ServicesApartment Cleaning
Apartment Cleaning in Cudahy
We clean apartments of every size, from studios to three-bedroom units. Before we start, you get a written list of what we will clean and what sets the price. Nothing gets added on the day without your okay.
Cleaning sized for apartment living
An apartment is not a small house. The kitchen is often a galley with little counter space. The bathroom may have no window, so moisture sits and mildew shows up faster. Floors take more foot traffic per square foot. We plan the work around those facts.
Most of our apartment customers want one of two things. Some want a reliable clean every week or two so the place stays easy to live in. Others want a single thorough clean after a busy stretch, before guests, or when the unit has slipped. Both start the same way: we talk about your place, then write down the scope and what drives the cost.
If you are moving out and hoping to get your deposit back, our Move-Out Cleaning page covers that job. For a once-over that reaches the grime regular visits skip, see Deep Cleaning.
What an apartment clean covers
Kitchen surfaces and appliances
We wipe counters, the backsplash and cabinet fronts, and degrease the stovetop. We clean the outside of the fridge, microwave and dishwasher. Inside the oven or fridge can be added, and it goes on the written list if you want it.
Bathroom scrub
Toilet, tub or shower, sink, mirror and fixtures get scrubbed and rinsed. In windowless bathrooms we pay close attention to grout lines and the shower ceiling, where mildew starts.
Dusting high and low
Ceiling fan blades, light fixtures, window sills, baseboards and the tops of door frames. Apartments collect dust fast near the entry and around the AC unit or vents.
Floors throughout
We vacuum carpet and rugs, then mop hard floors. Corners and the edges along baseboards get done by hand, not skipped.
Bedrooms and living area
Surfaces dusted, mirrors and glass wiped, beds made if you leave fresh sheets out. Trash emptied and liners replaced.
Signs your apartment is due for a real clean
- Mildew in the bathroom
- Dark spots on the grout or the ceiling over the shower mean moisture has been sitting. Spraying it now and then rarely gets it out of the grout.
- A sticky film in the kitchen
- Cooking grease settles on cabinet tops, the range hood and the wall behind the stove. If a towel comes away tacky, it needs degreasing.
- Dust coming back in a day
- When you dust and it is back by tomorrow, it is coming off fan blades, vents and baseboards you have not reached yet.
- You keep putting it off
- Long work weeks and small spaces add up. If cleaning has become the thing you dread on your day off, a regular visit takes it off your list.
How the job goes
- 1
You tell us about your place
On the phone we ask about bedrooms, bathrooms, pets, parking and anything that needs extra attention. It takes a few minutes.
- 2
We put it in writing
You get the scope in writing: each room, each task, and any add-ons you chose. The price is tied to that list, so you know what you are paying for.
- 3
We clean, top to bottom
We work from high surfaces down so dust falls onto floors we have not done yet. Kitchen and bathroom get the most time. Floors come last.
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Quick walk-through
Before we leave, you can look the place over with us. If something on the list was missed, we fix it then.
What sets the price
We price apartment cleaning from what is actually in your unit and how much work it needs. We write out each factor on your quote before we start. If we find something on the day that was not discussed, we stop and ask before doing extra work.
- Size and layout
- A studio takes less time than a two-bedroom with two bathrooms. Number of bathrooms usually matters more than square footage.
- Current condition
- A first visit after months without a clean takes longer than an upkeep visit. Built-up grease and soap scum are the biggest time drivers.
- Add-ons you choose
- Inside the oven, inside the fridge, interior windows and inside cabinets are optional. Each one is listed separately so you can pick.
- How often we come
- Weekly or every two weeks keeps each visit shorter. A one-time clean usually needs more hours.
- Pets and access
- Heavy pet hair adds vacuuming time. Stairs with no elevator, or a long walk from parking, can add a little time too.
Apartment cleaning questions
- Do I need to be home while you clean?
- No. Many customers leave us a key or let us in and head to work. We agree on how we get in and lock up before the visit, and we write it down with the rest of the scope.
- Do you bring your own supplies?
- Yes, we bring cleaners, cloths, mops and a vacuum. If you want us to use your own products, for allergies or preference, just tell us and we will use them.
- Can you clean around my furniture and belongings?
- Yes. We clean around what is there and move light items to wipe under them. We do not go through drawers or closets unless you ask us to clean inside them.
- Will the price change once you see the place?
- Not without your say. The written scope lists what we agreed on. If the unit needs more than we talked about, we explain what and why before doing it, and you decide.
- Do you clean apartments outside Cudahy?
- Yes. We also work in nearby cities like South Gate, Bell Gardens and Lynwood. Ask when you call and we will tell you if your address is in our area.
Know the price before we start
Tell us about your apartment and we will write out exactly what we will clean and what it costs. No add-ons you did not agree to.