Deep cleaning
in Philadelphia.
The top-to-bottom reset for a lived-in home.
Every item on the checklist, every time.
What a deep
clean is.
A deep house cleaning is a top-to-bottom reset of a home that’s lived in. Every item on the checklist is cleaned whether or not it looks like it needs it, including the details a routine clean skips, like baseboards, door frames, ceiling fans and grout.
We deep clean homes in every Philadelphia neighborhood and the Pennsylvania suburbs. Book online and see your price before you submit.
Who books it
- First clean with usStarting with a deep clean resets the home, so every visit after it is maintenance, not catch-up.
- It’s been a whileMonths of baseboards, fixtures, door frames and grout don’t fit into a routine visit. A deep clean is built for them.
- Before guests or a holidayThe details guests notice, done top to bottom before they arrive.
- Before a showing or listingGetting a furnished home ready for buyers, photos or an open house. Moving out of an empty home? That’s Move-In / Move-Out.
What a deep
clean covers.
- Included every time
- Add-on, chosen when you book
- Not included
01 / Every roomThroughout the home
Bedrooms, living areas, dining, hallways, stairs and entries.
- Floors vacuumed and moppedEdges and corners detailed
- Dust reachable surfaces and furnitureIncluding décor and picture frames
- Wipe counters, shelves and tables that are clear of clutter
- Mirrors and glass surfaces
- Empty trash and replace linersYou supply the bags, 2 to 3 bags at most
- BaseboardsHand wiped
- Doors and door frames
- Light switches, door knobs and handles
- Ceiling fans and light fixture exteriorsWhere reachable
- Window sills and ledges
- Cobweb removal
- Blinds dustedWet wipe is an add-on
- Under and behind furniture that moves easily
- Stair railings and banistersWiped
02Kitchen
- Countertops and backsplash
- Sink and faucetDescaled and polished
- Stovetop, range exterior and hood exteriorDegreased
- Outside of every appliance presentIncluding the top of the refrigerator, where reachable
- Inside the microwave
- Cabinet and drawer frontsFully wiped, hardware detailed
- Table and chairs
03Bathrooms
- Toilet, inside, outside and base
- Tub, shower and tiled wallsScrubbed, soap scum and grout treated
- Shower door glass and tracksDescaled
- Fixtures and drainsDescaled and polished
- Sink, counter and faucet
- Vanity and cabinet fronts
- Mirrors
- FloorsEdges and behind the toilet
04Laundry area
Where there is one.
- Washer and dryer exteriorsIncluding the top and the lint area around the door
- Utility sink, counters and shelves
- Floor
Need one small thing done while we’re there? Tell us before your appointment and we’ll do our best to fit it in if time allows. Bigger jobs, like the inside of the fridge or oven, are add-ons you can pick when you book.
Add-ons, chosen when you book
Not in the base price. Add what you need when you book.
- Inside the refrigeratorEmpty and defrost it first. The freezer isn’t included
- Inside the ovenRun the self-clean cycle first
- Inside cabinets and drawersEmpty them first
- DishesOne sink load
- Laundry on-siteOne standard load, washed, dried and folded
- Heavy dutyExtra scrubbing for built-up grime and neglected areas
- PetsExtra time for pet hair and dander. Not pet waste cleanup
- Interior window glassFirst and second floor, inside only. No screens or ladders
- Wet wipe window blindsHand-wiped to remove dust and buildup
- Small or large chandelierHigh-reach pieces may need special handling
- Finished basementUnfinished spaces need a special request
- Extra room or extra timeFor more space or more work
Not included
Not offered on a deep clean. Not sure? Ask us first.
- Paint stains
- Bio-hazards (mold, etc.)
