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Joshua Nysenbaum
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Every cleaner I have had has been great, they are super responsive, they care about their customers, and do great at their job!
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House Cleaning Service in Merritt Island, FL — serving North Merritt Island, South Tropical Trail, Sykes Creek & nearby areas.
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in Merritt Island, Florida.
A spotless Merritt Island home. No more chores. More time for you.
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Merritt Island, Florida
Standard CleaningDeep CleaningMove In / Move OutWindow CleaningBackground CheckedFully InsuredPet FriendlyUp-front PricingCaptain's GuaranteeFree ReschedulingWe Supply EverythingStandard CleaningDeep CleaningMove In / Move OutWindow CleaningBackground CheckedFully InsuredPet FriendlyUp-front PricingCaptain's GuaranteeFree ReschedulingWe Supply Everything
Why we exist
Stop Cleaning. Start Living in Merritt Island.
You work all week. You get home. The house needs attention again — counters, floors, bathrooms, dust that showed up two days after you cleaned. Saturday morning rolls around and instead of doing what you actually want, you're scrubbing toilets and mopping floors.
The house gets clean. But you're exhausted. And by Wednesday, it looks like you never touched it.
Meanwhile, the things that actually matter to you — time with your kids, your business, your health, a Saturday that feels like a Saturday — keep getting pushed to "next week."
You shouldn't have to choose between a clean home and a life you enjoy. That's a trade-off that doesn't need to exist.
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What Merritt Island Neighbors Are Saying About Us
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Mary Sarett
1 month ago
Samantha and Marco are a fabulous team! The price is reasonable
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Lily Willis
1 month ago
We had a great experience with Captain Dusters! They were by far the quickest to respond and call us back after filling out the online form, which made the entire process so much easier. Everyone we worked with was SO kind and accommodating, making sure we got exactly what we needed for a deep cleaning of my dad’s house. The team did a fantastic job cleaning, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and friendly cleaning service! Thank you Marco & Paige!
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Andrea Horlick
9 months ago
I had a bathroom renovation and was overwhelmed with the thought of cleaning all the dust in my bedroom and bath. I called Captain Duster who sent Tamara and let me tell you, she was truly a Godsend! She cleaned every square inch of my bed and bath and took all my worries away! I will use Captain Duster and request Tamara again!
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William Schmitt
1 year ago
I've had one deep cleaning and one monthly cleanings so far. Tamara was there for both and did an excellent job. Highly recommend Capt. Duster.
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Cathy Mcellhiney
1 year ago
This team of Samantha, Marco, Taylor, and Dan were awesome. Not a corner missed. I would highly recommend Captain Duster
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Patricia Burks
1 year ago
I highly recommend Captain Duster. Marcos and Samantha are a dynamic duo! They did a great job doing a deep clean on my house with close attention to detail.
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Gary Owen
1 year ago
As a long-term client of Captain Duster, I highly recommend this organization. This is a five star company that I truly appreciate. They work diligently to hire an excellent team of home cleaning professionals! My overall experience over the past few years has been nothing but outstanding! Team members are always on time, extremely courteous and professional with an attitude towards excellence! Today I had a relatively new team member come to my home. Her name is Tamara. She brings tremendous experience with a sense of pride in her work Tamara has a keen eye for the "little" details, which makes her an outstanding example of the Captain Duster team!
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Mike Hofmeister
1 year ago
Really good experience using Captain Duster. They have been coming to clean for us for a few weeks and always ask if there is anything special we need doing. The ladies who come are very sweet and hard workers. Because the house looks so nice when done, it gives me an incentive to keep it up in between. I now no longer need to be stressed when we have unexpected visitors as I know the house is tidy and clean. Captain Duster is very professional and it is a pleasure working with them, especially Victor.
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Patrica Giles
2 years ago
Josette, you did a fantastic job cleaning our home. You are a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ plus lady. We finally found a cleaning service that does a fantastic job. We will book our next cleaning with Josette. Thank you so much Josette 😊. 🌹Pat and Steve
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Elaine M
2 years ago
Our cleaning crew was fantastic. Absolutely fabulous! They came in and went like gangbusters taking note of every detail. I would certainly recommend them 1000%.
