What's Included in a Regular Cleaning?

A regular cleaning checklist focuses on high-traffic areas and routine tasks. It's less intensive than a deep clean but ensures your home stays in good shape. Common tasks include:

All Rooms:

• Dusting all surfaces, including furniture, picture frames, and decor.

• Wiping down light switches, doorknobs, and baseboards.

• Emptying trash cans.

• Making beds.

• Vacuuming carpets and rugs.

• Sweeping and mopping hard floors.

Kitchen:

• Wiping down and sanitizing all countertops and backsplashes.

• Cleaning the exterior of the microwave, oven, and refrigerator.

• Wiping down cabinet fronts.

• Cleaning the sink and faucet.

• Wiping down the kitchen table.

Bathrooms:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the toilet, inside and out.

• Wiping down and shining mirrors and glass.

• Wiping down and sanitizing countertops and sinks.

• Cleaning the shower and/or tub.

What's Included in a Bi-weekly Cleaning?

A bi-weekly cleaning typically includes the same services as a regular, standard clean. The main difference is the frequency, which means a bit more build-up is expected between visits. The cleaner will focus on all the major areas of your home.

General Checklist:

• All Rooms: Dusting all surfaces, including furniture, picture frames, and decor. Wiping down light switches, doorknobs, and baseboards. Emptying trash. Vacuuming carpets and mopping hard floors.

• Kitchen: Wiping down and sanitizing countertops. Cleaning the exterior of appliances (microwave, oven, refrigerator). Cleaning the sink and stovetop.

• Bathrooms: Cleaning and sanitizing the toilet, sink, tub, and shower. Wiping down mirrors and countertops.

What is Not Typically Included?

It's important to remember that a bi-weekly clean is not a deep clean every time. Tasks that are usually an extra charge or only part of a deep clean include:

• Interior of the oven and refrigerator.

• Interior of windows (outside of spot-cleaning).

• Laundry and folding clothes.

• Cleaning inside cabinets or closets.

• Detailed scrubbing of grout or tile.

• Extensive organizing or tidying up.

What's Included in a Regular Cleaning?

A deep cleaning service is a much more comprehensive and detailed cleaning than a standard, regular cleaning. While a regular clean focuses on maintaining a basic level of cleanliness, a deep clean is designed to tackle built-up grime, dirt, and bacteria in hard-to-reach areas. It's often recommended for a first-time service, a seasonal cleaning, or before or after a special event.

General Areas

Baseboards and Walls: Wiping down and cleaning all baseboards and spot-cleaning walls to remove scuffs and marks.

Doors and Door Frames: Wiping down doors and frames to remove fingerprints and smudges.

Light Fixtures and Ceiling Fans: Detailed dusting and wiping of light fixtures, vents, and fan blades.

Window Treatments: Dusting blinds and curtains.

Windows: Cleaning the inside of windows, including the sills and tracks.

Under/Behind Furniture: Moving and cleaning underneath and behind furniture to get to areas that are often missed.

Kitchen

Inside the Oven: Scrubbing and degreasing the interior of the oven, including the racks.

Inside the Refrigerator: Emptying and thoroughly wiping down all shelves, drawers, and the interior walls.

Appliances: Pulling out the refrigerator, stove, and other appliances to clean behind and under them.

Cabinets: Wiping down all cabinet fronts and cleaning and organizing the insides (often an extra fee).

Microwave: Cleaning and sanitizing the inside and outside.

Bathrooms

Grout: Scrubbing and sanitizing grout on floors and in the shower.

Fixtures: Removing soap scum and limescale from faucets, showerheads, and other fixtures.

Toilet: Deep cleaning and disinfecting the entire toilet, including the base and behind the seat.

Inside Cabinets: Cleaning and organizing the inside of medicine cabinets and vanities.

Other Rooms

Bedrooms: Dusting all surfaces, including inside and underneath dressers and closets. Rotating mattresses (upon request).

Living Rooms: Vacuuming upholstery, including under and between cushions. Polishing wood furniture.

What is typically not included in a deep cleaning:

Carpet shampooing or steam cleaning (often a separate, specialized service).

Exterior window cleaning.

Laundry services (washing and folding clothes).

Cleaning inside a garage or basement.

Organizing and tidying up clutter (cleaners will work around clutter but won't typically organize it)

 Removing heavy trash or debris.