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You walk into rooms that actually feel fresh. The air doesn’t trigger your allergies anymore. Your kids aren’t constantly sniffling from dust mites hiding in carpets and furniture.
Your home becomes the sanctuary it should be—not a source of respiratory irritation or constant worry about what’s lurking in corners you can’t reach. When you spend 90% of your time indoors, that air quality matters more than you think.
Deep cleaning eliminates the invisible threats that regular cleaning simply pushes around. We’re talking about mold spores, pet dander, bacteria, and allergens that settle into fabrics, air ducts, and forgotten spaces. The result isn’t just a house that looks clean—it’s a home where your family can actually breathe easier.
We’ve spent over a decade perfecting the art of deep cleaning for families in Powder House Square and throughout Somerville. We’re not the cleaning company that rushes through your home checking boxes.
We’re the family-run business that understands what it means to live in this vibrant neighborhood near Tufts, where busy professionals, students, and families need more than surface-level cleaning. Our team knows the unique challenges of maintaining homes in this historic area—from dealing with older building quirks to managing the dust that comes with city living.
What sets us apart in Powder House Square is our commitment to using eco-friendly, family-safe products that actually work. No harsh chemicals that leave your home smelling like a hospital. Just thorough, meticulous cleaning that leaves your space genuinely fresh and healthy.
First, we walk through your home together. You show us your problem areas, we explain exactly what we’ll tackle, and you get a free estimate with no hidden fees or upselling.
On cleaning day, our team arrives with all equipment and eco-friendly supplies. We work systematically from top to bottom—ceiling fans and light fixtures first, then surfaces, furniture, and finally floors. This prevents dust from settling on already-cleaned areas.
We focus on the spaces regular cleaning misses: behind appliances, inside window sills, door frames, baseboards, and deep into carpets and upholstery. High-touch surfaces like doorknobs, switches, and countertops get sanitized to prevent germ spread. The whole process typically takes 3-6 hours depending on your home’s size, and we’re not done until every room meets our standards.
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Our deep cleaning covers everything regular cleaning doesn’t. We hand-wipe kitchen and bathroom cabinets inside and out, scrub grout until it’s actually white again, and clean inside appliances like ovens and refrigerators.
Carpets get thorough vacuuming with HEPA filtration, upholstered furniture gets deep cleaned to remove trapped allergens, and we tackle ceiling fans, light fixtures, and window blinds that collect dust for months. Baseboards, door frames, and window sills all get individual attention.
In Powder House Square’s older homes, we pay special attention to areas where dust and allergens commonly hide—behind radiators, in window tracks, and around the historic architectural details that make these homes special. We also clean air vents to improve circulation throughout your home. Every surface gets sanitized with eco-friendly products that are safe for children and pets but tough on bacteria and viruses.
Most homes benefit from deep cleaning every 6-12 months, but it depends on your specific situation. If you have pets, children, or anyone with allergies, quarterly deep cleaning works better.
Homes that haven’t been professionally cleaned in the last 3 months definitely need a deep clean before transitioning to regular maintenance. In Powder House Square, where urban dust and pollen from nearby parks can accumulate quickly, twice-yearly deep cleaning helps maintain the healthiest indoor air quality.
If you’re already getting regular weekly or bi-weekly cleaning, annual deep cleaning is usually sufficient. But if you’re handling all cleaning yourself, you’ll want deep cleaning more frequently to catch what daily maintenance misses.
Regular cleaning maintains what’s already clean—vacuuming, mopping, wiping surfaces, and tidying up. Deep cleaning tackles what builds up over time in places regular cleaning doesn’t reach.
Deep cleaning includes scrubbing grout, cleaning inside appliances, washing cabinet faces, dusting ceiling fans and light fixtures, cleaning window sills and blinds, and thoroughly vacuuming upholstered furniture. We also sanitize high-touch surfaces and clean areas like baseboards, door frames, and air vents.
Think of regular cleaning as maintenance and deep cleaning as a reset. Deep cleaning eliminates the hidden allergens, bacteria, and grime that accumulate despite regular cleaning efforts. It’s more intensive, takes longer, and addresses the root causes of indoor air quality issues rather than just managing surface cleanliness.
Absolutely. We use exclusively eco-friendly, non-toxic cleaning products that are safe for families with children and pets. These products are just as effective against bacteria like E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus as harsh chemicals, but without the health risks.
Our cleaning solutions contain natural ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils instead of potentially harmful chemicals that can trigger asthma or allergies. This is especially important during deep cleaning when we’re working to improve your indoor air quality.
We avoid products with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can linger in your home’s air after cleaning. Your family can safely return to rooms immediately after we finish, without worrying about chemical residue or strong odors that might affect sensitive family members.
Deep cleaning typically takes 3-6 hours depending on your home’s size and condition. A small apartment might take 3 hours, while larger homes can take a full day. We’ll give you a time estimate during our initial walkthrough.
You don’t need to be home during the entire cleaning, but we do recommend being there for the initial walkthrough and final inspection. This ensures we address all your specific concerns and you’re completely satisfied with the results.
Our team is fully insured and bonded, so you can feel secure having us work in your home. We’ll work around your schedule—many Powder House Square clients prefer morning starts so they can return to a completely fresh home in the evening. We just ask that you secure any valuable or fragile items beforehand.
The main thing is decluttering surfaces and floors so we can access everything that needs cleaning. Put away personal items, toys, and paperwork. Secure valuable or fragile items you don’t want moved.
Clear countertops, nightstands, and dressers so we can properly clean and sanitize these surfaces. If you have pets, let us know about any special instructions or areas they prefer we avoid. Make sure we have access to all rooms and closets you want included.
Don’t worry about doing any actual cleaning beforehand—that’s our job. Just focus on clearing clutter and ensuring we can reach all surfaces. If you have specific problem areas or concerns, make a list so we can address them during our walkthrough. The better prepared your space is, the more thoroughly we can clean it.
Deep cleaning costs vary based on your home’s size, condition, and specific needs. We provide free estimates after seeing your space in person, so you know exactly what you’re paying before we start.
Our pricing is transparent with no hidden fees or surprise charges. We factor in square footage, number of rooms, current condition, and any special requests you have. Most clients find our rates competitive with other professional services in the Somerville area.
The investment in deep cleaning pays for itself through improved air quality, extended life of your furnishings and appliances, and potential increase in home value. We also offer package deals if you decide to combine deep cleaning with ongoing regular service. Contact us for your free estimate—there’s no obligation and it helps you make an informed decision.
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