At Spruce, our mission is to build relationships and technology that empower local businesses to serve our customers. From full housekeeping to a quick tidy-up, Spruce is available to customers on demand. For the property manager, Spruce reduces the growing burden of managing multiple vendors and provides security and oversight for the entire property. Spruce helps local businesses build economies of scale in their operations and tech-enabled their business so they can compete in the modern economy.
Spruce (getspruce.com) has 513 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 2.9 out of 5.
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Website
getspruce.com
Category
Cleaning Service Providers
Location
Austin, Texas
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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They have awful teams, cannot consistently give you quality people and charge a lot of money
They’ll have one or two very good people in charge of fortune for them to clean the first time and from that point on they will never allow you to get that person again and they will send their most inexperienced people and charge top dollar. I started and stopped with them twice and it’s the same story over three years. I don’t write negative reviews typically but may I just say stay away
Response from SpruceSep 8, 2025
We’re very sorry to hear about your disappointment and the inconsistency you experienced over time. While we do our best to match customers with their preferred cleaners whenever availability allows, scheduling and assignments can vary. We recognize how important consistency is and have shared your feedback internally so we can continue improving in this area. We appreciate you giving us multiple chances and regret that your experience fell short of expectations.
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Paid for Premium Cleaning, Got Nothing
I paid extra for decluttering and organizing, and none of it was done. I booked a premium cleaning, but the team canceled saying they couldn’t handle it. Worst cleaning service ever — charged for extras that weren’t provided and left without the service I booked.
Response from SpruceAug 25, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience and understand how disappointing it must have been not to receive the service you expected. In rare situations, our teams may need to pause or reschedule a cleaning if a home's condition prevents them from completing the service safely and effectively.
That said, we never want our customers to feel let down, and if areas are addressed, we would be happy to return for a service. Thank you for this feedback.
JA
JT A.
Ashley
I paid this company for one of their "deep cleans". Ashley arrived shortly after their text and left 13 minutes later. No further communications from them. I got home and nothing was touched. After emailing the customer service, I was told my house was "unsafe" with some pictures. Apparently, I committed the criminal offense of having soap scum in the shower floor, and dust on the baseboards. Silly me for hiring a cleaning company for a "deep clean" that refuses to clean. They will not communicate on the phone, they only hide behind email. I was told I was getting a refund but they kept $40 for a "cancellation fee" when they are the ones who were too lazy to do the work they were paid for. Do not use these people!! Their response is a lie. I asked to speak to someone before there were any responses of whatever "nature" they claim. They are cowards. When one of my customers have a problem, I talk through it with them on the phone. But that's why I am good at my job and not running a scam cleaning service with multiple 1 star reviews.
Response from SpruceAug 25, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your experience. In rare situations, our teams may need to pause or reschedule a cleaning if a home’s condition prevents them from completing the service safely and effectively. Because of the nature of your responses, we were only able to continue communication in writing to ensure clarity and accuracy in addressing your concerns.
The late fee referenced is designed to compensate our cleaning professionals for the time spent assessing the unit when a service cannot proceed. That said, while we are unable to offer future services in your case, we have refunded the late fee as a one-time courtesy. We wish you all the best moving forward.
JM
Jonathan M.
I gave one star because the woman was…
I gave one star because the woman was very nice. However, I hired a company previously that did a much better job for less. She failed to take minor dirt of the the grout in my tub which the previous company did with no problem. The customer service manager told me my bathroom was out of "scope" for the service. Lol I took pictures ans said how??! She also left a large dirty mark on the surface of the dish washer which i also sent to the manager and he did not take responsibility. The surface of the hallway closet had dust on the (surface). He said dusting surfaces was not in their scope! They could not take marks off of the bathroom counter either he said it was out of scope. I paid $20 less with the other company I used and my place smelled new smelled fresh and looked spotless. I would definitely not recommend them and would never use them again.
Response from SpruceAug 14, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We always aim to deliver the best possible results and appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. While certain areas you mentioned, such as general dusting and cleaning the bathroom, were included in the service scope, some of the marks and stains present in your home were outside of the scope.
The messages you received were intended to clarify that some areas and marks could not be removed despite our team’s efforts, rather than to dismiss your concerns. We apologize that the service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you giving Spruce a try. Your comments have been shared with our team for review and coaching.
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Stephanie
YOU ARE BETTER OFF CLEANING YOURSELF
This was my third time using Spruce. 1st time ok. Second time amazing. This time OMG. I knew from the moment I stepped into my apartment no cleaning products were used. Rugs weren't vacuumed, cans not emptied. etc. I could have looked past except for the AWFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE received. I let them know my dissatisfaction. A good company would have credited my cleaning and promised better service. NOT SPRUCE!!! $25 for my "troubles". Such a disappointment. As a person in customer service, you give back the money to maintain the loyalty. Shame on you Spruce!