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Sabrina
2 years ago
Vimarie did a fantastic job cleaning my house. She was very thorough, detailed, asked questions when needed and clearly took pride in doing a good job. She was friendly and professional and lovely to chat with. I would highly recommend her.
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Florence Morgart
2 years ago
Excellent service as always.
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David Morgan
3 years ago
Kathie was very professional and very thorough. Outstanding job well done. Highly recommended.
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Taylor Roeschlaub
3 years ago
Ashlee did an amazing deep clean, our bathrooms look brand new! Highly recommend!
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Brian Wood
3 years ago
Awesome service, above and beyond!
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Teresa Mary Tobin
3 years ago
I have used house cleaners for years. Captain Duster is an excellent choice for all of your cleaning needs. They we thorough, including cleaning all of pur ceiling fans, and the house smelled amazingly clean! It was the first time we used them, and they will be coming back every three weeks!
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Mariann Eberly
3 years ago
I found Captain Duster through Thumbtack. We hired them to clean my brothers house when he sold it. They worked with the time frame we needed and sent 5 people to complete the job. They did an excellent job and were professional and friendly. I strongly recommend them!
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Alejandro Osuna
4 years ago
excellent service, good customer service, 100% recommended, Fast and effective, happy customer😃
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Matt Cocking
4 years ago
Captain Duster is the most detailed-oriented and methodical cleaning company I’ve ever worked with. Wherever it was for my rental properties or my personal place, these folks will turn your home Into a hotel. I’ve recommended them to friends and family with similar feedback. You won’t go wrong with these folks.
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Anna K.
5 years ago
We have used Captain Duster's cleaning service multiple times now, and every time has been excellent. They have completed a deep cleaning of our home and bi-weekly cleanings. We recommend this company.
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Karen x
5 years ago
The cleaning and customer service was excellent. They are punctual, on time, and went above and beyond.
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How it works
Merritt Island Cleaning in 1, 2, 3
We're with you every step, making sure the job is done right.
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Get A Free Estimate
Tell us about your home — get a free estimate, no obligation.
2
Book A Cleaning
Pick a day & time that works for you. No commitment.
3
Enjoy your clean home & smile
Come home to spotless. We're with you every step.
We Know What It's Like.
You're not lazy. You're busy. Between work, family, and everything else life throws at you, cleaning is the last thing you want to spend your energy on. We get it — that's exactly why we started Captain Duster. We handle the cleaning so you can spend your time where it counts.
265+ five-star reviews. 1000+ homes cleaned. 99% customer satisfaction.
Why Captain Duster?
Your Merritt Island home will stay clean, like clockwork.
We'll handle the chores, giving you more time — your most valuable resource.
Free Rescheduling
Reschedule free up to 1 hour before your start time — inside that hour the visit is charged in full. That payment is non-refundable and is not held as credit.
Customized Cleaning
From scheduling to cleaning tasks, you're in control. Tell us what, where, and when you need help.
Up-front Pricing
Get a guaranteed, up-front price—fast. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Captain's Guarantee
We guarantee you'll love our service, or we'll re-clean it for free.
We Supply Everything
We supply high-quality products and tools. We sanitize our cleaning tools, towels and mop heads.
Trusted Cleaners
We hire only the top 1% of local applicants. Each team member goes through video/in-person training & testing, and a thorough background check.
Choose Your Spending
Adjust your spending by adding/removing tasks or including/excluding areas in your home.
Healthy Home
Your home will be disinfected at no extra cost. This makes a truly clean, healthier place.
We Love Pets♥
We love pets and we are happy to clean homes with them.
Damage Protection
Trust every cleaning, every time. Every service is fully bonded & insured.
Prepay Options
Pay in advance to lock in your service — ask about prepay options when you get your up-front quote.
