For landlords, agents & property managers
Glitter for real estate & landlord partners
Clean blocks attract tenants, support sales, and keep residents happy. Glitter hires local Philadelphians to clean litter from residential blocks, so you can keep a whole block clean without coordinating any of it.
Partners across Philly use Glitter to improve curb appeal, reduce tenant complaints, support sales, and give a welcome or closing gift that actually means something.
Three ways to use it
Pick the one that matches the property
All three run on the same thing: a local cleaner working the whole block, not just your frontage. What changes is how long it runs and who pays.
Block cleanings
Show the neighborhood what kind of landlord you are. A clean block sends a message to tenants and makes the street safer and more desirable.
Many landlords use this as a shared amenity, or to stabilize a high-traffic block where they hold several units.
per cleaning for the whole block. Choose how much of it you cover, and neighbors pledge the rest. Ongoing, month to month, cancel anytime.
Start a blockBlock staging
Make your listing stand out from the curb. We clean the entire block before or during your listing. No coordination, no moving cars, no extra work for you.
Tell us where and how often, and we take care of the rest.
Four weekly cleanings, which works out to $50 a cleaning. That is the standard listing package. For 6, 8 or 12, tell us on the form below and we'll set it up.
Closing gift
A gift that keeps the block clean and introduces your buyer to the neighbors at the same time.
- Three weekly Glitter cleanings for the whole block
- A free pledge party, with setup, outreach and treats handled by us
Some landlords use this as a move-in welcome or a tenant appreciation gift instead.
A flat fee per property, paid once. Nothing recurring.
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See how Glitter works in real life
How a block goes from nobody's job to cleaned every week, and what that looks like for the people who own property on it.
Partners
Real estate managers on working with Glitter
Glitter has significantly improved the quality of life in our community through their outstanding litter cleaning service. They've helped create a safer and more pleasant environment for everyone.
What truly sets Glitter apart is their commitment to fostering positive social change. Choosing Glitter not only keeps our neighborhood clean, but actively contributes to the well-being and unity of our community.
Jenn Patrino
President, TierView Development
Working with Glitter has been absolutely amazing. Our team had the goal of making a big impact for our clients and neighbors by addressing the litter and trash problem. We cleaned 80+ blocks, benefitting nearly 3,000 households.
The Glitter team was extremely knowledgeable, resourceful, and aligned with us on making a difference. PhillyLiving is very proud to know we made such an impact in our community.
Kristi Yodis
Chief Operating Officer, GlobalLiving
Glitter have helped us enormously in keeping the sidewalks of our property clean. They have absolutely transformed our property.
The surrounding neighbors and HOAs pitched in and now they are cleaning the whole block. I can't recommend Glitter and their team highly enough. Philadelphia has needed a company to come in and help property owners clean up regularly, and Glitter has filled that need.
Clifford Lasky
Founder, Ben Franklin Residences
I've been using Glitter for the past year on my own block and blocks where I'm building. They've been consistently keeping the block clean, which has helped my relationship with project neighbors and local community organizations immensely.
I plan to offer a Glitter subscription to community groups wherever I build as a good will gesture for working together. Consistent cleaning is something every neighborhood in the city appreciates and deserves.
Harrison Finberg
Fairhill Property Company
Pride of place is really important these days. When tenants make a decision to rent your property, they are also buying into the attributes of the neighborhood.
Hiring Glitter to clean the blocks surrounding my properties has been one of the best investments I've made in years. Gone are the days of pulling up to my rental with dread and wasting an hour outside picking up trash. Glitter now has me covered.
Anna Maria Vona
South Philadelphia landlord
Let's figure out what works for your properties
Fill out the form below with your addresses and which of the three you are interested in, and we'll come back with next steps.
Want to talk through a bulk order or a custom plan first? Book a 30 minute call at calendar.app.google/XScsHuabBjoMZGy97, or email hello@shareglitter.com.
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Questions about how Glitter works
Do you only clean in front of my property?
No. A Glitter cleaner works the whole block, both sides of the street, not just your frontage. That is the point. Litter does not stay in front of one building, and a clean strip next to a dirty one does not read as clean to a tenant or a buyer.
What is Glitter?
Glitter is an affordable service that keeps litter and trash off your streets, sidewalks, and storm drains. Our pay-what-you-can model brings neighbors together to fund weekly cleaning.
We pay a living wage and prioritize hiring people in the community with barriers to work. We're based in Philadelphia and committed to cleaner, safer neighborhoods across the city.
What's included in a block cleaning?
Our main focus is removing litter and trash from the sidewalks, street, and storm drains. When time allows, we'll also sweep up leaves and pull weeds.
We report bulk items like tires, appliances, and construction debris to the city for removal.
We'll clean up anything that is safe to handle, including discarded needles and bagged pet waste. We cannot handle other hazardous materials, such as unbagged feces or dead animals.
How is a block defined?
A block is one city street between two major intersections and includes both sides of the street. The average block in Philadelphia is 450 feet and has 60 households.
If your block is anything but average, we'll work with you to determine an equivalent cleanup area. We can also group multiple blocks together into a group subscription.
Can I get my tenants and neighbors to chip in?
Yes, and most partners do. Every block gets a fundraising page where neighbors pledge whatever works for their budget. The page shows current pledges, cleanup frequency, and photos from prior cleanups, and neighbors can display their names or stay anonymous.
Pledges are pooled to fund the cleanings. Additional pledges lower the cost for everyone, starting with the highest pledges first, so the more neighbors join the less you carry. We recalculate with every new pledge and email you.
Outreach materials are free on request and shipped to you: door hangers, letters, and yard or railing signs, each customized for your block with a QR code.
When are cleanups scheduled?
By default, cleanings are scheduled the day before trash day, and bagged litter is placed curbside for city collection the next day.
Cleaning can also be scheduled after trash day. That needs at least one neighbor willing to hold the collected bags for the next week, usually in an outdoor can, alley, or backyard.
Schedules adjust automatically for city-observed holidays. Cleanups begin once funded and as soon as a cleaner is available, usually within one to two weeks.
Who is hired to clean the block?
Our cleaners include students funding their education, parents who need flexible work, and people seeking a second chance after reentry. We prioritize hiring from underemployed populations and offer paid training, free branded gear and supplies, a $20 per hour starting wage, and company profit sharing.
Whenever possible we hire cleaners who live nearby and assign them the same blocks each week, so cleaners and neighbors get to know each other.
Is there a contract, and what if I sell or cancel?
There is no long-term commitment. Everything is month to month and you can cancel anytime by emailing hello@shareglitter.com. Block staging and closing gift packages are one-off purchases rather than subscriptions.
If you cancel a recurring block, the cleanings continue as long as there are enough pledges from other neighbors to fund at least one a month.
Who can I contact with questions, feedback, or ideas?
Reach out anytime to tell us how things are going and how we can make Glitter better for you and your tenants.
Email hello@shareglitter.com or call 215-995-0210.