ServicesKitchen Cleaning
Kitchen Cleaning in Cudahy
We clean the kitchen top to bottom: the greasy hood, sticky cabinet fronts, the stovetop, the sink and the floor. Before we start, you get a written list of what we'll clean and what it costs, so nothing gets added on the day.
What kitchen cleaning is and when it makes sense
Kitchen cleaning is one room, done properly. It's for when the rest of your home is fine but the kitchen has gotten away from you. Cooking oil settles on every surface above the stove and turns tacky. Crumbs collect under the toaster and along the backsplash. A quick wipe doesn't touch it anymore.
Some people book it before family comes over for a holiday meal. Others book it a few times a year between regular cleaning visits. If the whole house needs this level of work, our deep cleaning service may fit better, and we'll tell you that on the phone.
We go over what's included before we come out and put it in writing. If you want the oven or fridge done, it's on the list with its own line. If you don't, it isn't.
What we clean in your kitchen
Cabinet fronts and handles
We degrease the doors, drawer faces and pulls, paying the most attention to the ones near the stove. We use cleaners that are safe for painted, laminate and wood finishes.
Range hood and stovetop
The hood surface and the filter get degreased. Burner grates and drip pans are soaked and scrubbed. Glass cooktops are cleaned with a scraper and a non-scratch cleaner.
Counters, backsplash and sink
We clear and wipe the counters, scrub the grout lines on tile backsplashes and descale the faucet and sink. The white mineral crust from hard water is common around here and comes off with the right product and some patience.
Small appliances and outsides of large ones
Microwave inside and out, toaster and coffee maker exteriors, and the fronts and handles of the fridge, dishwasher and oven.
Inside the oven and fridge, if you choose
These are optional add-ons. We list them separately on your written scope so you can decide. The oven takes the most time of anything in the room, so it gets its own line.
Floors and baseboards
We vacuum, then wash the floor by hand, including along the toe kicks under the cabinets where grease and crumbs build up.
Signs your kitchen needs more than a wipe-down
- Cabinets feel sticky
- That tacky film on the doors near the stove is cooking oil mixed with dust. Regular spray cleaner smears it around. It needs a degreaser.
- The hood filter is brown
- A clogged filter pulls less smoke and grease out of the air. That means more of it lands on your walls and cabinets.
- White crust on the faucet
- Mineral buildup around the faucet base and drain gets harder to remove the longer it sits.
- Smells that come back
- If the kitchen smells even after you take out the trash, the cause is often the sink drain, the fridge drawers or old spills under the stove burners.
- Grout has gone dark
- Backsplash grout behind the stove and sink soaks up grease and water. Scrubbing it can bring back a lot of the original color.
How a kitchen cleaning day goes
- 1
A phone call, then it's in writing
You tell us the size of the kitchen, how long since it had a thorough cleaning, and whether you want the oven or fridge done. We send you the scope and price in writing before the visit.
- 2
Walk-through when we arrive
We look at the kitchen with you and check it against the written list. If something is worse than described, we say so before starting. Nothing new gets added without your okay.
- 3
Top down, dry to wet
We start with the hood and upper cabinets so drips fall onto surfaces we haven't cleaned yet. Grates and filters soak while we work on counters and appliances. Floors come last.
- 4
Final look together
We walk the kitchen with you at the end. If something on the list isn't right, we fix it while we're still there.
What affects the price of kitchen cleaning
Most of the price comes from how much grease and buildup there is, not just square footage. We ask a few questions on the phone and give you a written quote with each part listed. The price we write down is the price you pay for that scope.
- How long since the last thorough clean
- A kitchen cleaned well a few months ago goes quickly. Years of buildup on the hood and cabinets takes much longer to cut through.
- Oven and fridge interiors
- Each is a separate line. A heavily baked-on oven is the biggest single time item in the room.
- Kitchen size and cabinet count
- More doors, drawers and counter space mean more surface to degrease.
- Surface types
- Natural stone, unsealed grout and older painted cabinets need gentler products and more careful work.
Kitchen cleaning questions
- Do I need to empty the counters or the fridge first?
- It helps if you put away small items you use every day, but we can move appliances and clear counters ourselves. If you booked the fridge interior, we take things out, clean the shelves and drawers, and put everything back. We'll throw out expired food only if you tell us to.
- Will the oven cleaner leave fumes in the house?
- We avoid the harsh fume-heavy sprays when we can and work with paste cleaners and scraping instead. Some ovens need a stronger product, and if so we'll tell you first and open a window while we work.
- Can you clean inside the cabinets?
- Yes, if they're emptied first. Wiping inside cabinets and drawers is an add-on, and it goes on your written list as its own line so you can see the cost before deciding.
- How long does it take?
- A kitchen in decent shape usually takes a few hours. Adding the oven and fridge, or a lot of old grease, makes it longer. We give you an estimate of the time along with your price.
- Do you clean the walls and ceiling above the stove?
- We wipe the wall and backsplash around the stove as part of the job. Ceilings with grease buildup can be added if they're within reach from a step ladder. Just mention it when you call so it's on the list.
Get your kitchen back
Tell us about your kitchen and what you want cleaned. We'll write up the scope and price so you know exactly what you're getting before we show up.