Deep Cleaning vs. Standard Cleaning: What St. Albert Homeowners Should Know

Choosing between a deep clean and a standard clean is easier when you understand the goal of each. A standard clean maintains a tidy, healthy home; a deep clean resets your space by tackling built-up grime and detail work. In St. Albert, seasonality and lifestyle play big roles. Families with kids or pets often start with a deep clean, then move to a recurring package so the home stays consistently fresh without spikes in time or cost. If you’re doing a one-time spruce-up for guests or a move-in/out, our hourly option gives you full control over scope and budget.

What’s Included in a Standard Clean

A standard clean targets regular maintenance tasks: surface wiping in kitchens and bathrooms, sink polishing, exterior appliance wipe-downs, dusting, mirrors, vacuuming carpets, and mopping hard floors. It’s perfect for weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly recurring schedules—especially when the home has already had an initial deeper pass. Standard visits are shorter and more predictable, which is why they pair so well with our recurring packages. Our recurring packages begin with an initial deep clean and then are followed by maintenance services where we complete all standard cleaning services as well as keep up with deep cleaning tasks over time as needed. This ensures that our clients NEVER need another deep clean after they begin using our services.

What’s Included in a Deep Clean

Deep cleaning is detail-focused. Think baseboards, door frames, high/low dusting, backsplash grime, cabinet fronts, inside microwave and often inside the fridge/oven (if requested), light fixtures, and hard-to-reach nooks. Bathrooms get extra love on tile, grout, and glass. Entryways—especially in Alberta winters—may need thorough scrubbing to lift salt residue. Deep cleans take longer, which is why they’re ideal for our hourly approach.

When to Choose Which

• Choose deep cleaning if it’s been a while, you’re moving in/out, hosting a big event, finishing renovations, or starting fresh for the season.
• Choose standard cleaning if your home already feels manageable and you want to maintain that feeling with predictable visits.
• Best of both: Start with a deep clean, then transition to a recurring package—weekly for busy families with pets, bi-weekly for most households, and monthly for light-traffic homes.

How NE Cleaners Makes It Easy

• One-time = Hourly: You pick the priorities, we work efficiently and transparently.
• Recurring = Packages: Predictable time, consistent results, and a cleaner home that never “backslides.”
• Right-sizing: We’ll customize your package that achieves your goals and fits your home's needs.

Tips to Maximize Results

Declutter surfaces before we arrive, create a priority list (e.g., kitchen grout, showers, baseboards), and consider seasonal add-ons like interior windows before winter. The clearer the list, the better we can allocate time.

Contact us today to discuss what your home needs and to get your no obligation FREE estimate.