House Cleaning Services Explained
Everything you need to choose the right clean. Read what’s included, excluded, pricing drivers, and recommended add-ons.
This page helps you understand the differences between our service levels, what is included in each, when each option makes sense, and how add-ons and recurring cleaning fit in. We serve Northern Rhode Island and nearby areas.
What Is Included in a Deep Cleaning?
A deep cleaning goes beyond routine upkeep. It typically removes built-up dirt and grime, resets the home to a maintained state, and covers more detailed areas—baseboards, behind appliances (where accessible), tile and grout, under furniture, and full bathroom and kitchen detail. It’s often used for a first-time service, after a long gap without professional cleaning, or for seasonal refreshes, move-in/move-out, or before starting recurring maintenance so that later visits can stay on schedule.
How Do I Choose Between Basic, Standard, and Deep Cleaning?
Basic is lighter upkeep for spaces that are already well maintained—quick dusting, vacuum/sweep, light mopping, and surface wipes. It works well for busy households that keep up with daily tidying and want a professional touch on a tight schedule. Standard is our routine recurring option for most homes: full dusting, vacuum and mop throughout, kitchen and bathroom detail, trash removal, and general detail in every room. Deep is for when you need more than routine—build-up, a reset, or extra detail (baseboards, behind appliances, tile scrubbing, under beds). If you’re not sure, start with Standard or Deep; you can step down to Basic once the home is on a steady maintenance schedule.
✨ Basic Clean
Best for busy households & weekly upkeepIncludes:
- Light dusting of easy-to-reach surfaces
- Quick vacuum/sweep and light mopping of floors
- Kitchen: wipe counters, light surface clean
- Bathroom: wipe sinks, counters, mirrors, and quick toilet clean
- Bedroom: light tidy, make beds
- Living Room: light dusting, fluff pillows, tidy
Not included: detailed scrubbing, baseboards, appliance interiors, behind appliances, grout, or heavy buildup.
🧹 Standard Clean
Ideal for families & recurring cleansIncludes: everything in Basic plus:
- Full dusting of all main surfaces
- Vacuum/sweep and mop throughout
- Kitchen: wipe counters, cabinet fronts, appliances
- Bathroom: toilet, shower, floors, mirrors
- Bedroom: change linens, dust furniture
- Living Room: dust surfaces, wipe electronics, clean floors
- Trash removal in all rooms
- General detail in every room
Not included: deep grout, inside appliances, heavy grease. First-time clients may need a Deep Clean before starting recurring Standard service.
🧽 Deep Clean
Best for seasonal refresh, move-in/out, or long-overdue homesIncludes:
- Everything in Standard Clean
- Detailed dusting: baseboards, louvered doors, vents
- Deep floor care, edges & under furniture
- Kitchen: deep scrub of surfaces, behind appliances (Cleaning behind appliances is done where accessible)
- Bathroom: tile scrubbing, full shower/tub, detailed fixtures
- Bedroom: under beds, detailed refresh
- Living Room: décor & furniture detail cleaning
- Trash: all rooms plus bin sanitization
- Walls, doors, vents, and fixtures wiped
Not included: severe grease/nicotine remediation, full grout restoration, or hazardous material cleaning. These require add-ons or specialist referral.
What Should I Expect From a First Cleaning?
The first visit often takes longer than later ones, especially if the home needs extra detail work or a reset before recurring maintenance can be effective. We’ll cover everything in your chosen service level; if the home has built-up dirt or neglected areas, we may recommend a Deep Clean for the first visit so that follow-up cleans stay on time and on scope. We’ll set expectations clearly before we start.
When Should I Start With a Deep Cleaning Before Recurring Service?
Many customers begin with a deep cleaning before moving into recurring service because it establishes a manageable baseline. Once the home is reset, weekly, biweekly, or monthly maintenance stays easier and more consistent. If your home hasn’t been professionally cleaned in a while or you’re new to our service, starting with a deep clean is usually the most practical choice.
