What's Included in a Professional Cleaning
House cleaning checklist: maid service & housekeeping checklist for standard cleaning, deep cleaning, move-out/move-in cleaning.
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Differences Between Cleaning Types
Standard Clean
Perfect for routine upkeep in lived-in homes. Covers the essentials—kitchen, bathrooms, dusting, and floors—so everything feels tidy and refreshed. Best for weekly, biweekly, or monthly maintenance.
Deep Clean
The right choice if your home hasn’t been professionally cleaned in 6 months or more, or if you want a thorough reset. We detail areas that are often missed—baseboards, door frames, light fixtures, and built-up grime.
Move-In Clean
Best when you’re about to settle into a new place and want it sanitized from top to bottom before boxes arrive. A fresh start for your new home.
Move-Out Clean
Designed to help you hand back keys with confidence to your landlord or prepare for listing photos.
House Cleaning Checklist
Compare our Standard, Deep, Move-In, and Move-Out services at a glance. The full matrix appears first for quick reference, followed by service summaries.
Full Checklist Matrix
Kitchen
| Task | Standard | Deep | Move-Out | Move-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wash Countertops | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wipe Backsplash | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sanitize Sink | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Polish Sink Fixtures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microwave (Inside & Out) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Empty Wastebaskets | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Vacuum Floors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vacuum Kitchen Mats | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Mop Floors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remove Reachable Cobwebs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dust Countertop Items (Up to 15) | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Spot Clean Cabinet Fronts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clean Appliance Exteriors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dust Visible Baseboards | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wipe Light Fixtures | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range Hood | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Polish Appliances | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wash Cabinet Fronts | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ | Add-on |
| Wash Visible Baseboards | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ | Add-on |
| Clean Inside Cabinets | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clean Inside Drawers | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clean Refrigerator Interior | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clean Oven Interior | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ |
Bathrooms
| Task | Standard | Deep | Move-Out | Move-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanitize Toilet & Toilet Area | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Empty Wastebaskets | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Sanitize & Wipe Tub | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sanitize & Wipe Shower | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wash Shower Glass | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Polish Tub/Shower Fixtures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clean & Polish Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clean Countertops | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dust Countertop Items (Up to 15) | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Vacuum Bath Mats | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Vacuum Floors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mop Floors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sanitize Sinks; Polish Fixtures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wipe Light Fixtures | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remove Hard Water: Shower Glass | — | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Remove Hard Water: Shower Fixtures | — | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Remove Hard Water: Sink Fixtures | — | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Scrub/Detail Tub Build-up | — | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Scrub/Detail Shower Build-up | — | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Wash build-up behind/around toilet | — | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Clean Inside Cabinets & Drawers | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wash Visible Baseboards | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ | Add-on |
Bedrooms & Common Rooms
| Task | Standard | Deep | Move-Out | Move-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make Beds | Upon Request | Upon Request | N/A | N/A |
| Remove Old Linens & Replace with New | Add-on | Add-on | N/A | N/A |
| Master Bed Linen (If Fresh Linens Left Out) | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Remove Reachable Cobwebs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dust Reachable Ceiling Fans | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dust Reachable AC Vents | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dust Lamp Shades | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wipe Light Switches | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dust Wall Art | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Dust Knick-Knacks & Lamps (Up to 15) | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Dust Furniture; Polish Wood | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Dust Window Sills | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wash Window Sills | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wash Window Lock Jambs | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dust Blinds | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hand-Wipe Blinds | Add-on | ✓ | Add-on | Add-on |
| Dust Doors & Door Frames | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dust Visible Baseboards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wash Doors & Door Frames | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wash Visible Baseboards | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ | Add-on |
| Empty Trash & Reline Cans | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Wastebaskets Emptied | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Vacuum Floors (Carpet & Hard) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mop Hard-Surface Floors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interior Glass Doors Wiped | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Garage Swept | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Patio Swept | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Extras
| Task | Standard | Deep | Move-Out | Move-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cats | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | N/A |
| Dogs | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | N/A |
| Make Beds (If Fresh Linens Left Out) | Add-on | Add-on | N/A | N/A |
| Inside Oven | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inside Fridge | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inside Drawers | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inside Cabinets | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outside Cabinets | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sweep Garage | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Sweep Patio | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Dishes | Add-on | Add-on | N/A | N/A |
| Wash Visible Baseboards (Extra) | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | Add-on |
| Reachable Window Glass Cleaning (Glass + Locks Only) | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ | ✓ |
Last updated: January 1, 2026
Standard Clean
Perfect for routine upkeep in lived-in homes. Kitchens, bathrooms, and common areas are tidied and sanitized: counters, sinks, exterior appliances, dusting, floors, and more. Great for weekly, biweekly, or monthly maintenance.
