When you're looking to hire a professional cleaning company, one of the first questions you'll face is: do I need a standard clean or a deep clean?

They sound similar, but they serve very different purposes and choosing the wrong one can leave you either overpaying for services you don't need or under-cleaning your home.

In this guide, we'll break down exactly what each service includes, when to book each one, and how to decide what's right for your home.

What Is a Standard Clean?

A standard clean (also called a regular or recurring clean) is the routine maintenance cleaning most homeowners schedule on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. Think of it as keeping a clean home clean.

A standard cleaning typically includes:

• Dusting all accessible surfaces
• Vacuuming carpets and rugs
• Mopping hard floors
• Wiping down kitchen counters and appliances (exterior)
• Cleaning sinks, toilets, showers, and tubs
• Emptying trash cans
• Making or straightening beds
• Spot-cleaning mirrors and glass

A standard clean is designed to maintain a baseline level of cleanliness in a home that is already in reasonably good shape. It's fast, efficient, and ideal for busy families or anyone who just needs regular upkeep.

Best for: 
Homes that are already fairly clean and well-maintained
Recurring weekly or bi-weekly visits 
Busy households that need ongoing support

What Is a Deep Clean?

A deep clean goes several layers further. It's a comprehensive, top-to-bottom cleaning that targets the buildup, grime, and dirt that accumulates in areas standard cleaning doesn't cover — inside cabinets, behind appliances, around baseboards, grout lines, and more.

Think of a deep clean as hitting the reset button on your home.

A deep clean typically includes everything in a standard clean, plus:

• Scrubbing grout lines in tile and showers
• Cleaning inside the oven, microwave, and refrigerator
• Wiping down cabinet doors and drawer fronts (inside and out)
• Cleaning behind and under major appliances
• Washing baseboards, door frames, and window sills
• Removing built-up soap scum and hard water deposits
• Vacuuming upholstered furniture and under cushions
• Detailed cleaning of ceiling fans and light fixtures
• Cleaning inside windows and window tracks

Because a deep clean is so thorough, it typically takes two to three times longer than a standard clean and is priced accordingly.

Best for:
First-time clients before setting up a regular cleaning schedule
Homes that haven't been professionally cleaned in several months
Move-in or move-out situations
Spring cleaning and post-holiday resets
After renovations or construction work

Ready to Book a Professional Clean?

Whether you need a quick standard clean to maintain your home or a full deep clean to start fresh, we are here to help. Contact us today!

We serve Boise, Meridian, Nampa and surrounding areas with:

• Experienced, background-checked cleaners
• Eco-friendly cleaning product options
• Flexible scheduling; weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or one-time
• Satisfaction guaranteed