What's the Difference Between a Deep Clean and a Standard House Cleaning?

A standard house cleaning keeps an already-clean home in shape: surfaces, floors, kitchen and bathrooms. A deep clean goes further into the build-up a standard visit skips — baseboards, inside appliances, grout, vents and behind furniture — and usually takes about twice as long. Most cleaners recommend a deep clean first, then standard visits after.

What does a standard cleaning usually include?

• Dusting reachable surfaces
• Vacuuming and mopping floors
• Wiping kitchen counters, the stovetop and appliance fronts
• Cleaning toilets, tubs, showers, sinks and mirrors
• Emptying trash and tidying

• Baseboards, door frames and light switches
• Inside the oven, microwave and often the fridge
• Scrubbing tile grout and soap scum build-up
• Ceiling fans, vents and light fixtures
• Behind and under movable furniture
• Cabinet fronts and window sills

Exact lists vary by company, so ask for theirs in writing.

When should I book a deep clean?

Book one for a first visit, after a move in or move out, before or after hosting, after renovation dust, or when a home has gone a few months without professional cleaning.

How much more does a deep clean cost?

Deep cleans generally cost more than a standard visit because they take longer. See typical local figures in house cleaning costs in Middle Tennessee.

What should I ask a cleaning company?

• Is the price flat or hourly?
• What is on your deep clean checklist?
• Do you bring supplies?
• Are your cleaners insured, and are they employees or contractors?
• What happens if something is missed?

Where can I find local cleaners?

Browse cleaning services across Middle Tennessee, or start in Franklin, Brentwood or Murfreesboro, and contact companies directly.