shift: Free Home Cleaning in NYC

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Your home.<br>Cleaned for free.<br>The shift app connects New Yorkers with free, trusted, professional house cleaners.<br>Book a Free Cleaning

Working with 10,000+ businesses & households across 15+ countries

What's the catch?<br>There's no catch.<br>We record first-person cleaning footage to help train the next generation of household robots. That data is valuable enough for us to offer cleaning services free of charge for a limited time.<br>So, for a limited time, we cover the cost of professional cleaners. In exchange, they record first-person video while they work.<br>You get a spotless apartment. We get training data. Everyone wins.

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Completely free, no strings attached

How does it work?<br>Four simple steps to a spotless home.<br>Book a Free Cleaning

Step 01<br>Book an Appointment

In less than 1 minute, you can book a free cleaning appointment.

Step 02<br>Cleaners Arrive

Greet the cleaners when they arrive and walk them through what you would like cleaned.

Step 03<br>Get a Spotless Apartment

Each cleaner has basic cleaning supplies, but you're encouraged to have your own if you have specific needs.

Step 04<br>Repeat + Share

Book again anytime and share with friends. The more the merrier.

What can the free cleaners do?<br>Pretty much everything. Hover to explore.

Laundry foldingTrash removalSweeping floorsVacuumingSurface wipingBathroom scrubbingKitchen cleanupDishwashingBed makingFridge organizingDustingMopping floorsMirror cleaningCounter wipingToy pickupCloset tidyingCabinet organizingPantry organizingShoe organizingEntryway tidyingChanging linensTowel foldingLight declutteringTable wipingStove cleaningSink scrubbingToilet cleaningShower cleaningRoom straighteningGeneral tidyingLaundry foldingTrash removalSweeping floorsVacuumingSurface wipingBathroom scrubbingKitchen cleanupDishwashingBed makingFridge organizingDustingMopping floorsMirror cleaningCounter wipingToy pickupCloset tidyingCabinet organizingPantry organizingShoe organizingEntryway tidyingChanging linensTowel foldingLight declutteringTable wipingStove cleaningSink scrubbingToilet cleaningShower cleaningRoom straighteningGeneral tidying

Frequently asked questions

Why is it free?<br>We record first-person cleaning footage to help train the next generation of household robots. That data is valuable enough for us to offer cleaning services free of charge for a limited time.

What happens to my data?<br>We anonymize the footage, process it, and license it for AI and robotics training. Processing includes sharing the footage with annotators who help us prepare the data. It is never shared publicly and is never used for advertising.

Is my privacy protected?<br>Yes, your privacy is fully protected. Names, faces, or other personal information is automatically anonymized, with any sensitive details blurred before it's ever used. The headset is designed to capture a first-person view focused on the cleaner's hands and the task being performed. We blur all personally identifiable information from screens and ID cards, to pieces of paper and cell phones to help protect both you and your home.

Who are the cleaners?<br>Cleaners are independent cleaning professionals vetted by our partners. They are not employees of shift — shift is a technology platform that connects you with independent professionals, not a cleaning company, employer, or staffing agency.

Is there anything I need to do?<br>You just need to be there to greet the cleaners, explain what you would like cleaned, and give permission for recording during the appointment. If you have specific cleaning preferences, we recommend providing your own cleaning products and equipment.

Is there any cost?<br>No. The service is free. We only require payment information in case you are not present when the cleaners arrive or you refuse service after they have arrived.

What if my home is very dirty?<br>That is completely fine. In fact, more challenging cleaning environments can be especially useful. That said, cleaners may decline any specific task they are not comfortable performing.

Can I reschedule or cancel?<br>Yes. You can reschedule or cancel up to 24 hours before your appointment at no charge. If you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice, or you aren't there to let the cleaners in, you may be charged.

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