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Deep Cleaning Checklist: A Room-by-Room Guide

A deep clean is more than a tidy-up — it resets your whole home. Use this room-by-room deep cleaning checklist to know exactly what a thorough clean should cover in your Orange County home.

What makes a clean a “deep” clean?

Standard cleaning handles the visible, everyday surfaces. A deep clean adds the detailed, less-frequent tasks — the build-up spots, high areas and inside-the-appliance work that keep a home genuinely fresh.

Kitchen

  • Inside the microwave; exterior of all appliances
  • Cabinet exteriors wiped
  • Range hood and cooktop degreased
  • Sinks scoured; hard surfaces detailed
  • Floors mopped

Bathrooms

  • Showers, tubs and tile scrubbed; grout detailed
  • Toilets disinfected; fixtures and mirrors polished
  • Shower tracks and hard surfaces cleaned
  • Cabinet fronts wiped

Bedrooms & living areas

  • Furniture tops and exposed shelves dusted or wiped
  • Baseboards, window sills and trim wiped
  • Light switches and doors cleaned
  • Floors vacuumed and mopped

All around the home

  • Ceiling fans and light fixtures dusted or wiped
  • Blinds dusted; high dusting and cobweb removal
  • Glass surfaces and mirrors cleaned

Want the complete list? See our deep cleaning checklist.

How often should you deep clean?

For most homes, 2–4 deep cleans a year plus regular standard visits keeps everything in great shape. Homes with pets, kids or heavy use may benefit from more frequent deep cleans.

Do it yourself or hire a pro?

A full deep clean can take a whole day. If you’d rather skip it, our deep cleaning package starts at $365 for homes up to 2,000 sq ft and covers this entire checklist.

FAQ

Is a deep clean worth it if my home looks okay?

Yes — much of what a deep clean targets (grease, grout, dust build-up) isn’t obvious until it’s gone.

Can I add extras?

Absolutely — inside the oven, fridge, windows and more are available on the extra services list.

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