Deep Cleaning in Cambridge
Deep Cleaning Services in Cambridge, MA
Radiator fins, built-in bookshelves, original tile, and a semester's worth of dust. A Cambridge deep clean resets the home before a term, after a sabbatical, or ahead of a defense celebration.
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Overview
Deep cleaning on the Cambridge calendar
Cambridge homes book deep cleans around the academic year. Before a fall term starts and the schedule vanishes. After a semester abroad or a sabbatical leaves a home shut up for months. Before a dissertation defense celebration or a visiting parent. And whenever a household is about to start a recurring plan and wants the baseline set properly. We hold deep-clean capacity for those moments because the pattern repeats every year.
Older Cambridge housing collects dust in particular places. Radiator fins under every window bake it on all winter. Built-in bookshelves gather it on every ledge. Original hardwood holds grime along the baseboards. Tile bathrooms in triple-deckers and brick buildings have grout that has not been scrubbed in years. A Cambridge deep clean addresses all of it by hand, with radiators dusted fin by fin, wood dry-mopped then damp-passed, and grout worked with brushes.
Kendall and East Cambridge condos bring different needs: streak-free glass, pH-neutral care for stone counters, and building paperwork our coordinators handle in advance. Across every housing type, a plant-based, fragrance-free product line is available at no extra charge and many Cambridge customers make it a permanent preference. A two-bedroom takes about four hours; a Victorian house takes most of a day. Pricing is based on size and condition and confirmed before booking.
The checklist
What deep cleaning in Cambridge includes
Kitchen
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust windowsills, window frames, and ledges
- Dust blinds
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dry dust decor and picture frames
- Clean and dry sink and soap dish
- Clean countertops and backsplash
- Clean microwave inside and out
- Clean stovetop, burners, and control panels
- Clean exteriors of fridge, oven, and dishwasher
- Clean stationary small appliances
- Wipe down table and chairs
- Clean light switches and doorknobs
- Spot clean cabinet fronts and handles
- Empty trash and wipe down can
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Clean range hood and vent
- Wipe down exteriors of all cabinets and drawers
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe baseboards
Bathrooms
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures and shelves
- Dust doors, windowsills, and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Tidy personal items and hand towels
- Clean and dry shower and tub
- Clean and dry sink, counter, and soap dish
- Clean mirrors and glass
- Polish towel bars and paper holder
- Clean toilet inside, outside, and behind
- Clean light switches and doorknobs
- Wipe and disinfect cabinet fronts
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Empty trash and replace liner
- Scrub grout lines and shower door tracks
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe baseboards
- Clean exhaust fan cover
Bedrooms
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Dust windowsills, frames, and blinds
- Dust furniture, shelves, and decor
- Make beds and straighten linens
- Clean mirrors
- Clean light switches and doorknobs
- Empty trash
- Vacuum carpets and rugs
- Sweep and mop hard floors
- Vacuum under beds and behind furniture
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe baseboards
Living Areas & Hallways
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Dust windowsills, frames, and blinds
- Dust furniture, electronics, and decor
- Fluff cushions and fold throws
- Clean glass tabletops and mirrors
- Clean light switches and doorknobs
- Vacuum upholstery surfaces
- Vacuum carpets and rugs
- Sweep and mop hard floors
- Wipe stair railings and banisters
- Vacuum under and behind furniture
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe baseboards
- Wipe vent covers and radiators
- Clean interior window glass
Add-ons: inside the oven and inside the refrigerator are optional on every service, including deep, move-in, and move-out cleans, for a set fee. See the full comparison of routine, deep, and move cleans on our cleaning checklist.
Transparent pricing
Deep cleaning prices in Cambridge
| Property | Layout | Deep clean |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bed apartment | 0-1 bed / 1 bath | $200 - $280 |
| 2 bed apartment | 2 bed / 1 bath | $280 - $380 |
| Small house | 2-3 bed / 1-2 bath | $350 - $450 |
| Mid-size house | 3-4 bed / 2 bath | $450 - $550 |
| Large house | 4+ bed / 3+ bath | $550 - $650+ |
Homes that have not been professionally cleaned in more than a year, or that include pets, are quoted at the upper end of each range.
Heavy-duty and pet fees: homes with heavy buildup, a long gap since the last professional clean, or pets that shed heavily carry an additional fee. We quote it before you book, never on the invoice.
When to book
When Cambridge homes book a deep clean
Before starting a recurring plan
Brings the home to the baseline a routine visit is designed to maintain, so the plan holds the standard rather than catching up.
Seasonal reset
Spring to clear the salt and sand, fall before the windows close and hosting season begins.
Before hosting or a sale
Family arriving, a party, or listing photographs. The rooms guests and buyers notice are the ones a deep clean fixes.
After a long gap or renovation
When cleaning has fallen behind, one deep clean is faster and cheaper than catching up over several routine visits.
Why us
Why Cambridge residents trust us with the deep clean
- 01
We move things
Couches, beds, and the stove come away from the wall so the surfaces behind them are actually cleaned, then go back exactly where they were.
- 02
Grout and fixtures by hand
Tile lines, shower tracks, and faucet bases are scrubbed with brushes and the right product, not sprayed and wiped.
- 03
Kitchen degreasing that lasts
Range hood, backsplash, and cabinet fronts near the stove are degreased, which routine cleaning skips.
- 04
Generous time, fixed price
Deep cleans are scheduled with room to breathe, and any condition-based fee is agreed before the team starts.
Where we work
Cambridge areas we cover
- Harvard Square
- Porter Square
- Central Square
- Kendall Square
- Inman Square
- Cambridgeport
- East Cambridge
- North Cambridge
- Agassiz
- Riverside
- Mid-Cambridge
- Huron Village
Zip codes served: 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142
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Where we clean in Cambridge
Reviews
What neighbors say after the first visit
“Two people arrive every other Thursday, work through the whole house in about two hours, and the kitchen looks the way it did the day we moved in. I have stopped thinking about cleaning entirely.”
“My building has strict elevator rules and they handled the check-in with the concierge without me being there. Floor-to-ceiling windows spotless, no streaks. That alone was worth it.”
“We booked a deep clean before hosting a graduation party. They pulled the stove out, cleaned the baseboards behind the couch, and got years of dust off the ceiling fan blades. Thorough is an understatement.”
Questions
Deep Cleaning in Cambridge: questions
A one-bedroom runs $200 to $280, a two-bedroom $280 to $380, and houses $350 to $650 depending on size and condition. Quotes are based on size and condition and confirmed before booking.
Yes, at no extra charge. The preference is saved to your account so every visit uses the fragrance-free line.
Yes. Radiator fins are dusted by hand and with brush attachments rather than blown clean, which just moves dust into the air.
Yes. Deep cleans before sublets are common in Cambridge, especially in May and September. Book two weeks ahead for those months.
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