[Oslo] Which cleaning company is actually reliable for home/office cleaning — and what should I ask before booking?

[EIA_Ask_NO]

I’m starting one thread to collect real, up-to-date recommendations for cleaning companies in Oslo (home and office).
When you search phrases like “cleaning companies in Norway” or “Norway cleaning services”, you get a mix of ads and outdated reviews—so I’d rather hear from people who’ve actually used a service recently.

To make replies helpful, could you share:

• What kind of cleaning you booked (regular, move-out, deep clean, office)
• Price range + apartment/office size (rough numbers are fine)
• Whether they use their own supplies / cleaning products (and if they offer fragrance-free or allergy-friendly options)
• The big trust questions: keys/alarm handling, checklists, re-clean policy if something’s missed
  Also, a fun side question people ask online: “Why is Norway so clean?” — is it culture, rules, services, or just good habits?

Who would you recommend in Oslo—and what made them clearly better than the alternatives?

 

[ViolettaPetrovna]

I’ve used a couple of cleaning companies in Norway after short-term stays in Oslo, and my bold claim is that reliability matters way more than chasing the cheapest hourly rate. From what I’ve seen, the best experiences were with smaller, well-reviewed local providers who had clear checklists and weren’t weird about keys or alarms. I booked a regular apartment clean for a small flat, and the price felt fair once I factored in that they brought their own supplies and didn’t rush the job. What I always ask upfront now is whether they do a re-clean if something’s missed, because that tells you a lot about how seriously they take quality. but there’s a nuance… even good cleaning companies in Norway can feel a bit formal or inflexible compared to other countries, so expectations need to be aligned from the start. On the “why is Norway so clean” question, it honestly feels like a mix of good habits and systems that actually get enforced. I’d personally prioritize companies that are local favorites over big chains with glossy ads. Has anyone found a company that’s great for move-out cleaning specifically? And do you prefer cleaners who bring everything, or ones who use your supplies?

 

[Alex Turner]

I’ve been burned once in Oslo by going with a big-name cleaning company that looked amazing online but sent a rushed team that clearly had a stopwatch running. After that, I switched to a smaller local service recommended by a neighbor, and the difference was night and day: proper checklist, no awkwardness about keys, and they actually came back the next day to fix two small things without arguing. Price-wise it was slightly higher per hour, but the job was calmer and done right the first time, which honestly saved my sanity. I’ve noticed Norway feels clean partly because people expect systems to work, and complain when they don’t. That said, for move-out cleans I’ve also heard people skip companies entirely and hire a one-off cleaner plus do a final pass themselves. Did you consider that alternative route, or are you aiming for a fully hands-off solution?