If you are booking a cleaning company for the first time, the first question is usually which type of clean to pick. Here is the simple version.
What a standard clean covers
A standard clean takes care of the surfaces you see and use every day.
- Kitchen counters, sink and appliance fronts
- Bathrooms: toilets, tubs, showers and sinks
- Dusting reachable surfaces
- Vacuuming and mopping floors
- Emptying trash and making beds
What a deep clean adds
A deep clean includes everything above plus the detail work that builds up slowly.
- Baseboards, door frames and light switches
- Grout and shower buildup
- Ceiling fans, vents and blinds
- Degreasing the stovetop and backsplash
How to choose
Pick a deep clean if your home has not been professionally cleaned in a while, if you are hosting guests, or if it is your first visit with a new company. Pick a standard clean if your home is already in good shape and you want to keep it there.
Many people start with one deep clean and then switch to a recurring standard clean. That keeps the price per visit lower over time.
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