Deep Cleans VS Standard Cleans
Trying to decide what type of cleaning service you need for your home? Whether you book a clean with Clean Arrival or just browsing your options you should defiantly figure out the difference between the standard options you have when selecting a service. Most companies in the area offer at least two different options for service types, these are usually referred to as Deep Cleans and Standard (Maintenance) Cleans. Often both cleans entail tackling the same areas of the house just at different levels. What reasons should you book a clean? Deep Cleans: Moving out of a home, Spring/Winter Cleaning, Staging a home for sale, Before or after a party, General renewal of a space Standard Cleans: General household maintenance, Regular upkeep, Simplify your lifestyle, Moving into a home that was relatively well maintained What’s actually cleaned and how is each service different? Each cleaning company may be a bit different depending on how they structure their business, but listed below are the tasks we complete during each type of cleaning service to give you a general idea of what you can expect as you search for the right company for you. Kitchens BOTH: Countertops scrubbed and dusted BOTH: Top of fridge dusted BOTH: Stainless steel polished BOTH: Exterior of fridge cleaned BOTH: Exterior of dishwasher cleaned BOTH: Interior and exterior of microwave cleaned BOTH: Surfaces and small appliances dusted STANDARD: Front of cabinets spot wiped cleaned DEEP: Front of cabinets cleaned and hardware shined STANDARD: Stovetop cleaned, including drip pans DEEP: Stovetop & drip pans cleaned and underneath stove top cleaned if top lifts STANDARD: Hood vent dusted and cleaned DEEP: Thorough removal of grease & cleaning of exterior vent filter STANDARD: Backsplash scrubbed DEEP: Grout scrubbed STANDARD: Sinks scrubbed and cleaned DEEP: Sink cleaned & drain scrubbed if accessible STANDARD: Floors vacuumed, swept, and mopped DEEP: Carpets edged with vacuum DEEP: Scuff marks removed from molding, door frames, window sills and cabinets Bathrooms BOTH: Mirror and vanity dusted and cleaned BOTH: Window sills and blinds dusted BOTH: Towels folded & Straightened STANDARD: Sink thoroughly cleaned DEEP: Thorough sink clean & cleaning of drain if accessible STANDARD: Fixtures cleaned DEEP: Thorough removal of limescale & polish of fixtures STANDARD: Shower doors and glass cleaned DEEP: Extra attention to limescale STANDARD: Shower tile cleaned DEEP: Extra attention to limescale STANDARD: Grout spot cleaned DEEP: Thorough scrub of grout Bathtub scrubbed and dusted STANDARD: Toilets scrubbed top to bottom DEEP: Hardwater staining removed if possible STANDARD: Floors vacuumed, swept, and mopped DEEP: Carpets edged if there STANDARD: Cabinet doors spot cleaned DEEP: Cabinet doors cleaned & hardware polished Bedrooms, Livingrooms, & Hallways BOTH: Beds and pillows straightened BOTH: Flat surfaces dusted BOTH: Cobwebs removed STANDARD: General dusting of accessible surfaces DEEP: Individual trinkets/knickknacks dusted as well as hidden surfaces STANDARD: Window sills and blinds dusted DEEP: Sills dusted & scuff marks removed STANDARD: Chair rails and molding dusted DEEP: Molding dusted & scuff marks removed STANDARD: Doors and door frames spot cleaned DEEP: Frames dusted and scuff marks removed STANDARD: Stairs, vacuumed, swept, and hand wiped DEEP: Molding cleaned & scuff marks removed STANDARD: Floors vacuumed, swept, and mopped DEEP: Carpet edged with vacuum STANDARD: Wastebaskets emptied DEEP: Wastebaskets emptied and scrubbed DEEP CLEAN: Ceiling fans dusted DEEP CLEAN: Vents dusted DEEP CLEAN: Light switched & outlets wiped off DEEP CLEAN: Baseboards dusted & Scuff marks removed DEEP CLEAN: Scuff marks removed from walls * Our flat-rate pricing assumes that your home is of average size for the number of beds and baths you have selected and meets a reasonable level of cleanliness. If the rooms are large than average or dirtier than average our staff may require more time to complete the service requested or may have to reduce their scope of work. If the home is not found to be in “Average” condition or size and takes more than an extra 1 hour to clean we reserve the right to adjust pricing if the client wishes us to continue. The longer we live in our homes, the more wear and tear builds up in them. Baseboards, the bottom of showers and tubs, mold/mildew, excessive water spots and soap scum on glass shower doors, worn flooring, grout, window tracks, etc. are all areas where wear and tear will impact results. Although we are professionals, we are not miracle workers. Sometimes we are called in too late to correct damage that is already done, these areas may take more than one cleaning to improve in appearance or may not come clean at all. Other Articles You May Like: Move-In Cleaning Move-Out Cleaning Real Estate Cleaning House Cleaning Green Cleaning Green Maid Eco-Friendly Cleaning
