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Deep clean vs standard clean: which do you need?

The plain-English difference — and how to pick the right one for your home and budget.

“Standard” and “deep” are the two cleans you'll choose between most often. The short version: a standard clean keeps an already-tidy home fresh, while a deep clean is a full resetthat reaches the spots a regular clean skips. Here's how to tell which one you need.

What's in a standard clean

Your regular upkeep — the visible, everyday surfaces:

  • Kitchen: counters, exterior of appliances, sink and floors
  • Bathrooms: toilet, tub/shower, mirrors and floors
  • Bedrooms and living areas dusted and vacuumed
  • Floors vacuumed and mopped throughout
  • Trash emptied and surfaces sanitized

What's in a deep clean

Everything in a standard clean, plus the detail work that builds up over time:

  • Cabinet fronts, baseboards and door frames
  • Light switch plates and high-touch spots
  • Extra time in the bathrooms on grout, tile and build-up
  • Corners, edges and the places a quick clean usually misses

When to choose a standard clean

Pick a standard clean if your home is already in good shape and you just want to keep it that way — a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly refresh is perfect for this, and you'll save up to 15% on a recurring plan.

When to choose a deep clean

  • It's your first professional clean in a while
  • A seasonal reset (spring cleaning, before or after guests)
  • Allergies, or you just want that top-to-bottom fresh feeling

Many first-time customers start with a deep clean, then switch to standard recurring visits to maintain it — the most cost-effective way to keep a home spotless.

What about move-in / move-out?

Moving is its own category. A move-in / move-out clean is the most detailed of all — for an empty home, covering every surface and corner to help you get your deposit back or start fresh in a spotless new place.

Still not sure? We'll help

You can add a deep clean or a move-out clean right when you book online, and see the price update instantly. If you're unsure, start with a deep clean — it's the safe choice for a first visit.

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