When you request a cleaning estimate, one of the first questions is whether you need a regular clean or a deep clean. They sound similar, but they do different jobs. Choosing the right one saves you time and money and gives you the result you expect.
What regular cleaning covers
Regular cleaning maintains a home that is already in good shape. It focuses on the surfaces you use every day and is usually booked weekly, every two weeks or monthly.
- Kitchen counters, sink, stovetop and appliance fronts
- Bathrooms cleaned and sanitized
- Dusting of reachable surfaces
- Vacuuming and mopping
- Trash emptied and beds made
What deep cleaning adds
A deep clean goes after the buildup that regular visits don’t reach. It takes longer and costs more per visit, because the team works slowly through the details.
- Baseboards, door frames and trim washed by hand
- Grout and tile scrubbed
- Soap scum and hard-water stains removed
- Inside the oven, refrigerator and microwave on request
- Behind and under movable furniture
Which one do you need?
Choose a deep clean if your home hasn’t been professionally cleaned in a few months, if you are preparing for guests or a move, or if you are about to start a recurring plan. Choose regular cleaning if your home is already in good condition and you want to keep it that way.
Not sure? Describe your home when you request an estimate, and we will recommend the right starting point.
The best of both
Many of our clients start with one deep clean and then switch to regular visits. The deep clean sets the baseline, and every regular visit after it is faster and more effective. Adding a deep clean once or twice a year keeps the details from building up again.