Get Help When Needed
Free phone and email support, so you'll always get help when needed.
The team
Meet The Crew Cleaning Merritt Island
Local, English Speaking, Background Checked & Trained.
Chelsea
Cleaning Professional
Alyssa
Cleaning Professional
Taylor
Cleaning Professional
Kelsey
Cleaning Professional
Joanna
Cleaning Professional
Genevieve
Cleaning Professional
265+
5-star reviews
99%
Customers happy
1550+
Times hired
Captain Duster
- 265+ 5-star reviews, 5.0 rating
- Non-contact, fast online estimate
- Upfront pricing - no hidden fees
- Save time with auto scheduling
- Appointment reminders
- Save time with easy online payments
- Cleaning guarantee
- Customize the service to your needs
- Free cancellations
- Fully insured
- Background checked
- Employees signed a confidentiality agreement
Others
- Few or no reviews, lower ratings
- In person estimate, long wait
- May have hidden charges or surprises
- Waste time making bookings each time
- You might forget appointments
- Waste time paying manually
- It might not have guarantee
- It might not be customizable
- Cancellation fees
- It might don't have full cover
- May not be background checked
- No confidentiality agreement; privacy at risk
Take Back Your Time
What Changes When You Stop Cleaning in Merritt Island
Your Saturday mornings are yours again. No more choosing between rest and a clean house. You walk in after work and everything is already taken care of — counters wiped, floors mopped, bathrooms spotless.
Guests can show up unannounced and you don't flinch. You have more time for your kids, your work, your hobbies, or just doing nothing at all.
That's what our customers tell us changed for them.
Local · Merritt Island, FL
House cleaners who know Merritt Island.
ZIP codes we cover
- 32952
- 32953
Neighborhoods
- North Merritt Island
- South Tropical Trail
- Sykes Creek
- Newfound Harbor
Captain Duster provides house cleaning service in Merritt Island, FL — standard, deep, and move-in/out cleans by bonded, insured local crews serving North Merritt Island, South Tropical Trail, Sykes Creek and nearby areas, backed by a 24-hour guarantee.
Merritt Island sits between the Indian and Banana rivers, so every clean here factors in humidity and the pollen drifts that come off the marshes. The waterfront properties along the canals south of SR-520 and out toward South Tropical Trail are typically open-floor-plan homes with lots of glass, big lanais and screen rooms. North Merritt Island toward Courtenay Parkway leans newer-build with stamped-concrete drives and tile pool decks. When you go recurring you get the same crew every visit, and you get a written guaranteed quote with no in-person estimate.
Merritt Island sits inside a unique humidity zone created by the Indian River on the west and the Banana River on the east — the two water bodies funnel damp air over the island without the directional breeze that clears it on the open beach. That persistent humidity accelerates mold growth inside bathroom walls, around A/C registers, and in any cabinet under a sink. The marshes of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge to the north release sawgrass and spartina pollen in pulses from January through June that settle on every horizontal surface inside screen rooms. South Tropical Trail waterfront properties face the Banana River and accumulate algae-bloom particulate on their west-facing screen enclosures, particularly after heavy summer rain events.
You picked Merritt Island for the water on both sides — the Indian River, the Banana River, the refuge just up the road. You didn't pick it to spend your weekend chasing humidity and pollen around the house. That's the trade we're happy to take off your hands.
Merritt Island sits in its own damp pocket, with both rivers funneling moist air over the island and none of the open-beach breeze to carry it off. That humidity pushes mold into bathroom walls and under-sink cabinets, and the marshes up by the wildlife refuge send sawgrass and spartina pollen drifting onto every surface inside a screen room. Waterfront homes along South Tropical Trail catch algae-bloom film on their west-facing enclosures after a hard summer rain. A recurring clean stays on top of all of it, and we do our best to send the same cleaner each time.
