What's Included in
Your Cleaning Service
When you book a cleaning with us, you might wonder: "If I'm paying for a 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom cleaning, does that include my kitchen and living room?"
The short answer is YES.
Your Whole Home Gets Cleaned
Unless you specifically request a partial or room-specific cleaning, every residential cleaning we provide is a **complete, whole-home service**.
When you see a package labeled "2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom," that's industry shorthand that tells us about your home's size and layout—but we clean much more than just those rooms.
The "Room" Logic
We use Bedroom and Bathroom counts to estimate:
- Labor Hours Needed
- Number of Cleaners
- Supply Requirements
Room-by-Room Breakdown
Here's what's always included in your professional cleaning service.
Kitchen
- • Countertops wiped and sanitized
- • Sink cleaned and polished
- • Exterior of all appliances
- • Stovetop and microwave (in/out)
- • Cabinet fronts wiped down
- • Floors vacuumed and mopped
Living & Common Areas
- • All surfaces dusted
- • Electronics and TV screens wiped
- • Floors vacuumed and mopped
- • Upholstery vacuumed
- • General clutter tidied
- • Dining table and chairs wiped
Bathrooms
- • Toilets scrubbed and sanitized
- • Showers and tubs cleaned
- • Sinks and counters sanitized
- • Mirrors cleaned streak-free
- • Floors mopped and disinfected
- • Fixtures polished to a shine
Why Bedrooms and Bathrooms?
In the cleaning industry, we use bedrooms and bathrooms to describe your home because they tell us the most important information about the workload.
Kitchen & Living Are "Constants"
Almost every home has exactly one kitchen and one main living area. Since these are always there, they are automatically built into the base price of every package.
Beds & Baths Are "Variables"
Bedrooms tell us about occupancy and daily wear. Bathrooms are the most labor-intensive to clean—scrubbing tile, grout, and fixtures takes significant time.
Adding an extra bath adds more time than adding another living room.
Summary of Coverage
A complete breakdown of what's included in every standard residential cleaning.
| Area | What We Clean |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Sink, counters, cabinet exteriors, appliance exteriors, microwave (inside & out), stovetop, floor. |
| Bathrooms | Toilet, shower/tub, mirrors, sink, countertop, floor sanitization, fixtures. |
| Bedrooms | Bed making (optional), dusting all surfaces, vacuuming, mirror cleaning, organizing. |
| Living / Dining | Dusting, electronics wiping, floor vacuuming and mopping, upholstery vacuuming, tidying. |
| Hallways | Dusting, floor cleaning, surface wiping, entryways. |
Standard Cleaning FAQs
Transparency is our standard. Here are common questions about our whole-home service.
1. Does a standard cleaning include the kitchen and living room?
Yes, absolutely. Every standard residential cleaning in San Jose is a whole-home service that includes your kitchen, living room, dining area, hallways, and all common spaces—plus the bedrooms and bathrooms listed in your package. We clean countertops, sinks, appliances, floors, and all surfaces in these areas as part of our complete home cleaning service.
2. What's the difference between a 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom cleaning package?
The main difference is labor time and pricing. A 3-bedroom cleaning package includes one additional bedroom to dust, vacuum, organize, and sanitize. More bedrooms typically means more occupants, which increases the overall cleaning workload throughout the home. In San Jose, a 3-bedroom cleaning usually costs $40-$80 more than a 2-bedroom package, depending on square footage and cleaning frequency.
3. Why do cleaning services charge more for extra bathrooms?
Bathrooms require the most intensive labor and sanitization. Scrubbing toilets, showers, tubs, tile, and grout takes significantly more time than cleaning other rooms. We use specialized disinfecting products and techniques to ensure complete sanitization. In San Jose cleaning services, each additional bathroom typically adds $35-$60 to the service cost because of this extra work.
4. What rooms are included in a whole-home cleaning service?
All rooms in your home are included. A whole-home cleaning service in San Jose covers your kitchen, all bathrooms, all bedrooms, living room, dining room, hallways, entryways, and common areas. The only exceptions are rooms specifically excluded (like garages or unfinished basements) or areas requiring specialty services like deep carpet cleaning or window washing.
5. Do you clean inside appliances like the oven and refrigerator?
Exterior cleaning is standard; interior cleaning is an add-on. Our standard San Jose home cleaning includes wiping down the exterior of all appliances, including your oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. For a deeper clean, we offer interior oven cleaning ($20-$40) and interior refrigerator cleaning ($10-$40) as additional services you can add to any package.
6. Is window cleaning included in a standard house cleaning?
Interior window wiping is included; full window cleaning is extra. During standard cleaning, we'll wipe down easily accessible interior window sills and do light spot-cleaning of glass. For streak-free, professional window cleaning (inside and out), we offer this as an add-on service at $2-$5 per window pane. This ensures your San Jose home gets crystal-clear windows without streaks or residue.
7. What's included in bedroom cleaning services?
Complete bedroom cleaning and organization. Our San Jose bedroom cleaning includes dusting all surfaces (nightstands, dressers, shelves), vacuuming and mopping floors, cleaning mirrors, wiping down closet doors, removing trash, and optional bed-making if requested. We also dust ceiling fans, baseboards, and light fixtures as part of our thorough bedroom cleaning service.
8. How long does a whole-home cleaning take in San Jose?
Most homes take 2-4 hours depending on size. A typical 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in San Jose takes about 2-3 hours for standard cleaning with one cleaner, or 1-2 hours with a two-person team. Larger homes (3-4 bedrooms) usually take 3-4 hours. Deep cleaning services take 50-100% longer because we clean areas like baseboards, window tracks, and inside appliances.
9. What's the difference between standard cleaning and deep cleaning?
Deep cleaning is more thorough and detail-oriented. Standard cleaning in San Jose covers all the regular maintenance tasks (surfaces, floors, bathrooms, kitchen). Deep cleaning includes everything in standard cleaning PLUS detailed work like baseboard scrubbing, window track cleaning, inside appliances, light fixture detailing, and grout scrubbing. Deep cleaning costs 20-50% more but is recommended for first-time service or seasonal refresh.
10. Can I customize what's included in my San Jose cleaning service?
Yes, we offer flexible customization options. While our standard whole-home cleaning covers all main areas, you can add specialty services like carpet cleaning ($75-$132 per room), interior oven cleaning ($20-$40), laundry service ($15-$30 per load), or exclude certain rooms if needed. We're happy to create a custom cleaning plan that fits your San Jose home's specific needs and budget.
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