Most cleaning visits keep a home presentable. A deep clean is a different job: it resets the home by removing the buildup that routine cleaning never reaches. This guide covers exactly what Toronto Shine Cleaning includes in a deep clean, how it compares to regular cleaning, how long it takes, and what it costs.
What Does Deep Cleaning Include?
A deep cleaning is a full-home reset that goes well beyond surface tidying. It includes washing baseboards, cleaning inside appliances, scrubbing grout, polishing fixtures, wiping doors and frames, and dusting vents, plus every surface a regular clean already covers.
The team works room by room from a checklist, so the details get done in a defined order and nothing is left half finished. Toronto Shine Cleaning’s deep cleaning service applies this standard to kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas, with the same depth in every room.
Deep Cleaning Room by Room
Kitchen
Inside and outside of the oven, fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, including shelves, drawers, and door seals. Grease and grime removed from cabinet fronts, handles, and backsplash. Countertops, sink, and faucet detailed. Floors swept and mopped, including corners and the toe-kick under cabinets where crumbs collect.
Bathrooms
Grout and tile scrubbed to lift soap scum and hard-water film. Toilets cleaned inside and out, including the base and hinges. Shower doors, tracks, and fixtures polished. Mirrors, vanity, drawers, and cabinet fronts wiped down. Vents and baseboards detailed.
Bedrooms and Living Areas
Baseboards, door frames, and trim washed. Dusting above cabinets, on shelves, picture frames, window sills, and light fixtures. Ceiling fan blades and vents wiped. Floors vacuumed and mopped, including edges and under furniture that can be moved safely.
High-Touch and Detail Zones
Light switches, door handles, remotes, thermostats, and stair railings wiped and disinfected. Window sills and tracks cleaned. Closet doors and wardrobe fronts wiped. These are the surfaces hands touch daily, and they are the ones guests notice.
Deep Cleaning vs Regular Cleaning
Our regular home cleaning keeps a home presentable on a weekly or biweekly schedule. A deep clean is a heavier pass that removes months of buildup. Here is the difference at a glance:
| What’s covered | Regular home cleaning | Deep cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Counters, tables, sinks | Wiped and disinfected | Wiped, plus edges and buildup removed |
| Floors | Vacuumed, swept, mopped in main areas | Same, plus corners, edges, and under furniture |
| Bathrooms | Toilet, tub, mirror cleaned | Same, plus grout, shower tracks, and fixtures detailed |
| Baseboards, doors, frames | Spot cleaned | Washed top to bottom |
| Inside appliances | No | Yes: oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher |
| Vents, ceiling fans, light fixtures | Light dusting | Dusted and wiped |
| Best frequency | Weekly or biweekly | Every 3 to 6 months, or before key events |
Many Toronto homes run both: a regular clean to maintain day-to-day order, and a deep clean a few times a year to reset the details.
When to Book a Deep Cleaning
- Spring and fall resets. Post-winter grime and pre-holiday buildup are the two moments homes need the most attention.
- Move-in or move-out. Start a home that is genuinely clean, or leave one ready for the next occupant. Move-in and move-out cleaning runs at a similar tier to deep cleaning.
- After an illness. A deep clean disinfects high-touch surfaces and resets the home for recovery.
- Before hosting. Guests notice baseboards, fixtures, and vents, in person and in photos.
- After renovations. Construction dust settles into vents, frames, and corners.
- When allergies flare. Dust that regular cleaning misses accumulates in vents, ceiling fans, and high shelves.
How Long Does Deep Cleaning Take?
Honest ranges by home size:
- Condo or 1 bedroom: about 2.5 to 4 hours.
- 2 to 3 bedroom home: about 4 to 6 hours.
- 4 or more bedrooms, or a large home: 6 to 9 hours, sometimes split across two visits.
Condition matters as much as size. A home that has not had a deep clean in over a year takes longer than one cleaned regularly. You get a realistic time estimate when you request a quote, and the team works the full checklist without cutting corners.
How Much Does Deep Cleaning Cost?
- Deep cleaning: from $270.38. That is the base tier for the full room-by-room program above. The final quote depends on home size and condition.
- Regular home cleaning: from $212.63, up to about $527.63 for large homes, when you keep a maintenance schedule.
- Move-in and move-out cleaning: a similar tier to deep cleaning, because the scope is comparable.
Every quote is firm and given before work starts. See the full breakdown on our pricing page, or review the deep cleaning service details.
Book Your Deep Cleaning
Tell us your home size and what needs attention. You get a firm quote, a time that works for you, and a professional team that is bonded and insured and works from a checklist. Call (647) 424-0355 to book your deep cleaning, or check pricing first.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does deep cleaning include?
A deep cleaning covers everything in a regular clean plus the heavy buildup: baseboards washed, inside appliances cleaned, grout and tile scrubbed, fixtures polished, doors and frames wiped, and vents dusted, in every room of the home.
2. What is the difference between deep cleaning and regular cleaning?
Regular cleaning maintains surfaces on a weekly or biweekly schedule. Deep cleaning removes months of accumulated grime and dust, includes tasks such as cleaning inside the oven and fridge, and details baseboards, grout, fixtures, doors, and vents.
3. How often should I book a deep cleaning?
Most homes book one every 3 to 6 months, with a reset in spring and before the holidays. Book sooner after moving, after an illness, or before hosting.
4. How long does a deep cleaning take?
About 2.5 to 4 hours for a condo or 1 bedroom, 4 to 6 hours for a 2 to 3 bedroom home, and 6 to 9 hours for large homes, sometimes split over two visits. The condition of the home affects the time.
5. How much does a deep cleaning cost?
Deep cleaning starts at $270.38. Regular home cleaning runs from $212.63 up to about $527.63 for large homes, and move-in or move-out cleaning is a similar tier to deep cleaning. Call (647) 424-0355 for a firm quote.
6. Do I need to be home during the deep cleaning?
No. Many clients are out during the visit. The team needs access to the home and any special instructions, such as which rooms matter most or whether pets should be secured.
