What Is Included in a Professional House Cleaning?
By Francine & Farah’s Executive Cleaning LLC
Keeping a home clean can take a significant amount of time and energy. Between work, family, appointments, errands, and everyday responsibilities, staying on top of dusting, bathrooms, kitchens, floors, and other household cleaning tasks can quickly become overwhelming.
That’s where a professional house cleaning service can help.
But if you’ve never hired a cleaning company before, you may be wondering: What is included in a professional house cleaning?
The answer depends on the cleaning company, the type of service you select, the size and condition of your home, and whether you need a standard cleaning, deep cleaning, recurring service, or move-in/move-out cleaning.
At Francine & Farah’s Executive Cleaning LLC, we provide professional residential cleaning services designed to help homeowners enjoy a cleaner, fresher, and more comfortable home.
Here’s a closer look at what you can typically expect from a professional house cleaning service.
What Does a Professional House Cleaner Do?
A professional house cleaner focuses on cleaning and maintaining the primary areas of your home, including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living spaces, dining areas, hallways, and floors.
Unlike simply straightening up a room, professional cleaning focuses on removing dust, dirt, buildup, fingerprints, crumbs, and other everyday household debris from surfaces throughout the home.
The exact cleaning checklist will depend on the service selected.
For example, a recurring maintenance cleaning will typically focus on routine cleaning tasks, while a deep house cleaning may address additional details such as baseboards, buildup, fixtures, and areas that haven’t received detailed attention recently.
What’s Included in a Standard House Cleaning?
A standard house cleaning is generally best for homes that have been professionally cleaned recently or are already in reasonably maintained condition.
It’s also a popular choice for homeowners who schedule weekly, biweekly, or monthly house cleaning services.
While every home is different, a standard cleaning may include the following.
Kitchen Cleaning
The kitchen is one of the most frequently used rooms in a home, which means countertops, sinks, appliances, and floors can quickly accumulate grease, crumbs, fingerprints, and everyday buildup.
Professional kitchen cleaning may include:
- Wiping and cleaning countertops
- Cleaning sinks and faucets
- Cleaning the stovetop
- Wiping accessible appliance exteriors
- Cleaning the exterior of the refrigerator
- Cleaning the exterior of the microwave
- Cleaning cabinet fronts as appropriate
- Wiping tables and other accessible surfaces
- Removing accessible dust and debris
- Sweeping and mopping floors
- Emptying trash as applicable
A clean kitchen can make the entire home feel noticeably fresher.
Bathroom Cleaning
Bathrooms require regular attention because moisture, soap residue, toothpaste, hair, and everyday use can quickly create buildup.
A professional bathroom cleaning may include:
- Cleaning and sanitizing toilets
- Cleaning sinks
- Cleaning countertops
- Cleaning tubs
- Cleaning showers
- Cleaning mirrors
- Wiping faucets and fixtures
- Cleaning accessible bathroom surfaces
- Removing ordinary soap residue and buildup
- Sweeping and mopping floors
- Emptying trash as applicable
For homes with multiple bathrooms, professional cleaning can save homeowners considerable time while helping keep these frequently used spaces maintained.
Bedroom Cleaning
Bedrooms should feel comfortable, fresh, and relaxing.
Typical bedroom cleaning may include:
- Dusting accessible surfaces
- Dusting furniture
- Wiping accessible surfaces as appropriate
- Cleaning mirrors
- Vacuuming carpets
- Sweeping and mopping hard flooring
- Removing accessible dust and debris
- Emptying trash as applicable
- General tidying within the agreed cleaning scope
Additional services may be available depending on the cleaning package and client’s needs.
Living Room & Family Room Cleaning
Living rooms and family rooms are high-traffic areas where dust, pet hair, crumbs, and debris can accumulate.
Professional cleaners may:
- Dust accessible furniture and surfaces
- Dust shelves and décor where appropriate
- Wipe tables and accessible surfaces
- Clean mirrors
- Vacuum rugs and carpeting
- Sweep and mop hard floors
- Address accessible dust and debris
- Empty trash as applicable
Attention to these common areas can make a noticeable difference in the overall appearance of your home.
