Kim is a lifesaver. She has been my housekeeper for over 10 years and after traveling for a week and struggling with flight delays and cancellations, I finally arrived home at 2:30 AM last Saturday. Kim had cleaned for me the previous day and I cannot express how relieved and grateful I was to come home to a pristine home. Thanks Kim! She is thorough, thoughtful, friendly, and consistent with reasonable pricing. She is an absolute delight to have in my life. She keeps the wheels on the tracks and keeps the engine of my busy life humming. read more

Gotta love Ms Kim, her work is phenomenal and unmatched! She definitely takes pride at what she do, she's always on time and ready to go!! Ms Kim have the most beautiful spirit, one of the kindest and sweet house keepers you'll ever meet! I promise you guys won't be disappointed with her and her service, I highly recommend. Book with her! read more

Kimberly is amazing. She is extremely thorough and is literally on her hands and knees scrubbing the floors. She doesn't just dust, she wipes things down. My kitchen and bath are totally sanitized. I am more than satisfied with her work. The best thing about Kimberly, though, is her kindness. Unlike with other house cleaners, I felt absolutely ZERO judgement from her and no embarrassment about the state of my house due to my COVID depression. She just went in and got it done. She and her helper handled my things gently and organized as they cleanEd. My crazy laundry room is useable now!! I highly recommend her, especially for those of us who are very hesitant to have someone in. If you have ADHD, anxiety or depression, I highly recommend Kimberly. Book her soon. She is busy! Totally worth the wait. Thanks, Kimberly! read more

Kimberley's service is impressive. She has a keen eye for detail and a healthy sense of organizing. I appreciated her arrangement of items in different spaces in my house. Her service came with some incredible personal touches that made me feel special on an otherwise emotional day. I'd go cheeky to say that her heart and energy is so clean, it totally reflects in my clean, shiny home. Shukriya, thank you! read more

A long overdue review - I first met Kim almost six years ago through my now-husband who was a client of Kim's. We've been lucky enough to have remained her clients since even with several moves and two big dogs. Kim is thorough, communicative, and has an organizational eye for every room. Your home isn't just sparkling clean when Kim is done, it is also balanced. She adds incredible value to her service with her styling ability. Our linens look professionally styled and our stainless steel looks brand new. Kim is careful, detailed, and direct - all things that make her easy to work with. I'm just grateful my husband was smart enough to hire her in the first place so many years ago - she's an important part of our lives. Thanks, Kim, for all of your warmth and kindness, and all that you do! read more

Kimberly just left our house about 15 minutes ago and she's so bomb I had to come straight to Yelp and talk about it. We hired Kimberly to deep clean our 1 bedroom apartment which is prone to dust and with our new puppy we have lots of dog hair in hard to reach spots. When I say the floors were sparkling when we got back, I'm not exaggerating - Kimberly was extremely thorough and did a phenomenal job! She went above and beyond, was highly communicative and detail oriented. We have had not great experiences in the past with house keepers, but Kimberly is the real deal! We will definitely be inviting her back to our home again! read more

Incredibly thorough cleaning of the house and apartments I've lived in over the years. Easy to communicate with and couldn't be more pleased with the results. read more

I called The Happy Housekeeper for a one time move-out cleaning for my apartment I was subletting. I was really impressed with how friendly Kimberly on the phone and how responsive to my request. She called a couple of days prior to my scheduled appointment to confirm and was in touch with me first thing in the morning to let me know they were on their way. Kimberly was so friendly and so professional. She worked hard and in just a few hours had my apartment looking and smelling like it was brand new. You could not tell I had a dog in there!! Beautiful work. I was very impressed and will call The Happy Housekeeper again. read more

Kim is an absolute phenom and truly a lovely person. She has been cleaning our 2 story house for several months know and her and her team do a phenomenal job every time. She handles items with care and really gets into nooks and crannies. We could not do it without her! We are so grateful to have found Kim and highly recommend her read more

Kimberly is amazing. There is seriously no one like her around. Funny, charming, wise, and so amazing at what she does. When Kimberly cleans our house, we call it "Kimberly clean." She is also a fantastic organizer and puts things in the most sensible places. She also has great stories. Words don't quite describe how unique and wonderful she is as a person and in her profession. read more

Kimberly has been my housecleaner for years. I hired her for my past 2 residences -- 1 bedroom apartment and a 2bath 2bedroom large house. She is professional, on time and does an amazing job. I recently had to pause on using her services due to COVID but she was here the other day and it went great. Masks on and all. Cleaning and organizing is always stellar and she is a bright & pleasant person to be around. She is so cool. I highly recommend her and don't know what I'd do with out her cleaning services. read more

Kim did a fantastic job. Very professional and considerate. She did a very thorough cleaning job on my apartment, and she was very thoughtful in her approach, including making sure not to change things too much in my daughters' bedroom. I've already sent in a request to book her again. read more

