Deep Cleaning Services
in the Triangle Area & Wake County, NC

A deep cleaning is a top-to-bottom reset that reaches the built-up grime routine cleaning leaves behind, and it's where most new clients start. ABHC Cleaning Services is a licensed, bonded, and insured house cleaning company, family-owned and locally operated in Wake County & the Triangle Area, NC since 2014, with trained full-time employees instead of gig workers.

Explore how much deep cleaning costs, see what's included in a deep clean, learn when to book one, and how a deep clean compares to recurring cleaning.

4.9★
on Google
Since 2014
family-run, 12 years
500+
families served
56-point
checklist, every visit

Deep house cleaning by ABHC Cleaning Services, serving the Triangle Area & Wake County, NC.

  • ✓ Licensed
  • ✓ Bonded
  • ✓ Insured
  • ✓ Background-checked
  • ✓ Full-time employees
  • ✓ Flat-rate pricing
  • ✓ Satisfaction guarantee
  • ✓ Eco & pet-friendly
Deep cleaning process

What is a deep house cleaning?

A deep house cleaning is a comprehensive, top-to-bottom clean that reaches what a standard visit doesn't: scrubbed tile and grout, detailed baseboards, ceiling fans, lampshades, polished furniture, stairs, and every reachable surface. It's the reset that brings a home back to a high baseline, and it's usually where new clients start. Here's the difference it makes.

What a deep clean reaches

A deep clean goes beyond routine maintenance: ceiling fan blades, lampshades, detailed and polished furniture, scrubbed tub and shower tiles, stairs, and closet floors, on top of the full whole-home clean. It's the reset that brings a home back to a high baseline.

Deep clean vs. standard clean

A standard or recurring clean maintains surfaces that are already clean. A deep clean does the heavy work a standard clean skips, so it takes longer and costs more per visit. Most clients book a deep clean first, then keep it up with recurring cleaning at a lower rate.

Whole home
every room, top to bottom
56-point
checklist, plus deep extras
Half-day+
typical for a 3-bedroom home
Where most start
before recurring service
When to book

When should you book a deep cleaning?

A deep clean makes sense whenever a home needs more than routine upkeep. These are the moments Triangle homeowners book one.

First clean

Your first professional clean

If your home hasn't been professionally cleaned in a while, a deep clean resets it to a high baseline. Most new clients start here before moving to a recurring plan.

Seasonal reset

Spring or seasonal reset

A top-to-bottom clean after pollen season, before the holidays, or any time buildup has crept back. A once or twice a year reset for homes kept up in between.

Big moments

Move, event, or after a gap

Before or after a move, ahead of a party or guests, after a renovation, or when the house has simply gotten away from you. A deep clean gets it guest-ready.

Deep cleaning checklist

What's included in a deep house cleaning?

A deep clean follows our signature 56-point checklist across the whole home, plus the detailed extras a routine clean skips, room by room. Nothing rotated, no corners cut.

Living areas & hallways

Deep clean scope
  • All surfaces dusted, wiped, and disinfected
  • Cobwebs removed
  • Ceiling fan blades and lampshades dusted
  • Baseboards hand-wiped and blinds dusted
  • Furniture detailed (fronts, sides, legs) and polished
  • All doors and light fixtures wiped
  • Stairs vacuumed and mopped
  • Carpets, rugs, and hard floors vacuumed and damp-mopped (incl. closets)

Bedrooms

Deep clean scope
  • All surfaces dusted, wiped, and disinfected
  • Cobwebs and ceiling fan blades dusted
  • Lampshades and mirrors cleaned
  • Blinds and baseboards hand-wiped
  • Furniture detailed and polished
  • Beds made (changing sheets available for an additional cost)
  • Light organizing
  • Carpets, rugs, and hard floors vacuumed and damp-mopped (incl. closets)

Bathrooms

Deep clean scope
  • Tub, shower walls, and glass doors cleaned and disinfected
  • Tub and shower tiles scrubbed
  • Toilet cleaned and sanitized inside and out
  • Countertops, shelves, and sink cleaned and disinfected
  • Mirrors and fixtures polished
  • Cabinet fronts and baseboards hand-wiped
  • Cobwebs removed and bins emptied
  • Floors vacuumed and damp-mopped

Kitchen

Deep clean scope
  • Stovetop scrubbed; appliance exteriors cleaned (oven, range hood, fridge, microwave, dishwasher)
  • Microwave cleaned inside and out
  • Cabinet fronts degreased and disinfected
  • Countertops, backsplash, and all surfaces disinfected
  • Small appliances wiped (toaster, coffee maker, etc.)
  • Tables and chairs dusted and wiped
  • Baseboards, light fixtures, and ceiling fans dusted
  • Floors vacuumed and damp-mopped, bins emptied

Add-ons available on request (just ask for a price): inside the oven, inside the fridge, interior windows, inside cabinets, and balconies. For safety, our team doesn't climb higher than a two-step ladder; higher spots are dusted with an extension duster.

