations is crucial, as cleaning standards and methods may differ from what you’re used to.
When interviewing potential cleaners, demonstrate exactly how you want tasks completed rather than just describing them.
Consider starting with a trial period to assess compatibility before committing to regular service. If you prefer formal arrangements, look for agencies that provide insured services with professional cleaners, though these come at a premium price compared to individual workers.
Basic Spanish terms will help communication with your cleaner:
When describing frequency: una vez por semana (once a week), dos veces por semana (twice a week). For specific requests: necesito que limpie los vidrios (I need you to clean the windows).