Dining Room Cleaning
Professional dining room cleaning may include:
- Dusting furniture
- Cleaning the dining table and accessible surfaces
- Wiping chairs as appropriate
- Cleaning mirrors and other accessible glass surfaces
- Vacuuming carpeting or rugs
- Sweeping and mopping floors
- Removing accessible dust and debris
Hallways, Entryways & Common Areas
Entryways and hallways are often overlooked during everyday cleaning.
Depending on the service, cleaners may address:
- Floors
- Accessible surfaces
- Dust buildup
- Mirrors
- Entry areas
- Stairways
- Other common areas included in the cleaning scope
These areas help create the first impression when someone enters your home.
Are Floors Included in Professional House Cleaning?
Floor cleaning is typically an important part of a professional house cleaning.
Depending on the flooring material and service agreement, this may include:
Vacuuming: Carpeted rooms, rugs, bedrooms, hallways, and other appropriate areas.
Sweeping: Removing loose dirt, crumbs, hair, and debris from hard floors.
Mopping: Cleaning appropriate hard-surface flooring using suitable cleaning products.
At Francine & Farah’s Executive Cleaning LLC, we do not provide professional carpet shampooing or extraction. Carpeted areas can be vacuumed as part of the appropriate cleaning service, but carpet shampooing would need to be arranged separately.
What Is Included in a Deep House Cleaning?
If your home hasn’t received a detailed cleaning recently, a deep cleaning service may be a better starting point than standard cleaning.
Deep cleaning typically goes beyond everyday maintenance and gives additional attention to accumulated dirt, dust, and buildup.
Depending on the property and agreed scope, deep cleaning can include many standard cleaning tasks plus additional attention to areas such as:
- Baseboards
- Blinds
- Window sills
- Doors and door frames
- Ceiling fans
- Light fixtures
- Detailed bathroom surfaces
- Kitchen buildup
- Cabinet surfaces
- Additional dust accumulation
- Corners and edges
- Other accessible areas requiring more detailed attention
Because deep cleaning generally requires more labor and detail than maintenance cleaning, it often takes longer and may cost more than a standard cleaning.
Standard Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning: What’s the Difference?
One of the most common questions homeowners ask is whether they need a regular cleaning or deep cleaning.
A standard cleaning is generally designed to maintain a home that is already in reasonably clean condition.
A deep cleaning is generally designed to provide more detailed attention to areas that accumulate buildup over time.
For example, if your home is cleaned regularly but you simply need help maintaining bathrooms, kitchens, floors, and dusting, standard cleaning may be appropriate.
If it has been several months since the home received a thorough cleaning—or there is significant accumulated dust and buildup—a deep cleaning may be the better starting point.
After an initial deep cleaning, many homeowners transition to a recurring maintenance schedule.
What Is Included in a Move-In or Move-Out Cleaning?
Moving creates a different cleaning challenge.
A move-in cleaning helps prepare a property before you settle into your new home, while a move-out cleaning helps leave a property clean after furniture and belongings have been removed.
Depending on the agreed service scope, move-in/move-out cleaning may include:
- Detailed kitchen cleaning
- Detailed bathroom cleaning
- Floors
- Baseboards
- Window sills
- Blinds
- Accessible windows
- Cabinet and drawer interiors
- Cabinet exteriors
- Appliance interiors and exteriors
- Closets
- Shelving
- Doors and frames
- Dust removal throughout the property
Because an empty home provides greater access to areas normally covered by furniture and belongings, move-in/move-out cleaning can be more comprehensive than routine maintenance cleaning.
Is the Inside of the Refrigerator and Oven Included?
This depends on the cleaning package.
For routine residential cleaning, interior appliance cleaning may be an additional service or excluded from the standard scope.
For certain deep cleaning and move-in/move-out services, interior appliance cleaning may be included or specifically requested.
When requesting a quote, tell your cleaning company if you want the inside of the refrigerator, oven, cabinets, drawers, or other detailed areas cleaned so they can accurately determine the scope and price.
What Is Usually NOT Included in a Regular House Cleaning?
