Walk up Brunswick Avenue or Walmer Road and the Annex explains itself: tall Romanesque Revival houses of red brick and rough-cut stone, with arched entries, turrets and attic windows three floors above the sidewalk. Built for large Victorian households, many now hold two or three flats, while others remain family homes with a finished basement, a study and a long run of stairs.
Houses like these take steady care, whether you own the whole house or rent the top floor. Regular visits look after the levels you choose when you book. A move-out clean readies a flat for its next tenant, and after a renovation, a post-construction clean lifts the dust out of the trim and cabinets before the furniture goes back. The price is shown before you book, based on the house and the clean you choose.
The Annex's big Victorian houses were built for large households, and today they're lived in two ways. Some are still single family homes, spread over three or four floors with a finished basement and an attic study. Many others are divided into flats, one to a floor, many of them rented to students near the university.
Tall rooms and long staircases
High ceilings, deep bay windows and long staircases give these houses their character, and a lot of places for dust to settle. Your cleaner works level by level, and a deep clean covers the tops of door frames, sills and vents within reach.
Separate entrances and parking
Divided houses often have separate doors for each flat, sometimes at the side or back. Tell us which entrance and flat are yours, where the key or lockbox is and whether there's a parking spot or only street parking.
Student flats at lease end
Leases near the university often turn over at the end of the academic year. A move-out clean readies a flat for the next tenant, and a parent can book it for a student's place, with the details in the booking notes.
Welcome to Toronto Shine Cleaning in The Annex, a neighbourhood where Victorian charm meets a modern, intellectual atmosphere. Like the iconic Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, our cleaning services aim to become a seamless part of your sophisticated Annex lifestyle.
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From Bloor Street to Dupont: Impeccable Cleaning for Every Corner
Whether you’re dwelling among the century-old homes south of Bloor or experiencing the urban hustle closer to Dupont, we bring top-notch cleaning services right to your doorstep. Our services are customized to match the unique blend of history and modernity that The Annex offers.
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Your Peaceful Oasis Amidst Spadina Museum
Much like Spadina Museum offers a glimpse into Toronto’s history, we offer a breather from the chores of today. Whether you’re visiting the Royal Ontario Museum or heading out to the many independent bookstores, our comprehensive cleaning services ensure you return to a sparkling home.
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Celebrate The Annex without the Chores
From the much-celebrated Annex Family Festival to the bustling patios along Bloor Street, The Annex is a neighbourhood full of life. Don’t let cleaning tasks keep you from enjoying the culture and vibrancy of this intellectual hub. We’ve got you covered, so you can embrace what truly enriches you.
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Tailored to The Annex Lifestyle
We aren’t just another cleaning service; we’re part of the vibrant Annex community. Like you, we appreciate the uniqueness of the Bata Shoe Museum, the cultural richness of the University of Toronto, and the charm of the local cafés. Our mission? To make your Annex life a little easier, one sparkling room at a time.
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An Annex house spreads its rooms over three or four levels, so your booking asks for bedrooms, bathrooms and extras such as a finished basement, and the price you see covers the house as you describe it. Weekly or bi-weekly visits keep kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms in order. Save up to 15% with a recurring plan.
Old houses hold dust where a routine visit doesn’t reach: the tops of door frames, the vents, the sills of deep bay windows and the baseboards along long hallways. A deep clean works through them room by room, along with the range hood, backsplash and a thorough tub clean. It’s the visit we recommend first, and a good reset once or twice a year.
Whether you’re handing back a flat on Huron Street or moving into a house on Bernard Avenue, a move clean covers the empty rooms: baseboards, vents, fans, door frames and fixtures, the bathroom top to bottom and a kitchen ready for the next resident. The inside of the fridge, oven and cabinets can be added, and your price appears on the booking form before you confirm.
Updating an old house leaves plaster and drywall dust in places you’d never think to look: inside cabinets, along door frames, on switch plates and in the vents. Once the trades have packed up, a post-renovation clean removes the dust, paint flecks and tape residue room by room, so the house is ready for furniture again. Supplies and equipment are included.
Can a parent book a move-out clean for a student’s Annex flat?
Yes. Anyone can book and pay online. Enter the flat’s details, add entry instructions for the lockbox or the landlord to your booking notes, and choose your time. The card is held when you book and charged on the day of the clean, and the confirmation arrives by email.
How long does a clean take in a big Annex house?
You’ll know before you confirm: the booking form estimates the time from your bedrooms, bathrooms, extras and the clean you pick. For longer jobs, a second cleaner comes along so the work finishes sooner, which helps in a house with several floors.
Do you also clean in Seaton Village and Harbord Village?
Yes. We clean throughout the Annex and its neighbours, including Seaton Village west of Bathurst Street and Harbord Village south of Bloor Street. Yorkville, just east of Avenue Road, has its own page.