Standard Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning in San Diego: What’s Included
‘Standard, Basic, Maintenance Cleaning’ is one of the first options on Art Of Clean Agency’s booking form, and this covers the day-to-day upkeep tasks most San Diego homes need between deeper cleans. Here’s exactly what’s included, what’s not, and how to tell if your home needs a standard visit or a full deep clean instead.
What’s Included in a Standard Cleaning in San Diego
Per Art Of Clean Agency’s own FAQ, a standard cleaning covers everything involved in the regular upkeep of a home or apartment:
- Vacuuming and cleaning floors throughout the home
- Cleaning bathrooms: countertops, sinks, mirrors, toilets, and tub/shower surfaces
- Cleaning the kitchen: countertops, sink, and appliance exteriors
- Cleaning the living room and general living areas
- Dusting surfaces throughout the home
Two extras can be added to any standard visit at booking: cleaning inside the oven and cleaning inside the refrigerator. Neither is part of the base service.
What a Standard Clean Doesn’t Cover
A standard visit is built for upkeep, not for resetting a home that’s fallen behind. It skips the detailed, time-consuming work that a deep clean handles: hand-washing baseboards and door frames, dusting ceiling fans and window sills, scrubbing built-up soap scum and mildew from tubs and showers, and cleaning behind and under furniture. If your home hasn’t had that kind of attention in a while, a standard visit won’t catch it up in one pass.
When to Book Standard vs. When to Book Deep
A standard cleaning is the right call for a home that’s already in good shape and just needs regular upkeep between visits. A deep clean is the better fit in a few specific situations:
- It’s your first booking with Art Of Clean Agency. The recurring cleaning page recommends every new customer start with a deep clean before moving to a standard maintenance schedule.
- It’s been several months since the last thorough cleaning, and dust or grime has built up in baseboards, vents, and corners a standard clean doesn’t reach.
- You’re preparing for a specific event, like hosting guests or getting a home ready to sell.
- You’re moving in or out and need move-specific attention. That’s its own service category, covered in Art Of Clean Agency’s move-in checklist and move-out checklist.
Standard vs. Deep Cleaning at a Glance
| Task | Standard | Deep Clean |
|---|---|---|
| Floors vacuumed and mopped | Yes | Yes |
| Kitchen and bathroom surfaces | Yes | Yes |
| Baseboards and door frames hand-washed | No | Yes |
| Ceiling fans and window sills dusted | No | Yes |
| Inside oven or fridge | Add-on | Add-on |
For the full room-by-room breakdown, Art Of Clean Agency’s cleaning checklist page lays out every task across Recurring, Deep, and Move In/Out service.
FAQ
Is “Standard” the same as “Recurring” cleaning?
Standard describes what’s included in a single visit. Recurring describes how often that visit happens, on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly schedule. You can book a standard clean as a one-time visit or as part of a recurring plan.
Can I add inside-oven or inside-fridge cleaning to a standard visit?
Yes. Both are selectable extras on the booking form regardless of which service type you choose.
How do I know if my home needs deep cleaning instead of standard?
If it’s been a few months since a thorough cleaning, or if this is your first booking, start with deep cleaning. Ongoing upkeep after that is what standard cleaning is built for.
Does a standard clean include laundry or organizing?
No. Standard cleaning covers floors, bathrooms, kitchen, living areas, and dusting. Laundry and organizing aren’t part of the service.
Not sure which one your home needs? Book online or call (800) 632-4033 and describe your space, and Art Of Clean Agency can point you to the right service.