What deep cleaning is
A regular clean keeps your home looking nice. A deep clean goes further. It gets into the details that slowly build up over months, like dust on top of door frames, grime around faucets, soap scum on shower tiles, and sticky spots on cabinet doors.
I take my time on a deep clean. I work room by room, top to bottom, so dust falls down and gets picked up at the end. Nothing gets rushed. When I leave, your home should feel lighter, fresher, and just plain clean.
When a deep clean makes sense
- Before starting weekly or biweekly cleaning
- It has been a while since your home had a really good clean
- Spring cleaning or getting ready for fall and winter
- Before hosting holidays, parties, or out of town family
- After a busy season like a new baby, surgery, or long work stretch
- Before listing a home for sale
- When allergies are acting up and dust needs to go
What is included in my deep cleaning
A deep clean covers everything in a regular visit plus a lot more detail. Here is what I focus on.
Deep cleaning the kitchen
- Degrease the backsplash and stovetop
- Wipe cabinet fronts, edges, and handles
- Clean the outside of every appliance
- Clean inside the microwave
- Scrub the sink, drain area, and faucet base
- Wipe the tops of the fridge and cabinets I can reach
- Clean small appliances on the counter
- Detail the floor edges and corners
Deep cleaning bathrooms
- Scrub tile, grout lines, and shower walls
- Remove soap scum and water spots on glass doors
- Clean around the base and behind the toilet
- Wipe vanity fronts and inside drawers when empty
- Detail faucets and drains
- Clean light fixtures and exhaust fan covers I can reach
- Hand wipe floor edges
Deep cleaning bedrooms and living areas
- Hand wipe baseboards
- Wipe door frames, doors, and door handles
- Dust blinds and window sills
- Dust ceiling fan blades
- Dust lamps, shades, and picture frames
- Vacuum under cushions and reachable spots under furniture
- Wipe light switches and outlet covers
Popular add-ons
- Inside the oven
- Inside the refrigerator
- Inside empty cabinets and drawers
- Interior windows
Let me know about add-ons during the walkthrough so I can include them in your price and plan the right amount of time.
Deep cleaning vs. regular cleaning
Here is the difference, room by room.
| Regular clean | Deep clean | |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Counters, sink, stovetop, outside of appliances, microwave, and floor | All of that, plus a degreased backsplash, cabinet fronts and edges, tops of the fridge and cabinets, small appliances, and floor edges |
| Bathrooms | Tub, shower, toilet, sink, mirror, and floor | All of that, plus grout lines, soap scum and water spots on glass, behind the toilet, vanity fronts, and light fixtures |
| Bedrooms and living areas | Dust surfaces, wipe mirrors, vacuum, and mop | All of that, plus baseboards by hand, door frames, blinds, ceiling fans, lamps, under cushions, and switch plates |
| Time | 2 to 4 hours for most homes | A full day for most homes |
| How often | Weekly, biweekly, or monthly | Once or twice a year, or once before regular cleaning starts |
Think of a regular clean as maintenance and a deep clean as a reset. A regular visit handles what happens week to week, like crumbs, spills, bathroom grime, and floors. A deep clean handles what builds up over time, like baseboards, grout, blinds, and the tops of things. Want to see it spot by spot? Read my deep cleaning checklist, or my fall cleaning checklist for getting your home ready for winter.
Many families book one deep clean and then switch to weekly or biweekly cleaning. That way their home starts fresh and stays that way.
How long a deep clean takes
Most homes take a full day. A home that has not had a good clean in a few years can take longer. Add-ons like the inside of the oven or fridge add time too. I will tell you what to expect during your free walkthrough, so you can plan your day.
How to get ready for a deep clean
You do not have to clean first. But these things help me spend my time on deep work.
- Pick up clothes, toys, and papers from floors and counters
- Clear off bathroom counters if you can
- Empty cabinets or the fridge if you want the inside cleaned
- Tell me about delicate surfaces like marble or real wood
- Let me know about pets and where they will be
Who does your deep clean
I do. I am Nevaeh, the cleaning lady in New Lenox who owns this business. There is no crew and no stranger at your door. The person who walks through your home at the quote is the same person who scrubs your grout.
How deep cleaning is priced
A deep clean takes longer than a regular clean, so it costs more. How much more depends on your home. I look at size, number of bathrooms, how much buildup there is, pets, and any add-ons. I will give you a clear price during a free walkthrough before anything starts.