Understanding exclusions is just as important as knowing what’s included.
Depending on the company and service agreement, standard residential cleaning may not automatically include:
- Carpet shampooing or extraction
- Exterior window cleaning
- Heavy construction debris removal
- Paint removal
- Hazardous material cleanup
- Biohazard cleaning
- Mold remediation
- Pest-related cleanup
- Heavy lifting or moving large furniture
- Exterior pressure washing
- Specialty restoration work
Always discuss specialty needs with your cleaning company before the appointment.
How Long Does Professional House Cleaning Take?
There isn’t one universal answer.
The amount of time required to professionally clean a house depends on factors such as:
- Square footage
- Number of bedrooms
- Number of bathrooms
- Current condition of the property
- Number of occupants
- Pets
- Amount of furniture and belongings
- Type of cleaning requested
- Frequency of previous professional cleaning
- Number of cleaning technicians assigned
A maintained two-bedroom home may require considerably less time than a large five-bedroom property receiving its first deep cleaning.
That’s why providing accurate information when requesting a quote is important.
How Often Should You Schedule Professional House Cleaning?
The best cleaning frequency depends on your household and lifestyle.
Weekly House Cleaning
Weekly cleaning may work well for busy households, larger families, homes with pets, or anyone who wants their home consistently maintained.
Biweekly House Cleaning
Biweekly house cleaning is one of the most practical options for many households because it provides regular professional maintenance every two weeks.
Monthly House Cleaning
Monthly cleaning can be helpful for smaller households, lower-traffic homes, or clients who maintain much of the home themselves between professional visits.
One-Time Cleaning
One-time cleaning can be useful before or after:
- Moving
- Hosting guests
- Holidays
- Special events
- Property listings
- Home projects
- Seasonal cleaning
The ideal schedule is the one that matches your home’s needs, budget, and lifestyle.
What Should You Do Before Professional Cleaners Arrive?
You don’t need to clean your house before the cleaners arrive—that defeats much of the purpose!
However, a little preparation can allow the cleaning team to spend more time actually cleaning.
Consider:
- Picking up excessive clothing and personal belongings
- Putting away important paperwork
- Securing valuables
- Providing clear entry instructions
- Letting the company know about pets
- Identifying fragile or delicate items
- Communicating priority areas beforehand
- Ensuring electricity and running water are available
Clear communication helps your cleaning team understand exactly what matters most to you.
What Should You Look for in a Professional House Cleaning Company?
Price is important, but it shouldn’t be the only consideration when choosing a house cleaning company near you.
Consider asking about:
Clear scope of work: You should understand what’s included before service begins.
Communication: A professional company should make it easy to ask questions and communicate scheduling or service concerns.
Quality assurance: Look for a company with procedures for reviewing completed work and addressing legitimate service concerns.
Professional processes: Scheduling, service documentation, and clear expectations can help create a more consistent customer experience.
Cleaning options: A company offering standard, deep, recurring, and move-related cleaning can adjust service as your needs change.
Professional House Cleaning Services in Atlanta & Throughout Georgia
If you’re searching for professional house cleaning services in Atlanta, GA, or elsewhere in Georgia, Francine & Farah’s Executive Cleaning LLC is here to help.
We provide residential cleaning solutions for homeowners, renters, property owners, and families who want dependable help maintaining their spaces.
Our residential services include:
- Standard House Cleaning
- Deep Cleaning
- Recurring Cleaning
- Weekly Cleaning
- Biweekly Cleaning
- Monthly Cleaning
- Move-In Cleaning
- Move-Out Cleaning
- One-Time Cleaning
We also provide commercial cleaning services for businesses and facilities throughout Georgia.
Every property is different, which is why we encourage clients to tell us about their home, priorities, and desired cleaning frequency when requesting a quote.
Ready for a Cleaner Home?
Your home should be a place you can enjoy—not another never-ending cleaning checklist.
Whether you need a one-time deep cleaning, recurring house cleaning, or move-in/move-out cleaning, Francine & Farah’s Executive Cleaning LLC is ready to help.
📞 Call: (678) 974-0828
📧 Email: booking@francinefarahclean.com
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