Deep Cleaning vs Standard Cleaning San Diego

San Diego homeowners often ask Bravo Maids: “What’s the difference between a deep cleaning and a standard cleaning?” Both services keep your home looking great — but they’re designed for different needs, frequencies, and results. Here’s how to decide which one is right for you.

What’s the Difference Between Deep and Standard Cleaning?

Standard cleaning focuses on maintenance and upkeep — perfect for weekly or bi-weekly visits. It includes general dusting, vacuuming, wiping surfaces, and keeping high-traffic areas tidy.

Deep cleaning goes far beyond maintenance. It’s a detailed, top-to-bottom refresh that targets buildup and hidden grime. Think grout lines, cabinet exteriors, trim, fixtures, and those hard-to-reach corners standard cleanings skip.

Standard Cleaning Covers the Essentials

• Dusting furniture and accessible surfaces
• Vacuuming and mopping floors
• Wiping kitchen counters and stovetop
• Basic bathroom cleaning (sink, mirror, toilet)
• Trash removal and quick tidy-up

Ideal for homes already in good condition — especially if you’re maintaining a schedule through our recurring house cleaning service.

Deep Cleaning Covers the Details

• Baseboards, trim, and door frames
• Grout, tile, and fixture detailing
• Cabinet exteriors and appliance fronts
• Behind and under reachable furniture
• Light switches, handles, and vent dusting

A deep cleaning service is ideal before hosting guests, moving, or switching to a recurring schedule. It resets your home so maintenance cleanings are quicker, cheaper, and more effective.

How Often Should You Deep Clean?

For most San Diego homes, a deep clean every 3–6 months keeps everything spotless. Homes near the coast or with pets often benefit from quarterly deep cleanings to remove salt air, dander, and buildup. Between those, weekly or bi-weekly maintenance keeps your home shining.