Bucket & Shine
Bucket & Shine is a house cleaning and maid service based in Westminster, Colorado, and its site says the company has been making homes shine in the NW Denver Metro Area since 2017. The About page tells the founder's story: after transitioning from a paralegal career she began cleaning Airbnbs as a way to stay close to her youngest daughter, and as demand grew the work became a mission-driven company the site describes as rooted in care, integrity and a commitment to excellence, one that supports busy households, gives back to the community and creates living-wage jobs for a team that is valued, trained and respected. Residential work is organized into named packages. Essential Shine Routine Cleaning is the recurring option, scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or at any frequency that fits the household, and covers dusted blinds, window sills, moldings, woodwork, baseboards, lamps, pictures and furniture, plus stovetop cleaning, washed countertops and backsplashes, scrubbed sinks, wiped mirrors, scrubbed tub and tile, emptied wastebaskets, beds made with one set of sheets changed, and vacuumed or mopped stairs and floors. Priority Shine is the alternative for households with a to-do list: rather than working a standard checklist, the team handles the client's own priorities in order based on the number of hours purchased. Deep Shine Deluxe is the top-to-bottom deep clean, adding washed cabinet fronts, doors and light switch plates, hand-washed light fixtures and ceiling fan blades, cobweb removal, blinds and shutters dusted and spot-cleaned, a hand-wiped refrigerator top, and scrubbed stovetop and drip pans. The site recommends it for first-time cleanings, seasonal refreshes and homes carrying built-up dust and grime. Moves are covered by two packages. Final Shine Move Out includes everything in the deep cleaning service plus inside cupboards, the interior of all appliances, inside closets and light trash disposal, with interior windows available as an add-on, and Shine Start Move In is the pre-sale version with extra attention to the interiors of closets and appliances. On the commercial side, Office Cleaning maintains workspaces on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or custom schedule with dusting, trash removal, vacuuming and mopping, bathrooms, wiped desks, reception and break areas, and sanitized restrooms, kitchens and high-touch zones. The site lists schools, restaurants, medical offices, photo studios and gyms among the business types it cleans, and says supplies can be restocked on request. The company describes its cleaning crew as meticulously vetted and trained, and the FAQ states that cleaning technicians are employees rather than subcontractors, each thoroughly screened and professionally trained by an experienced Training Manager. The site says the company is bonded and insured, mainly uses eco-friendly cleaning products that are tough on dirt but safe for loved ones including pets, brings all cleaning products and tools to the job while typically using the client's vacuum, and stands behind the work with a 24-hour guarantee to come back and make it right. Bucket & Shine is a proud partner of Cleaning For a Reason and provides free house cleaning to cancer patients. There are no long-term contracts, though a Pre-Paying VIP Discount Program is offered for clients who want ongoing service and additional savings. The published service area covers Arvada, Berkley, Broomfield, Edgewater, Federal Heights, Golden Foothills, Highlands, Leyden, North Denver, North Lakewood, North Washington, Northglenn, Regis, Rino, Sherrelwood, Sloan's Lake, Thornton, Twin Lakes, Welby, Westminster and Wheat Ridge.
Services
Essential shine routine cleaning
The recurring maintenance clean, scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or at whatever frequency fits the household, covering dusted blinds, window sills, moldings, baseboards, lamps, pictures and furniture, plus stovetop cleaning, washed counters and backsplashes, scrubbed sinks, wiped mirrors, scrubbed tub and tile, emptied wastebaskets, beds made with one set of sheets changed, and vacuumed or mopped stairs and floors.
Priority shine cleaning
An hours-based alternative to the standard checklist. Instead of a fixed task list the team works through your own priorities in order until the hours you purchased are complete.
Deep shine deluxe deep cleaning
A top-to-bottom deep clean that includes everything on the recurring checklist plus washed cabinet fronts, doors and light switch plates, hand-washed light fixtures and ceiling fan blades, cobwebs removed, blinds and shutters dusted and spot-cleaned, a wiped refrigerator top, and scrubbed stovetop and drip pans. The site recommends it for first-time clients, seasonal refreshes and homes with built-up grime.
Final shine move out cleaning
The move out package, covering everything in the deep cleaning service plus inside cupboards, the interior of all appliances, inside closets and light trash disposal, with a focus on overlooked areas such as behind furniture.
Shine start move in cleaning
Often referred to as a pre-sale cleaning, this highly detailed move in service includes all deep cleaning tasks plus extra attention to the interiors of closets and appliances so the property makes a strong first impression.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
3489 W 72nd Ave Room 206, Westminster, CO 80030, USA
FAQs
What cleaning services does Bucket & Shine offer?
The site lists four main services. Recurring cleaning comes in two forms: Essential Shine Routine Cleaning on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly schedule, and Priority Shine, where the team works through your own priority list based on the hours you purchase. Deep Shine Deluxe is the top-to-bottom deep clean for first-time clients, seasonal refreshes and homes with built-up grime. Final Shine Move Out and Shine Start Move In cover vacant properties, adding inside cupboards, appliance interiors and closets on top of the deep cleaning checklist. Office Cleaning covers commercial workspaces on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or custom schedule.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
No. The FAQ says you do not need to be home during your cleaning service. As long as the team has access to your home, such as a lockbox or electronic keypad, they can take care of everything while you are away. The site does ask that pets be placed in a secure area for everyone's safety and that wobbly, top-heavy or unstable items be secured.
Do I need to provide cleaning supplies or equipment?
No. The FAQ says the team brings all cleaning products and tools needed for the service. They typically use the client's vacuum, but they are happy to bring one if you prefer. The site also says it mainly uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
What payment methods do you accept, and when do I pay?
The FAQ says the company accepts credit cards and ACH payments, and that payment information is securely kept on file for convenience. A deposit is required to reserve your spot on the schedule, and the remaining balance is invoiced and charged at the end of your cleaning.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No. The FAQ says there are no long-term contracts and you can start, pause or cancel service at any time. The company does offer a Pre-Paying VIP Discount Program for clients who want ongoing service and additional savings. Because those discounted rates are based on maintaining a regular schedule, the pricing may be adjusted if the program requirements are not met.
How does the cancellation and rescheduling policy work?
The FAQ says 48 business hours notice is required to skip or cancel an appointment, and cancellations with less than 48 business hours notice incur a $75 cancellation fee. A 50 percent charge applies to any cancellation with less than 24 hours notice, and if the cleaner is unable to get into your home at the time of service a fee of up to 50 percent will be applied. Skipping a recurring visit moves the next one to a lower-frequency rate: skipping a bi-weekly service moves the next visit to the 4-week rate, skipping a weekly service moves it to the bi-weekly or skip rate, and skipping a 4-week service moves it to the 8-week rate.
Are your cleaners employees or independent contractors?
The FAQ says cleaning technicians are employees, not subcontractors, and that each team member is thoroughly screened and professionally trained by an experienced Training Manager. All employees are required to read and speak English. The team always does its best to keep you scheduled with your preferred cleaning technician, though the site notes consistency cannot be guaranteed due to scheduling, availability or unforeseen circumstances.
What are your hours and what areas do you serve?
Bucket & Shine is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The published service area covers the NW Denver Metro Area, listed on the site as Arvada, Berkley, Broomfield, Edgewater, Federal Heights, Golden Foothills, Highlands, Leyden, North Denver, North Lakewood, North Washington, Northglenn, Regis, Rino, Sherrelwood, Sloan's Lake, Thornton, Twin Lakes, Welby, Westminster and Wheat Ridge. The site invites nearby residents to call and verify coverage.