standard cleaning vs. deep cleaning
Standard/Regular Cleaning
The home cleaning service description of standard cleaning is to make your house neat and presentable. This type of house cleaning should only be ordered if professional cleaning has been performed in the last 30 days (no later than 60 days).

Kitchen
Load dishwasher (if applicable)
Soak stove, drip pans, and knobs in the sink
Wipe down the stovetop
Clean the inside of the microwave
Clean the exterior of cabinets/countertops/backsplash top to bottom (start at the right of the stove)
Clean the exterior of ALL appliances
Wipe down Tables/bar tops/chairs
Clean and Polish inside and around the sink
Sweep and mop the floor (use cleaning product sparingly to avoid buildup ).
Empty the trash and replace the liner

Bathrooms
Remove rugs and wastebaskets and everything from the tub/shower
Spray disinfectant on shower/tub/toilet/countertop and allow to dwell as recommended
Apply tile and grout cleaner as needed and allow to sit for 3 mins
Clean shower rack/soap dishes.
Clean tub/shower tiles, shower track, and exterior
Clean and disinfect inside and around toilets
Clean Vanity cabinet fixtures and doors, countertops, exterior drawers,
Clean sink and mirror
Remove calcium/rust around Faucets and polish
Sweep and Vacuum (if applicable)
Mop floors with floor cleaner
Replace rugs, and bath mats, and clean wastebaskets.

Bedrooms
Make the bed(s)
Dust and wipe lamps and picture frames
Dust-exposed surfaces, and TV
Clean mirrors
Wipe down and polish furniture
Basic Organization (< 5 Minutes)
Sweep, Vacuum, Mop
Empty the trash

All other common areas
Dust any décor with a pre-treated duster
Dust and wipe lamps and picture frames, TV
Clean the mirrors
Dust and wipe down all tabletops
Arrange the cushions
Vacuum/Sweep and Mop
Basic Organization (< 5 Minutes)
Empty the trash
Deep Cleaning
A deep cleaning service can be defined as a thorough and intensive cleaning process. It is considered quite a taxing and time-consuming task but with stunning results, so it requires double the time of regular cleaning to perform this service. What makes deep house cleaning quite the task is the attention to detail. This includes the following aside from the regular/standard cleaning checklist.
Emptying trash and sanitizing trash cans

Vacuuming, cleaning, and making beds

Dusting and wiping down lamp shades, light fixtures, ceiling fans, and mats or rugs

Vacuuming carpets and floors

Vacuuming and cleaning mirrors, picture frames, furniture, and upholstery

Wiping down window sills and dusting blinds

Cleaning the inside and outside appliances such as the oven and refrigerator