I must admit knowing I needed a house cleaner was embarrassing but Kimberly is a true shining gem.  She listened intently to my priorities and got to work.  After she comes to my home, the house is sparkling. The refrigerator, stove and oven always look like new after she visits. And my wood floors have never looked so good. Her energy is lovely and she is a dooer.  With a big smile and knee pads on, she makes dust and dirt disappear.  She has an eye for detail, incredible positive energy and listens intently to your goals. read more

Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. Kim is INCREDIBLE. My house is cleaner than I thought possible. I would have been absolutely mortified by how much dirt and crumbs and junk she unearthed while cleaning, but she wouldn't let me - she is the most understanding and compassionate person. I'm delighted every time I walk into a different room in my home. It's not just that it is spotless, I think Kim sweeps out any stagnant and bad energy along with the dirt and dust because she is such a positive person. The whole vibe of my house feels different, lighter, fresher. Thank you so much, Kim, for helping to make my house a home, and for the fresh squeezed carrot juice you brought over to help me kickstart my healthier habits! read more

Kimberly has given me a new-found and massive respect for the profession of housekeeping. I am ashamed to admit that I used to be one of those guys who took the household cleaning for granted, and just assumed that I was doing my share because, well, i cleaned up whenever *I* thought the place was dirty. Well, one divorce later (skipping the gory parts) I found myself in an apartment with two kids, and the grime mounting fast. I first found Kimberly on sittercity, but (to my chagrin, because Kim's rates are not even that expensive) I went with a cut-rate super-budget 18-year-old housekeeper instead. Well, "you get what you pay for" and a couple months later (and one awkward morning when I came back to find the 18-year-old scoffing candy from my cupboard), I found myself looking for a housekeeper again. Kimberly blew my expectations out of the water. She radiates pure professionalism. Let me count the ways... First up, she operates at literally twice the speed I've ever seen anyone clean. She's punctual, and she's thorough - SO thorough. She'll chat if you feel like talking (and she's super-friendly), but she chats *while she works*, and doesn't miss a beat. She brings her own supplies, including rubber gloves, and she definitely isn't afraid of mold or grease. I have walked into a room to find her on hands and knees scrubbing the corners, under the sofas, and carefully moving my musical instruments around to find the last spot of dust. Even my mother was blown away by her professional attitude, and she's the kind of mom who NEVER delegates the cleaning to ANYBODY. I really can't describe how my life has changed for the better since hiring Kimberly about 8 months ago. For a few glorious moments after she's been, my house feels like a cool grown-up place to be, and I can temporarily forget the fact that I've got two young kids who like to throw jelly at the walls and stash Cheerios in the crevices. In fact, when the kids do get home, I find myself hovering around behind them... picking up every dropped crumb, and dreading the loss of that "super-clean" feeling that follows in Kimberly's wake. I can instantly tell just by looking at my apartment how many days it's been since she was there. We're really talking about a deep clean on a regular basis: she even waxes the hardwood floors! If I could, I would hire Kimberly full-time in a heartbeat. She does laundry, she washes dishes, she takes out the recycling, she makes beds, she sorts cuddly toy battlefields into neat cuddly toy families, and puts away the monster trucks. She is the very model of discretion, never bats an eyelid at the disreputable chaos of my place, and always has a smile and a friendly word. How much better can it get? I don't think it can. She has cleaned things I didn't realize could be cleaned. I truly look forward to her coming, and not just for the cleaning - she's really fun. I hope you see the light, as I have. Because I can tell you: it shines! read more

5 years ago I found myself rattling around in a big house, overwhelmed at the thought of trying to keep it clean. I sought help and Kimberly arrived. She creates order from chaos like Mary Poppins, and shines and polishes like Mr. Clean. Her housekeeper skills are impressive- I think she secretly replaces my stovetop with a new one each time she is here. Now as we are starting to multiply, I feel fortunate to know such a talented and trustworthy housekeeper. Plus, Kimberly's thoughtfulness and positive perspective make each interaction a delight. read more

Kim and her team are the best. Hardworking, trust worthy, and most importantly caring. Kim has become family to us over the last five years and has taken care of both our family residence and Alameda small business location. read more

Kim is wonderful! After my kitty passed away, and I got pretty depressed, my home fell into even more disarray than usual. I found Kim here, and sent her a message via Yelp's "message the business". She had a long waiting list, but her excellent cleaning skills are worth the wait. She's super-responsive via email, which I thought was nice (so many small businesses still require phone calls...). Her cleaning skills are nothing short of amazing: she's fast, thorough, eco-friendly, non-judgmental, and sensitive (doesn't throw away anything except garbage). She's a cool person too. read more

