When hiring a cleaning service, one of the first things to understand is the difference between regular cleaning and deep cleaning. A reputable house cleaning company typically offers a variety of services, which can make it difficult to decide which one is right for your needs. Among the most common options are regular cleaning and deep cleaning.
The key distinction between the two lies in the level of detail. Regular cleaning is designed for routine upkeep, helping to maintain general cleanliness week by week. Deep cleaning, on the other hand, is much more thorough—it goes beyond the surface and targets grime, buildup, and neglected areas. It often serves as a starting point for new clients, with many companies requiring a deep clean before scheduling ongoing maintenance cleanings.
What's Included In A Regular Maintenance Cleaning?
At Keep It Clean With Raylene, Inc., the following services are included in our routine maintenance (regular) cleaning:
-Ceiling fans and light fixture (dusted)
-Cobwebs removed
-Blinds Window sills, and top of windows (Dusted)
-Moldings and woodworks (dusted)
-Rotating baseboards (dusted)
-Lamps and lampshades (dusted)
-Pictures and knick-knacks (dusted)
-Furniture (dusted and polished)
-Fronts of all the appliances (Cleaned)
-Tops of stove (cleaned)
-Countertops and backsplashes (washed)
-All sinks (scrubbed and disinfected)
-Mirrors (windexed)
-Tub/shower tiles (scrubbed)
-All bathroom counters and fixtures (sanitized)
-Wastebaskets (emptied and relined)
-Beds made- 1 set of sheets changed
*$10 per additional sheets changed
-Stairs (vacuumed, wood- wiped)
-Floors (vacuumed and/or mopped)
-Vents (Dusted)
Disclaimer: Maintenance cleaning cannot replace an initial or move-in/ move-out cleaning. It is presumed that the home will be in order and somewhat picked up to facilitate deep cleaning
What's Included In A Deep Cleaning?
At Keep It Clean With Raylene, Inc., the following services are included in our deep cleaning service:
-Ceiling fans blades within a 2-step ladder reach (hand washed)
-Light fixtures within a 2-step ladder reach (handwashed in place)
-Blinds and shutters (dusted)
-Cobwebs removed
-Blinds and Shutters (Dusted)
-Molding, Doorframes, Window sills, and top of windows (Handwashed)
-Baseboards (Handwashed reachable without moving furniture)
-Pictures and knick-knacks (handwashed)
-Uncluttered shelves (handwashed)
-Furniture polished (front, sides, and legs)
-Top of fridge (handwashed)
*Inside of fridge is an additional cost
-Fronts of all appliances cleaned/ inside microwave
-Stovetop and grates (Handwashed)
-Fronts of all the cabinets (handwashed)
*Empty homes: empty drawers, shelves, and cabinets (handwashed)
-Couch cushions vacuumed
-All doors and door frames (handwashed)
-Light switch plates (handwashed)
-Countertops and backsplashes (handwashed)
-All sinks (Scrubbed and disinfected)
-Mirrors (Cleaned)
-Tub/shower tiles (double scrubbed for build-up)
-All bathroom counters and fixtures (sanitized)
-Wastebaskets (empties and relined)
-Beds made- 1 set of sheets changed
*$10 for any additional beds
-Stairs (vacuumed and/or mopped)
-Floors (vacuumed and/or mopped)
-Vents (Dusted)
Disclaimer: 1. We do not climb higher than a 2-step ladder. Anything higher will be dusted with an extended duster. 2. We do not move furniture. Anything over 15 pounds will have to be moved before or during the cleaning by the client. 3. Please allow for some dust resettlement after we leave, we try to limit the dust in the air, but cannot prevent this entirely.