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.
IncludedAdd-on Optional paid add-on– Not included
Your Recurring covers 19 of 36 checklist items.
General Cleaning
- Full dusting of main surfaces
- Remove cobwebs
- Light switches & door knobs
- Vacuum & mop all floors
- Dust furniture & table tops
- Spot clean cabinet exteriors
- Clean mirrors
- Dust blinds
- Same technician every visit
Kitchen
- Countertops, sink & backsplash
- Stove & range hood exterior
- Appliance exteriors & microwave
- Cabinet fronts
- Trash removal & bin wipe
Bathrooms
- Toilets, showers, tubs & sinks
- Counters, faucets & fixtures
- Toothbrush holder cleaned & items organized
- Spot clean cabinet & drawer exteriors
Extras & Add-Ons
- Bed-making (Up to 3 beds)
Optional paid add-ons7 items
Kitchen
- Inside oven
- Inside refrigerator
Extras & Add-Ons
- Interior windows & tracks
- Exterior windows
- Hand-wipe blinds
- Dishes & loading the dishwasher
- Patio cleaning
Not in a Recurring10 items
General Cleaning
- Wipe ceiling fans
- Wipe window ledges
- Vacuum fabric furniture
- Wet-wipe baseboards
- Doors & door frames
- Clean inside cabinets & drawers
- Dust air vents
Kitchen
- Stainless steel polish
- Inside cabinets, pantry & drawers
Bathrooms
- Grout lines & tile scrubbing
Your One-Time covers 18 of 36 checklist items.
General Cleaning
- Full dusting of main surfaces
- Remove cobwebs
- Light switches & door knobs
- Vacuum & mop all floors
- Dust furniture & table tops
- Spot clean cabinet exteriors
- Clean mirrors
- Dust blinds
Kitchen
- Countertops, sink & backsplash
- Stove & range hood exterior
- Appliance exteriors & microwave
- Cabinet fronts
- Trash removal & bin wipe
Bathrooms
- Toilets, showers, tubs & sinks
- Counters, faucets & fixtures
- Toothbrush holder cleaned & items organized
- Spot clean cabinet & drawer exteriors
Extras & Add-Ons
- Bed-making (Up to 2 beds)
Optional paid add-ons7 items
Kitchen
- Inside oven
- Inside refrigerator
Extras & Add-Ons
- Interior windows & tracks
- Exterior windows
- Hand-wipe blinds
- Dishes & loading the dishwasher
- Patio cleaning
Not in a One-Time11 items
General Cleaning
- Wipe ceiling fans
- Wipe window ledges
- Vacuum fabric furniture
- Wet-wipe baseboards
- Doors & door frames
- Clean inside cabinets & drawers
- Dust air vents
- Same technician every visit
Kitchen
- Stainless steel polish
- Inside cabinets, pantry & drawers
Bathrooms
- Grout lines & tile scrubbing
Your Deep Clean covers 27 of 36 checklist items.
General Cleaning
- Full dusting of main surfaces
- Remove cobwebs
- Light switches & door knobs
- Vacuum & mop all floors
- Dust furniture & table tops
- Spot clean cabinet exteriors
- Clean mirrors
- Dust blinds
- Wipe ceiling fans
- Wipe window ledges
- Vacuum fabric furniture
- Wet-wipe baseboards
- Doors & door frames
Kitchen
- Countertops, sink & backsplash
- Stove & range hood exterior
- Appliance exteriors & microwave
- Cabinet fronts
- Trash removal & bin wipe
- Inside oven
- Inside refrigerator
- Stainless steel polish
Bathrooms
- Toilets, showers, tubs & sinks
- Counters, faucets & fixtures
- Toothbrush holder cleaned & items organized
- Spot clean cabinet & drawer exteriors
- Grout lines & tile scrubbing
Extras & Add-Ons
- Bed-making (Up to 3 beds)
Optional paid add-ons5 items
Extras & Add-Ons
- Interior windows & tracks
- Exterior windows
- Hand-wipe blinds
- Dishes & loading the dishwasher
- Patio cleaning
Not in a Deep Clean4 items
General Cleaning
- Clean inside cabinets & drawers
- Dust air vents
- Same technician every visit
Kitchen
- Inside cabinets, pantry & drawers
Your Move-In covers 25 of 36 checklist items.
