This guide compares Routine Clean, Deep Clean, and Move-In / Move-Out. It shows what is included, what is an add-on, what is not included, and when extra time needs approval.
Routine maintains a home. Deep resets a home. Move-In / Move-Out is for empty or nearly empty homes.
Maintained-home upkeep
Included:
Regular reset areas: kitchen surfaces, bathrooms, floors, dusting, trash, and visible living spaces.
Not included:
First cleans, heavy buildup, move-outs, empty-home interiors, or homes that have not been professionally cleaned recently.
Best first clean
Included:
Routine tasks plus exposed baseboards, door frames, cabinet fronts, heavier kitchen/bath buildup, and reachable detail dusting.
Not included:
Biohazard, hoarding, pest waste, animal waste, construction debris, restoration work, or full wall washing.
Empty-home reset
Included:
Deep-level reset for an empty home, including emptied cabinets, drawers, closets, fridge, normal oven, vents, outlets, sills, and quoted sweep areas.
Not included:
Boxes, furniture, trash, food, or belongings left in the way unless approved before service.
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Deep Clean
Deep Clean is the safer starting point. Send photos before booking.
Planning guide only: The Dirt Code does not change your booked service. Final scope and extra time must be confirmed by our office.
Every disputed item below is labeled under all three services. On mobile, pick a service to read one clean at a time.
Maintained-home upkeep after the home has already had a proper reset.
Empty first.
Move clean: empty first.
Normal oven only. Severe buildup needs approved time.
Approval required.
Stains may remain.
Improvement only; restoration not guaranteed.
Specialist required.
Two-step ladder max.
Light items only. No heavy furniture/appliances/rugs.
Approval required. Pet waste is not included.
Glass only. Two-step ladder max.
Approval required.
Empty first.
Sweep only when quoted. No hauling/organizing.
Machine time controls what can be completed. Approval required.
Small safe spots only.
Paint-risk work excluded.
Add-ons require approval before service.
Inside oven
Quoted and approved before service
Inside refrigerator
Quoted and approved before service unless included in Move-In / Move-Out and emptied first
Window tracks and blinds
Quoted and approved before service
Extra windows beyond 10
Quoted and approved before service
Laundry and folding
Quoted and approved before service
Heavy pet hair
Quoted and approved before service
Organization / decluttering
Quoted and approved before service
Extra rooms, ADUs, patios, garages
Quoted and approved before service
Approved extra time
$55/hr with approval first
Approved extra time is $55/hr. We ask before continuing. If extra time is not approved, we prioritize kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and visible living areas.
An add-on is not included merely because the cleaner has enough time. Add-ons must be quoted and approved before service.
Custom cleans follow approved priorities, not the full checklist. When time is capped, the full checklist is not promised.
Ask before the appointment. If it is not in the clean type or approved add-ons, assume it is not included.
Please complete a final walkthrough when possible. If a checklist item was missed, contact us within 24 hours with photos so we can arrange a re-clean under our satisfaction policy.