March 25, 2025 by Neal Zott
Standard home cleaning covers the essential tasks to keep your home tidy and hygienic. It focuses on frequently used areas like kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living spaces. Here’s a quick overview of what’s typically included:
- Kitchen: Clean countertops, appliance exteriors, sinks, and floors.
- Bathroom: Scrub toilets, sinks, showers, and mirrors.
- Living Areas & Bedrooms: Dust surfaces, vacuum, mop, and straighten up.
- Common Areas: Wipe baseboards, light switches, and window sills.
What’s not included? Tasks like cleaning behind appliances, washing windows, or deep-cleaning carpets require extra services. Starting at $152.15, NLZ Cleaning Services provides professional, reliable cleaning with flexible scheduling and a satisfaction guarantee. Visit their website to book today!
Basic Clean – What House Cleaning Chores Should I Include?
Standard Cleaning Tasks
Professional cleaning ensures your home stays tidy and well-maintained. Standard cleaning focuses on key areas with careful attention to detail. Here’s what typically gets cleaned in each main living space:
Kitchen Cleaning
The kitchen sees a lot of action, so it needs extra care. Standard cleaning tasks include:
- Sanitizing countertops and backsplashes
- Wiping down appliance exteriors
- Cleaning cabinet fronts and handles
- Disinfecting the sink and faucet
- Sweeping and mopping floors
- Removing cobwebs
- Emptying the trash
- Dusting window sills and ledges
Bathroom Cleaning
Bathrooms are all about maintaining hygiene. Standard cleaning tasks here include:
- Scrubbing and disinfecting the toilet bowl, seat, and base
- Cleaning shower doors or curtains
- Washing the bathtub and shower walls
- Sanitizing the sink, faucet, and countertops
- Cleaning mirrors and glass
- Sweeping and mopping floors
- Wiping cabinet fronts
- Emptying trash bins
- Dusting and cleaning light fixtures and corners
Common Areas and Bedrooms
Living rooms and bedrooms get attention to keep them free of dust and clutter:
- Dusting accessible surfaces, including furniture
- Vacuuming carpets and rugs
- Sweeping and mopping floors, especially in high-traffic areas
- Cleaning baseboards and door frames
- Wiping light switches and doorknobs
- Dusting window sills, blinds, and other surfaces
- Straightening cushions and throw pillows
- Removing cobwebs
- Cleaning mirrors and glass
- Emptying wastebaskets
| Task Type | Frequency | Focus Points |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Cleaning | Every visit | High-touch areas like handles, switches |
| Floor Care | Every visit | High-traffic zones and entryways |
| Dusting | Every visit | Horizontal surfaces and décor |
| Sanitization | Every visit | Kitchen and bathroom surfaces |
Professional cleaners use a top-to-bottom, dry-to-wet cleaning method. This approach ensures every corner is covered and cross-contamination is avoided, delivering consistent results in every room.
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Services Not Included
Our standard cleaning service takes care of the basics, but some tasks require extra time, tools, and effort.
Extra Cleaning Tasks
Here are some examples of tasks that aren’t part of the standard cleaning package:
- Cleaning behind large appliances like refrigerators and ovens
- Scrubbing the interior of ovens, microwaves, or refrigerators
- Washing windows (inside or outside)
- Thorough wall cleaning (beyond spot cleaning)
- Shampooing carpets or removing stains
- Organizing closets, drawers, or pantries
- Cleaning outdoor spaces like patios or decks
- Furniture care, including upholstery or leather cleaning
For these, you can select from our optional add-on services.
Add-on Services
We offer additional services to address specific cleaning needs. Here’s a quick overview:
| Service Category | Add-on Options | Special Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Cleaning | Appliance interiors, Cabinet organization | Extra time needed |
| Special Surfaces | Carpet care, Upholstery cleaning | Requires specialized tools |
| Seasonal Tasks | Window cleaning, Baseboard detailing | Extra cleaning supplies |
| Organization | Closet arrangement, Storage solutions | Consultation with client |
"We bring our own safe supplies. Let us know of any special requests and we’ll make it happen." – NLZ Cleaning Services of Long Island [1]
When booking, let us know if you’d like to include any of these services. As one happy customer shared:
"I do really enjoy that you can go in the site and add different services." – Nicholas, Huntington [1]
These add-ons are a great way to keep your home in top shape while tailoring our services to your specific needs.
NLZ Cleaning Services Features
Our streamlined system and skilled team make booking and receiving professional cleaning services easy for homeowners in Nassau County, Queens County, and Kings County.
Online Booking Steps
Booking your cleaning service is simple with our secure online platform:
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Visit Website | Go to nlzcleaninglongisland.com | Mobile-friendly for convenience |
| 2. Select Service | Choose the standard cleaning package | Starting at $152.15 per clean |
| 3. Pick Schedule | Select your preferred date and time | Flexible scheduling available |
| 4. Confirm Details | Review and finalize your booking | SSL-encrypted payment for security |
Once your booking is set, our team takes care of the rest.
Our Cleaning Team
Our cleaning staff is held to high standards to ensure quality service:
- Thoroughly Vetted: All cleaners pass background checks.
- Fully Equipped: Teams bring their own safe and effective cleaning supplies.
- Customer Feedback: Cleaners are rated after each job to maintain high performance.
- Easy Communication: Direct online messaging with your cleaning team is available.
"Excellent, I always feel that cleaning services only clean the dust you can see. This was the first service that actually met my expectations. I will be using them twice a month and I highly recommend Neal and his team." – Lorraine from Bayside [1]
Service Guarantee
Every cleaning service is backed by our commitment to quality:
- 150% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you’re not happy, we’ll make it right.
- Secure Payment: Payments are processed only after the service is complete.
- Tailored Requests: Specific cleaning preferences can be accommodated.
- Upfront Pricing: No hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
"I hired NLZ and they were wonderful!! Anna & Jocelyn did an amazing job!! I have 3 young boys and they sure made it look like I just bought the house!! I’m so excited to have my family here for Christmas!!" – Danielle from Mount Sinai [1]
Our platform ensures a smooth and hassle-free experience for all your cleaning needs.
Summary
Standard home cleaning keeps your home fresh and well-maintained. Here’s a quick look at what’s included and how to book your service.
What’s Included in Standard Cleaning?
Our standard cleaning package covers all the essential areas of your home:
| Room | Cleaning Tasks |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Clean countertops, sinks, appliance exteriors, and floors |
| Bathroom | Scrub toilets, showers, tubs, sinks, and mirrors |
| Living Areas | Dust surfaces, vacuum, mop, and clean surfaces |
| Bedrooms | Dust furniture, vacuum floors, and make beds |
| Common Areas | Wipe window sills, baseboards, and light fixtures |
These tasks ensure your home is thoroughly cleaned and refreshed. Booking is simple with our online system.
Why Choose NLZ Cleaning?
NLZ Cleaning Services of Long Island offers standard cleaning starting at $152.15 per session in Nassau, Queens, and Kings Counties. Here’s why customers trust us:
- Trusted Professionals: All cleaners pass rigorous background checks.
- Supplies Provided: We bring all the necessary cleaning materials.
- Convenient Scheduling: Choose your preferred time online.
- Secure Payments: Payments are encrypted and processed only after the service.
"It was super easy to set up my service, they were so quick to respond, very nice. House looked and smelled great, very professional." – Nicholas, Huntington [1]
With our 150% satisfaction guarantee, you can book with confidence. Visit nlzcleaninglongisland.com to schedule your cleaning today.