Deep Cleaning vs. Regular Cleaning: What Chicago Homeowners Need to Know
The short answer: A regular cleaning is a set list of tasks that keeps a home clean, charged at a flat rate. A deep cleaning covers everything in a regular cleaning plus the detailed work you choose, charged by the hour.
What’s included in a regular cleaning
At Sweep Home Chicago, every standard cleaning covers:
- All rooms and hallways: sweep, mop, or vacuum all floors and rugs, dust baseboards, clean mirrors, and empty the trash.
- Bathrooms: clean and disinfect sinks, showers, tubs, and toilets, clean shower doors, and wipe down vanities.
- Kitchen: clean tables, sinks, countertops, and backsplashes, wipe cabinet fronts and appliance exteriors, and wash dishes.
- Bedrooms: change linens, make beds, dust furniture and picture frames, and tidy up.
- Living areas: dust furniture, mantles, and frames, fluff pillows and couches, and tidy up.
Because the task list is set, regular cleanings are priced at a flat rate based on the size of your home.
What a deep cleaning adds
A deep cleaning starts with everything above, then focuses on whatever you want extra attention on. Common requests include inside the fridge, inside the oven, windows, and the areas a regular cleaning doesn’t reach. Because the work varies, deep cleanings are billed hourly.
Which one do you need?
- Choose a deep cleaning if it’s your first cleaning with us, the home hasn’t been professionally cleaned in a while, you’re moving in or out, or you’re getting ready for guests or a special event.
- Choose a regular cleaning for ongoing upkeep. Most homes stay in great shape with a deep clean first, then regular cleanings every one to four weeks.
What does each cost?
Regular cleanings are a flat rate by home size, typically
Every cleaning is guaranteed.20–
Every cleaning is guaranteed.50 for a studio or 1-bedroom up to $245–$300 for a 3-bedroom home with 2.5 to 3 baths. Deep cleanings are billed hourly, at about $80–$90 per hour for a team or $50–$55 per hour for a single cleaner. See our house cleaning prices for details.
Every cleaning is guaranteed. If anything is missed, contact us within 48 hours and we’ll come back to re-clean it free of charge.
Get a free estimate for your home cleaning or call (312) 492-9337.