What’s included (highlights)
- Kitchen: Counters & backsplash washed, sink sanitized & fixtures polished, microwave inside & out, exterior of appliances, spot-clean cabinet fronts, floors vacuumed & mopped, up to 15 countertop items dusted.
- Bathrooms: Toilets, tubs, showers, glass, sinks/fixtures, mirrors, counters; bath mats vacuumed; floors vacuumed & mopped.
- Bedrooms & Common: Cobweb removal, reachable fans/vents, lampshades, light switches, wall art, décor (up to 15), furniture dust, window sills, blinds, baseboards dusted, interior glass doors; floors vacuumed/mopped; trash emptied.
Available add-ons: cabinet/drawer interiors, baseboard washing, window sills/jambs washing, hand-wiped blinds, oven/fridge interiors, linens service, dishes, patio/garage sweep, pet add-ons, window glass (reachable).
Deep Clean
Choose this if your home hasn’t been professionally cleaned in 6+ months or needs a thorough reset. Includes all Standard items plus detailed work like baseboards, light fixtures, range hood, appliance polishing, hard-water removal, and more.
What’s included (highlights)
- Whole-home detailing: Baseboards washed, doors/frames washed, switches/outlets detailed, fixtures/fans/vents dusted.
- Kitchen upgrades: Light fixtures wiped, range hood cleaned, appliance exteriors polished, cabinet fronts washed.
- Bathroom upgrades: Remove removable hard-water on glass/fixtures/sinks; scrub/detail shower & tub buildup; detail behind/around toilet.
- Bedrooms & Common: Window sills & lock jambs washed; hand-wipe blinds; doors/frames washed; baseboards washed.
Available add-ons: cabinet/drawer interiors, oven/fridge interiors, linens service, dishes, patio/garage sweep, pet add-ons, window glass (reachable).
Move-In Clean
Best when you’re about to settle into a new place and want it sanitized top-to-bottom before boxes arrive. Includes cabinet & drawer interiors so storage is clean and ready to use.
What’s included (highlights)
- Kitchen: Counters/backsplash, sink/fixtures, microwave inside & out; appliance exteriors; cabinet & drawer interiors; baseboards & light fixtures; fridge & oven interiors (included); floors vacuumed & mopped.
- Bathrooms: Toilets, tubs, showers, glass, sinks/fixtures, mirrors, counters; cabinet & drawer interiors; floors vacuumed & mopped; light fixtures wiped.
- Bedrooms & Common: Cobwebs, reachable fans/vents, switches, doors/frames washed, blinds dusted, baseboards washed, window sills & lock jambs washed; interior glass doors; floors vacuumed/mopped.
Notes: Pet add-ons are N/A for Move-In. Linens service is typically N/A for Move-In.
Move-Out Clean
Designed to help you hand back keys with confidence or prep for listing photos. Works best when the home is empty. Includes inside cabinets & drawers and other vacancy details.
What’s included (highlights)
- Kitchen: All surfaces plus cabinet & drawer interiors; appliance exteriors; fridge & oven interiors (included); baseboards & light fixtures; range hood; floors vacuumed & mopped.
- Bathrooms: Toilets, tubs, showers, removable hard-water on glass/fixtures/sinks; mirrors/counters; cabinet & drawer interiors; baseboards washed; floors vacuumed & mopped; light fixtures wiped.
