What’s Included in a Professional Deep House Cleaning?

If you want to keep your home safe and clean, a deep house cleaning is one of the best ways to go about it. But what exactly does a professional deep clean include — and how is it different from regular maintenance cleaning?

Whether you’re preparing for guests, recovering from a busy season, or simply due for a thorough refresh, understanding the difference between maintenance and deep cleaning helps you choose the right service for your home.

Maintenance Cleaning vs. Deep House Cleaning

Maintenance Cleaning

Maintenance cleaning is what most people think of as regular house cleaning. It’s designed to keep a consistently clean home looking its best. A typical maintenance visit includes:

• Dusting all accessible surfaces
• Vacuuming carpets and mopping hard floors
• Cleaning kitchen countertops and appliances (exterior)
• Scrubbing and sanitizing bathrooms
• Making beds and tidying rooms
• Emptying trash cans

Maintenance cleaning is typically scheduled weekly, biweekly, or monthly and keeps your home in great shape between deep cleans.

Deep House Cleaning

A deep house cleaning goes far beyond the surface. It targets the grime, dust, and buildup that accumulates over time in areas that regular cleaning doesn’t reach. Think of it as a reset for your home — the kind of thorough, top-to-bottom cleaning that leaves every room feeling brand new.

Most homes benefit from a deep clean at least once or twice per year, with additional deep cleans recommended during seasonal transitions, after renovations, before or after hosting guests, or when moving in or out of a home.

What’s Included: Room by Room

General Spaces (Living Room, Bedrooms, Hallways)

• Dusting all surfaces, including ceiling fans, light fixtures, and the tops of door frames
• Cleaning window sills, blinds, and window tracks
• Wiping down baseboards, crown molding, and trim
• Vacuuming under and behind furniture
• Cleaning switch plates, door handles, and other high-touch surfaces
• Spot-cleaning walls for scuff marks and fingerprints
• Vacuuming upholstered furniture and cushions
• Dusting and cleaning air vents and returns

Kitchen Area

The kitchen typically requires the most intensive work during a deep clean:

• Cleaning the interior and exterior of the oven and microwave
• Degreasing the stovetop, range hood, and backsplash
• Wiping down all cabinet fronts, handles, and hardware
• Cleaning the interior of the refrigerator (shelves, drawers, and walls)
• Scrubbing and sanitizing the sink, faucet, and drain area
• Cleaning countertops and moving small appliances to clean underneath
• Wiping down the dishwasher exterior and cleaning the door edges
• Mopping floors, including under the table and behind the trash can

Bathroom Area

• Deep scrubbing the shower, tub, and tile — including grout lines
• Removing hard water deposits and soap scum from glass doors and fixtures
• Sanitizing the toilet inside and out, including the base and behind
• Cleaning and polishing mirrors, faucets, and towel racks
• Wiping down cabinets, countertops, and medicine cabinet surfaces
• Scrubbing floors, including behind the toilet and around the base of the vanity
• Checking and cleaning exhaust fan covers

How Often Should You Deep Clean Your Home?

The right frequency depends on your household, lifestyle, and location:

• Every 3–4 months — recommended for most Savannah and Lowcountry homes, where humidity accelerates dust, mold, and mildew buildup
• Seasonally — spring pollen season, pre-summer, fall hurricane prep, and pre-holiday are ideal times
• After major events — renovations, parties, illness, or extended travel
• Move-in/move-out — essential for rental properties and real estate transactions

In Savannah’s humid subtropical climate, moisture levels regularly exceed 70%. This creates ideal conditions for mold growth, mildew, and accelerated dust accumulation. Homes here benefit from more frequent deep cleaning than homes in drier climates.

Deep Cleaning for Savannah Apartments and Rentals

Deep cleaning is especially important in Savannah’s competitive rental market. For renters, a thorough move-out clean improves the chances of recovering your full security deposit. For landlords and property managers, professional turnover cleaning between tenants protects your property and ensures a strong first impression.

Our deep cleaning services are designed for homes and apartments of all sizes — from historic downtown Savannah apartments to larger homes in Pooler, Richmond Hill, and the Islands.

The Benefits of Professional Deep Cleaning

• Improved air quality — removing dust, allergens, and mold spores from surfaces and HVAC vents
• Longer-lasting surfaces — dirt and grime are abrasive; regular removal extends the life of floors, countertops, and fixtures
• Reduced stress — a clean, organized home has a measurable positive effect on mental health
• Healthier environment — eliminating bacteria, mold, and allergens reduces illness and allergy symptoms
• Better home ambiance — a deep clean makes your space feel fresh, bright, and inviting

Book a Deep Cleaning Today

Ready to give your home the thorough clean it deserves? Hubbard’s Maid Service has been providing professional deep cleaning for Savannah, Hilton Head, and the surrounding Lowcountry since 2004. Our experienced teams bring all the equipment and products needed to deliver a comprehensive top-to-bottom cleaning — so you can enjoy a truly fresh home without lifting a finger.

Contact us today for a free quote.