Residential service
Deep cleaning for homes that need more time, detail, and attention
A more detailed cleaning scope for buildup, first-time service, seasonal resets, and homes that need attention beyond routine maintenance.
More detailed attention
Deep cleaning addresses conditions that routine maintenance cannot reasonably cover
Deep cleaning is appropriate when a home has visible buildup, has not been professionally cleaned recently, or needs additional time for edges, surfaces, and detail work. It is not simply a longer standard cleaning; the scope should identify which areas need the extra attention.
Because condition varies widely, deep cleaning is custom quoted. Photos, property details, and clear priorities help determine whether the requested work fits one appointment or should be divided into phases.
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Deep-cleaning categories to discuss
Not every detail is automatically included; these categories help define a realistic quote.
Buildup in kitchens and bathrooms
Additional time may be planned for grease, soap residue, mineral deposits, and accumulated soil on agreed surfaces.
Edges and detailed surfaces
Baseboards, door frames, cabinet exteriors, reachable trim, and other selected details can be prioritized.
First-time professional cleaning
A first visit can establish a cleaner baseline before moving into a recurring maintenance plan.
Room-by-room priorities
The scope can focus on the spaces where the condition or customer priorities require the most detailed work.
Scope of work
Deep cleaning checklist: everything in a standard visit, plus the detail work
A deep clean is not a longer standard clean. It covers the full standard scope and adds the buildup, edges and detail a maintenance visit never reaches — including baseboards and light switches, which a standard visit does not.
57documented tasks
Kitchen
- 01 Countertops and backsplash wiped
- 02 Sink and taps cleaned and polished
- 03 Appliance exteriors including fridge, oven front and dishwasher
- 04 Microwave cleaned inside and out
- 05 Cabinet fronts spot-cleaned for marks
- 06 Stovetop degreased
- 07 Small appliances wiped and returned to place
- 08 Bin emptied and liner replaced
- 09 Floor vacuumed and mopped
- 10 Cabinet fronts fully degreased rather than spot-cleaned
- 11 Behind and beside accessible appliances
- 12 Extractor hood and filter exterior degreased
- 13 Backsplash grout scrubbed
- 14 Sink drain and overflow detailed
- 15 Baseboards and toe-kicks cleaned
Bathrooms
- 01 Toilet cleaned and disinfected inside and out, including base and behind
- 02 Shower and tub scrubbed, including door tracks
- 03 Tile and grout wiped for visible soap scum
- 04 Sink, vanity and taps cleaned
- 05 Mirrors cleaned streak-free with waffle-weave cloths
- 06 Chrome and fixtures polished
- 07 Towels straightened and refolded
- 08 Bin emptied
- 09 Floor vacuumed and mopped
- 10 Tile grout scrubbed rather than wiped
- 11 Shower door tracks and seals detailed
- 12 Behind and around the toilet base
- 13 Extractor vent covers dusted
- 14 Baseboards cleaned
Bedrooms and living areas
- 01 Accessible surfaces dusted top to bottom
- 02 Beds made, or linens changed if left out
- 03 Curtains and drapes dusted
- 04 Mirrors and glass surfaces cleaned
- 05 Door handles wiped
- 06 Under accessible furniture vacuumed
- 07 Soft furnishings straightened
- 08 Floors vacuumed, hard floors mopped
- 09 Behind and beneath movable furniture
- 10 Upholstered furniture vacuumed including under cushions
- 11 Ceiling fan blades where safely reachable
- 12 Window sills, tracks and interior frames
- 13 Blinds dusted - closed one way, dusted, reversed, dusted
- 14 Baseboards cleaned throughout, not spot-dusted
Throughout the home
- 01 Entry area and interior of front door cleaned
- 02 Reachable light fittings dusted
- 03 Stairs and landings vacuumed
- 04 Visible cobwebs removed
- 05 Interior glass on doors spot-cleaned
- 06 High-touch points disinfected: handles and rails
- 07 All bins emptied and liners replaced
- 08 Final walkthrough against this checklist
- 09 Light switch plates and outlet covers cleaned
- 10 Door frames, doors and handles washed
- 11 Reachable vent and register covers dusted
- 12 Stair spindles and handrails detailed
- 13 Interior glass and mirrors throughout
- 14 Detailed edge and corner work on all hard floors
Not included as standard. Inside oven (+$35), inside refrigerator (+$35) and interior windows (+$8 per window, $40 minimum) are available on a deep clean as named add-ons. Baseboards and light switches are included in a deep clean, not extra. Closets (+$45) and cabinet and drawer interiors (+$45) are available as named add-ons. Full wall washing is quoted per property.
