Before you book a recurring cleaning in San Francisco, it helps to know exactly what a standard house cleaning covers, and what usually costs extra. A standard clean is maintenance: it keeps an already-tidy home consistently clean on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly schedule, without the heavy, one-time labor of a deep clean. Here is exactly what is included, room by room, based on what we actually do on every Gabi Cleaning Services visit, plus what falls into add-on territory.
Every visit is detailed. We do not rotate areas. Your entire home is cleaned thoroughly every time.
Standard cleaning vs. deep cleaning: the difference
A standard clean and a deep clean share the same goal, but they work differently. A standard recurring clean intercepts dust, kitchen grease, and bathroom soap scum before they build up, so each visit stays efficient and the whole home stays consistently clean. A deep clean is a one-time reset for a home that has not been professionally cleaned recently, or one changing hands, and it tackles the buildup a routine visit does not.
For a home entering a regular cleaning schedule for the first time, we usually recommend starting with a deep clean to establish a clean baseline. After that, standard recurring visits keep it there easily.
What a standard Gabi cleaning includes, room by room
One thing that sets our standard clean apart: we do not rotate areas to save time. Some services clean part of your home one visit and part the next. We clean your entire home, every visit, and our standard scope already includes details that many companies charge as add-ons, like interior windows, baseboards, and inside the microwave.
Kitchen
- Stove, countertops, and sink disinfected
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
- Exterior of cabinet doors and appliances cleaned
- Window sills, edges, and high-touch areas cleaned
- Microwave cleaned inside and outside
- Doors and frames spot-cleaned
- Dishwasher organized and loaded, if empty
- Cobweb removal and trash disposal
Bathrooms
- Bathtubs, showers, toilets, and sinks disinfected
- Floors cleaned and sanitized
- Mirrors and surfaces cleaned streak-free
- Faucets and fixtures cleaned and polished
- Doors, frames, and high-touch areas cleaned
- Cobweb removal
- Mold treatment when necessary
Living areas and hallways
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
- Interior windows and glass surfaces cleaned
- Detailed dusting of furniture, surfaces, and baseboards
- Picture frames, ceiling fans, and décor dusted
- Doors, frames, and high-touch areas cleaned
- Cobweb removal
- Light organization of out-of-place items
Bedrooms
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
- Interior windows cleaned
- Detailed dusting of furniture, surfaces, and baseboards
- Picture frames and décor dusted
- Doors, frames, and high-touch areas cleaned
- Cobweb removal
- Bed linens and towels changed, or neatly folded
What is usually an add-on
To keep every visit thorough and on schedule, a few tasks fall outside the standard scope and are handled as additional services, requested in advance or arranged on the service day based on what your home needs. These commonly include the inside of the oven, the inside of the refrigerator or freezer, inside cabinets and drawers, and laundry. Because tasks like an interior oven clean need extra time and dwell time for the product to work, booking them ahead lets the team plan for it. If you have a specific need, just let us know and we will tailor the visit.
Why San Francisco homes benefit from a consistent standard clean
San Francisco’s marine fog and city dust settle constantly, on Victorian and Edwardian moldings, apartment window sills, and everything in between. A recurring standard clean keeps that buildup from ever taking hold, so surfaces stay easy to maintain and your home stays consistently fresh. The Bay Area’s damp air also makes bathrooms prone to mildew, which is why our standard scope includes mold treatment when necessary, and why a steady cleaning rhythm matters more here than in drier climates. Our products are high-quality, eco-conscious, and pet-friendly, which suits the many San Francisco households with pets.
How to prepare for your cleaning visit
A few minutes of prep lets the team spend their time cleaning rather than clearing:
- Clear surfaces. Move clothes, toys, and paperwork off floors and counters so every surface is reachable.
- Handle dishes. Sink cleaning is included, so clearing dishes from the sink lets us properly scrub the basin and fixtures.
- Settle pets. For everyone’s comfort, keep nervous pets in a designated room during the visit, and let us know any special instructions.
- Confirm access. Share entry details in advance, whether that is a key, a code, or coordinating with a doorman.
- Flag priorities. If one area needs extra attention, tell us so we can focus there within the visit.
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What our Bay Area clients say
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“My partner and I had never hired professional cleaners before and went with Gabi Cleaning Services after they were recommended by a friend. The team was super responsive over text and made it very easy to schedule services. We were so happy with the results of our deep clean! The team was efficient and thorough, and we will definitely book them for our future cleaning needs.”
Frequently asked questions
What is included in a standard house cleaning in San Francisco?
A standard clean covers the whole home: the kitchen (counters, stove, sink, appliance exteriors, inside the microwave, floors), bathrooms (tubs, showers, toilets, sinks disinfected, mirrors, fixtures, floors), and living areas and bedrooms (floors, interior windows, detailed dusting of furniture and baseboards, cobweb removal, beds made). At Gabi Cleaning Services, we do not rotate areas, so your entire home is cleaned every visit.
What is the difference between a standard clean and a deep clean?
A standard clean is recurring maintenance that keeps an already-tidy home consistently clean and efficient to service. A deep clean is a one-time, intensive reset for a home that has not been professionally cleaned recently, or is changing hands, reaching buildup that a routine visit does not. New clients often start with a deep clean, then maintain it with standard visits.
Are interior windows and baseboards included in a standard clean?
At Gabi Cleaning Services, yes. Our standard scope already includes interior windows and detailed dusting of baseboards on every visit, which many companies treat as add-ons. What falls outside standard is heavier interior detailing, like the inside of the oven or refrigerator, and inside cabinets.
What is not included in a standard cleaning?
Tasks that need extra time or supplies are handled as add-ons rather than standard: the inside of the oven, the inside of the refrigerator or freezer, inside cabinets and drawers, and laundry. These can be requested in advance or arranged on the service day based on your home’s needs.
Do I need to provide cleaning supplies?
No. Our team brings high-quality, eco-conscious, pet-friendly cleaning products. If you prefer a specific product for a particular surface or have allergy concerns, just let the team know and we will accommodate it.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
It is entirely up to you. Many clients provide entry instructions, such as a key, a code, or coordinating with a doorman, so we can clean while they are out. If you prefer to be home, that works too.
How often should I schedule a standard cleaning?
It depends on your household. Homes with pets, children, or heavy use often do best weekly or biweekly, while lighter-use homes may prefer monthly. Recurring plans also save up to 30% per visit compared with one-time cleanings, since a maintained home takes less time to clean.
Gabriela Nunes is the founder and owner of Gabi Cleaning Services, a house cleaning company proudly serving San Francisco and the Bay Area with an all-Brazilian team. With over 10 years of experience in professional cleaning, she built the company on full-time, background-checked, insured, and bonded employees, transparent flat-rate pricing, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, if something is not right, the team comes back to make it right. Every home is cleaned with high-quality, eco-conscious, pet-friendly products.
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