Deep Clean vs Standard Clean: What's the Difference?
This is the most common question we get — and the answer matters when you're deciding what type of service to book.
What a Standard Clean Covers
A standard (or maintenance) clean is designed for homes that are already reasonably tidy and well-maintained. It covers all primary surface areas: kitchen counters and appliance exteriors, sinks, stovetop, bathroom surfaces, toilets, floors (vacuumed and mopped), and general dusting. This is the type of clean that works perfectly for recurring clients who have their home maintained every 1–4 weeks.
What a Deep Clean Adds
A deep cleaning service goes significantly further. It targets the areas that accumulate dirt over months — the places a standard clean doesn't reach:
- Inside the oven (removing baked-on grease and carbon residue)
- Behind and underneath large appliances (stove, refrigerator, washing machine)
- Baseboards, door frames, and light switches (wiped and detailed)
- Window tracks and ledges (inside-facing only)
- Ceiling fans and light fixture dusting
- Cabinet faces (exterior — kitchen and bathroom)
- Grout lines and tile scrubbing in bathrooms
- Shower door tracks and fixtures (limescale and soap scum removal)
- Blinds and window sill cleaning
The Complete Deep Cleaning Checklist — Room by Room
Kitchen Deep Clean
The kitchen is typically the most labour-intensive room in a deep clean. Our kitchen deep clean covers:
- All countertops and backsplash (cleaned and sanitized, not just wiped)
- Stovetop (all burners, grates, and drip pans removed and cleaned)
- Range hood exterior and filter (degreased)
- Oven interior (racks removed, interior cleaned of baked-on residue)
- Microwave interior and exterior
- Refrigerator exterior (all surfaces, top, handles, and side panels)
- Cabinet faces (all exterior surfaces, handles and hinges wiped)
- Sink basin, faucet, and drain (scrubbed and sanitized)
- All floors (swept, mopped, including under the refrigerator if accessible)
- Baseboards and door frames
Bathroom Deep Clean
Bathrooms accumulate soap scum, hard water deposits, and mould over time — especially in Ontario where many areas have hard water. Our bathroom deep clean covers:
- Toilet (bowl, under the rim, exterior, base, and behind the toilet)
- Bathtub/shower (grout scrubbed, fixtures shined, soap scum removed)
- Shower door and tracks (glass cleaned streak-free, track scrubbed)
- Sink and vanity (basin, faucet, countertop, and mirror)
- Tile walls (scrubbed and wiped)
- Exhaust fan grille (dusted and wiped)
- Floors (mopped, including under vanity and toilet)
- Baseboards and door frame
Bedrooms
Noblemaid's bedroom deep clean covers:
- All flat surfaces (wiped and dusted, including tops of frames, headboards, nightstands)
- Ceiling fan (dusted and wiped)
- Window ledges and window tracks
- Under the bed (vacuumed thoroughly)
- Closet interiors (if accessible — door frames and visible shelving wiped)
- Light switches and outlet covers
- Baseboards and door frames
- Mirrors and glass surfaces
- Floors (vacuumed and mopped/wiped if hardwood)
Living Room and Common Areas
Our living room deep clean covers:
- All furniture surfaces (dusted and wiped, including lower shelves)
- Upholstery vacuuming (couch cushions front and back, pillows shaken)
- Under all furniture (vacuumed and mopped)
- Window ledges and window tracks
- Ceiling fan or light fixture (dusted)
- Baseboards throughout
- Light switches and door handles
- Floors (vacuumed thoroughly, mopped or buffed)
Hallways, Stairs, and Entryways
These transition spaces often receive the least attention in standard cleans but collect significant dirt — especially in Ontario's winter and mud-season months. Our deep clean covers all baseboards, stair treads and risers, banisters and railings, entry closet interiors, door frames, and all floors throughout.
How Long Does a Deep Clean Take in Ontario?
- 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom: 2.5–4 hours
- 2 Bedrooms / 1–2 Bathrooms: 4–6 hours
- 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms: 5–8 hours
- 4 Bedrooms / 2–3 Bathrooms: 7–10 hours
- 5+ Bedrooms: 9–14 hours (often requires two cleaners)
How Much Does a Deep Clean Cost in Ontario?
- 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom: $150–$230
- 2 Bedrooms / 1–2 Bathrooms: $200–$320
- 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms: $280–$420
- 4 Bedrooms / 2–3 Bathrooms: $350–$550
- 5+ Bedrooms: $500–$800+
Get your specific quote at noblemaid.ca/book-now — enter your home details and see your price instantly.
When Should You Book a Deep Clean?
Most Ontario homeowners need a deep clean in these circumstances:
- Moving into a new home: Even if it looks clean, a professional deep clean ensures you're not starting your life in someone else's dirt.
- Before or after a major event: Hosting a family gathering, holiday party, or milestone event.
- Seasonal resets: Spring and fall are the two most popular times for deep cleans in Ontario.
- First-time professional cleaning: We recommend starting with a deep clean to bring the home to a consistent baseline.
- After renovation: A deep clean is often the right choice for smaller renos where construction dust isn't extreme.
- Every 3–6 months for recurring clients: Keeps things truly spotless, not just surface-clean.
Why Choose Noblemaid for Your Ontario Deep Clean?
At Noblemaid, our deep cleaning service covers everything in this guide — no shortcuts, no skipped rooms, no compromises.
Every Noblemaid deep clean comes with background-checked, trained cleaning professionals, all commercial-grade supplies and equipment included, a detailed room-by-room checklist on every visit, and our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
We serve Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland, Fort Erie, Hamilton, Oakville, Mississauga, Toronto, and the entire Niagara Region.
Book Your Deep Clean — Niagara Falls, Hamilton, Mississauga, Toronto & Beyond
Ready to get a deep clean quote for your Ontario home? Visit noblemaid.ca/deep-cleaning-services to learn more, or go directly to noblemaid.ca/book-now to get your instant price and available dates.
You can also call us at 289-969-4514 — our team is happy to answer any questions before you book. Your home deserves a proper deep clean. Let Noblemaid deliver it.
