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App & downloadsHow do I download the MintHome app?
Select Get the app, then Google Play, to open the MintHome store page and download the app.
App & downloadsCan I download the app on iPhone?
The iPhone app is not available yet. You can use our online enquiry form or contact our support team.
App & downloadsCan I ask for help without downloading the app?
Yes. Choose “Contact us” to use the enquiry form, WhatsApp, WeCom or phone before booking.
Service areasWhere do you serve, and can I book my address?
MintHome currently serves the Greater Toronto Area and the Greater Vancouver Area. GTA coverage includes Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Thornhill, Aurora, Newmarket, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, and nearby areas. Greater Vancouver coverage includes Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Delta, White Rock, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and nearby areas. Enter your exact address in the app to review current availability.
Booking & ordersHow do I book in the app?
Choose a service, date and time, add your address, home details and priorities, then review the estimate and follow the payment instructions. Check the order for staffing and status updates. If a time is unavailable, view other dates.
Our teamCan I request a specific cleaner?
MintHome arranges a cleaner for your first visit. For later bookings, you can request a cleaner who has served you before, subject to their availability and service area.
Booking & ordersHow can I check my order status after booking?
Open Orders in the app and select your booking to see the service details, staffing and current status.
Pricing & paymentDo I need to pay a deposit before the service?
Yes. A deposit is required to reserve your appointment and will be deducted from your final order total.
Pricing & paymentWhat payment methods do you accept?
Please use the payment methods shown on the app's checkout page, such as supported credit or debit cards. Available methods may vary.
Pricing & paymentCan I get an invoice or receipt?
Yes. Electronic receipts are available. If you need a business invoice, include your company information in the order notes and check your order page for invoice details.
Booking & ordersCan I reschedule or cancel my booking?
Yes. Go to Orders and submit a reschedule or cancellation request. Cancellation policy: within 24 hours before service: deposit is non-refundable; 24–48 hours: 50% of the deposit is refunded; more than 48 hours: full deposit refunded.
Before the visitDo I need to prepare any cleaning supplies?
No. MintHome provides the tools, equipment and cleaning products, and the team brings them to your home. Tell us about preferred products, delicate surfaces or products to avoid when booking.
Before the visitDo I need to be at home during the service?
It's recommended for the first visit or when explaining special requirements. If you're away, please provide access instructions, parking details, and entry information in advance.
Before the visitWhat if I have pets at home?
Please let us know in your booking and keep your pets safely secured during the service. Pets won't affect the hourly rate, but heavy pet hair may require additional time.
Before the visitDo I need to tidy up before the cleaners arrive?
Please secure cash, jewelry, documents, valuables, private items, and fragile items before service. This helps the team focus on cleaning and reduces avoidable risk.
Before the visitWhat should I do about parking, building access, or elevators?
Please include parking, building access, and elevator reservation details in your booking notes. Keep your phone available in case the cleaner needs assistance.
Before the visitWill I receive a reminder before the cleaner arrives?
Yes. Depending on order status, reminders may be sent by SMS, app notification, or supported in-app messages. Please keep app notifications enabled and check Orders for updates.
On the dayHow many cleaners will come, and how long will the service take?
You can select the number of cleaners when booking. Estimated duration depends on the service type, property condition, and number of cleaners.
On the dayCan I make additional requests during the service?
Yes. Explain priority areas, rooms to avoid, delicate surfaces or other requests before or during the visit. If extra work requires more time, the service professional will ask for your agreement first.
Our teamWhat cleaning standards do you follow?
Our trained cleaning team follows the tasks agreed for your booking, keeps kitchen and bathroom tools and cloths separate, and uses methods suited to each surface. Check the work after the visit. If anything has been missed, send photos and details within 24 hours so our support team can follow up.
After-service helpWhat if I'm not satisfied with the cleaning results?
If you are not satisfied with the cleaning, send photos, locations and details within 24 hours after the visit. Our support team will review the concern and follow up. Requests after that time may not qualify for a free return visit. Refunds, compensation and property damage are reviewed by our support team.
After-service helpWhat if some areas were missed during the cleaning?
Submit feedback within 24 hours with photos and details. Requests beyond the feedback period may not qualify for re-service.
On the dayWhat if the cleaner is late or doesn't show up?
Contact your cleaner from the order details in the app to check their arrival. If you cannot reach them or need to change arrangements, contact MintHome support with your order number.
Pricing & paymentWhat should I do if my charges or coupon discount look incorrect?
Check the order breakdown and the coupon terms. If something still looks wrong, send the order number and a screenshot to our support team.
Booking & ordersWhat if my order details don't match the actual service?
Check the service, address, time and notes in your order. If anything is incorrect, contact your service professional or our support team with the details to correct.
Our servicesWhat's included in Regular Cleaning?
Regular cleaning covers everyday dust and dirt on kitchen and bathroom surfaces, floors, counters and furniture. It suits routine upkeep. Check the service details for included and excluded tasks before booking.
Our servicesWhat's the difference between Regular Cleaning and Deep Cleaning?
Deep Cleaning is more comprehensive and may include steam cleaning, grease removal, cabinet cleaning, and more detailed work.
Our servicesHow is move-in or move-out cleaning different from deep cleaning?
Move cleaning prepares an emptied home for a handover or arrival. Deep cleaning focuses on accumulated grease, limescale and dust in a lived-in home. Cabinet or appliance interiors should be confirmed separately when booking.
