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One-Time Reset Service
Deep Cleaning(A Full Home Reset)
When your home needs more than upkeep — we restore a truly clean, spa-ready baseline so regular service becomes effortless again.
What Deep Cleaning means
Deep Cleaning is a one-time “reset” service that targets the buildup and detail zones regular maintenance doesn’t touch — edges, tracks, grout, and high-contact surfaces.
Most homes benefit from Deep Cleaning 1–2 times per year depending on cooking, pets, and traffic.
When Deep Cleaning is the right choice
Seasonal reset
Spring or fall — restore your home to a true baseline before the next season begins.
3+ months without professional cleaning
Buildup accumulates in detail zones that regular upkeep doesn't reach.
Before hosting guests or family
Arrive at a spa-ready baseline before your home is in the spotlight.
After a busy period
Travel, a newborn, or an intense schedule — we restore what upkeep couldn't keep up with.
Moving in (furnished home)
A fresh-start reset so you begin in a home that meets your standard.
Kitchens/bathrooms showing buildup
Grease, lime scale, and grout buildup — addressed properly, not just wiped over.
Deep Cleaning vs Regular Standard
Regular Standard
Recurring Upkeep
- Surface-level dusting and wipe-downs
- Floors vacuum/mop
- Bathrooms refreshed
- Kitchen surfaces refreshed
Purpose: Maintain a home that is already in good shape.
Deep Cleaning
One-Time Reset
- Detail work in high-buildup zones
- Tracks, edges, baseboards, grout, buildup removal
- Optional inside work (by request): cabinets/drawers/appliances
Purpose: Remove backlog and restore a baseline clean.
Deep Cleaning is often the best first step before starting Regular Standard or Regular Smart Premium.
What’s included in Deep Cleaning
Below is a typical Deep Cleaning scope. Your estimate range reflects time for these detail zones. We confirm priorities before booking.
Zone — Kitchen
Included
- Degrease and detail countertops, backsplash, sink, and high-touch areas
- Wipe cabinet fronts, handles, and kickplates
- Range hood exterior wipe/degrease (light detail)
- Appliance exteriors detailed (fridge, stove, dishwasher)
- Inside microwave
- Spot clean marks on walls where accessible
- Floors detailed (edges/corners)
By Request
- +Inside oven
- +Inside fridge
- +Inside cabinets/drawers
- +Behind/under appliances if safe and pre-approved
Zone — Bathrooms
Included
- Full scrub of tub/shower, tiles, glass, and fixtures
- Remove buildup (soap scum, lime scale) where accessible
- Detail around faucets, drains, edges
- Toilet sanitized (full detail)
- Mirrors polished
- Floors detailed + edges/corners
By Request
- +Grout detailing (recommended every ~6 months depending on use)
- +Heavy scale/buildup areas may require additional time
Zone — Bedrooms
Included
- Detailed dusting of surfaces and edges
- Baseboards detailed
- Door frames and switch plates wiped
- Vacuum floors and under accessible furniture
- Spot wipe marks on doors where accessible
By Request
- +Inside closet shelves
- +Detailed furniture legs/carvings
Zone — Living / Dining
Included
- Detailed dusting including trims, edges, ledges
- Baseboards detailed
- Furniture detailing (table legs, rails, carvings where accessible)
- High-touch points (handles, switches, railings)
- Floors detailed
By Request
- +Light fixtures / chandeliers wipe-down (where safe)
- +Fans and vents
Zone — Windows / Detail Zones
Included
- Interior glass wipe (where accessible)
- Window tracks/rails wipe and detail
- Sills and frames
By Request
- +Blinds detailing (time varies)
- +Screens removal/cleaning where safe
Zone — Laundry / Utility
Included
- Exterior wipe-down of machines
- Shelves and high-touch zones
By Request
- +Behind/under machines if safely movable and pre-approved
The deep-detail tasks clients request most
Window tracks and frames
Blinds (dust + grease buildup)
Baseboards and trim edges
Grout detail (bathroom + kitchen)
Range hood degreasing
Cabinet fronts + handles (fingerprints/grease)
Inside microwave (included)
Oven interior (by request)
Inside fridge (by request)
Behind/under appliances (by request + safe access)
Light fixtures / chandeliers (where safe)
Fans and vents (where safe)
Proof (Real Work)
See our work and hear from clients directly.
How pricing works for Deep Cleaning
Deep Cleaning is billed by labour hours — focused work time inside your home. The Price Calculator provides a helpful range, and we confirm priorities and timing with you before booking.
Custom estimates based on your property details — no hidden minimums.
Deep Cleaning — FAQs
Ready for a full reset?
Get a clear estimate range and let us restore your home to a true baseline clean — so everything feels effortless again.