Before & After

What Does a Deep Clean Actually Include?

"Deep clean" gets used loosely, and it can mean different things depending on who you ask. Here's what it actually involves and how it differs from a standard cleaning visit.

Standard Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning

A standard cleaning maintains your home: vacuuming, mopping, wiping countertops and surfaces, cleaning bathrooms, and tidying up. It keeps things livable and is meant to be done on a regular schedule — weekly or biweekly.

A deep cleaning goes further. It targets the areas that accumulate grime over time but don't get attention during a routine visit. Think of it as a reset for your home.

What a Deep Clean Covers

Kitchen

  • Inside the oven and range hood (degreasing)
  • Inside and on top of the refrigerator
  • Inside the microwave
  • Cabinet fronts and handles
  • Backsplash scrubbing
  • Small appliance exteriors

Bathrooms

  • Grout scrubbing (tile floors and shower walls)
  • Hard water deposit removal from glass and fixtures
  • Behind and around the toilet base
  • Exhaust fan cleaning
  • Soap scum removal from shower doors and tubs

Bedrooms and Living Areas

  • Baseboards (all of them — top and face)
  • Ceiling fan blades
  • Light fixtures and switch plates
  • Air vent covers
  • Window sills and tracks
  • Door frames and tops of doors
  • Behind and under furniture (where accessible)

When Do You Need One?

A deep clean makes sense in these situations:

  • Before starting a recurring cleaning service — a deep clean creates a clean baseline that regular visits maintain
  • Seasonal transitions — especially before and after cedar season in Central Texas
  • After renovations or construction — dust from drywall and construction settles everywhere
  • Moving in or out — see our move-in/move-out checklist
  • Before hosting — holidays, family visits, parties

How Long Does It Take?

For an average 3-bedroom home, a deep clean typically takes 4 to 6 hours with a two-person team. Larger homes or homes that haven't had professional cleaning before may take longer. We always provide a time estimate upfront based on your home's size and condition.