Most homes need more than a weekly tidy-up. Dust settles inside vents and on top of ceiling fan blades, soap scum builds up in shower corners, grease films form on kitchen cabinets, and baseboards quietly collect months of grime. Our deep home cleaning service at FixitKey is designed to reset your home to a truly clean baseline — the kind of clean you notice the moment you walk in.
We serve Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, and San Marcos with trained, background-checked cleaning professionals who follow a detailed checklist in every room. You do not need to provide supplies or equipment; we bring professional-grade, eco-friendly products and commercial equipment. If you prefer, we can use your own products — just tell us when booking.
Why a Whole-Home Deep Clean Matters
Regular cleaning keeps surfaces looking tidy, but it rarely reaches the hidden and hard-to-reach areas where dust, allergens, and bacteria accumulate over time. A professional deep clean addresses exactly those areas: behind and under furniture and appliances, inside cabinet fronts, along baseboards and window tracks, and inside light fixtures. The result is a home that not only looks cleaner but feels fresher — many of our clients tell us their homes smell better and their allergies feel easier to manage after a deep clean, because removing accumulated dust and dander helps reduce common indoor allergens.
A deep clean is also the smartest starting point for a recurring cleaning plan. Once your home is reset to a detailed-clean baseline, lighter maintenance visits are faster, cheaper, and more effective. Our guide to how often you should deep clean your house explains the rhythm most Austin households find works best.
Wondering what exactly we do in each room? Our room-by-room deep cleaning checklist walks through the same standards our teams follow on every visit.
Our Step-by-Step Process
Every deep home cleaning follows the same proven sequence so nothing is missed and nothing is cleaned twice. Here is how a typical visit unfolds:
- Walkthrough and priorities. We start with a quick walkthrough of your home with you (or your notes, if you are not present) to confirm priorities, note delicate items, and identify areas needing extra attention.
- Declutter and prep. We clear countertops, tables, and floors of everyday items so every surface is accessible. We do not reorganize your belongings — we simply move items to clean underneath and put them back.
- High dusting, top to bottom. Starting with ceiling fans, light fixtures, crown molding, and high shelves, we work downward so falling dust is captured by later steps.
- Kitchen deep clean. Appliance exteriors, cabinet fronts, backsplash, sink and faucet detailing, countertop disinfection, and inside the microwave. Greasy buildup around the stove and hood gets special attention.
- Bathroom deep clean. Toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, mirrors, and fixtures are scrubbed and disinfected; tile and grout lines are detailed and hard-water spots treated.
- Bedrooms and living areas. All reachable surfaces dusted, mirrors and glass cleaned, baseboards wiped, switch plates and door handles sanitized.
- Floors. All hard floors vacuumed and mopped with appropriate products for the floor type; carpets vacuumed thoroughly with HEPA-filter vacuums.
- Detail pass. Window sills and tracks, blinds, vents, and trash cans are detailed. We replace trash bags where bins are provided.
- Final inspection. A team lead walks the home with the checklist to verify every item was completed before we consider the job done.
- Your walkthrough. If you are home, we invite you to inspect our work. If anything was missed, we fix it on the spot — that is our satisfaction promise.
What's Included / Not Included
We believe in honest, upfront expectations. Here is exactly what your deep home cleaning covers — and what it does not, so there are no surprises:
| Included | Not Included |
|---|---|
| ✓ All rooms dusted top to bottom, including ceiling fans and fixtures | ✕ Exterior windows (available as an add-on) |
| ✓ Kitchen: appliance exteriors, cabinet fronts, backsplash, sink, microwave interior | ✕ Inside oven or refrigerator (add-on services) |
| ✓ Bathrooms: toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, mirrors, grout detailing | ✕ Mould remediation inside walls (requires a specialist) |
| ✓ Baseboards, window sills and tracks, blinds, vents | ✕ Carpet shampooing / hot-water extraction (see our carpet cleaning service) |
| ✓ All floors vacuumed and mopped; carpets vacuumed with HEPA vacuums | ✕ Laundry, dishes, or organizing closets |
| ✓ Trash removal from indoor bins (bags replaced) | ✕ Pet waste cleanup in yards |
| ✓ High-touch surfaces disinfected: handles, switches, remotes | ✕ Hoarding-level decluttering situations |
Transparent Pricing
Deep cleaning takes longer and goes further than standard cleaning, so it is priced by home size. These are typical ranges for Austin-area homes; your exact quote is confirmed before we start, and the price we quote is the price you pay:
| Home Size | Bedrooms / Baths | Estimated Price | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bed apartment | 1 bd / 1 ba | $149 – $199 | 2 – 3 hours |
| Small home | 2 bd / 2 ba | $199 – $279 | 3 – 4 hours |
| Family home | 3 bd / 2 ba | $279 – $379 | 4 – 6 hours |
| Large home | 4 bd / 3 ba | $379 – $499 | 5 – 7 hours |
| Estate / 5+ bedrooms | 5+ bd / 4+ ba | Custom quote | 7+ hours |
Add-ons such as inside-oven cleaning, inside-fridge cleaning, interior windows, and laundry can be added to any visit. Use our interactive pricing calculator for an instant estimate, or contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is deep cleaning different from regular house cleaning?
Regular cleaning maintains surface-level tidiness — dusting open surfaces, wiping counters, cleaning bathrooms, and vacuuming. Deep cleaning goes further: baseboards, window tracks, inside the microwave, cabinet fronts, grout detailing, ceiling fans, vents, and behind/under furniture. It is a detailed, top-to-bottom reset rather than upkeep.
How long does a whole-home deep clean take?
Most homes take between 3 and 7 hours depending on size and condition. A 2-bedroom apartment typically takes 3–4 hours with a two-person team; a 4-bedroom home usually takes 5–7 hours. We give you a time estimate when you book so you can plan your day.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
No. Many clients provide entry instructions (door code, garage code, or a lockbox) and return to a finished home. We do an initial walkthrough with you or follow your written priorities, and our team lead does a final inspection before leaving.
Do you bring your own supplies and equipment?
Yes. We bring professional-grade, eco-friendly cleaning products and commercial equipment including HEPA-filter vacuums. If you prefer we use your products — for allergies, sensitivities, or personal preference — just let us know when booking.
How often should I schedule a deep clean?
For most households, a full deep clean every 3–6 months works well, with lighter recurring cleanings in between. Homes with pets, young children, or allergy sufferers often benefit from deep cleaning every 2–3 months. See our frequency guide for details.
What if I am not happy with the results?
We offer a 24-hour satisfaction guarantee: if anything was missed, tell us within 24 hours and we will return to re-clean those areas at no charge. We would rather make it right than lose your trust.