The deep cleaning checklist (what a deep clean actually covers)

A deep clean is a top-to-bottom reset — it tackles the built-up grime that a weekly standard clean is never meant to touch. If a home hasn't had a thorough clean in a while, or you're prepping for guests, a sale, or a new season, this is the checklist that gets it back to a true baseline.

How a deep clean differs from a standard clean

A standard clean maintains an already-clean home — surfaces, floors, bathrooms, kitchen, on a reliable weekly list. A deep clean resets it: baseboards, edges, build-up, and the spots that only get attention a few times a year. Most homes start with a deep clean, then stay level with standard recurring visits. (Full breakdown: deep clean vs standard clean.)

Kitchen — deep tasks

• Degrease the range hood and filter
• Clean inside the oven, microwave, and fridge
• Wipe cabinet fronts and pull out small appliances
• Descale the coffee maker and kettle
• Scrub grout and the backsplash; polish the sink and fixtures

Bathrooms — deep tasks

• Treat and scrub grout and tile
• Remove soap scum and hard-water buildup from glass and fixtures
• Descale the showerhead and clean exhaust fans
• Wash mats; clean behind and around the toilet base
• Polish mirrors and chrome

Bedrooms and living areas — deep tasks

• Dust and wipe baseboards, trim, and door frames
• Clean light fixtures, ceiling fans, and vents
• Vacuum under furniture and upholstery, including cushions
• Wipe switch plates and high-touch points
• Clean interior windows, sills, and tracks

Whole-home finish

• Spot-clean walls and doors
• Detail edges and corners floors usually miss
• Final top-to-bottom dust and a full floor pass

When to book a deep clean

Book one when: it's been more than a few months since a thorough clean, you're moving in or out, you're hosting, or you're starting a recurring plan and want a clean slate. After a deep clean, a standard recurring plan keeps it there — and keeps each future visit short.

Want it handled? A deep clean is bookable online with an exact price in under two minutes. We serve Greater Boston, Orlando, and Miami. New to building a routine? Start with the room-by-room cleaning checklist.