Deep Cleaning vs Standard Cleaning: Which Do You Need?
Not sure whether to book a standard or deep cleaning? Here's everything you need to know to make the right choice for your South Florida home.
What is Standard Cleaning?
Standard cleaning is your regular maintenance clean—perfect for homes that are already in reasonably good condition. It's what most people book for weekly or bi-weeklycleaning services.
Standard Cleaning Includes:
- • Dusting all surfaces and furniture
- • Vacuuming and mopping floors
- • Cleaning kitchen counters and appliance exteriors
- • Sanitizing bathrooms (toilet, sink, shower/tub)
- • Making beds and tidying rooms
- • Emptying trash bins
What is Deep Cleaning?
Deep cleaning is a thorough, intensive clean that reaches areas often missed during regular cleaning. It's ideal for first-time clients, seasonal refreshes, or homes that haven't been professionally cleaned in a while.
Deep Cleaning Includes Everything Above, Plus:
- • Inside oven and microwave cleaning
- • Inside refrigerator cleaning
- • Cleaning inside cabinets and drawers
- • Detailed baseboard and door frame cleaning
- • Light fixture and ceiling fan cleaning
- • Window sill and blind cleaning
- • Grout scrubbing in bathrooms
- • Behind and under furniture cleaning
Price Comparison
Deep cleaning typically costs 1.5-2x more than standard cleaning due to the additional time and detail involved. Here's a comparison for a typical 3-bedroom home:
Standard Cleaning
$160-$220
2-3 hours • Maintenance focus
Deep Cleaning
$250-$350
4-6 hours • Comprehensive
When to Choose Deep Cleaning
- • First time booking with a new cleaning service
- • Haven't had professional cleaning in 3+ months
- • Before or after hosting guests
- • Seasonal deep clean (we recommend quarterly)
- • After illness in the household
- • Before listing your home for sale
Our Recommendation
For best results, we recommend starting with a deep cleaning, then switching to regular standard cleanings (weekly or bi-weekly) to maintain that fresh feeling. This approach keeps your home consistently clean and is more cost-effective long-term.
Book Your Cleaning Today
TIDYWISE servesBroward,Miami-Dade, andPalm Beach County. Call (561) 571-8725 orbook online for a free quote!