- Bedrooms & Common: Cobwebs, reachable fans/vents, doors/frames washed, blinds dusted (hand-wipe available), baseboards washed, window sills & lock jambs washed; interior glass doors; floors vacuumed/mopped; trash N/A.
Extras included: pet add-ons (cats/dogs), inside oven/fridge/cabinets/drawers, outside cabinets, reachable window glass cleaning.
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Why Clients Love Our Cleaners
Experienced & Vetted
Our jacksonville house cleaning professionals are screened and verified before they can accept a booking. Not to mention, trained to handle any home — consistently.
Fully Insured & Bonded
Your home, belongings, and peace of mind are protected every visit. State-of-the-art insurance. We're professionals, not some craigslist cleaning crew.
Christian Faith-Driven Service
We treat your space like sacred ground—because loving our neighbor is core to our business. Our focus is on people first, profit second.
49+ Point Professional-Grade Cleaning Checklist
Every house cleaning follows our detailed 49-point professional-grade checklist, helping make sure nothing important gets missed from visit to visit.
Five-Star Reputation
It takes hard work to have a perfect satisfaction rate. We've cleaned hundreds of homes and have a perfect 5 star rating on Google!
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We want to make sure you’re completely happy with your cleaning. If the clean doesn't meet your standards, we'll make it right at no extra cost.
A Trusted Professional Cleaning Service
Shining Bright Cleaning's Behind-the-Clean Science Insight Panel
Soil Load Assessment
We quickly gauge whether surfaces carry light dust, oily residue, or baked-on mineral deposits. Each soil type breaks down differently, so identifying it first prevents over-scrubbing or under-cleaning.
pH Assessment
Acidic formulas dissolve lime scale; alkaline solutions lift grease. Neutral products protect delicate finishes. Understanding the pH scale (0–14) lets us choose an approach that’s tough on grime but gentle on your countertops and floors.
Dwell Time
Liquid cleaners need a few moments of contact to work effectively—think “spray, wait, wipe” instead of “spray-and-dash.” Proper dwell time means less elbow grease and a better end result.
Dry-to-Wet Sequence
Removing loose debris first (vacuum, dust) prevents mud when moisture is introduced later. It’s the difference between polishing a surface and grinding grit into it.
Cross-Contamination Control
Color-coding cloths or simply dedicating wipes to specific rooms keeps bathroom bacteria from hitchhiking into the kitchen.
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FAQs: Everything You Need to Know
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
Nope! Most of our clients aren’t. You can give us a garage code, keypad entry, or leave a key in a secure spot—we’ll treat your home with care whether you’re there or not.
Are your cleaners background-checked and insured?
Absolutely. Every cleaning professional scheduled for service is verified and screened, and appropriate insurance coverage is in place for scheduled visits. We’re also a faith-based company, so integrity is our standard.
What’s included in a standard house cleaning?
Our standard clean covers all high-traffic areas: kitchen surfaces, bathrooms, floors, dusting, trash removal, and more. You can view our full 49-point checklist.
How is a deep clean different from a regular clean?
A deep clean goes further: we scrub baseboards, dust ceiling fans, clean inside appliances, and tackle buildup in hard-to-reach places—perfect for spring cleaning, post-renovation, or just a fresh start.
Do you bring your own supplies and equipment?
Cleaning professionals typically arrive with the standard supplies and equipment needed for the booked service. If you have specific products you’d prefer we use (like a certain wood polish or allergy-friendly spray), we’re happy to use them instead—just leave them out with a note!
How do you price your house cleaning services?
We offer flat-rate pricing based on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, and service type (standard, deep, move-out). No hidden fees, no changes at the end—just transparent, honest pricing. If the home’s condition is materially different from what was described at booking, we’ll contact you before proceeding so you can approve any scope or price change.
What areas do you serve in Northeast Florida?
We clean homes across Duval, Clay, Saint Johns and Flagler County. Not sure if we cover your zip code? Give a call!
What if I’m not happy with the cleaning?
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If something within the booked scope was missed, let us know within 48 hours and we’ll coordinate a touch‑up at no additional charge.