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Better Life Maids Green Maid Cleaning Services are the heart of what we do. BETTER LIFE MAIDS is all about making your life Better, Greener, & Cleaner. Founded in St. Louis, MO by Matt & Angela Ricketts, they wanted to make their home and the world around them a safer place for their children. They realized that many of the house cleaning products in their home were actually leaving a toxic film, after they were done cleaning'.

Not only that, those same products created real risks to the health of their children, just by being in the house. Everyday we are confronted with choices. Matt & Angela made the choice to found BETTER LIFE MAIDS to help share what they had learned about green maid cleaning services in their own home.
Business details
  • Year established: 2008
Services
Deep Cleaning
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Our deep cleaning services differ from our maintenance cleanings in several key ways. Your deep cleaning visit is more like spring cleaning or perhaps catch-up cleaning. Even if you keep a straight and organized home, dirt, dust, residue, can accumulate, and if it has been there for long it takes a lot more effort to remove.
Commercial
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Better Life Maids can provide commercial cleaning service for your business needs. We specialize in secure day time cleaning for offices that require cleaning during daytime hours for reasons of security, or client preference.
Apartment
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Apartment cleaning services for smaller spaces such as apartments and condos is a specialty of Better Life Maids. Our apartment cleaning services are designed to give busy professionals peace of mind. Knowing that your apartment or condo is professionally cleaned on a regular basis is crucial to today's busy professional.
Green Cleaning
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We implement processes that are second to none as part of our green cleaning services. Our processes include zero paper waste in our cleaning, water management and protection, 5 stage HEPA filtration vacuums, optimized routes and electrified vehicles for a smaller carbon footprint, and much more.
House
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Better Life Maids provides a professional house cleaning service dedicated to making the lives of our clients safer, greener and of course, cleaner. We love house cleaning and want to share with you its many benefits. Having our house cleaning services is about having the utmost professional people in your home, people you can trust and count on.
Reviews (32)
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Cathleen Horrell
Jun 29, 2022
I have tried a few housekeeping companies. most are just in a hurry to get out the door and superficial at best. Better Life Maids is the best. Their thoroughness, professionalism, quality of work and friendliness of the ladies is remarkable. They are well worth every penny. The ladies are super nice and helpful. I feel at ease with them in my house.

I work 9-5 and do not want to spend my weekends and evenings cleaning. Can't overestimate saying what a great feeling when you have a really clean house. Thank you Better Life Maids.
G. K.
Jun 22, 2022
Very unimpressed with the quality of the work. The "deep clean" service I paid for was just wiping up surfaces sweep mop vacuum very standard things. The term "deep clean" is used very, VERY loosely. EDIT: someone form the company reached out to me and sent a new person over to refinish my house. NOW i am very pleased with the results. thank you for the quick response! Definitely recommend. 5 stars!
Sandra Schreiber
Jun 20, 2022
I used Better Life Maids on a regular schedule before COVID. I suspended for a cpl years. Now I am starting up again for regular service. I have been traveling so my home needed a deep clean The service was excellent. I look forward to my regular service being reinstated! Service: Deep clean
Tricia O'Neal
Jun 03, 2022
I am extremely pleased with the work the ladies did. It wasn't easy for them as we were in the middle of home renovations and still had quite a bit of unpacking and organizing to do but they really worked very hard. Both my sister (who does not compliment people very often) and I both commented that this house has not been this clean since my parents moved in to a brand new home in 1986. I highly recommend Better Life Maids. You won't be disappointed.
Margaret Mulligan
May 27, 2022
My experience with Better Life Maids was absolutely wonderful! Kak did an incredible job cleaning my apartment! They were so professional, kind and did a great job helping me feel like my apartment was a peaceful and clean oasis when I returned home from work. 10/10 recommend this company and Kak! Services: General housekeeping, Standard cleaning
Michelle Walsh
May 13, 2022
I've been using Better Live Maids about 6 months now and I consider it the best money I've ever spent. That being said, the website states you should more often than not have the same cleaning tech. I have, i think, had the same tech once in 12+ cleanings. I know there is a labor shortage, etc. but maybe think of removing that from your website if it's no longer the case.

