Standard Clean vs Deep Clean

Regular Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning: What’s the Difference?

When booking a professional cleaning service, one of the most common questions homeowners ask is:
“Do I need a regular cleaning or a deep cleaning?”
While both services improve the cleanliness and comfort of your home, they differ significantly in scope, detail, and time required. Here’s a clear breakdown:

Regular Cleaning

Purpose: Maintain general cleanliness and keep your home looking tidy week after week.

Best For:

• Ongoing upkeep

• Homes that are already reasonably clean

• Weekly, biweekly, or monthly maintenance

Typical Tasks Include:

• Dusting accessible surfaces

• Wiping countertops and exterior appliances

• Quick tidy of common areas

• Sweeping and mopping floors

• Vacuuming carpeted areas and rugs

• Cleaning sinks and light bathroom touch-ups

• Making beds

• Taking out trash
  
  

Goal:
Keep your home consistently fresh and livable without going into heavy detail work.

Deep Cleaning

Purpose: Reset your home to a pristine, detailed, like-new condition by tackling the grime, buildup, and overlooked areas that regular cleanings don’t reach.

Best For:

• First-time Clean Freaks clients

• Homes that haven’t been professionally cleaned in a while

• Preparing for hosting, holidays, or events

• Move-ins, move-outs, or spring cleaning

• Anyone who wants an extra-thorough clean
  
  

Typical Tasks Include:
Everything in the regular cleaning plus:

Kitchen Deep Detail:

• Scrubbing stove top, knobs, hood, and drip pans

• Cleaning inside microwave

• Polishing exterior of all appliances

• Wiping cabinet faces and backsplash

• Detailed countertop sanitation
  
  

Bathroom Deep Detail:

• Scrubbing shower walls, tile, grout, and glass

• Deep cleaning toilets, including base & hinges

• Sanitizing sinks, faucets, and fixtures

• Polishing mirrors and chrome

• Removing soap scum, hard water, and buildup
  
  

Living Areas & Bedrooms:

• Baseboards thoroughly cleaned

• Door frames, light switches, and outlets wiped

• Dusting vents, fans, blinds, window sills

• Spot-cleaning walls (where safe)

• Vacuuming under furniture (where accessible)
  
  

Goal:
Reset the home to an immaculate standard, eliminating buildup and restoring shine, ensuring the space feels noticeably fresher and cleaner.

Which One Should You Choose?

If your home gets regular upkeep and just needs routine maintenance → Regular Cleaning is perfect.

If it’s been a while, you’re preparing for guests, or you want that luxury-level, top-to-bottom refresh → Deep Cleaning is the best choice.

Many clients start with a deep clean, then move to a regular recurring schedule to maintain it effortlessly.