What Is a Deep Cleaning Service?
A deep cleaning service is a comprehensive top-to-bottom clean that targets areas a standard maintenance clean intentionally skips. Where a standard clean maintains a home that's already in good condition — floors, bathrooms, kitchen surfaces — a deep clean restores one that has fallen behind, or prepares one for a specific purpose like selling, renting, or starting a recurring cleaning schedule.
The defining difference isn't just how long it takes (though a deep clean takes 1.5–2× longer for the same home size). It's which areas get cleaned. A deep clean adds inside the oven, inside the fridge, inside every kitchen cabinet and drawer, baseboards throughout, window sills and full window tracks, light switches and door frames, behind and under furniture, ceiling fans, and bathroom exhaust fans. These are not optional add-ons — they're included on every deep clean, every time.
Deep Cleaning Prices in BC — 2026
Deep cleaning prices across British Columbia are consistent regardless of city. Pricing scales with the number of bedrooms and bathrooms:
| Home Size | Deep Clean Price (incl. GST) | Standard Clean for Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / Bachelor | From $179 | From $109 |
| 1 bed / 1 bath | From $199 | From $119 |
| 2 bed / 1 bath | From $239 | From $149 |
| 2 bed / 2 bath | From $259 | From $169 |
| 3 bed / 2 bath | From $349 | From $229 |
| 4 bed / 3 bath | From $449 | From $299 |
| 5 bed / 3+ bath | From $579 | From $389 |
All prices include GST. Get your exact price in 60 seconds at maidless.ca — no phone call, no estimate waiting period, exact price shown before entering personal information.
The Full Deep Cleaning Checklist — Every Area Included
Kitchen
- Inside the oven — racks removed, bottom, door glass, and interior walls degreased
- Inside the fridge and freezer — all shelves, drawers, and door compartments
- Inside all kitchen cabinets and drawers — wiped and cleared of crumbs and residue
- Exhaust fan filter — cleaned or wiped depending on filter type
- All counters, backsplash, and sink — deep scrubbed
- Stovetop and burners — fully degreased including drip pans and grates
- Appliance exteriors — fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven
- Cabinet fronts — handles and door faces wiped
Bathrooms (each bathroom)
- Toilet — inside bowl, tank lid, base, and behind the toilet
- Shower and tub — grout lines scrubbed, glass doors/shower track cleaned
- Sink and vanity — faucets, handles, and under-sink area
- Exhaust fan — cleaned inside and out
- Medicine cabinet — inside and out
- Mirrors — streak-free clean
- Floor — scrubbed including corners and around the base of fixtures
Throughout the Home
- Baseboards — wiped in every room
- Window sills and full window tracks — full track debris removed
- Door frames and handles — cleaned on both sides
- Light switches and outlet covers — sanitized
- Ceiling fans — blades and motor housing wiped
- Light fixtures — dusted and wiped
- Behind and under furniture where accessible — fridge, stove, beds, sofas
- All surfaces dusted — shelves, tables, nightstands, ledges
- All floors vacuumed and mopped
- All trash bins emptied
Deep Clean vs Standard Clean — When Do You Need Which?
The decision is simple once you know what each service covers:
| Your situation | Book this |
|---|---|
| Home cleaned professionally every 2–4 weeks | Standard clean |
| First time getting a professional clean | Deep clean |
| No professional clean in 3+ months | Deep clean |
| Starting a recurring cleaning schedule | Deep clean (first visit) |
| Preparing a home for sale or listing | Deep clean |
| Spring cleaning reset | Deep clean |
| Moving out of a rental | Move-out clean (includes everything in deep clean + more) |
| After a renovation | Post-construction clean |
| Airbnb guest turnover | Standard clean (between stays) or deep clean (seasonal reset) |
How Long Does a Deep Clean Take?
A 1 bed / 1 bath deep clean with a two-person crew takes approximately 3 hours. A 2 bed / 2 bath takes 4–5 hours. A 3 bed / 2 bath takes 5–6 hours. We never rush deep cleans — the extra time is exactly where the quality shows. A deep clean done in the same time as a standard clean is not a deep clean.
Should I Deep Clean Before Starting Recurring Cleaning?
Yes — always. A deep clean on your first visit establishes a proper baseline. Once the oven is degreased, the cabinets are wiped inside, and the baseboards are clean, every subsequent maintenance visit is faster, more thorough, and more cost-effective. Recurring clients who skip the first deep clean end up with maintenance cleans that are constantly catching up instead of maintaining. Most Maidless clients start with a deep clean, then move to a bi-weekly standard schedule from visit two.
How Often Should You Get a Deep Clean in BC?
For a home with a regular cleaning schedule (bi-weekly standard cleans): a deep clean once or twice per year is sufficient — typically spring and fall. For homes without regular professional cleaning, a deep clean is needed whenever the home has fallen behind its baseline — which is typically every 3–6 months. Homes with pets, children, or heavy cooking use need more frequent deep cleans than minimalist single-person households.
Deep Cleaning Across BC — City-Specific Pages
We offer professional deep cleaning across British Columbia. Select your city for local pricing, availability, and neighbourhood coverage:
- Deep cleaning Vancouver — from $199
- Deep cleaning North Vancouver — from $199
- Deep cleaning West Vancouver — from $199
- Deep cleaning Burnaby — from $199
- Deep cleaning Surrey — from $199
- Deep cleaning Richmond — from $199
- Deep cleaning Coquitlam — from $199
- Deep cleaning Langley — from $199
- Deep cleaning Abbotsford — from $199
- Deep cleaning Kelowna — from $199
- Deep cleaning Victoria — from $199
- Deep cleaning Nanaimo — from $199
Frequently Asked Questions — Deep Cleaning BC
Is a deep clean worth it before a recurring cleaning plan?
Yes — strongly. Without a deep clean baseline, recurring maintenance cleans spend time on buildup instead of maintaining cleanliness. A one-time deep clean investment means every future visit is faster, more thorough, and more effective. Most clients who switch to recurring cleaning report that the quality of each visit improves noticeably after the first deep clean.
What's the difference between a deep clean and a move-out clean?
A move-out clean includes everything in a deep clean plus: inside all drawers, inside all closets cleared of dust, walls spot-cleaned throughout, window frames fully cleaned, and documentation (before/after photos) for landlord or deposit purposes. If you're leaving a rental, always book a move-out clean — not a deep clean.
Do you bring your own cleaning products for deep cleans?
Yes. All Maidless cleaners arrive with professional-grade, eco-friendly products and all necessary equipment. No need to provide anything. If you have surface sensitivities or product preferences (fragrance-free, specific floor products), note them at booking.
Can I get a deep cleaning quote without giving my phone number?
Yes. At maidless.ca, your exact price is shown immediately after entering your number of bedrooms and bathrooms — before you enter any name, email, or phone number. You can get your complete price in under 60 seconds without any personal information.
What makes Maidless deep cleaning different from other companies in BC?
Flat-rate pricing (shown upfront, no surprises), a 70-point non-negotiable checklist, before-and-after photos on every job, less than 1% cleaner acceptance rate, 4.9★ Google rating across verified reviews, and a 24-hour happiness guarantee. If anything is missed, we return at no charge — no questions asked.