Deep Cleaning Checklist: What a Professional Deep Clean Includes
A deep clean goes past the surface. This checklist shows what we do in every room, so you know what to expect.
A regular cleaning keeps a home tidy. A deep clean resets it. It goes after the places that build up grime slowly: baseboards, door frames, grout, light switches and the insides of things. Use this checklist to see what a professional deep cleaning covers, room by room.
Kitchen
- Counters, backsplash and sink scrubbed and disinfected
- Stovetop, range hood and knobs degreased
- Outside of appliances and cabinet fronts wiped, including the tops where grease collects
- Microwave cleaned inside and out
- Floors vacuumed and mopped, including edges and under movable items
Bathrooms
- Toilets cleaned and disinfected, including the base and behind the seat hinges
- Shower, tub and glass scrubbed, with soap scum and water spots removed
- Grout and tile detailed
- Mirrors, faucets and fixtures polished
- Vanity wiped and organized, floors mopped
Bedrooms and living areas
- Dusting of all surfaces, picture frames, vents, ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Baseboards, door frames and doors wiped
- Light switches and door handles disinfected
- Floors and rugs vacuumed, hard floors mopped
- Mirrors and glass cleaned
High and often-missed spots
Doors, trim and shelves above eye level are exactly what a deep clean is for. Our team brings a step ladder so the tops of door frames and upper cabinets are not skipped.
What a deep clean is not
A deep clean is not organizing, moving heavy furniture or removing mold. For a move-out, see our move-in/move-out cleaning.
How often should you book one?
Most homes benefit from a deep clean once or twice a year, and again before or after a move. Between deep cleans, a regular or recurring cleaning keeps everything in shape. Read more in deep cleaning vs. regular cleaning.