Deep Cleaning in Boston
Deep cleaning is a detailed, top-to-bottom service for homes that need more than upkeep: a first professional visit, a seasonal reset, or a home that has gone a few months without cleaning. It includes the full standard checklist plus the detail work standard visits skip — baseboards, door frames, vent covers, tile edges, and built-up grime in kitchens and bathrooms. Most recurring plans start with one deep cleaning so later visits keep a consistent standard.
Who this service is for
- First-time customers whose home hasn't had a professional cleaning recently
- Seasonal resets and pre- or post-event cleanups
- Homes with cooking residue, soap scum, or dust buildup
- The recommended first visit before a recurring plan
What’s included
Everything in standard cleaning
- The complete standard house-cleaning checklist, in every room
Added detail work throughout
- Hand-wipe baseboards, door frames, and doors
- Dust vent covers, ceiling-fan blades, and light fixtures within reach
- Wipe window sills and reachable window frames and tracks
- Detail light switches, outlets covers, and handles
- Remove cobwebs high and low with extension tools
Kitchen detail
- Degrease backsplash, range hood exterior, and stovetop
- Detail-clean small-appliance exteriors
- Wipe down cabinet fronts throughout
- Scrub sink, faucet base, and drain rim
Bathroom detail
- Remove soap scum and mineral buildup from tile, glass, and fixtures
- Detail grout lines within reach
- Scrub around faucet bases, hinges, and drain rims
- Wipe down vanity and cabinet fronts
Standard vs. deep cleaning
| Task | Standard cleaning | Deep cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Surfaces, counters, sinks, mirrors | Cleaned every visit | Cleaned every visit |
| Floors vacuumed and mopped | Yes | Yes, including edges and corners |
| Baseboards, door frames, doors | Dusted where reachable | Hand-wiped throughout |
| Kitchen degreasing (backsplash, hood, stovetop) | Surface wipe | Degreased and detailed |
| Bathroom buildup (soap scum, mineral deposits) | Surface clean | Scrubbed and removed |
| Vents, fans, fixtures within reach | Not included | Dusted and wiped |
| Window sills, frames, tracks | Sills dusted | Wiped and detailed |
| Switches, outlet covers, handles | High-touch wipe | Individually detailed |
Not included
- Inside the oven and inside the refrigerator (available as add-ons)
- Carpet shampooing and floor waxing or refinishing
- Walls and ceilings beyond spot-wiping reachable marks
- Mold remediation, water damage, pest cleanup, and biohazards
- Post-construction debris (ask us about scope before booking)
Optional add-ons
- Inside oven
- Inside refrigerator
- Interior windows (reachable)
- Inside cabinets and drawers
Add-on prices are listed with the rest of our rates on the pricing page.
Before we arrive
- Clear counters and floors of personal items where possible — deep cleans reach more surfaces
- Plan for a longer visit than a standard cleaning; duration depends on size and condition
- Point out problem areas (buildup, pet zones) in your booking notes so we plan time for them
Our team and supplies
Staffing model: Owner-operated: cleanings are performed by our own small, directly managed team — never subcontracted or brokered out.. Screening: Every cleaner passes an identity check and a criminal background check before their first job.. Supplies and equipment policy is published with pricing.
If something’s missed
Tell us and we’ll handle it under the re-clean policy: If anything was missed, tell us within 24 hours and we’ll return to re-clean it at no charge..
Deep cleaning questions
Do I need a deep cleaning first?
If your home hasn't had a professional cleaning in the last month or two, usually yes. It brings every surface to a consistent baseline so standard visits can maintain it.
How long does a deep cleaning take?
It depends on the size and condition of your home. When you request a quote we'll give you a realistic window rather than a one-size-fits-all number.
Does deep cleaning include the inside of the oven or fridge?
Those are add-ons, so you only pay for them when you want them. Select them when you book.
Is deep cleaning the same as spring cleaning?
Functionally yes — a seasonal “spring cleaning” is a deep cleaning. Whatever the season, the checklist on this page is what you get.
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