ServicesDeep Cleaning
Deep Cleaning in Lakewood
A deep cleaning gets the buildup a weekly wipe-down misses: grease on cabinet fronts, soap scum on tile, dust on baseboards and vents. We work room by room, top to bottom, and tell you up front what is included and what changes the price.
What a Deep Cleaning Is, and When It Makes Sense
A regular clean keeps surfaces tidy. A deep cleaning goes after the stuff that builds up slowly in places nobody touches every week. Think door frames, light switches, the tops of cabinets, grout lines and the edges of floors where the vacuum never quite reaches.
It is the right call when your home has gone a few months without a professional clean, before you start a regular schedule, or when you just want a reset. Hard water across Southern California leaves white scale on faucets and shower glass, and that alone often takes a deep clean to clear.
If your home is already kept up and you mainly want it maintained, our regular cleaning is probably enough. We will tell you which one fits when you call.
What We Clean on a Deep Cleaning
Kitchen surfaces and fronts
We degrease cabinet fronts, handles, the backsplash and the stovetop. Counters get cleared and cleaned, and the outside of appliances gets wiped down, including the top of the fridge where grease and dust mix.
Bathrooms, scale and soap scum
Tile, tubs, shower glass and fixtures get scrubbed to remove soap film and mineral buildup. We clean around the base of the toilet and behind it, not just the seat and bowl.
Baseboards, doors and trim
Baseboards are hand wiped. So are door faces, door frames, light switches and outlet covers. These are the spots that look gray once you notice them.
Dust from high to low
Ceiling fan blades, air vents, blinds, window sills and the tops of furniture get dusted first, so nothing falls on a floor we already cleaned.
Floors, edges included
We vacuum and mop hard floors, get into corners and along edges, and move light furniture to clean underneath.
Add-ons when you ask
Inside the oven, inside the fridge and interior windows take extra time. We do them when you request them and include them in your quote.
Signs Your Home Is Due for a Deep Clean
- White crust on faucets and glass
- Mineral scale builds up on fixtures and shower doors. A quick spray will not move it. It needs time and the right product.
- Sticky film on kitchen cabinets
- Cooking grease settles on cabinet fronts and handles and holds dust. If a cloth comes away tacky, it is time.
- Dust on vents and fan blades
- Gray fuzz on the return vent or the fan means dust is moving around the house every time the air kicks on.
- Dark grout lines
- Grout that used to be lighter has usually collected grime, not changed color. Scrubbing brings most of it back.
- It has been a while
- If no one has done a full top-to-bottom clean in three months or more, a deep clean first makes regular visits faster and cheaper to keep up.
How the Day Goes
- 1
Quote over the phone
You tell us the size of your home, how long since the last full clean, and anything you want added. We give you a free quote and explain what is included.
- 2
Quick walkthrough
When we arrive, we walk the rooms with you or with your notes. If something is worse than expected, we say so before we start, not after.
- 3
Top to bottom, room by room
We dust high areas first, then work down to surfaces, fixtures and finally floors. Kitchens and bathrooms get the most time because that is where buildup is heaviest.
- 4
Final check
Before we leave, we go back through each room. If you are home, we walk it with you so you can point out anything we missed.
What Moves the Price
Deep cleaning is priced on time and effort, so a few things matter more than others. We go over each one on the call. You know what you are paying for before we show up.
- Size and layout
- More bedrooms and bathrooms mean more hours. Two bathrooms take far longer than one.
- Time since the last clean
- A home cleaned last month is a different job from one that has gone a year. Heavy grease and scale take longer to break down.
- Add-ons
- Inside the oven, inside the fridge and interior windows are extra. Skip them and the price comes down.
- Pets and clutter
- Pet hair takes extra vacuuming and wiping. Cluttered counters and floors take time to work around, so clearing them first can save you money.
Deep Cleaning Questions
- How is a deep cleaning different from a regular cleaning?
- A regular cleaning covers the surfaces you use every day. A deep cleaning adds the detail work: baseboards, door frames, vents, fan blades, grout and scale on fixtures. It takes noticeably longer, which is why it costs more.
- How long does it take?
- It depends on the size of your home and how much buildup there is. A small apartment can take a few hours, while a larger house with several bathrooms can take most of a day. We give you a time estimate when we quote.
- Do I need to be home?
- No. Plenty of people let us in and head out for the day. Just tell us on the call how we will get in and anything we should know, like pets or rooms to skip.
- Do you bring your own supplies?
- Yes, we bring our own supplies and equipment. If you prefer we use a product you already have, or you have surfaces like natural stone that need care, let us know ahead of time.
- Should I book a deep clean before moving out?
- If you are leaving a home, our move-out cleaning is built for that. It covers empty cabinets, closets and appliances the way landlords and buyers expect. A deep cleaning is for a home you are still living in.
- How often do I need one?
- Most homes do well with a deep clean once or twice a year, with regular cleaning in between. If you skip regular visits, you will likely need them more often.
Ready to Get the Buildup Out?
Tell us about your home and what bothers you most. We will give you a straight answer on scope and a free quote. We clean homes across Lakewood, Long Beach and Cerritos.