A good fit for
Homes that need a stronger reset before routine maintenance
- First-time professional cleaning
- Seasonal or pre-event cleaning
- Homes with visible buildup in kitchens or bathrooms
- Customers preparing to begin recurring service
Planning details
What helps us quote accurately
- Photos of the highest-priority areas when possible
- Approximate property size and room count
- Specific buildup, surface, or access concerns
- Whether the home is occupied, furnished, or partially cleared
Detailed service planning
What to consider before scheduling deep cleaning
Useful cleaning content should help a customer make a decision, understand the process, and request a more accurate quote.
Deep cleaning is priced on condition, not size
Two identical homes can differ by a factor of two or three depending on how long since they were last properly cleaned. This is why deep cleaning is quoted individually and why photographs help so much. A description like "it just needs a good going over" almost always understates the work.
A deep clean first makes recurring service cheaper
Starting a recurring schedule on a home with heavy buildup sets it up to fail — every visit is spent fighting a backlog and the baseline never improves. One deep clean to establish a baseline, then standard visits to hold it, costs less over a year than months of recurring visits running at a deficit.
Decide what "done" looks like before the visit
Deep cleaning has no natural end point — there is always another edge to detail. The most satisfying outcomes come from agreeing priorities in advance: which rooms matter most, which specific problems need solving, and what can wait until next time.
Residential pricing
Deep cleaning, $300 to $675
Final pricing is confirmed before service and depends on property size, condition, cleaning frequency, access, and requested scope.
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Insured
General liability coverage in place, with certificates available on request for commercial clients.
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Background-checked cleaners
Every cleaner is background-checked before their first visit to a home or workplace.
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Employees, not subcontractors
Our cleaners are hired, trained, and supervised by us, so the same standard applies on every job.
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Written scope before service
The areas, priorities, price, and schedule are confirmed in writing before anyone arrives.
Frequently asked questions
Planning your cleaning service
What is the difference between deep cleaning and regular cleaning?
Regular cleaning maintains a home already in reasonable condition — surfaces, bathrooms, kitchen, floors. Deep cleaning adds time for the things a maintenance visit never reaches: buildup behind and under appliances, grout, skirting boards, door frames, cabinet fronts and interiors, vents, and detailed edge work. It is a reset, not a longer standard clean.
How much does a deep clean cost in DFW?
Deep cleaning is quoted per property rather than from a fixed rate, because the labour is in the condition, not the square footage. A typical three-bed, two-bath home in ordinary condition runs $300 to $675, against $235 to $480 for a standard clean. Photographs of the current state produce a far more accurate quote than square footage alone.
How often should a house be deep cleaned?
Most homes benefit from a deep clean every three to six months, plus one before a move, an event, or the start of a recurring schedule. Homes with pets, young children, or heavy cooking usually sit at the shorter end of that range.
How long does a deep clean take?
Considerably longer than a standard visit — commonly four to eight hours for a typical home, and sometimes split across two appointments when the condition warrants it. We would rather tell you it needs two visits than rush one and leave you disappointed.
Does deep cleaning include inside the oven and refrigerator?
They can be included, but they are called out explicitly in the quote rather than assumed, because both add real time. Tell us at quote stage if you want them and they will be scoped and priced properly.
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