What Does a Deep Clean Include? Deep vs. Regular House Cleaning

Deep clean vs. regular clean: what’s the difference?

A regular clean covers the surfaces you use every day. A deep clean adds a degrease pass and detail work.

What does a deep clean include, room by room?

Throughout the home

• Baseboards and window trim degreased
• Light fixtures and fans degreased
• Window sills degreased
• Vents degreased
• Furniture, shelves and electronics dusted; upholstered furniture vacuumed
• Switch plates and doorknobs cleaned
• Floors vacuumed and mopped

Kitchen

• Countertops, backsplash, sink and faucet wiped down
• Stovetop, appliance fronts, and microwave inside and out
• Cabinet fronts degreased

Bathrooms

• Toilets cleaned
• Showers, tubs and sinks cleaned, with fixtures detailed and grout cleaned (within limits)
• Mirrors and fixtures wiped down

You and your cleaner both get the same checklist, so you can check off exactly what was done.

What isn’t included in a deep clean?

A few jobs take a lot of extra time, so they’re add-ons you can pick for any clean: inside the oven, inside the fridge, interior windows, wet-wiping window blinds, and inside the kitchen cabinets. Tell us which ones you want when you book and we’ll build them into your estimate.

When do you need a deep clean?

• Every 3 to 6 months, even if you have regular cleanings, to catch what builds up between visits.
• When it’s been a while, or a home hasn’t had a professional clean before.
• Before guests or a holiday, when you want the whole house done at once.
• At the change of seasons. In Vermont that usually means after mud season in the spring, and before the house closes up for winter.

If the home is empty because you’re moving in or out, book a move-in or move-out clean instead.

What’s the difference between a deep clean and a move-out clean?

A move-in or move-out clean is a full deep clean of an empty home. It adds the inside of the kitchen and bathroom cabinets, which is easier once they’re empty. The inside of the oven and fridge can be added as extras. It usually costs about $600 to $1,050.

How do I prepare for a deep clean?

Pick up clutter, put away valuables, and make sure your cleaner can get to every area you want cleaned. We clean around personal items, so clear counters and surfaces get the best result. Your cleaner brings the supplies; if you want specific products used, tell us when you book.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a deep clean take?

On a typical 3-bedroom home, usually 3 to 5 hours, depending on the cleaner’s experience. Sometimes one cleaner comes, sometimes two.

How much does a deep clean cost?

With Mansfield Services, a deep clean usually costs about $400 to $700, depending on the size and condition of the home. Recurring cleanings usually run about $200 to $350 per visit, depending on the size of the home and how often we come. Call or text for a free estimate.

How often should you get a deep clean?

Most homes do well with a deep clean every 3 to 6 months, on top of weekly or every-other-week cleanings for regular upkeep.

Is a deep clean the same as a move-out clean?

No. A move-out clean is a deep clean of an empty home that also covers the inside of the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. It usually costs about $600 to $1,050.

Does a deep clean include the inside of the oven and fridge?

No. Inside the oven, inside the fridge, interior windows, wet-wiped blinds and inside the kitchen cabinets are add-ons you can pick for any clean. Tell us when you book and we’ll include them in your estimate.

Do you bring your own cleaning supplies?

Yes. Your cleaner arrives fully equipped. If you’d like specific products used in your home, let us know when you book.

What if I’m not happy with the deep clean?

Let us know within 24 hours and we’ll do our best to make it right.

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• How much house cleaning costs
• Our house cleaning checklists