- Bodily fluids (blood, urine, vomit, feces)
- Animal waste, litter or insects
- Washing of exterior windows, or the exterior of the home
- Inside vents and ductsVent and exhaust-fan covers: outer surface wiped as needed
- Washing wallsMarks near switches and handles can be spot-cleaned
- Carpet shampooing or steam cleaning
- Moving heavy furniture more than 50 lbs
- Wet wiping of light bulbs
- Cleaning while another service provider is present
- Organizing, sorting or decluttering
The home needs working water, electricity and lighting. Add-ons are chosen at booking or approved before the cleaner starts them, and nothing is added without your approval. Renovation dust? That’s Post-Construction Cleaning. Junk to clear first? That’s Heavy-Duty Cleanup.
Deep vs
standard
cleaning.
A standard clean maintains a home that’s already kept up. A deep clean catches up on everything a routine visit doesn’t reach.
Not sure which you need? If it’s been a while since the home had a professional clean, start with a deep clean.
| Task | Standard | Deep |
|---|---|---|
| Baseboards | On requestDusted on request, usually skipped | IncludedHand wiped |
| Doors and door frames | Not included | Included |
| Light switches, door knobs and handles | On request | Included |
| Ceiling fans and light fixture exteriors | Not included | IncludedWhere reachable |
| Cobweb removal | Not included | Included |
| Blinds | Add-onWet wipe add-on | IncludedDusted, wet wipe is the add-on |
| Under and behind furniture that moves easily | On requestSmall one-off request | Included |
| Stair railings and banisters | On request | IncludedWiped |
| Kitchen cabinet and drawer fronts | IncludedSpot wiped | IncludedFully wiped, hardware detailed |
| Kitchen sink and faucet | IncludedCleaned | IncludedDescaled and polished |
| Stovetop, range and hood exterior | IncludedCleaned | IncludedDegreased |
| Tub, shower and tiled walls | IncludedCleaned | IncludedScrubbed, soap scum and grout treated |
| Shower glass, fixtures and drains | IncludedCleaned | IncludedDescaled and polished |
| Floors | IncludedVacuumed and mopped | IncludedEdges, corners and behind the toilet detailed |
Want it to stay
this clean? Start
with PhillyCare+.
PhillyCare+ is our deal for starting regular cleaning: your first visit gets the deep-clean upgrade free*, then visits 2 and 3 are recurring cleanings.
*How the deal works: visit 1 gets the deep-clean upgrade at the discounted first-clean price. Complete all 3 visits to keep it. If you cancel before all 3 visits are completed, the remaining difference between the discounted first-clean price and the regular first-clean price becomes due.
Your first appointment gets the deep-clean upgrade.
Your first recurring visit keeps it up.
Your second recurring visit finishes the plan.
- Weekly, every other week or monthly
- No long-term contract after visit 3
Range hood + gratesWhat moves
the price.
There’s no single price for a deep clean, because every home is a different size and condition. Your price is based on home size, cleaning type, current condition, frequency, the add-ons you choose, and reserved time where it applies. A home with heavy buildup can add the Heavy Duty add-on.
A deep clean wipes every railing and banister, and a rowhome has stairs on every floor.
Tell us how many floors.
Three small floors joined by a winding stair.
Mention it so the team knows the layout.
No elevator, a front desk, or building rules?
Add them to your booking notes.
Street parking, permits and keys.
Tell us where to park and how to get in.
You see it before you submit. The booking form calculates your price from your details before you submit. If the home needs more time than you booked, you get options first: add time, focus on your priorities, or schedule another visit. Nothing is added without your approval.
Prefer a set price? The x98 Specials are 2 cleaners for 2 hours at $198, 3 hours at $298 or 4 hours at $398, working through your priorities in order. A Special buys time pointed at your priorities. A deep clean buys the whole checklist.
Late changes. Cancel or reschedule more than 24 hours ahead and there’s no fee. Inside 24 hours, a late cancellation is $60 and a late reschedule is $30.
Booking online yourself? Take 20% off a one-time deep cleaning you book online. $250 minimum, one per household, and it can’t be combined with other offers, the x98 Specials or PhillyCare+.
