CleanMaid
CleanMaid is a NeoForge cleanup utility that removes loose entities on a timer, with per-dimension and per-type batching.
What it does
CleanMaid runs on the server and clears dropped items, experience orbs and other entities on a schedule set in cleanmaid-server.toml. Before each cleanup it posts countdown warnings in the actionbar or chat, so players can pick up what they need. Cleanup runs in two batched levels: first by dimension, then by entity type inside each dimension, which keeps the work spread out. Protection rules keep newly dropped items and items from player deaths from being removed.
Item and dimension filters are stored in blacklist.toml and whitelist.toml, so server owners can exempt specific items or dimensions from cleanup. Commands need permission level 3 by default. The mod is aimed at servers where entity buildup causes lag, and only the server needs it. It targets Minecraft 1.21.1 on NeoForge, and the current build is 1.0.0, published 2026-04-27 under the MIT License. The source code and issue tracker are public, and the project is open source.
Key features
Timed automatic cleanup
Dropped items, experience orbs and chosen entity types are removed on a configurable timer.
Countdown warnings
Warning messages appear before each cleanup, with broadcasts sent through the actionbar or chat.
Two-level batching
Cleanup is grouped by dimension, then by entity type within each dimension, to spread the work out.
Item and dimension lists
Blacklist and whitelist files control which items and dimensions are cleaned or skipped.
Protection for new drops
Freshly dropped items and items from player deaths are protected from removal for a set period.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Server owners running NeoForge 1.21.1 who want scheduled removal of dropped items and entities, with warnings and exemptions for particular items or dimensions.
How it compares
Server Expansion is server-side only, open source under the MIT License and published for NeoForge 1.21.1, so it matches CleanMaid's environment and version. AllClear is also server-side only and open source under the MIT License, but its files cover 1.21 – 1.21.11, a wider range than CleanMaid's single version. CobblemonClean is a client and server mod under the MIT License that is not open source, so players would need it installed as well.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CleanMaid | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2026-04-27 |
| Server Expansion | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2026-03-21 |
| AllClear | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-03-13 |
| CobblemonClean | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-11-04 |
Questions
Does CleanMaid need to be installed on the client?
Which Minecraft version does CleanMaid support?
Who can run the cleanup commands?
In the catalog
CleanMaid is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,250 Optimization mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
CleanMaid is a lightweight Minecraft server-side cleanup mod. Like a diligent maid on duty, it cleans dropped items and entities according to your configuration, reducing server load caused by entity buildup. All commands require permission level 3 by default.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/cleanmaid
- Owner
- orangemarvel0401
- Published
- 2026-04-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15