What's included: standard vs deep vs move-out cleaning
A standard clean maintains a home that's already in good shape. A deep clean adds detail work like baseboards, grout and buildup. A move-out clean is a deep clean of an empty home, including inside every cabinet and appliance.
| Kitchen | Standard | Deep | Move-out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wipe counters and backsplash | |||
| Clean sink and faucet | |||
| Clean stovetop | |||
| Wipe appliance exteriors | |||
| Clean inside microwave | |||
| Wipe cabinet fronts | |||
| Degrease range hood | |||
| Inside oven | Add-on | Add-on | |
| Inside fridge and freezer | Add-on | Add-on | |
| Inside cabinets and drawers | Add-on |
| Bathrooms | Standard | Deep | Move-out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean and disinfect toilet | |||
| Scrub shower and tub | |||
| Clean sink, counter and mirror | |||
| Remove soap scum and hard-water buildup | |||
| Scrub grout lines | |||
| Inside vanity and medicine cabinet |
| Bedrooms & living areas | Standard | Deep | Move-out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dust surfaces and furniture | |||
| Make beds / change linens | |||
| Empty trash | |||
| Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures | |||
| Wipe light switches and door handles | |||
| Vacuum under movable furniture | |||
| Inside closets and shelves |
| Whole home | Standard | Deep | Move-out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum carpets and rugs | |||
| Mop hard floors | |||
| Hand-wipe baseboards | Add-on | ||
| Wipe doors and door frames | |||
| Window sills and sliding door tracks | |||
| Spot-clean walls | Add-on | ||
| Interior windows | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Blinds | Add-on |
Checklists vary by company. Confirm the exact scope with your pro before the clean.
Checklist FAQ
A standard clean covers kitchen counters, sink, stovetop and appliance exteriors, bathrooms (toilet, shower, tub, sink, mirror), dusting, vacuuming, mopping, making beds and emptying trash.
A deep clean adds detail work a standard clean skips: hand-wiped baseboards, door frames, light switches, cabinet fronts, ceiling fans, grout, soap scum, window sills and sliding door tracks, and vacuuming under furniture.
A move-out clean is done in an empty home and adds the inside of every cabinet, drawer, closet, the oven, fridge, dishwasher and bathroom vanities, plus spot-cleaning walls.
Most cleaners do not do exterior windows, carpet shampooing, mold remediation, biohazard cleanup, heavy lifting or moving furniture, or organizing. Ask your pro about add-ons.
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