Looking for house cleaners near you in Merritt Island? Easy. Tell us about your home and get a written price — no in-person estimate. A background-checked, insured local crew arrives with every supply and a 24-hour guarantee, and the price is set by your home, not your ZIP. We cover all of Merritt Island — North Merritt Island, South Tropical Trail, Sykes Creek, and Newfound Harbor — across 32952 and 32953.
Neighborhoods · Merritt Island, FL
North Merritt Island to Newfound Harbor: the Merritt Island we clean.
Merritt Island runs across the ZIP codes 32952, 32953, and North Merritt Island has little in common with South Tropical Trail. Here's how our crews approach each part of town.
North Merritt Island
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North Merritt Island toward Courtenay Parkway (32953) leans newer-build, with stamped-concrete drives, tile pool decks, and open square footage. The marsh pollen off the wildlife refuge to the north settles on sills and fans in pulses from January through June — managed with a steady schedule.
North Merritt Island, 32953: recurring, deep and move-in/move-out cleaning with a written Merritt Island price up front.
South Tropical Trail
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South Tropical Trail (32952) runs along the Banana River with waterfront, open-floor-plan homes full of glass and big screen enclosures. Those west-facing enclosures catch algae-bloom film after heavy summer rain, and the river humidity works on slider tracks and window seals — the areas we watch on every visit.
South Tropical Trail (32952) — weekly, biweekly, monthly or a one-time deep clean for your Merritt Island home.
Sykes Creek
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The Sykes Creek area (32952) sits on the canals with brackish-water frontage, where humidity accelerates mold around slider tracks and window seals. Recurring attention to those spots keeps the buildup from ever taking hold in a waterfront home.
Sykes Creek (32952) — standard, deep, move-out and recurring cleaning by the same Merritt Island crew.
Newfound Harbor
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Newfound Harbor (32952) is a canal-front pocket of open-plan homes with large screen rooms that collect marsh and sawgrass pollen. Screen enclosures aren't part of a standard clean but can be added to any recurring or deep-clean visit as a priced line item.
Newfound Harbor, 32952: recurring, deep and move-in/move-out cleaning with a written Merritt Island price up front.
Every Merritt Island ZIP is ours to clean (32952, 32953), from North Merritt Island out. Send the address and we'll put the price in writing — no walk-through.
Services · Merritt Island, FL
Recurring, deep and move-out cleaning near Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
We run all of these in Merritt Island: North Merritt Island, South Tropical Trail, Sykes Creek and every address inside 32952, 32953. Same background-checked crew each visit, supplies included, price in writing before anyone comes out.
Standard Cleaning in South Tropical TrailRecurring upkeep for homes in South Tropical Trail on a fixed schedule, with a frequency discount and the same crew on your Merritt Island route every visit.Deep Cleaning in Sykes CreekA top-to-bottom reset in Sykes Creek, appliances and detail work included. Most Merritt Island homeowners book it once before starting a recurring plan.Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning in Newfound HarborA complete, move-ready clean for an empty home in Newfound Harbor, scheduled around your Merritt Island closing date or the end of a lease.Office Cleaning near Merritt Island National Wildlife RefugeOffice cleaning near Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and anywhere else in Merritt Island, scheduled around your business hours by the same background-checked crew.Commercial Cleaning across Brevard CountyNightly or weekly cleaning for commercial space across Brevard County — written scope, fixed schedule, same crew each visit.Retail Store Cleaning across Florida's Space CoastOpen-and-close cleans for storefronts across Florida's Space Coast, protecting the floor finish and keeping the glass spotless where customers judge it first.Dental Office Cleaning in Merritt IslandOperatory turnovers, sterilization-area support and lobby upkeep for practices in Merritt Island — crews who know where janitorial ends and infection control begins.Daycare Cleaning in North Merritt IslandToy-safe disinfection and overnight cleans for licensed childcare in North Merritt Island and across Merritt Island, using fragrance-free, third-party-tested products.Fitness Center & Gym Cleaning in South Tropical TrailLocker rooms, equipment, mirrors and floors for gyms in South Tropical Trail and the rest of Merritt Island — cleaned without the chemistry that eats recycled-rubber flooring.Salon & Spa Cleaning in Sykes CreekColor on the baseboards, wax on the tile, product spray on every surface — cleared out of salons and spas in Sykes Creek and around Merritt Island before you open.Financial Institution Cleaning in Newfound HarborBranches and credit unions in Newfound Harbor and across Merritt Island, serviced by background-checked, bonded crews cleared for after-hours access.
