Standard
Maintenance for a reasonably maintained home: dust reachable surfaces, vacuum and mop, wipe kitchen counters and appliance exteriors, and clean bathroom fixtures. No detailed buildup removal or cabinet interiors. Standard reference: 1x.
Home / Service checklistGET THE SCOPE RIGHT
Standard vs deep vs move-out cleaning checklist.
Compare standard, deep and move-out house cleaning checklists. Define included tasks, paid extras and assessed work before calculating a customer quote.
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YOUR BUSINESS. YOUR NEXT STEP. ✳What is included in a cleaning estimate? Only the services you agree with the customer. This is an editable starting checklist, not an industry standard or a guarantee that every home takes the same time.
In the calculator, confirm the work included in your base quote. Each checkbox covers a group of tasks; kitchen and bathroom groups require those rooms in your area plan. Changing this list updates the customer description, but does not automatically change hours or price. Review labor in step 02 and add separately priced work in step 03.
Deep
A reset beyond routine upkeep: hand-wipe accessible baseboards, doors and cabinet fronts; spend longer on bathroom edges, tile and kitchen grease. Appliance interiors remain extras. The beta starts at 1.75x Standard: an editable, unvalidated planning preset.
Move-out
An empty-home turnover: Deep tasks plus accessible empty cabinet interiors. Confirm landlord requirements and working utilities. Oven and fridge interiors are still extras. The beta starts at 2x Standard: an editable, unvalidated planning preset, not a verified industry ratio.
PLAN TIME BEFORE PRICE
Same home. Different depth of work.
For a hypothetical 4-person-hour Standard plan, the beta presets suggest about 7 person-hours for Deep and 8 for Move-out before per-category rounding. These illustrate presets, not observed job durations. Divide by crew size for approximate time on site, assuming work can be shared evenly.
These are editable planning assumptions, not nationwide averages or guarantees. An empty, maintained property can take less time than an occupied Deep clean. Heavy buildup, pets, clutter, fixture density and the agreed scope can substantially change the work needed.
How to use the beta presets
Quotewise chooses the room-specific area allowances, 1.75x Deep and 2x Move-out presets as editorial planning assumptions. No timed job dataset validates these exact values. No verified Move-out time range has been established for this beta. They are not measured US room production averages. Inspect and adjust before quoting. Multipliers affect base work once; extras are priced separately.
Compare the starting service checklists
Base tasks are included in the base cleaning price, not free cleaning. Paid extras are optional services added to the customer quote. Standard describes the depth of cleaning, not how often you book: it can be a one-time or recurring service. Only agreed tasks in selected areas apply.
Identical descriptions share a cell across service columns. Separate cells show where the service scope or pricing differs.
Identical service descriptions share a cell across service types. In step 01, your selected spaces feed the labor preview in step 02; property condition itself does not add a surcharge. On smaller screens, choose a service below to review its tasks.
Base tasks
Included in the base quote for selected areas.
Reachable surfaces and floors
Included: dust reachable surfaces, vacuum accessible floors and rugs, and mop suitable hard floors.
Household trash
Included: collect ordinary household trash from selected areas.
Kitchen counters, sink and appliance exteriors
Included: wipe counters, clean the sink and wipe appliance exteriors to remove everyday marks.
Cabinet fronts
Included: spot-wipe visible marks on reachable cabinet fronts.
Toilet, tub or shower, and basin
Included: clean the toilet, tub or shower surfaces and basin to remove everyday soil.
Bathroom mirrors
Included: wipe and clean reachable mirror surfaces.
Baseboards and doors
Included: spot-clean visible marks on accessible baseboards and doors.
Base or paid extra
Inclusion depends on the service type.
Empty cabinet interiors
Paid extra: clean accessible interiors only when cabinets are empty and the extra is added to the quote.
Optional paid extras
Optional. Add labor and direct costs separately.
Refrigerator interior
Paid extra: agree the interior-cleaning scope and add it to the quote; not in the base.
Oven interior
Paid extra: agree the interior-cleaning scope and add it to the quote; not in the base.
Dishwashing
Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed.
Laundry service
Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed.
Bed linen change
Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed.
Decluttering
Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed.
Carpet cleaning
Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed.
Blinds cleaning
Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed.
Window tracks
Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed.
Window glass cleaning
Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed.
Individually assessed services
Paid work based on your own assessment, not ordinary area presets.
Post-renovation cleaning
Individually priced: assess access, resources, labor and specialist costs. Use manual labor planning and record the agreed arrangements before confirming.
High-access cleaning
Individually priced: assess access, resources, labor and specialist costs. Use manual labor planning and record the agreed arrangements before confirming.
Heavy furniture moving
Individually priced: assess access, resources, labor and specialist costs. Use manual labor planning and record the agreed arrangements before confirming.
Special contamination cleanup
Individually priced: assess access, resources, labor and specialist costs. Use manual labor planning and record the agreed arrangements before confirming.
