Deep Cleaning in Yorkville

What deep cleaning covers

• Inside the oven and the fridge, with the shelves taken out
• Behind and under the fridge, the stove and the washer
• Baseboards, door frames, switch plates and the tops of the doors
• Hard-water buildup on the shower glass, the tile and the faucets
• Ceiling fans, vents and light fixtures done by hand
• Cabinet fronts degreased, handles and edges included

What is usually not included

• Emptying packed cabinets and closets, which belongs to a move-out clean
• Carpet and upholstery extraction, a separate job with a machine and drying time
• Damage rather than dirt: etched glass, worn grout, stained caulk

When to book deep cleaning

Book this the first time you hire someone, after a renovation, before guests, or when a regular clean is no longer enough. It takes considerably longer than a standard clean and costs more.

How long it takes

Expect it to run much longer than a regular clean. The clock is set by how long it has been: the further back the last one, the more there is to take apart and put back.

What makes the price go up

• High ceilings, since the fans, vents and light fixtures then need a ladder in every room
• Hard water, which turns shower glass and faucets into a scraping job
• A greasy range hood with filters, and an oven that has never been done
• Pets and long hair, which collect in carpet edges, vents and baseboards

What to ask before you book

• Is the inside of the oven and the fridge included, or is it extra?
• How many people are coming, and how long do you expect to be here?
• Will the shower glass come clean, or is it stained for good?

What deep cleaning looks like in Yorkville

Yorkville sits on the Fox River at the far west edge of the Chicago suburbs, where farm fields turn into new subdivisions. The subdivisions on the edge of town are newer houses on wide lots, with attached garages and basements. Closer to downtown the houses are older and smaller. From the first plow run to the thaw, road salt and field dirt come in together at the back door. Spring means mud at the door from yards on newer lots that have not filled in yet, and basements that hold damp air.

Cleaning here starts at the door and works down. Entryways and mudrooms take the salt and the field dirt, and basements need attention that a condo never does. A subdivision house can carry more floor space and more bathrooms than the room count suggests, so a whole-house clean runs longer than it sounds.