A standard house cleaning covers the kitchen, bathrooms, floors, dusting and high-touch surfaces throughout the home. That means counters, stovetop, sink and appliance exteriors; toilets, showers, tubs, sinks and mirrors; all floors vacuumed and mopped; dusted surfaces and furniture; wiped switches and handles; emptied trash; and general tidying. Detail work — baseboards, inside the oven, grout — is part of a deep clean instead.
Room-by-room: what a standard clean covers
Kitchen
- Counters, backsplash and sink cleaned
- Stovetop and appliance exteriors wiped (microwave inside on request)
- Cabinet fronts spot-cleaned; table and chairs wiped
- Floor swept and mopped; trash emptied
Bathrooms
- Toilet cleaned inside and out
- Shower, tub, glass and tile wiped down
- Sink, vanity, mirror and fixtures cleaned
- Floor mopped; trash emptied
Bedrooms & living areas
- Surfaces and furniture dusted
- High-touch spots — switches, handles, remotes — wiped
- Floors vacuumed and mopped; beds made on request
- General tidying and straightening
What's usually extra (or a deep clean)
These aren't in a standard clean but can be added on request, or come with a deep clean:
- Inside the oven and refrigerator
- Interior windows, baseboards and blinds by hand
- Tile grout scrubbing and built-up mildew
- Wall washing, cabinet interiors, behind appliances
- Laundry, dishes, and pet waste (varies by team)
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What is included in a standard house cleaning?
Kitchen, bathrooms, floors, dusting and high-touch surfaces throughout — counters, toilets, showers, vacuum and mop, wiped switches and handles, trash and tidying. Detail work like baseboards and inside the oven is a deep clean.
What is not included in a standard cleaning?
Inside the oven/fridge, interior windows, baseboards and blinds by hand, grout scrubbing and heavy buildup — those belong to a deep clean. Laundry, dishes and pet waste are usually extra too, but most can be added on request.
Do cleaners bring their own supplies?
Yes — teams bring their own products and equipment, including pet- and family-safe options on request. You don't need to stock anything.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
No — most clients leave a code or key. Teams are vetted and insured, so you can be home or away.