By Kathy Clean Houston Team ·
What's Included in a House Cleaning? A Room-by-Room Breakdown
Knowing exactly what's included in a house cleaning helps you set the right expectations, get an accurate quote, and decide which service type fits your needs. Standard cleaning and deep cleaning have meaningfully different scopes — here's a complete breakdown of what Kathy Clean Houston covers in each, room by room.
Full Service Comparison
Use this table to compare what's included across all five service types at a glance.
| Feature | Recurring | One-Time | Deep Clean | Move-In | Move-Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Cleaning | |||||
| Full dusting of main surfaces | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Baseboards | ◑ Basic | — | ● Intensive | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ceiling fans | ◑ Basic | — | ● Intensive | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blinds | ◑ Basic | — | ● Intensive | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vents | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crown molding & light fixtures | — | — | ● Intensive | — | — |
| Door frames & handles | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Light switches | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trash removal & bin wipe | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Kitchen | |||||
| Countertops & sink | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Backsplash | ◑ Basic | — | ● Intensive | — | ✓ |
| Appliance exteriors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabinet fronts | ◑ Basic | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stainless steel polish | — | — | ● Intensive | — | ✓ |
| Inside oven | — | — | ● Intensive | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inside refrigerator | — | — | ● Intensive | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microwave | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Bathrooms | |||||
| Toilets, showers, tubs & sinks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fixtures & mirrors | ✓ | ✓ | ● Intensive | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grout lines & tile scrubbing | ◑ Basic | — | ● Intensive | — | ● Intensive |
| Floors | |||||
| Vacuuming | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mopping | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Corners & edges focus | — | — | ● Intensive | ✓ | ✓ |
| Under appliances | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Fabric furniture vacuuming | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Extras | |||||
| Bed-making | Up to 3 beds | Up to 2 beds | — | — | — |
| Dining table & chairs | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Patio door (interior) | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Same technician every visit | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you bring cleaning supplies and equipment?
Yes. All supplies, equipment, and cleaning products are included in the price. You don't need to provide anything.
What if I prefer specific products — fragrance-free, pet-safe, or green?
Mention it when booking and we'll accommodate. We can use fragrance-free or pet-safe products on request.
Do you clean inside the oven and refrigerator on standard visits?
No — inside oven and inside fridge are part of the deep clean and move-in/move-out scope only. They can be added as extras to a standard visit if requested in advance.