Standard clean vs. deep clean: which one do you need?

"Do I need a deep clean?" is one of the most common questions people have about house cleaning. The short answer: if it's your first professional clean, or it's been more than a month or two since a thorough one, probably yes. After that, a standard clean is usually all you need. Here's the difference.

What a standard clean covers

A standard clean is maintenance. It keeps a home that's already in decent shape looking and feeling clean:

• Kitchen counters, sink and appliance fronts
• Bathrooms: toilet, tub, shower, sink and mirrors
• Dusting of reachable surfaces
• Floors vacuumed and mopped
• Trash emptied and every room reset

What a deep clean adds

A deep clean includes everything above, plus the spots that build up slowly and get skipped in a regular routine:

• Baseboards, doors and trim
• Inside the microwave, oven and fridge
• Built-up grime and soap scum in kitchens and bathrooms
• Window sills, blinds and vents

Because there's more to do, a deep clean takes noticeably longer and costs more. For a 2-bedroom home, it starts around $250, compared with $165 for a standard clean.

When to choose a deep clean

• It's your first time with a cleaning service
• It's been a while since your home had a thorough clean
• You're getting ready for guests, a holiday or a big event
• Seasonal resets, like spring cleaning

When a standard clean is enough

If your home is cleaned regularly, a standard clean keeps it there. That's why many people start with one deep clean, then switch to standard cleans every week or two. Recurring cleans also come with a discount of up to 15% per visit.

Still not sure?

Pick the one you think fits in our quote form. If the home turns out to need more (or less) than you booked, we'll tell you before we start, never after.

See your price