Room by room

What's Included in a Residential House Cleaning?

It depends on the home, the type of cleaning and the scope we agree with you. Use this room-by-room guide to sort out your priorities before you request an estimate.

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Routine Tasks and Extras, Room by Room

Kitchen

Routine tasks

Countertops and the sink cleaned
Stovetop and appliance exteriors wiped
Backsplash and tabletops wiped
Floors swept or vacuumed, then mopped

Extras to ask about

Inside the fridge, oven or cabinets
Heavy grease buildup and a lot of cabinet fronts
Interior windows and blinds

Bathrooms

Routine tasks

Sink, vanity and toilet cleaned, inside and out
Shower or tub surfaces and mirrors cleaned
Counters and fixtures wiped
Floors swept or vacuumed, then mopped

Extras to ask about

Heavy scale and mineral buildup
Detailed grout work
Hard-to-reach areas
Specialty stone

Bedrooms and Living Areas

Routine tasks

Reachable surfaces and furniture exteriors dusted
Carpets and rugs vacuumed, hard floors cleaned
Light straightening, if you'd like it

Extras to ask about

Moving heavy furniture
Changing bed linens
Blinds
Delicate antiques
Upholstery or carpet shampooing

Throughout the Home

Floor care, dusting and emptying the trash are part of a routine clean.
Ceiling fans, baseboards, trim and high areas need to be on your list, and safe to reach.

What Isn't Part of a House Cleaning

These aren't part of routine house cleaning, and several need a specialist:

Exterior windows
Roofs and gutters
Heavy lifting
Hazardous waste
Mold remediation
Pest cleanup
Hoarding cleanup
Restoration work
Construction debris
Biohazard cleanup

Compare Service Types

Which tasks each type of cleaning covers
Task	Regular	Deep	Move-out
Kitchen and bathroom surfaces	Included	Included	Included
Floors	Included	Included	Included
Detailed edges and baseboards	On request	Often requested	On request
Inside appliances	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Inside empty cabinets	Add-on	Add-on	Common request
Heavy buildup	Quoted separately	Assessed with you	Assessed with you

A guide, not a fixed schedule. We confirm the exact tasks for your home with your estimate.

Get the Right Scope

List your priority rooms and any extras when you request an estimate.

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