What's Included in a Professional House Cleaning Service?

When considering professional house cleaning services, it's natural to wonder exactly what's included. At ABE Cleaning Services, we aim to provide a clear understanding of our offerings, ensuring you know what to expect when you book with us. This guide outlines the standard tasks covered in our regular domestic cleaning, highlights common additional services, and clarifies what falls outside the scope of a typical clean.

Our domestic cleaning services are designed to maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of your home, making it a more pleasant environment for you and your family. We cover North, West, and Central London, as well as Watford and St Albans, providing reliable and efficient cleaning tailored to your needs.

Standard Tasks in a Regular Domestic Clean

A standard professional house clean focuses on the primary living areas, kitchens, and bathrooms. Our trained and DBS-checked cleaners follow a comprehensive checklist to ensure a thorough and consistent service. We provide all necessary products and equipment, meaning you don't need to supply anything.

General Living Areas (Bedrooms, Living Rooms, Hallways)

• Dusting: All accessible surfaces, including furniture, shelving, picture frames, and skirting boards, are dusted.
• Vacuuming/Mopping: Floors are vacuumed or mopped, depending on the flooring type.
• Mirrors & Glass Surfaces: Cleaned and polished (excluding windows).
• Bins: Emptied and liners replaced (if provided).
• Tidying: Light tidying of items on surfaces to facilitate cleaning.

Kitchen

• Surfaces: Countertops, stovetop, and sink are cleaned and disinfected.
• Appliance Exteriors: Microwave, oven, fridge, and dishwasher exteriors are wiped down.
• Floors: Vacuumed or mopped.
• Bins: Emptied and liners replaced.

Bathroom(s)

• Sanitisation: Toilet, sink, and shower/bath are cleaned and disinfected.
• Mirrors: Cleaned and polished.
• Floors: Vacuumed or mopped.
• Bins: Emptied and liners replaced.

Our domestic cleaning service is priced at £20.50 per hour, with a minimum booking of two hours. New customers receive a special rate of £19.50 per hour for their first clean. You can learn more about our cleaning service pricing here.

Common Additional Cleaning Services (Add-ons)

While our standard clean covers essential tasks, some deeper or more specific cleaning requirements are typically offered as additional services or are part of specialised packages like deep cleaning or end of tenancy cleaning.

Examples of Add-on Services:

• Interior Window Cleaning: Cleaning the inside of windows.
• Inside Oven Cleaning: A thorough clean of the oven interior.
• Inside Fridge Cleaning: Emptying and cleaning the interior of the refrigerator.
• Inside Kitchen Cabinets/Drawers: Wiping down the interiors of cupboards.
• Wall Washing: Cleaning marks or scuffs from walls.
• Carpet Shampooing/Upholstery Cleaning: Specialist cleaning for fabrics.
• Exterior Cleaning: Including patios, balconies, or outside windows.

It's important to discuss any specific additional needs you have when booking, so we can ensure adequate time is allocated and provide an accurate estimate. For more detailed information on a range of options, please see our services page.

What Is Not Typically Included in a Standard House Clean?

To set clear expectations, there are certain tasks that are generally excluded from a standard hourly domestic clean. These are either specialised services, require significant extra time, or fall outside the scope of domestic cleaning.

Exclusions often include:

• Heavy Lifting & Moving Furniture: For safety reasons and to avoid damage.
• Bio-hazardous Material: Including blood, mould, or pet waste.
• Exterior Window Cleaning: This often requires specialist equipment or access.
• Cleaning Inside Appliances: Such as ovens or refrigerators, unless specifically requested as an add-on.
• Laundry & Ironing: These are separate domestic tasks.
• Gardening or Exterior Property Maintenance: Our focus is on the interior of your home.
• Pest Control: This requires professional pest management.
• Post-Construction/Renovation Cleaning: This is a highly specialised service dealing with dust and debris from building work.

For services that go beyond regular domestic cleaning, such as cleaning for businesses, offices, retail spaces, care homes, or communal areas, please note that we provide bespoke quotes. Commercial work is never charged at the domestic hourly rate due to differing requirements and scale. You can find out more about our commercial cleaning solutions here.

Our Commitment to Quality and Safety

At ABE Cleaning Services, your peace of mind is paramount. All our cleaners are thoroughly DBS-checked, ensuring trustworthiness and reliability. Furthermore, we carry comprehensive insurance cover up to £5 million, protecting your property against any unforeseen incidents. This commitment allows you to feel confident and secure with our team working in your home.

We are open Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, offering flexibility to fit into your schedule. If you need to change or cancel a booking, we offer free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Booking Your Clean

Understanding what is included in your house cleaning service ensures a smoother experience and satisfaction with the results. If you have specific needs or questions not covered here, we encourage you to discuss them with us when you book. Our friendly team is ready to help you tailor a cleaning plan that works for you.

You can reach us by phone at 07405361685 or send an email to hello@abecleaner.com. We look forward to making your home sparkle.

Summary of Services and Contact Information

Service Type	Pricing / Details	Key Features
Domestic Cleaning	£20.50 per hour (2-hour minimum) £19.50 per hour for first clean (new customers)	DBS-checked cleaners, £5M insurance, products & equipment included, free 24-hr cancellation
Commercial Cleaning	Quoted individually (offices, retail, care homes, communal areas)	Tailored solutions, professional service for various business types
Operating Hours	Monday - Sunday, 8:00 am - 10:00 pm	Flexible scheduling to suit your needs
Contact Phone	07405361685	Direct line for bookings and enquiries
Contact Email	hello@abecleaner.com	Email for detailed queries and scheduling