Deep Cleaning
The reset your home's been waiting for.
This is the clean that gets into the corners a quick wipe-down never reaches — baseboards, grout lines, the dust behind the fridge. Book it as a one-time reset, before your first recurring visit, or whenever everyday cleaning has fallen behind.
What a deep clean actually reaches
Even a well-kept home builds up things a normal wipe-down never touches. Grease climbs the cabinet fronts near the stove. Grout goes from white to gray one shower at a time. Dust packs into baseboard heaters, behind the refrigerator, and along window tracks until it's just part of the room. None of that is anyone's fault — it's what happens between deep cleans, and it's exactly what this service is built to undo.
We see the difference most in MetroWest's older housing stock — colonials and capes with baseboard heat and radiators that trap dust in a way forced-air homes don't, plaster walls that show grime differently than drywall, kitchens that were never built around a range hood doing the work for you. Newer construction out toward Rt 20 and 495 has its own buildup, usually around appliance interiors and grout that hasn't been resealed. Either way, a deep clean is scoped to the house in front of us, not a generic checklist.
Because we're working task by task instead of room by room — degreasing before wiping, scrubbing grout instead of mopping past it — a deep clean takes noticeably longer than a standard visit. That's the point. Most people book it as a seasonal reset, before hosting, or as the baseline before starting a recurring plan, so every visit after starts from the same clean floor.
What's included
- Baseboards, door frames and light switches wiped down
- Inside the microwave and exterior of all major appliances
- Grout and tile scrubbed in kitchens and bathrooms
- Ceiling fans, vents and light fixtures dusted
- Window sills and tracks cleaned
- Cabinet fronts, handles and hardware degreased
- Baseboard heaters and radiator covers dusted
- Trash and recycling bins wiped out
- Closet shelving and floors wiped down
- Everything from our standard house cleaning, done more thoroughly
Who this is for
- Homeowners doing a seasonal or spring reset who haven't had a deep clean in a while
- Anyone starting a recurring plan who wants the first visit to set a genuinely clean baseline
- Hosts getting ready for a holiday, party, or out-of-town guests
- Buyers moving into a resale home they're staying in long-term, not a full move-out turnover
- Households catching up after a stretch where regular cleaning alone couldn't keep pace
How a deep clean works
Walkthrough & priorities
Tell us the size, layout, and anything that needs extra attention — grout that's seen better days, a kitchen that hasn't been degreased in a while — and we'll quote it accordingly.
Task-by-task, not room-by-room
Instead of a quick pass through each room, the crew works one task at a time across the whole home — all the grout, then all the baseboards, then every appliance interior — so nothing gets rushed.
A genuinely clean baseline
By the end, every surface is at the same standard, not just the ones that show. That baseline is what makes every visit after — recurring or otherwise — faster and more consistent.
Optional: move into a recurring plan
Plenty of clients book their first recurring visit right after a deep clean, so the home never drifts back to where it started.
Why homeowners choose Alice for deep cleaning
Family-run
Alice Cleaning Services is family-run, not a franchise call center. The people scheduling your deep clean are the same people accountable for how it turns out.
Bilingual team
Our crew communicates comfortably in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, so instructions about problem areas never get lost in translation.
Detail-obsessed
Deep cleaning only works if the crew doesn't rush past what's easy to skip — grout lines, appliance interiors, the dust behind furniture. That's the standard we hold every deep clean to.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between deep cleaning and regular house cleaning?
Regular cleaning maintains a space that's already in good shape. Deep cleaning tackles buildup — grout, baseboards, inside appliances — and usually takes longer per room.
Do I need a deep clean before starting recurring service?
We recommend it. Starting recurring visits from a deep-cleaned baseline means every maintenance visit stays fast and consistent.
How long does a deep clean take?
It depends on the size and current condition of the space. We'll give you a time estimate along with your quote.
Can I book a deep clean as a one-time service?
Yes — plenty of clients book a single deep clean for spring cleaning, before a party, or just to catch up. No commitment required.
Do I need to be home during the deep clean?
No — most clients aren't. We'll arrange access that works for you, the same as any other visit.
How is a deep clean priced compared to regular cleaning?
It's priced by size and current condition rather than a flat add-on, since the amount of buildup varies a lot from home to home. You'll get a clear number with your quote.
Does a deep clean include the inside of windows or carpets?
Interior window glass and sills, yes. Carpet shampooing and exterior window washing are separate specialty services — ask us and we can point you the right way.