General Cleaning
- Full dusting of main surfaces
- Remove cobwebs
- Light switches & door knobs
- Vacuum & mop all floors
- Dust furniture & table tops
- Spot clean cabinet exteriors
- Clean mirrors
- Dust blinds
- Wipe ceiling fans
- Wipe window ledges
- Vacuum fabric furniture
- Wet-wipe baseboards
- Clean inside cabinets & drawers
- Dust air vents
Kitchen
- Countertops, sink & backsplash
- Stove & range hood exterior
- Appliance exteriors & microwave
- Cabinet fronts
- Trash removal & bin wipe
- Stainless steel polish
- Inside cabinets, pantry & drawers
Bathrooms
- Toilets, showers, tubs & sinks
- Counters, faucets & fixtures
- Toothbrush holder cleaned & items organized
- Spot clean cabinet & drawer exteriors
Optional paid add-ons7 items
Kitchen
- Inside oven
- Inside refrigerator
Extras & Add-Ons
- Interior windows & tracks
- Exterior windows
- Hand-wipe blinds
- Dishes & loading the dishwasher
- Patio cleaning
Not in a Move-In4 items
General Cleaning
- Doors & door frames
- Same technician every visit
Bathrooms
- Grout lines & tile scrubbing
Extras & Add-Ons
- Bed-making
Your Move-Out covers 29 of 36 checklist items.
General Cleaning
- Full dusting of main surfaces
- Remove cobwebs
- Light switches & door knobs
- Vacuum & mop all floors
- Dust furniture & table tops
- Spot clean cabinet exteriors
- Clean mirrors
- Dust blinds
- Wipe ceiling fans
- Wipe window ledges
- Vacuum fabric furniture
- Wet-wipe baseboards
- Doors & door frames
- Clean inside cabinets & drawers
- Dust air vents
Kitchen
- Countertops, sink & backsplash
- Stove & range hood exterior
- Appliance exteriors & microwave
- Cabinet fronts
- Trash removal & bin wipe
- Inside oven
- Inside refrigerator
- Stainless steel polish
- Inside cabinets, pantry & drawers
Bathrooms
- Toilets, showers, tubs & sinks
- Counters, faucets & fixtures
- Toothbrush holder cleaned & items organized
- Spot clean cabinet & drawer exteriors
- Grout lines & tile scrubbing
Optional paid add-ons5 items
Extras & Add-Ons
- Interior windows & tracks
- Exterior windows
- Hand-wipe blinds
- Dishes & loading the dishwasher
- Patio cleaning
Not in a Move-Out2 items
General Cleaning
- Same technician every visit
Extras & Add-Ons
- Bed-making
| What's included | Recurring | One-Time | Deep Clean | Move-In | Move-Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Cleaning | |||||
| Full dusting of main surfaces | |||||
| Remove cobwebs | |||||
| Light switches & door knobs | |||||
| Vacuum & mop all floors | |||||
| Dust furniture & table tops | |||||
| Spot clean cabinet exteriors | |||||
| Clean mirrors | |||||
| Dust blinds | |||||
| Wipe ceiling fans | – | – | |||
| Wipe window ledges | – | – | |||
| Vacuum fabric furniture | – | – | |||
| Wet-wipe baseboards | – | – | |||
| Doors & door frames | – | – | – | ||
| Clean inside cabinets & drawers | – | – | – | ||
| Dust air vents | – | – | – | ||
| Same technician every visit | – | – | – | – | |
| Kitchen | |||||
| Countertops, sink & backsplash | |||||
| Stove & range hood exterior | |||||
| Appliance exteriors & microwave | |||||
| Cabinet fronts | |||||
| Trash removal & bin wipe | |||||
| Inside oven | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | ||
| Inside refrigerator | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | ||
| Stainless steel polish | – | – | |||
| Inside cabinets, pantry & drawers | – | – | – | ||
| Bathrooms | |||||
| Toilets, showers, tubs & sinks | |||||
| Counters, faucets & fixtures | |||||
| Toothbrush holder cleaned & items organized | |||||
| Spot clean cabinet & drawer exteriors | |||||
| Grout lines & tile scrubbing | – | – | – | ||
| Extras & Add-Ons | |||||
| Bed-making | Up to 3 beds | Up to 2 beds | Up to 3 beds | – | – |
| Interior windows & tracks | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Exterior windows | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Hand-wipe blinds | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Dishes & loading the dishwasher | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Patio cleaning | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
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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 included in the deep clean and move-out scope at no extra charge. On recurring, one-time, and move-in cleans they can be added as optional add-ons if requested in advance.