Both keep your home clean, but they solve different problems. Standard cleaning keeps a home in shape from visit to visit and takes two to four hours for most homes. Deep cleaning resets a home that has not had a thorough cleaning in a while, and a larger home can take most of a day.
What standard cleaning covers
Kitchen counters, the outside of appliances, sinks, bathrooms, dusting and floors. Cleaners follow the same checklist on every visit, so the home stays clean between visits.
What deep cleaning adds
A deep cleaning goes after the places that collect grime over months.
- Baseboards and door frames
- Grout and hard water spots
- Range hood and cabinet fronts
- Blinds, window sills and light fixtures
When to book a deep cleaning
Book one before you start regular visits, after a busy season, before guests arrive, or when you move into a home that was not cleaned well. Say you moved in last month and the range hood is still sticky from the previous owners. A standard visit does not degrease the hood. A deep one does.
