What Is Included in a Standard House Clean in Calgary?

What Is Included in a Standard House Clean in Calgary?

A standard house clean in Calgary is a thorough maintenance clean of all primary living areas and surfaces. It is designed to maintain a clean home — not to address buildup or areas that have been neglected for months. Here is the complete checklist.

Kitchen — What's Included

- Countertops wiped down and disinfected - Stovetop surface cleaned (top surface and around burners, not inside the oven) - Sink cleaned and disinfected - Microwave exterior wiped - Refrigerator exterior wiped (including handles) - Dishwasher exterior wiped - Cabinet fronts wiped (the visible surface, not inside) - Backsplash wiped - Small appliances wiped (toaster exterior, coffee maker exterior) - Trash emptied and bag replaced

**Not included in standard kitchen clean:** - Inside the oven - Inside the refrigerator - Inside cabinets and drawers - Behind or under the refrigerator or stove

Bathrooms — What's Included

- Toilet cleaned inside and out (bowl, seat, lid, tank exterior, and base) - Sink and vanity counter cleaned and disinfected - Tub and/or shower walls and surfaces cleaned - Shower glass wiped (interior surface) - Mirrors cleaned - Floor mopped and disinfected - Trash emptied and bag replaced - Towel rail wiped

**Not included in standard bathroom clean:** - Grout scrubbing - Descaling of faucets, showerheads, or fixtures - Cleaning the exhaust fan cover - Behind the toilet (deep clean territory) - Inside any storage cabinets

Bedrooms and Living Areas — What's Included

- All floors vacuumed (carpet and hard floor) - Hard floors mopped - Dust all accessible horizontal surfaces (shelves, nightstands, tables, mantles) - Wipe window sills - Clean glass surfaces and picture frames - Vacuum upholstery (couch cushions, chair surfaces) — standard - Trash emptied

**Not included:** - Laundry - Changing bed linens (available as an add-on) - Moving furniture to clean underneath - Organizing personal items or clutter

What to Expect on a First Visit

The first professional clean of a Calgary home always takes longer than subsequent visits. If your home has not been professionally cleaned recently, the team will need to address some buildup that goes beyond a standard maintenance clean. Many Calgary cleaning companies — including Three North Clean — recommend booking a deep clean for the first visit, then moving to standard maintenance cleaning on a recurring schedule.

This approach is more cost-effective over time: a deep clean baseline means every standard visit can be completed in less time, which either reduces cost or allows the team to spend more time on detail work.

How to Get the Most from a Standard Clean

• **Tidy before the team arrives**: Clearing counters and floors allows cleaners to clean the surfaces rather than work around items. Clutter does not get organized, but clear surfaces get thoroughly cleaned.
• **Communicate priorities**: If the kitchen is your primary concern, say so at booking. Teams can spend more time in one area when directed.
• **Provide access to all areas**: Ensure the team can access bathrooms, bedrooms, and the kitchen without locked or blocked doors.