A deep house cleaning will most likely cost you more than a general house cleaning. Make sure you know what’s included on that deep cleaning list, and what’s not.
When hiring a house cleaning service, you’re probably going to have to commit to a “deep cleaning” right out of the gate. Most companies require it for new clients. But what exactly does that service entail? In a nutshell, it means almost every nook and cranny of your home will get special attention, along with your special requests.
On average, a deep clean costs between $200 and $400, depending on the size of your house. Standard routine cleanings after that initial visit typically cost between $65 and $185. According to recent Angie’s List reviews, members reported spending an average of $247 on a deep cleaning and $123 for a bi-weekly standard house cleaning.
A deep cleaning is also a good idea if you’re preparing for the holidays or planning a special event. If you’re moving in or out, it’s a good idea to consider Move-In/Out Cleaning Services, where deep cleaning is included, along with specifics to moving out… And there’s no need for you to lift a finger — hire a pro to handle the dirty work!
The tasks tackled in a deep clean vs. a standard clean varies by company, so be sure to find out the specifics first. To give you a better idea of what to expect, we compiled a list of what’s generally included in a standard professional house cleaning, highlighting the extras often considered in a deep clean:
Bathroom House Cleaning
- Showers cleaned and disinfected DEEP CLEAN: Shower door & walls given extra scrubbing
- Tile walls cleaned and disinfected DEEP CLEAN: Tile grout scrubbed
- Baseboards wiped or dusted DEEP CLEAN: Clean doors/frames for fingerprints
- Trash removed DEEP CLEAN: Wastebaskets sanitized
- General dusting DEEP CLEAN: Individual knickknacks cleaned
- Toilets cleaned and disinfected, including the base and behind the toilet
- Vanity and sink cleaned
- Floors washed and disinfected, carpets and rugs vacuumed
- Mirrors and fixtures cleaned and shined
- Mildew chemically treated
- Cobwebs removed
- Towels changed
Kitchen House Cleaning
- Outside of range hood cleaned DEEP CLEAN: Inside of range hood cleaned
- Top and front of range cleaned DEEP CLEAN: Inside of oven cleaned
- Baseboards wiped or dusted DEEP CLEAN: Behind refrigerator and oven cleaned
- Fronts of fridge and dishwasher cleaned DEEP CLEAN: Inside of both cleaned
- Floors vacuumed and mopped DEEP CLEAN: Outside of cabinets washed
- Wipe table and chairs DEEP CLEAN: Doors/frames spot cleaned for fingerprints
- Microwave wiped down DEEP CLEAN: Inside of microwave cleaned
- General dusting DEEP CLEAN: Individual knickknacks cleaned
- Countertops cleaned
- Sinks cleaned and disinfected, chrome shined
- Drip pans cleaned
- Cobwebs removed
Livingroom/Common Areas & Bedrooms
- Beds made/staged DEEP CLEAN: Clean/vacuum under the bed
- Trash emptied DEEP CLEAN: Wastebaskets sanitized
- Flat surfaces cloth dusted DEEP CLEAN: Lamp shades dusted or wiped down
- All readily accessible floors vacuumed DEEP CLEAN: Carpet edges vacuumed
- Mirrors cleaned DEEP CLEAN: Ceiling fan dusted and wiped
- Picture frames dusted DEEP CLEAN: Furniture and upholstery vacuumed
- Window Sills and ledges wiped down DEEP CLEAN: Mini-blinds dusted
- Prominent knickknacks dusted DEEP CLEAN: Every knickknack individually cleaned
- Vents dusted
- Stairs and closet floors vacuumed
- Wood floors swept and dust mopped DEEP CLEAN: All floors wet mopped & dried
- Cobwebs removed
- Baseboards dusted
- Light, general straightening completed
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