Service Comparison
Use this comparison to see which level matches your needs. If you’re deciding between two levels, consider how much buildup you have and how often you plan to have us out.
| Task | Basic | Standard | Deep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dusting | Light, reachable surfaces | Full main surfaces | Detailed incl. baseboards, louvered doors, vents |
| Floors | Quick vacuum/sweep, light mop | Vacuum/sweep + mop throughout | Deep care, edges & under furniture |
| Kitchen | Counters, light surface clean | Counters, cabinet fronts, appliances | Deep scrub, behind appliances |
| Bathroom | Wipe sinks, counters, mirrors, toilet | Full toilet, shower, floors, mirrors | Tile scrubbing, full shower/tub, detailed fixtures |
| Trash | --- | All rooms | All rooms + bin sanitization |
| Walls & Baseboards | --- | Spot clean | Full wipe of walls, doors, vents, fixtures |
Add-on prices vary based on home size, condition, and time required. Upload photos to receive a precise quote.
How Often Should a Home Be Professionally Cleaned?
It depends on household size, pets, children, lifestyle, traffic, and your expectations. There’s no single rule. Many homes do well with recurring service every two to four weeks—weekly for busier or larger households, biweekly or monthly for smaller or lower-traffic homes. We’re happy to recommend a frequency based on your situation when you get a quote or book.
What Cleaning Add-Ons Are Worth It?
Add-ons are useful when you have specific priorities, neglected areas, or want to define scope more precisely. For example: heavy kitchen buildup, inside appliances, grout, baseboards, windows, pet hair, or smoke/nicotine treatment. We keep certain items as add-ons so base prices stay fair and you only pay for what you need. If you’re unsure, tell us your priorities or send photos; we’ll suggest what makes sense for your home.
Add-Ons (detailed)
Kitchen Upgrades
Heavy Kitchen Reset — $50–$125
Deep clean for appliance exteriors, cabinet exterior (Includes interior if empty), and grease removal beyond standard service.
Price varies based on kitchen size, complexity and dirtiness.
Appliances — $15–$50
Clean inside and out of appliances. Heavy buildup may require Heavy Kitchen Reset pricing.
Price varies based on what appliances you'd like cleaned.
Dish Reset — $15–$25
Load, wash, and reset sink & counters. For small loads only; not intended for large event/party clean-up.
Price varies based on the amount of dishes, if hand washed and dried or loaded in to a dishwasher.
Detail Work
Baseboards & Trim — $25–$60
Detailed dusting and wipe-down of baseboards. Does not include painting or repair.
Price varies based on the amount of baseboard and trim.
Wall Spot Clean — $20–$50
Removes smudges, scuffs, and fingerprints. Does not include repainting or wallpaper repair.
Price varies based on how many rooms, how much spot cleaning is required and what is being cleaned.
Windows — $2–$5 each
Interior window and window area cleaning. Includes blinds, panes, frame, and tracks. Exterior glass cleaning not included.
Price varies based on the type of window and blinds/curtains. ex windows. Standard, bay, french pane. ex blinds. Venetian, vertical, panel.
Specialty
Smoke / Nicotine — $150–$300
Special surface treatment for smoke/tar buildup. Severe odor may require multiple visits or professional remediation.
Price varies based on the amount of smoke/tar buildup and what needs cleaning. Just walls, trim, window frames or general household items as well.
Pet Hair Extraction — $40–$75
Removes embedded pet hair from carpets, upholstery, and fabric furniture. Does not include odor treatment.
Price varies based on the amount of pet hair and the amount of surfaces that require pet hair extraction.
Upholstery Refresh — $30–$60
Vacuuming and surface wipe of sofas, chairs, and fabric furniture. No deep steam/extraction; leather/faux leather excluded.
Price varies based on the amount and type of furniture.
Organization
Organization Boost — $40–$80
Light organization of key areas (closets, entryways, pantries, etc.). Not a full professional organization service.
Price varies based on what needs organizing and how much. This would also apply to cabinet interiors when cabinet interior cleaning is requested.
Declutter Kickstart — $40–$60
Small space reset: closet, entryway, or pantry. Does not include removal/hauling of items from the property.
Price varies based on the amount of clutter to be sorted and/or discarded.
Grout Scrub & Detail — $30–$100
Deep scrub for tile and grout areas. Does not include resealing or recoloring grout.
Price varies based on the amount of grout. This can be determined based on if the grout is in the bathroom/kitchen and if the grout is also, or only, on the walls.