One-time intensive clean

Deep Cleaning

A thorough, top-to-bottom reset that tackles built-up grime, hidden dust, and the spots a regular clean can't reach. Recommended as your first service.

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Crystal Broom Cleaning team scrubbing shower tile during a deep clean

What's included

Bedrooms

Closet tracks and doors cleaned (including mirrored doors)
Closet floors vacuumed, including corners and baseboards
Hanger rods and shelving dusted and cleaned
Corners, molding, and baseboards wiped clean
Floor, wall, and ceiling vents vacuumed
Doors cleaned
Light fixtures dusted and cleaned inside and out (if removed by client)
Power outlets and switch plates wiped clean
Window sills cleaned and blinds dusted
Garbage emptied and bag replaced if provided
Floors vacuumed and/or mopped

Kitchen

Window sills cleaned and blinds dusted
Doors, baseboards, corners, and molding cleaned
Power outlets and switch plates cleaned
Stove exterior cleaned (drip pans, coils, cooktop, door, control panel)
Refrigerator exterior cleaned (top, sides, behind, gaskets, hinges)
Counters cleaned and items replaced
Sink, faucet, drain, and stopper cleaned and polished
Light fixtures dusted and cleaned inside and out (if removed by client)
Microwave cleaned inside and out, including underneath
Backsplash cleaned and splatter-free
Kick plates, cabinet handles, and outside of cabinets cleaned
Dishwasher exterior surfaces and control panel cleaned
Garbage emptied and bag replaced if provided
Floors vacuumed and mopped

Bathrooms

Counters cleaned and debris-free
Sink, drain, and faucet cleaned and polished
Mirrors cleaned to a streak-free shine
Medicine cabinet, cabinets, and drawers cleaned from outside
Bathtub cleaned, including doors if applicable
Shower head, drain, and faucet cleaned
Tile and grout cleaned (staining may not be fully removable)
Window sills, blinds, switch plates, and outlets wiped clean
Light fixtures dusted and cleaned inside and out (if removed by client)
Doors, baseboards, molding, and corners cleaned
Ceiling, wall, and floor vents vacuumed
Towel bars, toilet paper holder, and toilet (including base and behind) cleaned
Garbage emptied and bag replaced if provided
Floors vacuumed and mopped

Living Room, Dining Room, Office & Den

Interior windows cleaned (if reachable from step stool)
Window sills cleaned and blinds dusted
Power outlets, switch plates, and doors cleaned
Light fixtures dusted and cleaned inside and out (if removed by client)
Floor, wall, and ceiling vents vacuumed
Baseboards, corners, and molding wiped clean
Temperature control unit wiped clean
Garbage emptied and bag replaced if provided
Floors vacuumed and/or mopped

Laundry Area

Exterior of washer cleaned
Exterior of dryer cleaned (including lint collector area)
Doors, outlets, and light switches wiped clean
Window sills cleaned and blinds dusted
Floors vacuumed and/or mopped

Hallways, General Spaces & Common Areas

Window sills cleaned and blinds dusted
Switch plates, power outlets, and doors wiped clean
Light fixtures dusted and cleaned inside and out (if removed by client)
Ceiling, wall, and floor vents vacuumed
Baseboards, molding, and corners wiped clean
Floors vacuumed and/or mopped

Best for

First-time clients, post-construction, seasonal refresh, or before hosting guests.

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Frequently asked questions

How is a deep clean different from a regular clean?+

A deep clean is a one-time top-to-bottom reset that brings the home back to baseline. It covers everything a recurring clean does, plus baseboards, vents, light fixtures, inside appliances, grout, blinds, and the buildup spots maintenance visits don't reach.

Do I need a deep clean before starting recurring service?+

We strongly recommend it. A one-time deep clean brings the home to baseline so recurring visits stay efficient.

What's included that a regular clean doesn't cover?+

Baseboards, inside microwaves, light fixtures, vents, detailed grout, ceiling fans, and other built-up areas a maintenance clean wouldn't reach.

Deep cleaning, explained

What a true deep clean does that a regular cleaning never can

A deep cleaning isn't a longer version of a regular cleaning — it's a different service entirely. The goal is to bring every surface in your home back to a true baseline so that recurring maintenance visits can keep it there efficiently. Here's what that actually looks like, when you need one, and how to know if it's worth the investment for your specific home.

When a deep clean is the right call

We recommend a deep clean in five specific situations: before starting any recurring service (so the maintenance visits stay efficient), after construction, remodeling, or painting (drywall dust gets into everything and a regular vacuum doesn't reach it), before a major event like a holiday gathering, graduation party, or family visit, as a seasonal reset in spring or after the long Illinois winter, and after illness or pet incidents when you want a thorough sanitization beyond what a normal clean provides.

If your home hasn't had a professional cleaning in a while, a deep clean is almost always the right starting point. Every recurring visit afterward is more effective because we're not playing catch-up on months of buildup.

The hidden details a regular clean skips

Recurring cleans cover the visible surfaces — counters, floors, fixtures, toilets, mirrors. A deep clean adds the buildup points that quietly accumulate grime over months and years: baseboards and door frames, ceiling fans and vents, light fixtures and switch plates, interior microwave and inside the oven, refrigerator gaskets and the dust trap behind it, grout lines in tile, shower door tracks, blinds and window sills, the tops of cabinets, behind toilets, and the back of the laundry room. Most homes hold five to ten pounds of dust in these spots without the owner ever realizing it.

What to expect on the day

We send a properly-sized team so the visit completes in a single day. You'll get a written quote after a brief walkthrough or a few photos, and the quote is the price — no surprise add-ons unless you specifically request extras like inside-fridge or inside-oven (which we list as optional because they require the appliances to be empty).

Products, safety, and what we bring

We bring all supplies and equipment, including HEPA-filtered vacuums, microfiber systems that don't redistribute dust, and EPA-registered disinfectants for bathrooms and kitchens. Pet-safe and fragrance-free options are available by default — just mention it when you book. If you have specific products you'd like us to use (your own no-VOC cleaners, stone-safe solutions for marble countertops, or fragrance-free options for chemical sensitivities), we're happy to use those instead.