About

Teresa’s Family Cleaning, an award-winning Long Island home and commercial cleaning company, creates a feeling of welcome, comfort, and beauty in the homes of our valued customers, while fostering the spirit of generosity in the lives of our employees and the Long Island community.

In 1993 Teresa Ward founded her business in her basement and garage. Today Teresa’s Family Cleaning has grown into one of the most successful home and commercial cleaning services on Long Island, with 35 employees, 14 crews, 4 full-time office staff and a spotless reputation.

Award-winning Long Island Home & Commercial Cleaning
Solidly built on the principles of providing excellent, quality services, Teresa’s Family Cleaning serves Nassau County, Suffolk County and all of the Hamptons. The US Small Business Administration (SBA) honored Teresa Ward’s hard work by awarding her the Small Business of the Year Award in 2009 for New York State. Teresa’s Family Cleaning is not a franchise. Teresa is a hands-on owner overseeing the business on a daily basis and joining her office team to help customers and troubleshoot.

Friendly, Personal Customer Service
Most cleaning services rely on answering machines, but at Teresa’s Family Cleaning helpful staff answer the phones, explaining services and offering timely, convenient appointments. Home cleaning teams arrive on site in clean, uniformed attire in a clearly marked company vehicle.
Customers are loyal to Teresa’s Family Cleaning because our reputation is spotless for home cleaning and commercial cleaning services.

Teresa Ward, President
Named Small Business Person of the Year for New York State and one of Long Island’s Top 50 Women, Teresa Ward is a determined business leader with a huge heart for people. Since founding Teresa’s Family Cleaning in 1993, she has supported a wide variety of local charities and nonprofit organizations by donating her services to help others. A native Long Islander who grew up running a successful family business, Teresa serves on the Board of the Association of Residential Cleaning Services (ARCSI) and is an active participant in more than 25 business, civic, and charitable organizations. She frequently networks with other local business people to increase not only her business but theirs. Email her: teresa@teresasfamilycleaning.com

Kevin Ward, Vice President
Kevin keeps the operations of Teresa’s Family Cleaning running smoothly and serves as the solution specialist for complex services including senior moves and home repair work. After managing his own successful contracting business for 10 years, Kevin served a large residential builder in the Hamptons as a project manager for more than 6 years. In 2000 he joined his wife Teresa to run what has become one of Long Island’s most well-known and respected cleaning services. The Wards enjoy their three grown children. Email him: kevin@teresasfamilycleaning.com

“I had the pleasure of meeting one of your crews the other day. I just had to write to commend your personable, informative employees—something very rare these days. I look forward to my first cleaning appointment!”—Jennie N., Port Jefferson

“I am so happy that your company uses Green Seal certified products. Over the years with my own illnesses and learning so much about pesticides and other poisons causing sickness, I have become so careful about what I eat, drink, store, and use in and around my home.

“It is so wonderful that I found a company that uses natural products to clean homes. I feel comfortable having your crews come in and clean the things that not only my husband and I, but, especially, my children, use every day. Thank you for being conscientious about your customers, crews, and environment.”—Joan C.