Clean Your Fridge Like a Pro
What most people don’t know is that it is super easy to clean your fridge like a pro. Want a sparkling fresh fridge in about an hour? Find simple, easy to follow, step-by-step guide below. Ultimately we always recommend to all our clients that your fridge should be defrosted before cleaning to achieve the best results. When the refrigerator is still running all the condensation on the walls of the fridge interfere with the charge of proper microfiber cloths reducing there effectiveness in terms of picking up dirt, debris, and grime. You also want to avoid contaminating any food with cleaning products or leaving your food sitting on the counter a little too long. That being said, it is possible to achieve a healthy and safe clean of your refrigerator whether defrosted or not. Step-By-Step Guide: We suggest first going through all the food in your fridge first and remove anything spoiled, rotten, or past its expiration date. Place the remaining food on a counter away from your workspace. Please note that the CDC recommends that you do not leave this food out for more than two hours. Go ahead and remove all the shelving and drawers at once. Most if not all refrigerators are built so there component parts are removable, but if you have a tough time with a certain part consult your owners manual or the manufacturer for further instructions. Use a basic all-purpose cleaner and microfiber cloths for a basic clean to wipe down the interior walls and surfaces. If you encounter tougher grime, a degreaser or warm soapy water should do the trick. Make sure to rinse off any residual cleansers with a clean wet cloth. For the racks, shelves, and drawers we follow up with a though wipe down, again using an all-purpose cleaner, or for the tough stuff and scrub down in the sink with basic dish soap and water. If you have not defrosted the fridge make sure to NOT use hot water on cold glass shelves as it can cause the shelves to shatter or crack. Afterward, we make sure all the component parts as well as interior surfaces are dry and slide everything back into place. Then place any food back in the appropriate location. Notes: *Pro Tip: Wipe off the base of bottles or containers with a clean cloth. Then place them back into the fridge. You will avoid transferring any grim back into your fridge. *Don’t want to bother doing it yourself? Clean Arrival can do the fridge too! Book any type of clean and simply click the fridge icon under our extras category to add a fridge cleaning. Other Articles You May Like: Move-In Cleaning Move-Out Cleaning Real Estate Cleaning House Cleaning Green Cleaning Green Maid Eco-Friendly Cleaning
Clean With Ease by Building Your Own Cleaning Caddy
Want to clean like the pros? One of our biggest tips to simplify cleaning is to set up a proper cleaning caddy with all the tools and materials you need to get the job done. What should go in your caddy? Ultimately it all depends on your preference. Below is a list of the tools and products we put in our caddies here at Clean Arrival. All-purpose cleaner Glass cleaner Powdered and/or cream cleansing scrub Air-freshener Duster Squeegee for showers and tubs Small toothbrush for scrubbing tough to get to areas Long handles scrub brush for tubs, sinks, and tough grim Toilet brush Suggested Additions: Stainless steel polish, wood polish, disinfectant spray, microfibers What’s the benefit? Always know where all your supplies are. Make sure to place all your supplies back in your caddy as you clean and replace items once empty, this way you always know you have everything you need to get the job done. Time Saving Convenience! You don’t need to spend a bunch of time running around trying to find everything you need before you can actually start cleaning. With a caddy, you can easily transport all your supplies from room to room without having to run back and forth to find what you need. You will have everything at the tip of your fingers at all time. Easier to keep the kids out of the chemicals. Having all your cleaning products in one location you can have more confidence your children won’t accidentally find their way into that of disinfectant you left in a forgotten cabinet. Other tips and tricks Have a multi-storied house? Have a caddy in a convenient location on each floor to save time running up and down the stairs. Tailor your caddy to the areas of your house that collect the most dirt. Add or subtract supplies to meet your own cleaning needs. Find a caddy with multiple compartments. This will help you keep your tools and products neat and organized. Depending on how often you clean your own house make sure to clean out the caddy every few weeks to keep it fresh and clean as well. Other Articles You May Like: Move-In Cleaning Move-Out Cleaning Real Estate Cleaning House Cleaning Green Cleaning Green Maid Eco-Friendly Cleaning