One of the first questions we hear is “How often should I book a cleaning?” There is no single right answer. The best schedule depends on how many people live in your home, whether you have pets, how much you cook and how much time you want back. Here is how to think about it.

Weekly cleaning

Weekly visits keep a home consistently clean, with no time for dust, soap scum or pet hair to build up. They work best for:

Families with young kids
Homes with dogs or cats, especially ones that shed
People who work long hours and want to come home to a clean house every week
Anyone with allergies who wants dust kept to a minimum

Bi-weekly cleaning (every two weeks)

Every two weeks is the most popular schedule. The house gets a full clean twice a month, and most people can keep things tidy in between with a little daily pickup.

Couples and small families
Homes with one pet
Busy professionals who want a balance of clean and budget

Monthly cleaning

A monthly clean takes care of the bigger jobs, like scrubbing bathrooms, mopping and dusting, while you handle quick daily upkeep yourself.

Single people or couples in smaller homes or apartments
Homes without pets
People who like to clean but want help with the heavy work

One-time and deep cleaning

Not ready for a schedule? A one-time clean is great before guests, after a busy stretch or when you move. If your home has gone a while without a professional clean, start with a deep clean. It takes longer and covers baseboards, buildup and the spots regular cleaning skips. After that, regular visits are faster and easier to keep up.

Signs you need more frequent cleaning

Dust is back on surfaces a few days after cleaning
Pet hair collects in corners and on furniture between visits
Bathrooms feel grimy before the next visit
You spend most of your weekend catching up on chores

Quick habits that stretch the time between cleans

Put a doormat outside and inside every entry, especially in the rainy months
Wipe kitchen counters and the stovetop after cooking
Squeegee the shower glass after each use
Do a 10-minute pickup each evening so cleaners can focus on cleaning

Find your schedule

We offer weekly, bi-weekly and monthly cleaning, as well as one-time and deep cleans. Not sure which fits? Tell us about your home and we will suggest a schedule and send a price. Get a free quote or call or text 425-362-0671.

We clean homes in Everett, Mill Creek, Marysville, Edmonds and across the Seattle metro area.