Response from SpruceAug 14, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We review all quality concerns by comparing the pictures provided, the full service checklist, and the areas noted in customer communications. In this case, the issues identified were limited in scope, and the credit issued reflected that assessment.
We regret that the service did not meet expectations on this occasion and have shared the details with the assigned cleaning team for coaching. We appreciate your input, as it helps us improve, and hope to provide you with the level of service you’ve experienced in the past.
JA
Janell
Extremely poor customer service experience and accountability
I booked Spruce’s Premium Cleaning expecting a high-quality service, especially since it cost over $200. The package clearly includes detailed items like cleaning baseboards, dusting furniture, loading dishes and wiping down appliances, but all of those areas were untouched. It was obvious that the professional did not complete the full scope of the service.
When I reached out to customer service, I was disappointed again. Instead of offering a refund or a proper re-clean, they only gave me a $25 credit—which requires me to pay again for a service that already fell short. That’s not accountability, and it certainly doesn’t resolve the issue.
Their response was that since “most” of the services on the list of things included in the premium clean were done that a refund or re-clean was not possible.
I shouldn’t have to gamble on whether the next clean will meet the basic expectations outlined in their own service description or expected to accept half of what’s on the list of guaranteed services. For the price and the promise of a “premium” clean, this experience was frustrating and unprofessional.
I hope Spruce reconsiders how they handle quality issues—because right now, it feels like they’re more interested in moving on than making it right.
Response from SpruceAug 6, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we're truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations.
At Spruce, we take all quality concerns seriously and aim to resolve them fairly. When a customer reaches out, we carefully review the service by comparing the checklist of what was included with the service booked, the photos and videos submitted by the customer, and the clock-out photos from the cleaning professional. This full review helps us determine the most appropriate resolution.
In your case, based on the totality of that information, a credit was issued as a good-faith gesture to acknowledge the missed areas, even though many key elements of the Premium Cleaning were completed. We understand this may not have been the resolution you hoped for, and we genuinely regret that the service didn’t align with your expectations.
We’ll continue using your feedback internally to coach our team and improve. If you’d like to provide any additional photos or context, feel free to reach out to us directly at [email protected]. We appreciate your time and the opportunity to improve.
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Rusty W.
Do not book! go elsewhere
Paid $229 for a move out clean that included appliances deep cleaned. Oven and microwave were not touched even when cleaner went back to fix. Toilet wasnt clean after second clean either. Communication was frustrating and confusing. I should have read the reviews before booking. Would NEVER use again and recommend you dont either
Response from SpruceJul 30, 2025
Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the quality issues you experienced.
We understand how frustrating it is when a move-out cleaning does not meet expectations—especially when it includes important areas like appliances and bathrooms. At this time, we’ve been unable to locate your account based on the information provided in your review. If you’re willing to reach out to us directly at [email protected], we’d be happy to review your concerns in detail and determine what resolution may be appropriate.
We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to have the opportunity to make it right.
RC
Robert C.
Spruce Cleaning: Repeated Issues, Poor Resolution
I have used Spruce cleaning services several times, hoping for consistent quality, but my experiences have largely been disappointing. Most recently, I booked a “premium” cleaning, but found that many of the items listed on their own cleaning checklist were either missed or not completed to the standard advertised. I ended up having to clean several areas myself after the service.
After leaving a one-star review in their app, the company reached out and requested evidence of the issues I experienced. I provided detailed feedback and photos as requested. Despite their service falling short, their only resolution was to offer a partial credit toward a future service, essentially asking me to spend more money to resolve an issue that stemmed from their own inadequate performance. With a pattern of inconsistent service, I declined to book another cleaning at my own expense. I asked for a full refund or a complimentary cleaning, but was told that company policy prevents this, regardless of the quality of the service provided.
While the team communicated politely, the overall quality and accountability were lacking. Based on my experiences, I would not recommend Spruce to others seeking reliable or thorough cleaning services.
Response from SpruceJul 29, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback—we sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet expectations.
We understand how frustrating it is to receive a service that feels incomplete, especially when it falls short of what was outlined in our Premium checklist. After receiving your concerns on July 21st regarding the July 7th cleaning, we reviewed the details and photos you provided. While we always strive to make things right, our redo policy is limited to a 7-day window after the original service to ensure we can fairly assess and address missed areas in a timely manner. Since the request came outside of that timeframe, we issued a $50 credit toward a future cleaning as a gesture of goodwill.
Additionally, we’ve restricted the assigned Pro from your account, and we’ve shared your feedback and photos with our cleaning team leadership to support coaching and improvement. We truly regret that this has been your experience with Spruce and appreciate your honesty. If you do choose to use the credit, we’ll do our best to ensure your next service reflects the high standard we aim to provide.