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Regular vs deep cleaning: which do you need?
Short answer: Regular cleaning keeps a home that is already in good shape clean, week after week. Deep cleaning is a longer, more detailed clean that gets the build-up and the spots that regular visits skip. Most homes need a deep clean first, then regular visits.
People ask us this all the time. The short version: if your home hasn’t been professionally cleaned in a while, start deep. If it has, regular cleaning will keep it there. Here is how the two compare, so you can choose.
What regular cleaning covers
Regular cleaning is upkeep. It keeps the main rooms fresh between bigger cleans. A typical visit includes:
- Dusting reachable surfaces and furniture
- Wiping kitchen counters, the stovetop, sink and outside of appliances
- Cleaning and disinfecting toilets, tubs, showers and sinks
- Vacuuming and mopping floors
- Emptying trash and making the home look tidy
Most clients book it weekly, every other week or monthly. See our house cleaning page for details.
What deep cleaning adds
Deep cleaning does everything above, plus the detail work. We move things and clean under them instead of around them. That can include:
- Baseboards, door frames and light switches
- Ceiling fans, vents and the tops of picture frames
- Soap scum, hard-water spots and grout build-up in bathrooms
- Grease on cabinet fronts and the backsplash
- Inside the oven, fridge or cabinets, when you ask
See our deep cleaning page for the full list.
How to choose
Pick deep cleaning if:
- It is your first cleaning with us
- It has been a few months or more since a professional clean
- You are getting ready for guests, a holiday or a sale
- You see dust on fans, build-up in the shower or grime on baseboards
Pick regular cleaning if:
- Your home had a deep clean recently
- You want to keep it clean on a schedule
- You mostly need kitchens, bathrooms and floors kept up
Still not sure? Call or text us and describe your home. We will tell you honestly which one makes sense.
Why a deep clean usually comes first
When we start with a deep clean, each regular visit after that goes faster and looks better. The build-up is gone, so we keep it from coming back. Many clients book the deep clean, then set up regular visits right after. One wrote, “Scheduled for monthly after 1st visit!”
We serve homes in Coral Springs, Parkland, Coconut Creek, Margate and Tamarac. Every visit ends with a walkthrough, and if we missed something, we fix it.
What clients say
★★★★★
“They did a detail cleaning at our home. Very professional.”
Willie R. · Google review
★★★★★
“Scheduled for monthly after 1st visit!”
G. Wayne H. · Google review
★★★★★
“moving everything instead of cleaning around things and they even do the tops of pictures on the walls, ceiling fans, baseboards and more.”
Jennifer N. · Google review
Regular vs deep cleaning FAQ
Does deep cleaning cost more than regular cleaning?
Yes, because it takes longer and covers more. The price depends on your home’s size and condition. We give one set price before we start, and quotes are free.
How often should I get a deep clean?
Many homes do well with a deep clean a few times a year and regular cleaning in between. Homes with pets or busy kitchens may want it more often.
Can I switch from deep to regular cleaning?
Yes. That is the most common plan. Start with a deep clean, then book weekly, every other week or monthly visits.
Do you bring supplies for both?
Yes. We bring our own supplies, hospital-grade disinfectant and HEPA vacuums for every visit.
Not sure which to book?
Call or text (954) 615-7210 and we will help you choose.