Other custom services
Individually priced: name the service and enter its quantity, person-hours and costs. Use a separate hourly labor cost or direct-cost-only entry when appropriate.
| Price category | Task | Standard | Deep | Move-out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base tasksIncluded in the base quote for selected areas. | Reachable surfaces and floors | Included: dust reachable surfaces, vacuum accessible floors and rugs, and mop suitable hard floors. | Included: the same tasks, with closer attention to accessible floor edges and corners. | Included: the Deep tasks across accessible, empty rooms. |
| Household trash | Included: collect ordinary household trash from selected areas. | Included: collect ordinary household trash from selected areas. | Included: collect ordinary household trash. Quote removal of leftover belongings separately. | |
| Kitchen counters, sink and appliance exteriors | Included: wipe counters, clean the sink and wipe appliance exteriors to remove everyday marks. | Included: the same tasks, with extra attention to accessible grease and buildup. Heavy deposits need assessment. | Included: the Deep tasks in an empty kitchen. Appliance interiors are separate extras. | |
| Cabinet fronts | Included: spot-wipe visible marks on reachable cabinet fronts. | Included: hand-wipe reachable cabinet fronts and edges; assess accumulated grease. | Included: hand-wipe reachable cabinet fronts and edges; assess accumulated grease. | |
| Toilet, tub or shower, and basin | Included: clean the toilet, tub or shower surfaces and basin to remove everyday soil. | Included: the same fixtures, with extra attention to accessible edges, soap scum and buildup. Assess restoration work separately; permanent stain removal is not guaranteed. | Included: the Deep bathroom tasks in the empty home. Assess restoration work separately; permanent stain removal is not guaranteed. | |
| Bathroom mirrors | Included: wipe and clean reachable mirror surfaces. | Included: wipe and clean reachable mirror surfaces; the task is the same as Standard. | Included: wipe and clean reachable mirror surfaces; the task is the same as Standard. | |
| Baseboards and doors | Included: spot-clean visible marks on accessible baseboards and doors. | Included: hand-wipe accessible baseboards and door surfaces in greater detail. | Included: hand-wipe accessible baseboards and door surfaces in greater detail. | |
| Base or paid extraInclusion depends on the service type. | Empty cabinet interiors | Paid extra: clean accessible interiors only when cabinets are empty and the extra is added to the quote. | Included in base: clean accessible empty cabinet interiors. Do not add the same work as an extra. | |
| Optional paid extrasOptional. Add labor and direct costs separately. | Refrigerator interior | Paid extra: agree the interior-cleaning scope and add it to the quote; not in the base. | ||
| Oven interior | Paid extra: agree the interior-cleaning scope and add it to the quote; not in the base. | |||
| Dishwashing | Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed. | |||
| Laundry service | Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed. | |||
| Bed linen change | Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed. | |||
| Decluttering | Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed. | |||
| Carpet cleaning | Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed. | |||
| Blinds cleaning | Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed. | |||
| Window tracks | Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed. | |||
| Window glass cleaning | Paid extra: agree the scope and quantity, then add your own labor and direct costs. No default time or price is assumed. | |||
| Individually assessed servicesPaid work based on your own assessment, not ordinary area presets. | Post-renovation cleaning | Individually priced: assess access, resources, labor and specialist costs. Use manual labor planning and record the agreed arrangements before confirming. | ||
| High-access cleaning | Individually priced: assess access, resources, labor and specialist costs. Use manual labor planning and record the agreed arrangements before confirming. | |||
| Heavy furniture moving | Individually priced: assess access, resources, labor and specialist costs. Use manual labor planning and record the agreed arrangements before confirming. | |||
| Special contamination cleanup | Individually priced: assess access, resources, labor and specialist costs. Use manual labor planning and record the agreed arrangements before confirming. | |||
| Other custom services | Individually priced: name the service and enter its quantity, person-hours and costs. Use a separate hourly labor cost or direct-cost-only entry when appropriate. | |||
Deep includes the Standard base tasks with more detailed work where described. Move-out uses the detailed scope in an empty home, adds empty cabinet interiors and requires working water and electricity. Agree any turnover requirements in writing. Removing tasks does not automatically reduce labor hours; update your allowances before confirming the quote.
MAKE THE EXTRAS CLEAR
Inside is a different job.
Wiping the outside of a fridge is not the same as cleaning inside it. List oven, refrigerator or cabinet interiors separately when they are not already in the base service.
Enter the person-hours and direct cost for each unit. You can override the base hourly labor cost for specialist work. For recurring jobs, decide whether the extra happens only on the first visit or every visit.
One job. Counted once.
If cabinet interiors are already included, do not add them again as an extra. When you remove work from the checklist, adjust your labor hours too.
When to assess the job individually
Special contamination, post-renovation work, high-access work and heavy moving can be quoted after your own assessment. Use manual labor planning and enter the scope, access arrangements, labor and equipment or specialist costs. For Move-out without an empty home or working utilities, record how the job will be carried out before confirming. Ordinary cleaning references do not estimate these jobs for you.
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