STANDARD CLEANING
A standard cleaning is best suited for a home that is already in well maintained condition and does not have noticeable buildup of grease, grime, or soap scum in the kitchen, bathrooms, or other living areas. Standard cleanings are intended for ongoing upkeep and are typically most effective after a home has first received a thorough deep cleaning. They are not designed to replace restorative cleaning or serve as a shortcut when more intensive work is needed.
It is very common for homeowners to become accustomed to the condition of their space and not fully notice buildup that has developed over time. As a general guideline, if your home has not received a proper professional deep cleaning within the last 2 to 3 months, it will likely benefit more from a deep cleaning than a standard maintenance service.
Standard includes the bathroom tasks listed below, including a tub scrub if needed and cleaning behind the toilet, bathroom baseboards and floors. If your home needs bathroom work beyond that checklist, full high-to-low dusting, or baseboards outside the bathrooms, consider a deep cleaning.
We also understand that many first time house cleaning clients may not be familiar with cleaning terminology or service differences, and that is completely understandable. Our goal is never to simply book a job for the sake of booking it. Our priority is to guide you toward the service that will create a visible, meaningful difference in your home and leave you with results that feel worth it.
Attention: If you are booking a standard cleaning but expecting a major transformation, the home is likely better suited for a deep cleaning. Booking the wrong service can lead to scope re evaluation at the door, pricing adjustments, rescheduling, or results that do not meet expectations. Choosing the correct service from the start allows us to deliver the level of care, time, and detail your home truly needs.
From upkeep to a deep clean
Standard Clean, Standard Clean Plus and Deep Clean are three steps of the same ladder. Standard Clean Plus is the same service as Semi Deep Clean. Call Milan if you are unsure which fits your home.
- Standard CleanRoutine upkeep for a home that is already well maintained: exposed surfaces, exposed floors, kitchen upkeep, bed-making and sofa exterior vacuuming, plus the listed bathroom tasks.
- Standard Clean Plus (Semi Deep Clean)Standard Clean plus detailed kitchen and bathroom cleaning: reachable cabinet exteriors without a ladder, stove, hood and grease traps, under countertop appliances, backsplash and microwave; bathroom buildup scrubbing, fixtures, vanity exterior, cobwebs, baseboards and the inside of the bathroom door. Bedrooms and living areas keep regular cleaning.See Standard Clean Plus (Semi Deep Clean)
- Deep CleanThe full-home restorative clean. Recommended for first visits and homes that have not had a proper deep clean in the last two to three months.See Deep Clean
What's included
Kitchen
- Exposed surfaces of kitchen countertops
- Kitchen sink scrub
- Polish stove and fridge exteriors
- Standard 1 to 3x mopping of exposed bare floors
Bedrooms
- Make beds
- Standard wipe of exposed surfaces
- Standard vacuuming of exposed surfaces
- Standard 1 to 3x mopping of exposed bare floors
Living room and other areas
- Standard wipe of exposed surfaces
- Standard vacuuming of exposed surfaces
- Standard 1 to 3x mopping of exposed bare floors
- Sofa exterior vacuuming
Bathrooms
- Scrub the tub if needed
- Scrub and wash the toilet interior and exterior, including behind the toilet
- Scrub the sink
- Clean bathroom baseboards
- Clean bathroom floors
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Customer review
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Plan your Standard Cleaning
- Your space
Share its size and condition
- Your service
Compare the checklists
- Your priorities
Discuss the work you need
Before your cleaning
Cleaning expectations
Your cleaning covers the agreed checklist. Results depend on the home’s condition and the time scheduled. Our goal is overall improvement, without promising perfection in every inch.
Good to know
Reach for Standard Cleaning
Included tasks are performed from a standing position, within reach, without a ladder.
What a Standard Cleaning does not include
- Full high-to-low dusting and high cobweb removal
- Deep shower and tub cleaning beyond the included tub scrub as needed
- Deep cleaning of bathroom doors
- Kitchen cabinets all the way from top to bottom
- Stove hood degreasing and grease trap cleaning
- Heavier stove top cleaning
- Move countertop appliances to clean underneath and behind
- Kitchen backsplash
- Move any furniture such as sofas, end tables, beds, entertainment stands, bookshelves, etc to clean under and behind
- Window cleaning
- Window track cleaning
- Baseboards outside bathrooms
- Ceiling fans
- Floor mopping more than 3 passes
Available for additional fees
Where we clean
East Bay
Oakland · Berkeley · Alameda · Emeryville · Albany
San Francisco
San Francisco
Marin
Marin County · Tiburon · Sausalito
Peninsula
Palo Alto · Redwood City · Atherton
Standard Cleaning blogs
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Standard Cleaning FAQs
Call Milan to discuss the scope and timing for your space.
When should I choose a Deep Cleaning?
A Deep Cleaning may be suitable for a first visit, or when a home has not been maintained for two or more months, especially with pets or children. Tell Milan about the home's condition so the scope can be assessed.
Do you clean marble and natural stone?
Yes, we clean marble, granite, and other natural stone surfaces using pH neutral cleaners and non-acidic products.
We take special care to protect the finish and avoid etching or damage. Let us know if your home has stone counters or floors and we’ll adapt our cleaning approach.
How do I get a cleaning estimate?
Call Milan and tell us about your home's size and condition, the cleaning service you need, and what you want done. Milan prepares a customized price by phone; an in home walkthrough is not needed first.
Book your Standard Cleaning
Call Milan to discuss your cleaning needs and the next steps.
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