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The Spots Most House Cleans Miss
Behind the sofa, along the baseboards, on top of the fan. Here’s where dust hides, and how a deep clean gets to it.
Most cleaning happens where you can see it. Dust and buildup settle in the places you rarely look, and in older Bay Area homes with tall baseboards, deep windowsills, and plenty of built-ins, they add up quickly.
Where It Hides
Behind and under sofas, beds, and bookcases
Along baseboards and windowsills
On ceiling fans, light fixtures, and exhaust fans
Around light switches and door handles
In corners and along the edges of floors
Why It Matters
Dust bothers people with allergies or sensitivities, so clearing it from hidden spots can make a whole home feel fresher. Crumbs and debris in undisturbed corners can also attract pests. And details are what make a clean home look finished: a spotless baseboard, a corner with no cobwebs, floors clean right up to the wall.
How a Deep Clean Gets to It
Our deep cleaning is built around these places. It covers detailed dusting, hand-washed baseboards and windowsills, exhaust fans, light switches and door handles, plus extra time for high-detail areas. That extra time is what separates a home that looks clean from one that is.
When to Book One
Many households book a deep clean when the season changes, before guests arrive, after a busy stretch, or when they’re settling into a new home. If you’re moving, our move-in and move-out cleaning covers the same spaces while the rooms are empty.
After That
Once the home is reset, routine cleaning on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly plan keeps buildup from coming back. Recurring plans get frequency discounts.
Is a Deep Clean Different From a Regular Clean?
Yes. A deep clean does everything a regular clean does and goes further into the details. Our guide to deep cleaning vs. regular cleaning explains the difference.
How Do I Make Sure Enough Time Is Booked?
When you book, you enter your home’s size and details. That’s how we decide how much time to set aside. If anything is missed, tell us within 48 hours and we’ll return to make it right.
We offer deep cleaning in Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. Book one online when you’re ready.