Kim helped clean out my 2BR/1 Bath unit that I was moving into. They did a great job getting rid of some unsightly bathroom water stains and tile grout muck! Even fit in cleaning our window glass inside and out! Friendly, reliable, finished in the promised amount of time, reasonable pricing. read more

I haven't had Kim come by as a regular for a while (financial reasons!) but when I moved, I asked Kim to come and do the Big Clean for me - I was recovering from a long illness so didn't even have the energy to clean a 500 sq ft empty apartment. However, Kim was in and out in a jiffy and I got my full deposit back (with interest!). She also has a huge fan base where I work - there are four of us who use her either ad hoc or on a regular basis. Thanks, Kim, for making me popular with my co-workers! :) read more

We first started working with Kim in 2011 through a cleaning service in Alameda and were astonished by her ability to clean our Winchester Mystery House-style apartment as quickly and thoroughly as she did. When we moved to San Leandro in 2013, we were trying to save $$ and didn't have a regular house cleaner for close to two years - HUGE MISTAKE (especially with two young kids). We quickly contacted Kim and were happy to find out she had started her own (wildly successful) business and would be able to accommodate us for monthly cleanings. As with our apartment in Alameda, our house is meticulously clean after each visit and our pets love when Kim is there. :-) I cannot recommend her enough and will have her clean every home I have for as long as she's in business! read more

Kim's house cleaning service is truly exceptional and she's also so, so nice. She's been a total lifesaver for us during this chaotic toddler having time. Easy communication, Highly recommended!! read more

Kim has been cleaning our condo for about six months so far. It's not a huge spot, but we have a ten month old daughter who believes food should live in every crevice of our home. It gets messy. My wife and I both work a lot and left to our own devices we clean on what I generously call an irregular schedule. Enter Kim. Whenever she comes to the house, I get home and take a tour of my spotless home. The little bits of food stuck everywhere my daughter has been are spotlessly clean. Let me assure you it doesn't end there. The shower grout is always as clean as new. The kitchen looks like it has been power washed. Every inch of carpet is spotless. She's not perfect, of course. I think once she missed about a single square inch of dust inside a closed cabinet. If you can hire her, count yourself lucky. Thanks Kim. read more

Kim has done a fantastic job in my home. Her attention to detail is so exquisite. Cobwebs, baseboards, even the front porch received a makeover. Then, she rearranges my entire house from the positioning of my furniture to the stacking of my magazines. I'm not going to even start on what she did to my kitchen and bathroom. I'll be typing all day. I feel as though I hired an interior decorator and a house cleaner at the same time... It don't get any better than this with house keepers. Kim is certainly a KEEPER!! GREAT JOB KIM and THANK YOU. read more

Kimberly is the best! I can't imagine having someone else come in and do the work that she does. She's a magician. My house never looks, and feels, better than it does in the days after a Kimberly visit. I couldn't recommend her more! read more

I've gone through many cleaning services before I found Kim. I have to say I am very picky when it comes to cleanliness, and Kim amazes me time after time. She gets things and places clean that I didn't even know I had. Kim has a great work ethic, and I don't know what I would do without her! If you're looking for the best, I've found her for you! read more

This review is based on Kim's gracious spirit and willingness to help me get the gift my mother requested two days before Christmas!! My mother wanted her house cleaned for the Holidays as a gift. I live in the East Coast. I called around and either no one takes credit cards, no gift certificates or nothing tangible for me to send my mom. Kim not only has gift certificates, but was able to email me an invoice prior to payment. She accepts Paypal and even emailed a receipt that doubled as the Gift Certificate! I forwarded the e-certificate to my mom, so that she would be able to scheduled a cleaning at her leisure. Well, she just called in awe and has now experienced "The Kim Effect" ~ I LOVE technology and am glad Kim was able to not only accommodate me, but my Mom as well. Thank you so much!! read more

This lady is unbelieveable! Friendly, on time, brings her own supplies and even bailed me out of a jam by coming on a Sunday. A SUNDAY!! The place was a mess. Boxes everywhere and chaos seeing I had just moved in. Kimberly quoted 4 hours, but got it all done in three with the help of her sister Terri. I say unbelieveable because I still can not believe how much they got done. Terri actually swept my whole deck. They even managed to get two loads of clothes done and organize my coat closet. All things I had wished for that actually came true. What a pleasant post Thanksgiving treat! I already know what I want for Christmas :-) read more

Kimberly has been with us since 2013 and consistently does a great job keeping our place clean and tidy. She comes once a month for us to help us stay on top of the housework. She listens to us when we have special requests and pays extra attention to those areas. I always love the feeling of coming home after Kimberly has been and my home feels reset, thoroughly clean, freshly tidied, and back at it's best! Thank you Kimberly for all of your sustained hard work! read more

Kimberly is AMAZING! Not only is she incredibly thorough but she's very reasonably priced and so friendly. She took care of everything from the floors to the windows, bed, tub, and kitchen. This was my first time using a cleaning service in general and I'm already putting dates on the calendar to get her back! read more

