The specific services offered by a residential house cleaning service can vary based on the company or individual providing the service and the package you choose. However, a typical residential house cleaning service usually includes the following tasks:
Dusting: Dusting of all accessible surfaces, including furniture, shelves, picture frames, light fixtures, baseboards, and decorative items.
Vacuuming and sweeping: Vacuuming carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture, as well as sweeping or mopping hard floors.
Kitchen cleaning: Cleaning and sanitizing countertops, backsplashes, and appliances (outside). Cleaning the sink and faucet, wiping down cabinets, and cleaning the microwave. Some services may also offer oven cleaning as an optional extra.
Bathroom cleaning: Cleaning and sanitizing the sink, faucet, countertops, mirrors, and shower or bathtub. Cleaning and disinfecting the toilet, including the bowl and seat. Wiping down cabinets and fixtures.
Bed making: Changing bed linens and making beds neatly.
Trash removal: Emptying and taking out the trash from all designated areas in the house.
Surface cleaning: Wiping and sanitizing high-touch surfaces like doorknobs, light switches, and remote controls.
Floor care: Sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming floors, depending on the floor type.
General tidying: Organizing and straightening up rooms, including picking up toys, clothes, and other items.
Keep in mind that some cleaning services may offer additional options or customized packages to meet specific needs. For instance, they might provide deep cleaning (more thorough and detailed cleaning), window cleaning, carpet cleaning, laundry service, or refrigerator cleaning for an extra fee.
Before hiring a residential house cleaning service, make sure to discuss your specific cleaning needs and preferences with the company or individual to ensure they can accommodate your requirements. Also, clarify the pricing structure and whether any additional charges apply for specific tasks or special requests.