Our servicesWhat is the difference between move-in and move-out cleaning?
Both focus on cleaning around a home handover. Move-in cleaning prepares the home for arrival; move-out cleaning prepares it for the next occupant. The exact scope depends on the home and your booking.
Our servicesWhat upholstery cleaning services do you offer?
We clean carpets, mattresses, sofas, and other upholstery. See the service page for details.
Our servicesHow long does it take for carpets or sofas to dry after cleaning?
Drying often takes around 24 hours with good ventilation. Actual time depends on fabric, humidity, airflow, and how much moisture was used during cleaning.
Our servicesCan stubborn stains be removed completely?
Results depend on the stain type, age, and material. Complete removal cannot be guaranteed.
Before the visitIs there anything I should know before booking appliance interior cleaning?
Please empty the appliance before the appointment and review the service scope in the app. Some appliances may need to be powered off or cooled down before interior cleaning.
Before the visitHow should I handle valuable or fragile items?
Please store valuables, cash, documents, jewelry, and fragile personal items securely before service to reduce confusion or accidental damage.
Our teamAre service professionals trained and background-checked?
Yes. Every service professional receives professional training and a background check and brings the tools required for the job. Cleaning is provided by MintHome’s own team, with tools, equipment and cleaning products supplied by the company.
Our teamCan I request the same cleaner or cleaning team for future bookings?
You can request a cleaner who has served you before, subject to availability and service area. For regular visits with the same person, book ahead and include that preference.
Our servicesDo you provide cleaning services for restaurants or offices?
Contact us to discuss the job. Share the address, size, cleaning frequency, photos and priorities. Our team will confirm whether we can provide the service and explain the pricing.
Pricing & paymentWhat coupons are available?
We offer first-order coupons, referral coupons, and seasonal promotions. Check My > Coupons in the app.
Pricing & paymentHow do I use a first-order coupon?
Check available coupons in the app and choose an eligible one at checkout. The amount, services and validity follow the terms shown on the coupon.
Pricing & paymentHow can I earn referral coupons?
Referral coupons are automatically issued after your referred friend completes a qualifying order.
Pricing & paymentWhich services can coupons be applied to?
Coupon eligibility depends on the coupon. Some coupons apply only to certain services, cities, order amounts, or dates. Please check the coupon details before checkout.
Pricing & paymentCan coupons be transferred, exchanged for cash, or withdrawn?
No. Coupons generally cannot be exchanged for cash, withdrawn, or transferred unless the coupon terms clearly say otherwise.
Pricing & paymentHow long are coupons valid?
Referral coupons are valid for 90 days. Other coupons follow the validity shown on the coupon.
Pricing & paymentWill my coupon be returned if I cancel my order?
If an order is cancelled and the coupon is still valid, it may return according to app rules. Expired coupons generally cannot be restored.
Pricing & paymentWhat is an Hour Package, and who is it suitable for?
An hour package lets you buy cleaning hours in advance for eligible services. It can suit regular cleaning or several properties. Check the hourly price, expiry date and eligible services before buying.
Pricing & paymentHow is the Hour Package priced?
Compare the hours, hourly price, expiry date and eligible services on the hour package page in the app before buying.
Pricing & paymentWhich services can I use my Hour Package for?
Hour Packages usually apply to hourly cleaning services. Fixed-price services, special services, or campaign products may follow separate rules shown at checkout.
Pricing & paymentCan Hour Packages be combined with coupons?
By default, Hour Packages do not stack with coupons unless the checkout page or campaign terms say otherwise.
Pricing & paymentHow long is an Hour Package valid? What happens if I don't use all the hours?
Please refer to the package page for validity. Remaining hours can usually be used across multiple bookings during the valid period.
Pricing & paymentCan I withdraw or refund my Hour Package?
Hour packages are prepaid cleaning hours and generally cannot be withdrawn as cash. Refund or adjustment requests follow the terms in the app and are reviewed by our support team.
Pricing & paymentHow are hours deducted? How is partial-hour usage calculated?
Hours are deducted based on actual service time. Extra time is charged at the standard hourly rate.
Pricing & paymentWhat's the difference between an Hour Package and account top-up?
An hour package is used in hours for eligible hourly services. Account balance is used as money. Check the purchase and checkout pages for eligible services and how each can be applied.
Pricing & paymentWhat's the difference between Top-up Balance and Bonus Credit?
Top-up Balance comes from your paid recharge. Bonus Credit is a promotional benefit and is generally not withdrawable, refundable, or transferable.
Pricing & paymentCan my Top-up Balance be withdrawn or refunded?
Top-up Balance and Bonus Credit are generally non-refundable unless app rules or applicable requirements say otherwise. Please review the balance page before recharging.
Pricing & paymentIs there a discount when booking Moving Service together with Move-out Cleaning?
Combination discounts may be available for moving plus move-out cleaning. If a discount or coupon applies, it will appear in the app during checkout.
After-service helpWhat should I send when reporting a service issue?
Within 24 hours of the visit, send the order number, photos or videos, when and where you noticed the issue, and what you would like us to address. Our support team will review it and let you know if more information is needed.
After-service helpHow will support follow up on my concern?
Our support team reviews the order, the service professional’s account and your photos or videos, then discusses the next steps with you. If more information is needed, we will explain what to provide. Contact support with your order number for an update.
After-service helpHow do I ask for help after a visit?
In the app, go to Orders, open the relevant order, then choose After-sales or Feedback and follow the page instructions.
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