Get the home
ready.
A few minutes before the visit saves time on the day.
Here’s what helps most.
- 01Parking + access
Tell us where to park and how to get in.
You don’t need to be home. - 02Clear surfaces
Pick up loose clutter so counters, shelves and floors can be cleaned.
- 03Pets + rooms
Keep pets in a safe spot.
Tell us about alarms or rooms to skip. - 04Add-on prep
Empty and defrost the fridge, run the oven’s self-clean cycle and empty the cabinets.
- 05Walk through
When you can, look it over before your cleaners leave.
Guarantee
Walk through before the cleaner leaves and tell us if anything in your booked scope was missed, so it can be fixed on the spot. If you notice it later, contact our office within 24 hours and we’ll send a cleaner back to re-clean it at no charge, or take care of it at your next scheduled cleaning.Covers what you booked, not extras asked for on the day. Contact the office, not the cleaner.
Answers
before
you book.
Not sure if you need a deep clean? Call or text and we’ll tell you which clean we’d book for your home.
Call or text 215.798.7576What’s the difference between a deep clean and a regular clean?
A standard clean maintains a home that’s already kept up. A deep clean is unconditional: every item on the list is cleaned whether or not it looks like it needs it, including baseboards, door frames, light switches, ceiling fans, cobwebs, stair railings, fully wiped cabinet fronts, a descaled sink and treated grout.
What does a deep house cleaning include?
The whole home: floors with edges and corners detailed, dusting including décor and picture frames, hand-wiped baseboards, doors and frames, switches and handles, ceiling fans and fixtures, the kitchen with a degreased stovetop and descaled sink, scrubbed bathrooms with grout treated, and the laundry area. The full room-by-room checklist is on this page.
Are baseboards included in a deep clean?
Yes. Baseboards are hand wiped on every deep clean. On a standard clean they’re dusted on request and usually skipped. Doors and door frames, light switches and stair railings are wiped on every deep clean too, which matters in a rowhome with stairs on every floor.
Is the inside of the fridge and oven included?
No, they are add-ons you choose at booking, along with the inside of cabinets and drawers. Add them if you want the kitchen done inside and out. Empty and defrost the fridge, run the oven’s self-clean cycle and empty the cabinets before the cleaning.
Should my first cleaning be a deep clean?
If the home hasn’t had a professional clean in a while, yes. Start with a deep clean, then keep it up with regular visits, so every visit after the first one is maintenance instead of catch-up. PhillyCare+ is built that way: the deep-clean upgrade on visit 1, then recurring visits.
How much does a deep clean cost in Philadelphia?
Your price is based on home size, cleaning type, current condition, frequency, the add-ons you choose, and reserved time where it applies. The booking form calculates your price from your details before you submit. If the home needs more time than you booked, you get options first, and nothing is added without your approval.
What if my home is really dirty?
Add the Heavy Duty add-on for extra scrubbing of built-up grime and neglected areas. If the home needs junk or item removal before it can be cleaned, that’s Heavy-Duty Cleanup, which starts with an assessment. We do not add paid time without your approval.
Do you deep clean apartments, condos and walk-ups?
Yes. A deep clean works the same way in an apartment, condo or rowhome as in a house, and the price is based on the home’s size and condition. In a walk-up or a condo building, add the floor, the front desk and any building rules to your booking notes.
Pick the clean
that fits the home.
Standard house cleaning, booked one time or weekly, every other week or every 4 weeks.
See House Cleaning →
A whole-home clean for a home that’s empty, or about to be, before the keys change hands.
See Move-In / Move-Out →
Junk and garbage removal, then a deep clean.
Starts with an assessment.
Book your
deep clean.
Book online, or call or text 215.798.7576.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM, every day.
20%off
a one-time deep cleaning you book online
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One-time deep cleanings of $250 or more, booked online. One per household. Can’t be combined with other offers, the x98 Specials or PhillyCare+. Enter the code when you book online.