- Lisa Moskovian
House Deep Cleaning Services: What to Look For
Wondering what makes house deep cleaning services different from regular cleaning? You’re not alone — it’s one of the most common questions we get from new clients.
Whether you’re preparing for guests, tackling spring cleaning, or just need a serious reset, deep cleaning goes far beyond the surface. In this blog, we’ll break down exactly what house deep cleaning services include, how they differ from standard cleaning, and when you might want to book one.
What are house deep cleaning services?
A deep clean is a very thorough service that eradicates dirt, grime, dust, grease build-up, any neglected area or areas that may only need to be cleaned a few times a year. It’s not just about decluttering and wiping surfaces; deep cleaning sanitizes and disinfects, eliminating harmful germs and fostering a healthier environment.
With meticulous attention and a longer timeframe, a house deep cleaning service will leave you with a light, refreshing feeling in your home.
However, like any other service, not all house deep cleaning services are created equal.
We put together this article to help you become aware of what to look for when searching for a service that will give you exactly what you want.
Also read: One Time Cleaning Services: 6 Reasons for Professional Cleaners
What House Deep Cleaning Services Are
The entire purpose of a house deep cleaning service is to provide you with a very thorough, detailed cleaning of your home.
We get it – it can be a lot to stay on top of tidying and laundry, nobody is thinking about their window tracks!
Deep cleaning services are entirely customizable based on what you want, your budget, and what is a priority in your home.
It is important to be upfront about your expectations and your budget, as a house deeping cleaning service may take more time and will be more costly.
The most requested areas my clients ask for when it comes to deep cleaning include:
- Oven Cleaning
- Disinfecting bathroom garbage cans/kitchen garbages
- Windows and window tracks
- Door tracks
- Inside of the fridge
- Dusting and vacuuming behind heavy furniture (that isn’t moved often)
- Grout treatment in showers
- Rust removal in toilets
- Sanitizing all doors and light switches
Also read: How to Clean Your Bathroom: 3 Expert Tips
When to Consider House Deep Cleaning Services
It’s time to consider hiring a house deep cleaning service when:
- You are moving out of your home
- Moving into a new home
- Have an injury
- Just had a baby
- Renovated your home
When Does Your Home Need a Deep Clean?
Here are a few telltale signs it’s time to book house deep cleaning services:
🫢 There’s a persistent odour you can’t seem to get rid of
🚿 Grout in your bathroom or kitchen has a pink, reddish, or black build-up
🧼 Light switches, door handles, and other high-touch spots feel sticky or look grimy
🔥 Your oven is coated with burnt-on food or stubborn grease stains
🌬️ Dust settles quickly on surfaces, no matter how often you clean
🏠 Your home just doesn’t feel clean — even after tidying
❄️ You’ve done winter decluttering and it’s time for a spring clean
Still not sure? Trust your senses. If things look, smell, or feel off — it might be time to go deeper.
How to Prepare for Deep Cleaning Services
To prepare for a house deep cleaning service, you want to make sure:
- You remove as much as you can out of the way so the cleaners can focus on deep cleaning instead of tidying
- Be very clear on what you want and communicate that to the company ahead of time
- Do your best to either leave the home or work around the cleaners, so they can focus on deep cleaning.
Service costs vary quite a bit for house deep cleaning services.
The cost really depends on the condition, and what the client wants. While some services charge a flat rate, other services charge hourly.
We prefer hourly as we will only bill you for the time there and find this the most fair for the client.
Also read: How long should cleaning your house take?
Deep House Cleaning Cost: An Example
Let’s say you are moving into a 4 bedroom home with 2.5 bathrooms and a finished basement and you want to hire a house deep cleaning service so your home is all clean prior to moving in, this is typically what is included and what it would cost.
For this example, let’s say the condition is a 6/10 (10 being very poor condition and 1 being very good condition)
This client wants:
- Oven deep cleaned ($75)
- Fridge wiped clean
- All windows cleaned on this inside and tracks cleaned
- Thorough cleaning of bathrooms including grout cleaning
- Thorough high dusting of ceiling fans, corners, and dusting of baseboards, door ledges
- All light switches and door knobs sanitized
- Thorough cleaning of kitchen (including inside of cupboards)
- Thorough vacuuming and mopping of floors (house is mostly hardwood)
In this example, there is no furniture to dust because they have not moved in yet.
This would roughly cost the homeowner around $650 + applicable taxes which includes 2 cleaners for 4.75 hours plus additional time for cleaning of the oven.
If you are looking for an estimate to hire a house deep cleaning service, we offer this service! Book your consultation here.
Do House Deep Cleaning Services Cost More?
House deep cleaning services do cost more. The reason being is that it is a very detailed, thorough service that requires greater skill, more products and equipment, and definitely most importantly – more elbow grease!
House Deep Cleaning Services in Hamilton
We have been in this industry for over 10 years now (we just celebrated 10 years in business) and we have taken on plenty of deep cleaning jobs in the Hamilton and surrounding areas.
The most common type of jobs we book for deep cleaning are move-in and move-out cleaning. This always requires a thorough cleaning of appliances, dusting, and thorough sanitization of bathrooms, kitchens, doorknobs, and light switches to get the home ready for their new owners! The image above is an example of a move-in and move-out professional cleaning service we did recently in Hamilton.
House deep cleaning is a very fulfilling service that we offer.
We love the before and after transformation of the homes we deep clean and we take pride in turning a client’s house into a home again.
If you want to know more about The Greenspring Cleaners and our services, feel free to book a consultation with us to get an estimate for your home.
Also read: 10 Reasons It’s Time for A House Cleaner
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