The Boardwalk Cleaning Co., Austin

The bonded and insured crews at Boardwalk Cleaning Company—previously known as Lone Star Maids—have been cleaning up homes and taking crayon-scrawled names off walls since 2003. Upon arrival, the uniformed maids immediately tidy up messes by following the steps laid out in four ascending cleaning packages, which range from basic mopping, scrubbing, and dusting services to pre-party visits that prep bathrooms, living rooms, and kitchens for visiting guests and reality-TV crews. They also bust up grime at ground level, leveraging hot-water-extraction equipment to steam clean carpets and floors.