Kim is amazing! She is everything I have been looking for. First of all, she is truly a cheerful person (not fakely so, but authentically) and it makes having her in my house really enjoyable. She listens carefully and does whatever it is you need doing; in other words, she's flexible if that's what you need. I have a serious illness and having Kim come twice a week enables me to stay in the workforce. Kim is: * extremely efficient * makes everything orderly and peaceful * gets things really clean * always arrives on time * has been willing to stay late if she can when I need extra help My dog adores her and even my semi-feral cat now hangs around when Kim comes. Please contact me (through Kim) if you'd like a reference by phone or email. I can't recommend Kim highly enough! read more

As advertised, Kim is indeed the Happy Housekeeper! She's been a tremendous help to our busy family and a joy to have at our home every two weeks. I am, let's just say, a little particular about order and cleanliness. But I think I may have found my better in Kim, who not only cleans to my specifications, but identifies and cleans/organizes areas I would have missed. Kim is: - Organized - Punctual - Efficient and great at time management - Open to input and direction - Thorough - Motivated - Thoughtful - Proactive - Sincere - Trustworthy Our little bungalow sparkles after every Kim visit, and it makes me happy. We went almost 15 years working 50+ hours a week without a housekeeper, and I am so grateful to have found someone who I trust and who does a far more thorough and consistent job than I could, especially now as a working parent. If your home needs an expert cleaner with high standards and a warm personality, look no further than Kim Thomas, the Happy Housekeeper! read more

After moving from the South Bay to the East Bay, I was so happy to find Kim! I've had a few housekeepers and cleaning services over the years, and I can say that Kim is truly the best of the best! It's such a pleasure to come home to my very clean house after Kim has been there. Kim is also just a great person -- pleasant, professional, and so nice. So always confirms appointments and is gracious about accommodating my schedule. I highly recommend Kim! read more

Kim is amazing. She's been cleaning our place for 5 years and has never failed to give us anything less than amazing. She is flexible, thoughtful, kind, fair priced and does incredible work. I wouldn't trust anyone else with our home. read more

Kim first started working with me when I was pregnant and was basically put on light duty by my doc about 4+ years ago. It was initially kind of a hard adjustment trusting someone with a key to my home. However, since then, this has become a luxury in my life that I am simply unwilling to give up! Every time I come home after a day when Kim has been there, I feel an immediate calmness. She pays great attention to detail, is very reliable, and will do these little bits of organization that I notice throughout the house which I always appreciate. She's simply the best! [Cue in music.] Thank you Kim!! read more

Kimberly did a fantastic job cleaning my home. There was a small wait list when I first contacted her but she had openings a couple weeks later and it was definitely worth the wait! Great communication, arrived a few minutes early, super friendly, very thorough and detail-oriented. Our home was in need of a deep clean and she definitely succeeded at providing that. This was my first time using a cleaning service and I am extremely happy with the results. Highly recommend! read more

Kim is awesome! I've had a few cleaners in the past and they always did a so-so job. I couldn't believe how spotless and organized my house was after she was done with it. She is very detail oriented and doesn't miss a thing. She also is super patient and didn't mind if my 3 (yes, 3) dogs hung out while she worked. I highly recommend her! read more

Kim is fantastic! Great communication setting up our appointment, arrived a few minutes early to discuss my cleaning priorities and went the extra mile to make our home look and feel beautifully clean and organized. Her excellent work is still noticeable and appreciated a week later. She is thorough, detail-oriented, mindful, and has truly awesome energy that I was happy to welcome into my home. Highly recommended! read more

This is my first time hiring a housekeeper as I've always felt silly paying someone to do what I am totally capable of doing myself. As it turns out, I can't. Kimberly is so incredibly thorough that my home always turns out 10 times cleaner than I ever get it. She is also very sweet, efficient and brings a treat for my dog. It's totally worth her rates. Only complaint is that you have to book ahead of time because she is understandably popular. read more

Kim is amazing! She confirmed my appointment in advance and talked to me on the phone about what I wanted. She arrived on time, and was meticulous and fast. My 1200 sq ft house looked wonderful by the time she left, even the hard-to-clean tile in my bathroom and kitchen. She even took the time to straighten out all my books. For the first time in ages, my house doesn't look like a disorganised used bookstore. I've hired several housekeepers before, and I'd become really disillusioned with the inadequate work they had done, but Kim has restored my faith in the housekeeping profession. She even cleaned my windows. She is the best! The only minor downside is that she's really popular (for obvious reasons) so you might have to book in advance. She's a really nice, professional person. I'm still not sure how she turned my house from horror movie set to squeaky clean palace in four hours, and I am still (several days later) walking around amazed. Bonus: my cat loved her. Thank you Kim! read more