Thanksgiving Cleaning, Before Guests and After Dinner
Two visits cover Thanksgiving: a prep clean in the days before your guests arrive, and a day-after cleanup for the kitchen, the oven, the dishes and the floors. Owner-operated, same cleaner both times, flat-rate pricing confirmed before we book. Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26.
Two visits, one cleaner
Book the prep clean, the cleanup, or both. When you book both, the same cleaner handles each visit.
Before-guests prep clean
A full clean in the days before Thursday, November 26: kitchen counters and cabinet fronts, appliance exteriors, the bathrooms guests will use, dusting, vacuuming and mopping. Add the inside of the oven ($50) or the refrigerator ($45) to make room for the turkey and the sides.
Day-after cleanup
Friday through Sunday after Thanksgiving: stovetop and oven front degreased, sink and counters cleaned, dishwasher loaded, roasting pans and serving pieces hand-washed on request, floors vacuumed and mopped, bathrooms reset, and trash and recycling bagged.
Guest rooms for visiting family
If family is staying over, we can turn over guest rooms before they arrive and after they leave: fresh linens ($20 per bed), laundry ($40 per load) and the guest bathroom detailed.
Thanksgiving 2026: when to book
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26. Prep cleans are scheduled Monday, November 23 through Wednesday, November 25. Day-after cleanups are scheduled Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29.
Holiday slots are limited. Connor’s Cleaning is owner-operated and you get the same cleaner on every visit, so we can only take a set number of jobs in Thanksgiving week. Booking a week or more ahead gives you the best choice of days.
Thanksgiving Day itself is confirmed case by case. Text (949) 213-1300 with your address, home size and preferred day, and we send a flat-rate quote, usually within 15 minutes during business hours.
Thanksgiving cleaning checklist
- Kitchen counters, backsplash and cabinet fronts wiped
- Cooktop and appliance exteriors cleaned
- Guest bathrooms cleaned, with towels you leave out set out
- Dining table, chairs and sideboard dusted
- Entry, stairs and hallways cleaned
- Floors vacuumed and mopped throughout
- Stovetop, oven front and range hood exterior degreased
- Sink, counters and backsplash cleaned
- Dishwasher loaded and run
- Dining table and chairs wiped down
- Floors vacuumed and mopped, kitchen spills spot-cleaned
- Bathrooms reset, trash and recycling bagged for your bins
Add-ons and related services: Inside oven $50 · Inside refrigerator $45 · Change bed linens $20 per bed · Laundry $40 per load · Hand-washing pans and serving pieces on request. See full pricing
Thanksgiving cleaning prices
Flat-rate, never hourly. These are the same rates on our pricing and after-party pages.
Starting rates for homes in average condition, from our published pricing. Your flat-rate quote is confirmed before booking, and homes over 4,000 sq ft get a custom quote.
Practical tips from the cleanup side
Empty the fridge early in the week
If you add the inside-refrigerator clean ($45) to your prep visit, it needs to be empty. Clearing it Monday also frees space for the turkey.
Run the oven’s self-clean the weekend before
A self-clean cycle in Thanksgiving week can leave smoke and smell when guests arrive. Run it early, or add our inside-oven clean ($50) instead.
Line the roasting pan
Foil or parchment under the bird keeps burnt drippings off the pan and the oven floor.
Start with an empty dishwasher
Running it empty-ready on Wednesday night means dinner dishes go straight in instead of piling on the counter.
Put a mat at every outside door
Guests come in and out all afternoon. Mats catch most of the dirt before it reaches the dining room.
Soak pans as soon as they’re empty
Hot soapy water right after serving makes roasting pans and casserole dishes far easier the next morning.
Thanksgiving cleaning near you
Local pages for our main Orange County and Los Angeles cities. Every area we serve can book the same visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Thanksgiving cleaning cost?
It depends on home size and what you need. A one-time standard clean for 3 bed / 2 bath starts from $379, a deep clean from $479, and a day-after cleanup for a 20-40 guest home typically runs $250-$450. You get a flat-rate quote before booking.
How far ahead should I book Thanksgiving cleaning?
A week or more ahead if you can. Thanksgiving-week slots are limited because the same cleaner handles your home on each visit. Shorter notice is fine to ask about, and we will tell you what is open.
Do you wash dishes and roasting pans?
We load and run the dishwasher as part of the day-after cleanup. Hand-washing pans, platters and serving pieces is available on request; mention it when you book so we plan the time.
Do you clean on Thanksgiving Day?
Thanksgiving Day is confirmed case by case. Prep cleans are scheduled Monday through Wednesday and cleanups Friday through Sunday, and those are the days we fill first.
Should I book a deep clean or a standard clean before guests?
If the home has not had a professional clean in the last few months, start with a deep clean; it covers baseboards, doors and trim, light fixtures and detailed kitchen and bathroom work, from $479 for 3 bed / 2 bath. Otherwise a one-time standard clean, from $379, is enough.
Which cities do you serve for Thanksgiving cleaning?
All of our Orange County and Los Angeles service areas. The city pages below have local details, and any area on our service-areas page can book the same visits.
Other holiday cleanups
Christmas Party Cleanup and Holiday Cleaning
Christmas party cleanup in Orange County and LA: a prep clean before guests, then needles, glitter, wrapping paper and the kitchen cleaned the morning after.
New Year’s Eve Party Cleanup
New Year’s Eve party cleanup in Orange County and LA: confetti, glassware, spills and carpet handled on January 1 or after. Prep cleans before the 31st too.
Post-Event & After-Party Cleaning
Birthdays, weddings, corporate events and venue cleanups across Orange County, any time of year.
Book your Thanksgiving cleaning
Tell us the date, home size and guest count. Flat-rate quote back within 15 minutes during business hours.