Residential · 4 min read
Deep Clean vs. Standard Clean: Which Do You Need?
Booking a standard clean when you need a deep clean is the most common reason a first visit disappoints. The difference is scope, not effort.
Standard clean
Maintenance work on surfaces you use daily: dusting, vacuuming, mopping, kitchen counters and appliance exteriors, bathrooms, trash and beds. It assumes the home has been cleaned recently and keeps it that way.
Deep clean
Restoration work that removes accumulated build-up. It adds baseboards, door frames, vents, light fixtures, inside appliances, grout, hard-water deposits, blinds and detail work behind furniture. It takes roughly two to three times as long.
How to choose
Book a deep clean if any of these are true.
- It has been more than three months since a professional clean
- You are moving in or out
- There is visible build-up in grout, on baseboards or around fixtures
- Someone in the home has allergies or asthma
- It is your first service with a new cleaning company
The usual rhythm
Most clients start with one deep clean, then hold that result with recurring standard visits and a deep clean once or twice a year.
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