Cleaning House is a time management simulation in which players take on the role of a maid tasked with cleaning and organizing a chaotic household.
The game begins with a messy living area, a cluttered kitchen, and a dirty bathroom, each requiring attention from the player. The objective is to clean each room, sorting items into designated categories and disposing of trash. The player must make decisions about how to allocate their limited time, prioritizing which areas to clean first and managing a series of tasks in quick succession.
Players can use a variety of tools and cleaning products to speed up the cleaning process and restore the household to its former state. The game runs in the browser without download or registration, allowing players to jump in and start playing immediately.