This likely wouldn't bother me except the cleaning from one tech to the next can be drastically different. My past cleaning several things were not done well, spots from contact solution left all over desk, just discovered my trash has been in the back hallway for a week and a half (I'm sure my neighbors loved that!), items on my windowsill haven't been moved to clean in several weeks, etc. As I said, overall I'm happy but I definitely wish there was a more consistent clean.
Lindy S.
Apr 04, 2022
Hired them about a year ago. Gave them a shot for about a year. Wouldn't request to come back. Only did bare minimum cleaning. Wont clean behind tv/couch unless asked prior to cleaning. Never sends same person either. Looking to form a trustworthy relationship between me and my cleaning helper. Doesn't do dishes or help with basic task unless asked ahead of time and charges extra for both.
Elizabeth S.
Mar 28, 2022
I have been very happy with the service provided by Better Life Maids. They have been very flexible when we need to change our schedule and I absolutely love coming home to a clean house. I also really appreciate their commitment to their employees and to the environment. Service: Standard cleaning
Greg Echele
Mar 21, 2022
The professionals who clean my home do a high quality job each and every time. They're respectful and always on time. And the office staff is very responsive and helpful. I definitely recommend Better Life Maids! Service: Standard cleaning
Brandon Jones
Jan 13, 2022
They were great, until they weren't. My regular cleaning person did an amazing job! I was thrilled with her work every week. Last week they sent a replacement and she somehow damaged my kitchen counter top. I submitted a damage report with pictures, and they refused to acknowledge it was their fault. The damage wasn't there when I left my house that morning, and their cleaner was the only person in the house until I got home from work.

Unfortunately their refusal to acknowledge the damage that their cleaner caused is a deal breaker for me. Causing the damage is not a huge deal, if they took responsibility for it. But since they didn't, I had to cancel services and I can not recommend them.
Marcia W.
Oct 07, 2021
We have been using Better Life Maids for several months. Every single person that has come to clean has been very pleasant and hardworking. They are open to suggestions if needed, but usually they know exactly what to do. I have used other cleaning companies over the years, but none of them had ladies of this caliber. Pleasant trustworthy, and efficient.
Dawn L.
Aug 05, 2021
I am SO PLEASED with my cleaning! Jolea and Myieesha worked so hard and left everything looking amazing. They even cleaned the ceiling fans! I would highly recommend.
Cammy M.
Nov 17, 2020
Nice cleaning crew, but I later noticed some things were missed. I had inside the fridge cleaned, but the top of the fridge itself wasn't. The backsplash in the kitchen hadn't been wiped down. Someone was mopping my hardwood floors and I asked what type of cleaner it was- I was told it was water. Another member of the crew stepped in and said it was a solution the company provides. Okay, then.

My place was completely empty when they cleaned it, so I expected the deep clean to include washing things like 1. tile 2. top of the fridge. I'm not the type to stand over people and give directions - I expect the employees of a service I'm paying for to know how to perform their job duties. Show me what you can do. Should I give them a second chance? I'm not sure.
Robyn A.
Oct 19, 2020
We've been using Better Life Maids for a few months and have consistently been very happy with their work. Melody has been our cleaner a few times now, and she does an excellent job. Even with our menagerie of pets and both me and my husband working from home, she is efficient, considerate, and highly professional. We appreciate the COVID safety precautions they have put in place, and love the fact that they use green chemicals and reusable cleaning materials.

We have an opportunity to provide feedback after every cleaning, and while we've had no issues, I have no doubt they would immediately address any concerns we might raise. Would not hesitate to recommend Better Life Maids to others.
Sara P.
Oct 22, 2019
Absolutely horrible job! Waste of money. Even the essentials weren't done. House didnt smell clean. Crumbs still under the table. Cobwebs in the corners. Forgot about an entire bathroom. Still lots of hairs in the tub they did clean. I wont ever have them over again. Took me a month or more to write this post but I thought others should know.
Pippy B.
Oct 22, 2019
Rebecca and Sarah with Better Life are great! I finally felt like my house was clean when they left. And I so appreciate not having to worry about what they are using to clean. Thank you!
Kit B.
Oct 19, 2019
We bought a home in St Louis that had been unoccupied for about three years. I called Better Life Maids and in one afternoon, they made that house look brand new. Both my wife and I were impressed with the two ladies that did the job not only because they worked hard, but they were both very personable. We will be using them in the future.
Helen B.
Oct 13, 2019
Better Life Maids came on Friday for my first cleaning. I was home so that I could introduce them to my dogs. I was nervous because my pets are very important to me. The young women (Team 7) came in and I could immediately tell that they were dog people! They greeted my puppies with affection and I knew by watching the interaction that my dogs would be ok when the team came in the future while I was at work.