House cleaners · Merritt Island, FL
House cleaners, maid service and housekeepers near Merritt Island, FL.
Half of Merritt Island searches for house cleaners, half for a maid service, and a good number type "cleaners near me" from a driveway in Sykes Creek. It is the same job and the same people: background-checked W-2 employees who arrive with every product and tool, and a written price that lands before anyone drives out to 32952, 32953.
Merritt Island house cleaners
The people who show up are Captain Duster employees — background-checked, W-2, on payroll — not 1099 contractors sent to your Sykes Creek address by an app. Recurring visits keep the same crew on the Merritt Island route, and everything the clean needs rides in with them.
Maid service near Merritt Island, Florida
Same visit, older word. In Merritt Island, Brevard County it means a full pass — dusting, kitchen and bathroom sanitizing, floors vacuumed and mopped, trash removed — on whatever rhythm Sykes Creek picks, with a discount for booking it standing.
Housekeepers for Merritt Island homes
A housekeeper, in practice, is continuity. Put Sykes Creek or anywhere else in Merritt Island on a recurring schedule and we do our best to keep the same cleaner on it, which is why standing customers here stop leaving notes by the third visit.
Comparing cleaning companies in Merritt Island, FL
Comparing cleaning companies around Sykes Creek comes down to four questions: are the cleaners employees or contractors, is the company bonded and insured, does the price come in writing without a walk-through, and what happens when something is missed in Merritt Island. Ours: employees, yes, yes, and 24 hours to tell us.
"Cleaners near me" in Merritt Island
The honest version of "cleaners near me": we already drive Merritt Island. Newfound Harbor and South Tropical Trail sit on one weekly route, every ZIP we list (32952, 32953) is on it, and nobody at the far end pays extra for the miles.
Service area
Expert House Cleaning Service in Merritt Island & Nearby Florida Cities.
Enjoy our house cleaning services in these cities of Florida:
Port St. Lucie✦Jensen Beach✦Hutchinson Island✦Fort Pierce✦Vero Beach South✦Vero Beach✦John's Island✦Sebastian✦Roseland✦Wabasso✦Wabasso Beach✦Grant-Valkaria✦Rockledge✦Malabar✦Palm Bay✦Melbourne✦Melbourne Beach✦Merritt Island✦Indialantic✦Satellite Beach✦Indian Harbour Beach✦Viera✦Cocoa Beach✦Cocoa✦Port St. Lucie✦Jensen Beach✦Hutchinson Island✦Fort Pierce✦Vero Beach South✦Vero Beach✦John's Island✦Sebastian✦Roseland✦Wabasso✦Wabasso Beach✦Grant-Valkaria✦Rockledge✦Malabar✦Palm Bay✦Melbourne✦Melbourne Beach✦Merritt Island✦Indialantic✦Satellite Beach✦Indian Harbour Beach✦Viera✦Cocoa Beach✦Cocoa✦
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Cleaning guides for Merritt Island
FAQ
Do You Have Any Question?
Do you offer a cleaning service near me in Merritt Island?
Yes — Captain Duster covers all of Merritt Island. Wherever you are in town, from North Merritt Island, South Tropical Trail, Sykes Creek, Newfound Harbor to every ZIP we list (32952, 32953), a background-checked, insured cleaning service near you is only minutes away. Send us your address and you'll get a written, guaranteed price — no walk-through — and you never have to wonder whether we reach you: we clean the whole city.
Canal homes along South Tropical Trail — does the brackish water cause any different cleaning challenges?
