House Deep Cleaning Services in Washington, D.C. Metro Area
When dust, grease, soap scum and grime have built up past what routine cleaning can handle, a deep clean resets your whole home. Rent Maids provides deep cleaning services in Washington, DC that go inside appliances, into grout lines and along every baseboard, giving detailed attention to the areas a regular cleaning skips.
Deep cleaning is a great first visit before a recurring schedule, a pre-move-in refresh, or a seasonal reset. If your home just needs regular upkeep, see our standard house cleaning services.
What is a deep clean?
A deep clean is a top-to-bottom cleaning that targets accumulated dirt and the places routine cleaning doesn't reach: inside the oven, fridge and microwave; tile grout; baseboards and door frames; window frames, sills and tracks; ceiling fans, light fixtures and vents; and behind and under furniture and appliances.
What's included in our house deep cleaning
- Inside the refrigerator, microwave and oven
- Behind and under large appliances
- Range hood interior and filter
- Refrigerator coils
- Cabinets wiped down inside and out; drawers cleaned and organized
- Backsplash and countertop grout scrubbed
- Small appliances cleaned and disinfected
- Switches and knobs disinfected
- Inside vanities and medicine cabinets
- Grout scrubbed between tiles
- Limescale and soap scum removed
- Baseboards and door frames deep cleaned
- Doorknobs and wastebaskets disinfected
- Toilet exterior cleaned
- Shower doors, curtains and crevices deep cleaned
- Behind and under furniture
- Light fixtures and ceiling fans dusted and cleaned
- Upholstery vacuumed
- Blinds wiped
- Décor and lampshades dusted
- Trash cans emptied and disinfected
- Window frames, sills and tracks cleaned
- Baseboards, door frames and vent covers wiped
- Floors vacuumed with extra attention to edges
Deep cleaning checklist at a glance
- Kitchen: Inside oven, fridge and microwave; cabinets and drawers; range hood and filter; fridge coils; behind appliances; backsplash and countertop grout
- Bathroom: Vanities and medicine cabinets; tile grout; limescale and soap scum; baseboards; door frames; shower doors, curtains and crevices
- Bedrooms: Baseboards; doors and frames; blinds; window sills and tracks; ceiling fans; light fixtures; under and behind furniture
- Living areas: Upholstery; blinds; décor; lampshades; vents; baseboards; window tracks and sills
- Whole home: High-touch surfaces sanitized; floors and edges; hard-to-reach accessible areas
Deep cleaning vs. standard cleaning
Many customers book one deep clean, then switch to weekly, biweekly or monthly standard cleaning to keep it that way.
Standard cleaning
- Routine maintenance
- Dusting of reachable surfaces
- Appliance exteriors
- Routine bathroom cleaning
- Regular floor cleaning
Deep cleaning
- Initial or reset cleaning
- Detailed dusting incl. fans, fixtures, blinds, vents
- Inside oven, fridge and microwave
- Grout, limescale and soap scum removal
- Baseboards, edges and behind furniture
When should you book a deep clean?
- Before starting recurring cleaning: a clean baseline so routine visits can focus on maintenance.
- After a long stretch without a detailed clean: grease, soap scum and dust need more than a quick wipe.
- Before moving into a new home: start fresh before the boxes arrive.
- Seasonal reset: spring cleaning, post-holiday, or before hosting.
Moving out? Our move-in and move-out cleaning is built for empty properties and final inspections.
Deep cleaning for houses, apartments, condos and townhomes
We deep clean single-family homes, rowhouses, multi-level townhomes, condos and apartments throughout the DC area. The scope depends on your home's size, layout and how much buildup there is.
How much does deep cleaning cost in Washington, DC?
A deep clean costs more than a standard cleaning because it covers more areas in more detail. Price depends on your home's size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, condition and any add-ons.
Get an instant cost and time estimate with our online cleaning calculator.
How to prepare for a deep clean
- Pick up personal items from floors and counters
- Put away fragile or valuable items
- Secure important documents
- Tell us about any areas that need extra attention when you book
Some tasks need a specialist rather than a cleaning team, including carpet shampooing, upholstery cleaning beyond vacuuming, exterior cleaning, pest control and repairs.
Why choose Rent Maids for deep cleaning
Fully insured
$2,000,000 in General Liability coverage, and we meet all Workers' Compensation requirements. Every cleaner is background-checked.
Satisfaction guaranteed
Every item on your checklist gets special attention at every cleaning.
Supplies included
Our team brings its own professional cleaning products and equipment.
Transparent pricing
Get an instant cost and time estimate from our online cleaning calculator before you book.
Easy scheduling
Book online for Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Same-week availability.
How to book a deep clean
- Get your estimate. Open the Rent Maids cleaning calculator, choose deep cleaning, and enter your home's size, rooms and any add-ons. You'll see a cost and time estimate on screen.
- Pick your day and time. Choose a slot that works for you, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Confirm and pay. Review the details, pay securely and submit. That's it.
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