They also set me at ease with regard to the cleaning service. They were friendly but also professional. And when they left my house was fantastic! I am so glad I have decided to use them so that I can spend my weekends doing other things instead of cleaning!
Kristen S.
Aug 28, 2019
Lacy was fantastic! We came home to a spotless, perfectly clean living space. It made our week! She even folded our bathroom and kitchen towels in a decorative manner., Each time Better Life Maids comes to clean our apartment, we are absolutely delighted. First, they clean much better than we could ever dream of cleaning. Second, they tidy everything up nicely so when you first walk in your home is in order. Finally, every one is friendly and kind, and they work around our cat. You could not ask for more, seriously, hire them!
Liz D.
Aug 14, 2019
I had such a great experience with Rebecca and Sarah. I live with animals and no matter how much I clean, there's always pet hair somewhere. Not after these two cleaned my house! I came home to an immaculate place and was thrilled. I can't wait to have them back!
Corrina V.
Aug 14, 2019
Rebecca and Sarah are fantastic. We've used many cleaning organizations before and this was one of the best cleans that we've ever had. Better Life Maids, in general, is one of the most consistent cleaning organizations that we've used and I would definitely recommend them.
Shelly D.
Jul 30, 2019
They get 2 stars because the cleaning team was friendly and courteous. That's as good as it gets. Basic things were not done: -bathroom vanities'tops were not cleaned -bases of toilets were not cleaned -chair rail was not wiped -dining chairs were not thoroughly dusted -top of refrigerator not wiped, as promised The crew was very kind but it seems they are stretched too thin. Went through the house too quickly. Will not use again. Owner's response when contacted was less than satisfactory. She didn't even apologize for poor service.
Chris W.
Jan 10, 2019
BLM has cleaned our home for more than a year. In that time we've had quite a few different teams clean our home. Today we had the best duo we've ever had. Rebecca and Dee left our home spotless. I'm probably the pickiest person I know so, for me to say this is meaningful. The team took care to leave the floors streak free, fold the edge of the paper towels, literally polish the entire bathroom and left the whole house smelling fresh and clean.

From my observation, it appeared that they really enjoyed their work. There was an authentic team oriented approach from the moment they walked in the door so, having them in our home was a pleasure. This is the only reason I've deducted a star is that we have also had less than stellar teams By less than stellar, I'm not implying poor, just below average.

Certainly no where close to the A-team we had today. If I owned this franchise, I would encourage the entire staff to emulate Dee and Rebeca in every way. I have requested that they send this dynamic duo exclusively. If this request is granted, I will happily raise my rating from 4 to 5 stars. :
Michael Y.
Oct 22, 2018
I've been a client for almost a year now and I continue to be very happy with the quality of their work, the friendliness and professionalism of the staff and their timely response to emails/texts.
Victoria L.
Aug 21, 2018
Excellent service. Safe for my pets. Always arrive on time and are efficient. Every staff member is extremely kind.
Linda Mccrady
Mar 27, 2018
Melissa and Binkey did above and beyond on cleaning my house. This was my third visit and the BEST cleaning I've received.
Christina
Oct 19, 2017
They were excellent! Our house looks spotless. And for the price it was well worth it. All the cleaners were courteous and nice and they made sure we were comfortable with what they were cleaning. I will definitely be utilizing their services again.
Julie Carte Foppe
Jul 27, 2016
Awesome! AwesoMe! Awesome! Thank you for doing such You did such an amazing job cleaning my house! This is a gift to me as I have been battling cancer! It's so awesome and so beyond helpful to have such a clean house!
Stephanie M.
Jul 06, 2016
I am very happy with Better Life Maids. I have been using them in my home for many years and I also call on them when I have home sellers that need a move out clean. They are very easy to schedule, show up on time and get in and out in a timely manner leaving my home sparkling.
Rita Hamilton Cunningham
Apr 14, 2016
Connie is a good team leader. She assigns the jobs to her team efficiently and everyone goes to their particular position. They use their time well and supply all material and equipment to do the job.
Katie
Dec 02, 2015
Olivia and her team were awesome! They were friendly and cheerful and did a great job with cleaning my house; they even wiped down the inside of my fridge (the job I hate the most). Thanks ladies!
Abby
Aug 10, 2015
I had such a great first experience with Better Life Maids. They were on time, friendly, efficient and stayed within the cleaning time frame. They cleaned parts of my house I didn't know could be clean! I also appreciate the eco-friendliness and that my house smelled clean without being overpowering. It was worth every penny and I will be calling again soon- I'm hooked.