What Is Included in a Deep Clean of an Apartment in Huntington Park?

What gets cleaned in the kitchen

The kitchen takes the most time in almost every apartment. Cooking grease floats up and settles on everything above the stove, then dust sticks to it. A regular clean wipes the counters. A deep clean goes after that sticky layer.

We work top to bottom so dirt falls onto surfaces we haven't cleaned yet. Cabinet fronts get degreased, not just dusted. The range hood filter comes out if it's removable. Small appliances get moved so we can clean the counter and backsplash behind them.

• Range hood, filter and the wall behind the stove
• Cabinet fronts, handles and the top edges people forget
• Inside and outside of the microwave
• Stovetop, burner grates and drip pans
• Sink, faucet base and the drain area
• Outside of the fridge, dishwasher and oven, plus the floor along the toe kicks

What gets cleaned in the bathroom

Bathrooms build up two kinds of grime. One is soap scum, the gray film on tile and glass. The other is mineral scale from water. Southern California tap water is hard, so the white crust around faucets and showerheads comes back fast and needs more than a quick spray.

We clean the tub or shower walls, scrub grout lines, descale fixtures and clean the glass door or tracks. The toilet gets cleaned all the way down to the base and the bolts behind it. We wipe the exhaust fan cover, which is often furry with dust and slows down how well the fan clears steam.

Grout that is stained deep or cracked is a repair issue, not a cleaning one. We'll tell you plainly if that's what we see, so you're not paying for scrubbing that won't change it.

Bedrooms, living room and the rest of the apartment

Outside the kitchen and bath, a deep clean is about the edges and the high spots. These are the places a vacuum and a quick dust never reach, and where most of the dust in an apartment really lives.

Here's what we add on top of a normal clean in the living spaces:

• Baseboards hand-wiped, not just vacuumed
• Door frames, doors and light switch plates
• Ceiling fan blades and light fixtures we can safely reach
• Air vent and return grille covers
• Window sills and sliding door tracks
• Under and behind furniture that can be moved without risk

What a deep clean does not cover

Clear limits keep the quote honest. We don't do repairs, painting or patching. We don't unhook appliances, pull a stove away from a gas line or take apart anything connected to plumbing or wiring. Those are jobs for a plumber, an electrician or your landlord, and touching them can cause bigger problems than dirt.

We also follow your building's rules. Many apartment buildings limit noise hours, where you can dump mop water and what can go down shared drains. We ask about those on the call so the job doesn't cause trouble with your manager or neighbors.

Some items, like the inside of the oven or fridge, interior cabinets or heavy furniture, are handled differently from job to job. Ask about them when you call so they're listed in your quote before we start.

What changes how long an apartment deep clean takes

A deep clean takes noticeably longer than a regular visit. How much longer depends on the apartment, not a set formula. We'd rather give you a straight answer after a few questions than guess low and run over.

These are the things that move the time and the quote:

• Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
• How long since the last thorough cleaning
• Pets, which mean more hair in vents, baseboards and fabric
• Add-ons like inside the oven or fridge
• How full the rooms are, since clutter slows every step
• Access, like stairs, elevators and parking near the building