Yes. Properties directly on the canals south of SR-520 deal with algae splash on patio pavers and screen room frames, and the humidity off the water accelerates mold growth inside slider tracks and around window seals. We pay particular attention to those areas on recurring visits.
How does the marsh pollen around Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge affect interior cleaning?
The marsh and scrub habitat north of SR-528 releases sawgrass, oak and Brazilian pepper pollen that works into every gap in a screen lanai. Merritt Island homes with large open-floor-plan interiors and lots of glass accumulate it on sills, ceiling fans, and furniture surfaces within days of a high-pollen event.
My home in Newfound Harbor has a big screen room — do you clean those separately?
Screen rooms aren't part of a standard clean, but they can be added to any deep-clean or recurring visit. On your quote, note the square footage of the screen enclosure and we'll include it as a line item with its own pricing.
North Merritt Island near Courtenay Parkway has a lot of newer builds — is the cleaning scope different than for older homes?
Newer builds with stamped concrete, LVP flooring, and quartz counters actually require lighter chemistry than older homes with original tile and grout — but they also have more open square footage that takes longer to thoroughly dust and mop. The quote adjusts for both, so you see the exact price before any crew arrives.
How should I prepare my Merritt Island home before a cleaning?
Almost nothing. Clear the counters and pick up whatever is lying around so we can actually reach the surfaces, stash anything fragile or valuable, and point us at what matters most (or at the rooms you'd rather we left alone). Products, equipment and the vacuum all arrive with the crew.
Do you clean Merritt Island homes with pets?
Yes — most of the Merritt Island homes we clean have pets. Just let us know about them when you book so your cleaner arrives ready, and secure any animal that gets anxious around new people or a running vacuum. We work around your pets and keep doors closed wherever that keeps them comfortable.
Do I have to be home for the visit in Merritt Island?
No. Give us the entry method that suits you — in North Merritt Island that is usually a gate code or a lockbox — and we follow it to the letter, then lock up when the visit is done. Recurring customers get the same cleaner whenever scheduling allows, so the same person holds the routine.
How does payment work — do you have to come out and quote first?
Nobody has to walk your house first. The written, guaranteed price arrives online, you book and pay securely through the same flow, and the number is locked before a cleaner is on the way. It is driven by bedrooms, bathrooms and add-ons, never by which of 32952, 32953 you are in.
How does the Captain's 24-hour Guarantee work?
Every clean is backed by our 24-hour Captain's Guarantee. If something isn't right, tell us within 24 hours and we'll come back and make it right at no extra charge. We would rather fix it than have you settle for anything less than done.
Can you get into gated and HOA neighborhoods in Merritt Island?
Yes. North Merritt Island and the other gated and HOA parts of Merritt Island are already on our route. Give us the check-in procedure when you book — gate code, guard instructions, vendor sign-in — and the cleaner follows it. We can also provide a certificate of insurance if the association requires one.
Is Captain Duster a cleaning company or a maid service near Merritt Island, FL?
All three words land on the same visit. Captain Duster is a cleaning company: the house cleaners who walk into your Merritt Island home are our own background-checked W-2 employees, not contractors we referred you to. Search "maid service near Merritt Island, FL" or "house cleaners in Newfound Harbor" and you reach the same crew, the same included supplies and the same written price. If what you want is a housekeeper — one familiar person who learns the house — that is what a recurring plan buys: we do our best to send the same cleaner each visit, across every ZIP we cover (32952, 32953).
Which areas around Merritt Island do you also clean?
Our crews cover all of Merritt Island — North Merritt Island, South Tropical Trail, Sykes Creek, Newfound Harbor and every ZIP we list (32952, 32953) — plus the nearby cities we already serve on Florida's Space Coast: Rockledge, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach. There's no minimum-distance trip charge anywhere in Merritt Island or the rest of Brevard County; send your address and you'll get the written price.
Nearby
Cleaning near Merritt Island.
Next door to Merritt Island we also clean Rockledge, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, all inside Brevard County — same W-2 crews, same 24-hour Guarantee.
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