What is the difference between a standard and a deep cleaning?

A standard cleaning maintains a home that is already in reasonable shape. A deep cleaning adds hours of detail work — baseboards, door frames, switch plates, grout, edges and corners — and budgets far more time per room.

How often should I book a deep cleaning?

Most homes do well with a deep clean before starting a recurring plan and then once or twice a year, with standard visits in between.

What happens if my home needs more time than booked?

Your team contacts you before continuing so you can approve additional time or prioritize specific rooms. We do not add charges without your approval.

Deep Cleaning Services for Homes That Need Extra Time

A deep cleaning budgets significantly more time per room than a standard visit and adds the detail work a maintenance clean skips: baseboards, door frames, switch plates, tile and grout detail, edge vacuuming and corners. Most homes benefit from one deep cleaning before starting a recurring plan, and again seasonally.

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Who this service is for

Homes that have not had a professional cleaning in several months
Spring or seasonal resets
The first visit before a recurring schedule begins
Homes preparing for guests, a listing photo shoot or an event

Property types we clean

Apartments and condos
Townhouses
Single-family homes
Vacation and second homes

What is included

Everything in a standard cleaning
Baseboards, door frames and switch plates hand-wiped
Tile and grout detail in kitchens and bathrooms
Edge vacuuming and detailed corners
Extra time budgeted per room for build-up

What is not included or needs an add-on

Inside the oven, refrigerator and cabinets unless added
Wall washing beyond spot cleaning (available per room as an add-on)
Post-renovation construction dust — book post-construction cleaning instead
Carpet shampooing, upholstery extraction and window exteriors

How the cleaning works

Step 1
Tell us the condition of the home
Use the notes field to flag heavy build-up, pet hair or rooms that need the most attention so the team plans its time.
Step 2
Choose add-ons that match the job
Inside the oven and fridge, interior windows, blinds, cabinet interiors and heavy-duty time can all be added while you price the visit.
Step 3
Detail work, room by room
The team works in passes so dust falls and is removed rather than moved, finishing with floors.

What affects time and price

Home size and number of bathrooms
Time since the last professional deep clean
Level of build-up in showers, grout and kitchen surfaces
Add-ons such as inside the oven, blinds or wall washing
Pet hair volume

How to prepare for your visit

Clear counters and floors so detail surfaces are reachable
Point out problem areas in the notes field when you book
Allow a longer visit than a standard clean
Let us know about delicate finishes such as unsealed stone or waxed wood

Deep cleaning questions

More answers are on our cleaning FAQ page.

Where we clean

Deep cleaning is available across Northern Virginia & Washington, DC. See the full service area or read about cleaning in your city:

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Post-construction
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