If you live in New York City, keeping your apartment or house clean is an ongoing challenge. Between the city dust, busy schedules, and limited space, maintaining a spotless home requires the right approach. One of the most common questions we get at CrystalNest Cleaning Service is: "What's the difference between regular cleaning and deep cleaning?"
What Is Regular Cleaning?
Regular cleaning is your standard maintenance cleaning — the kind of service that keeps your home consistently tidy and fresh. It's designed to be done on a recurring schedule, whether that's weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
A typical regular cleaning from CrystalNest includes: dusting all reachable surfaces and furniture, vacuuming and mopping all floors, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms (toilets, sinks, tubs, mirrors), kitchen cleaning (countertops, stovetop, exterior of appliances, sink), taking out trash and replacing liners, making beds and tidying up, and wiping down light switches and door handles.
Regular cleaning is perfect for maintaining a baseline level of cleanliness in your NYC apartment. It's the service most of our Queens, Long Island City, and Manhattan clients choose for their recurring needs.
What Is Deep Cleaning?
Deep cleaning goes far beyond the surface. It's a thorough, intensive cleaning that reaches every corner, crevice, and hidden area of your home. Think of it as a reset button for your living space.
In addition to everything included in a regular cleaning, a deep clean from CrystalNest includes: cleaning inside the oven and refrigerator, scrubbing grout and tile in bathrooms and kitchen, cleaning baseboards, window sills, and door frames, detailed cleaning of light fixtures and ceiling fans, cleaning inside cabinets and drawers, removing buildup from all surfaces, cleaning behind and under furniture, descaling faucets and showerheads, and thorough window cleaning (interior).
When Should You Choose Deep Cleaning?
We recommend deep cleaning in these situations: when you're booking a cleaning service for the first time (to establish a clean baseline), for seasonal refreshes (spring cleaning, before holidays), before or after hosting guests, when moving into a new apartment, after a period of illness, and if it's been more than a month since your last professional cleaning.
When Is Regular Cleaning Enough?
Regular cleaning is the right choice when: you already maintain a reasonably clean home, you want to keep up with weekly or bi-weekly maintenance, your home was recently deep cleaned, and you have a consistent cleaning schedule in place.
How Much Does Each Service Cost in NYC?
Pricing for both services depends on the size of your space and its current condition. Generally, deep cleaning costs more than regular cleaning because it takes longer and involves more detailed work. However, once you've had a deep clean, maintaining your home with regular cleanings becomes much easier and more affordable.
At CrystalNest, we offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Use our online quote calculator or call us at (929) 285-2274 for a personalized estimate. We also offer discounts for recurring weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly services.
The CrystalNest Recommendation
For most NYC apartments, we recommend starting with a deep cleaning, then transitioning to regular maintenance cleanings on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule. This approach gives you the best results: a thorough initial clean followed by consistent upkeep that keeps your home looking its best.
Ready to experience the CrystalNest difference? Whether you need a deep clean or regular maintenance, our trained professionals are ready to make your NYC home sparkle. Call (929) 285-2274 or message us on WhatsApp for a free quote!