Our promise

The Andreia's Done-Right Promise

After more than 12 years cleaning Triangle homes, our deep cleaning is built on two simple commitments, in Andreia's own words.

Andreia, Founder & CEO of Andreia's Brazilian House Cleaning
✓ Done right, every visit
  1. Flat-rate pricing, never an hourly timer. Your price is set by your home's bedrooms and bathrooms and quoted upfront, so you always know it before we start.
  2. Our 56-point checklist, room by room. Nothing skipped, everything included, with no surprise fees and no lock-in contracts.

A clean you can count on.

Andreia Andreia · Founder & CEO
Employees, not gig workers

House cleaning company vs. independent cleaner

The difference comes down to who walks into your home. ABHC Cleaning Services is a licensed house cleaning company staffed by trained, background-checked employees, not anonymous gig workers or independent cleaners hired through an app. When you book a deep clean with us, you get a trained, dedicated team that treats your home like it's our own, on time and done right.

Employees, not gig workers

Our cleaners are full-time employees we train, vet, and stand behind, not anonymous workers pulled from an app.

Flat-rate, never hourly

One price based on your home's size, quoted upfront. No clock-watching, no surprise fees, no lock-in contracts.

Family-owned since 2014

Locally owned and operated in the Triangle for 12 years, with a 56-point checklist and a 4.9-star reputation to protect.

Deep cleaning pricing

How much does a deep house cleaning cost?

In the Triangle, a professional deep cleaning typically ranges from about $250 to $450 for a 2-3 bedroom home, depending on size, number of bathrooms, and how long it's been since the last clean. A deep clean runs roughly 1.5 to 2 times a standard clean, because it does the heavy work routine cleaning skips. New clients get $20 off their first cleaning.

Typical deep cleaning rates across the Triangle & Wake County, NC, updated 2026. Your exact price depends on your home's size, bathrooms, and condition.
Home sizeTypical NC deep clean range
1-bedroom / apartment$175 – $300
2–3 bedroom house$250 – $450
4+ bedroom / large home (2,500+ sq ft)$400 – $700+

Note: homes with heavy buildup, pets, or that haven't been cleaned in over a year may be quoted higher. Add-ons like inside the oven, inside the fridge, and interior windows are priced separately.

Why the cheapest quote usually costs more

Be cautious with rates that look too good to be true. The lowest prices tend to come from independent, gig-based cleaners who often aren't licensed, bonded, or insured, work with no satisfaction guarantee, and follow no consistent method or checklist. If something gets damaged, or the clean falls short, there's little protecting you.

ABHC's flat rate includes what actually protects you: licensed, bonded, and insured full-time employees, our 56-point checklist on every visit, and a satisfaction guarantee. It's the difference between the lowest price and the best value.

ABHC Cleaning Services uses flat-rate pricing based on your home's bedrooms and bathrooms, never an hourly clock. Because no two homes are in the same condition, your deep clean quote is personalized to your space and its needs. You'll know your full price upfront, with no hidden fees. The best way to get your exact rate is a free, no-obligation estimate.

Deep cleaning in the Triangle

Why Triangle homes need a deep clean

Homes across the Research Triangle share a few local realities that make a periodic deep clean especially worth it, from the region's climate to its housing stock.

Spring pollen season

The Triangle's tree canopy, part of why Raleigh is called the "City of Oaks," coats homes in yellow-green pollen every spring. A seasonal deep clean clears allergens off floors, sills, and surfaces after the worst of it.

Humid Carolina summers

Long, humid summers invite dust, mold, and mildew in kitchens and bathrooms. A consistent schedule stays ahead of buildup that one-off cleans let creep back.

Busy Research Triangle households

With Duke, UNC, NC State, RTP, and RDU nearby, many Triangle homes belong to dual-career tech, healthcare, and university professionals who would rather spend weekends living than cleaning.

  • RegionThe Triangle Area & Wake County, NC
  • Home typesNew-build subdivisions to established homes
  • Most commonFirst-clean and seasonal deep cleans
  • Peak seasonSpring pollen and humid summers
  • Pricing modelFlat-rate by bedrooms and bathrooms
  • Common requestTop-to-bottom reset before recurring
House cleaning service area

House cleaning services in North Carolina

ABHC Cleaning Services is locally owned and operated in North Carolina since 2014, providing deep house cleaning, and ongoing maid service, across the Triangle Area and Wake County, from established neighborhoods to new-build subdivisions. Cities we serve include:

From established Raleigh neighborhoods like North Hills, Five Points, and Hayes Barton to Cary's master-planned communities, downtown Durham near Duke, Chapel Hill near UNC, and growing Holly Springs subdivisions like 12 Oaks and Holly Grove, we clean homes of every size and age across the Triangle.

Looking for a specific service? See our recurring cleaning, move-in & move-out cleaning, and apartment cleaning pages.

Deep cleaning reviews

Deep cleaning reviews from Triangle homeowners

ABHC has earned a 4.9-star rating and hundreds of five-star reviews on Google, many for detailed deep cleans across the Triangle, and was voted a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite (2025) and Best Pros in Town in Raleigh. See our reviews on Google →

"Their team of two did an incredible job deep cleaning our 3700 sqft home. Pricing was reasonable, especially for the amount of detail they put into each space. Wonderful reset that will help us keep everything looking great going forward. Will most definitely use this service again. If I could give them 10 stars, I would!"

Elizabeth A. B. · Google review

"I absolutely loved the service! It was the first cleaning in my new home, and I couldn't be happier with the result. The stove looks amazing, it was really dirty, and now it's shining like new! The floors are spotless, and the bathroom and bedrooms were cleaned perfectly. Everything feels so fresh, organized, and welcoming. The communication was excellent, and the team was kind, efficient, and professional. I highly recommend them!"

Helena F. · Google review

Deep cleaning FAQ

Frequently asked questions about deep cleaning services

How much does a deep house cleaning cost in North Carolina?

A professional deep cleaning in the Triangle typically runs about $250 to $450 for a 2-3 bedroom home, with 1-bedroom apartments starting lower and large homes going higher. Deep cleaning costs roughly 1.5 to 2 times a standard clean because it does more. ABHC uses flat-rate pricing personalized to your home, quoted upfront. Get a free estimate for your exact price.

What's included in a deep cleaning?

A deep clean follows our full 56-point checklist across the whole home, plus the detailed extras a routine clean skips: scrubbed tub and shower tiles, grout, ceiling fans, lampshades, detailed baseboards, polished furniture, stairs, and closet floors. Inside the oven, inside the fridge, and interior windows are available as add-ons.

How long does a deep cleaning take?

It depends on your home's size and condition. A 1-bedroom typically takes a few hours, while a larger 3-bedroom home can take most of a day. We send a dedicated professional by default, with a second team member when the home or scope calls for it, and we give you an estimated time window when you book.

What's the difference between a deep clean and a standard clean?

A standard or recurring clean maintains surfaces that are already clean. A deep clean does the heavy work a standard clean skips, inside and out, so it takes longer and costs more. Most clients book a deep clean first, then keep it up with recurring cleaning at a lower per-visit rate.

Do I need to be home during my deep cleaning?

No. Many clients give us secure entry instructions so we can clean while they're out. Our cleaners are background-checked, full-time employees, and we're licensed, bonded, and insured. If you'd rather be home, that's perfectly fine too.

Do you run background checks on your cleaners?

Yes. Every member of our team is a background-checked, full-time employee, never a gig worker. We're also licensed, bonded, and insured, so your home and your peace of mind are protected on every visit.

Which areas do you serve for deep house cleaning?

We provide deep house cleaning across the Triangle Area and Wake County, North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Clayton, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, plus surrounding communities. If you're nearby, ask us when you request your free estimate.

How often should I get a deep cleaning?

Most homes benefit from a deep clean once or twice a year, plus whenever there's been a gap in service, a move, or a big event. If you keep up with recurring cleaning in between, you'll need deep cleans less often, because the home never falls far from its baseline.

Do you bring your own cleaning supplies and equipment?

Yes. Our team arrives with everything needed for the job, including eco-friendly, pet-friendly products. You don't need to provide anything. If you'd prefer we use a specific product you already have, just let us know.

Service area

  • Raleigh
  • Durham
  • Cary
  • Apex
  • Chapel Hill
  • Carrboro
  • Morrisville
  • Wake Forest
  • Holly Springs
  • Garner
  • Fuquay-Varina
  • Knightdale
  • Clayton
  • Wendell
  • Zebulon
  • Hillsborough

Serving the Triangle Area & Wake County, NC.

Service hours

  • Mon8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Tue8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Wed8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Thu8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Fri8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Sat – SunClosed

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Andreia, Founder & CEO of Andreia's Brazilian House Cleaning

Andreia is the Founder & CEO of ABHC Cleaning Services, a family-owned cleaning company serving the Triangle Area & Wake County, NC since 2014. With over 12 years of experience, she built the company as the opposite of the gig-economy apps: trained full-time employees, flat-rate pricing, and a 56-point checklist on every visit.