Extras
Extra cleaning services in Chicago for appliances, detail work, specialty treatment, and finishing touches.
Choose the extra tasks you want added to your visit, from appliance interiors to odor-control treatments and detailed finishing work.
About Extras
Extras are designed for the areas that usually need more time, more prep, or more specialized attention than a standard or recurring clean allows. That includes the inside of refrigerators and ovens, interior windows, carpets, blinds, cabinets, balconies, laundry tasks, and odor-control treatments.
On the live site, these upgrades are presented one by one because customers often need only a few of them at a time. Keeping them grouped on a dedicated page makes it easy to build a service plan around your home, your schedule, and the exact problem areas you want handled.
Some extras are simple finishing touches, while others work best as a deeper specialty service. This page helps separate those cases so customers know what can be added to a regular appointment and what may deserve its own focused booking.
How Extras Work
Add-ons are best used to personalize the visit around buildup, prep-heavy tasks, and the parts of the home you want restored in more detail.
Several of the live add-ons include prep notes because they depend on clear access. Refrigerators should be emptied and freezers defrosted. Laundry requires in-unit or same-building machines, and window exteriors are only cleaned when weather and safety conditions allow.
That prep matters because it helps the team spend the time cleaning instead of moving items around. When the space is ready, extras can make the appointment feel far more complete without changing the service route or the way you book.
- Great for interiors of appliances and other prep-heavy problem areas
- Useful when pet hair, odor, or buildup needs extra attention
- Ideal for seasonal resets and pre-guest touchups
- Can be combined with standard, deep, move, and recurring service
- Some specialty options also have their own dedicated service pages
Kitchen, laundry, and appliance extras
These are the most prep-heavy add-ons on the live page. They focus on interiors, grease, crumbs, detergent residue, and the overlooked spaces that collect hidden buildup.
Refrigerator Interior
We thoroughly clean inside the refrigerator to remove spills and residue, leaving it fresh and food-safe. Exterior refrigerator surfaces are already part of standard cleaning.
- Please empty the refrigerator before arrival
- Defrost the freezer in advance for best results
- Best for overdue food-spill cleanup and shelf refreshes
Oven Interior
This add-on targets grease, debris, and burnt-on food inside the oven. It is a good fit when the stovetop is fine but the oven interior needs dedicated attention.
- Please make sure the oven is cool
- Remove trays or loose items before the visit
- Stovetop cleaning is already part of standard service
Kitchen & Bathroom Cabinets
We clean the inside of cabinets and drawers to remove dust, crumbs, and hidden buildup. It is one of the best upgrades for kitchens and bathrooms that look fine on the outside but feel messy inside.
- Cabinets and drawers must be emptied first
- Great before move-ins, guest stays, or resets
- Works especially well with deep cleaning appointments
Dishes by Hand
Light dishwashing or loading a few items into the dishwasher is already included. This add-on is for full sinks of dishes that need to be washed, rinsed, and set out to dry.
- Useful after parties or busy workweeks
- Helps reset the kitchen faster
- Best when there is more than a quick dish load
Laundry Service
We wash and dry your laundry with care when there is a washer and dryer in-unit or in the same building. It is a practical add-on for busy households and turnover situations.
- Separate whites and colors in advance
- Provide detergent and coins if needed
- Best for homes that want a fuller reset during the visit
Washer & Dryer Cleaning
We clean the interior and exterior of the washer and dryer to remove detergent residue, lint, and buildup. It helps the machines look better, feel fresher, and stay better maintained.
- Targets residue and lint accumulation
- Pairs well with laundry service
- Good for homes that want the whole utility area refreshed
Detail work and finishing extras
These add-ons sharpen the overall look of the home by focusing on trim, glass, fixtures, odors, and the detail areas people notice once the main cleaning is done.
Baseboards
We dust and wipe baseboards to remove built-up dust and brighten edges, corners, and transitions throughout the room.
- Makes rooms feel more finished
- Best for homes where trim shows dust quickly
- Pairs well with deep and move cleaning
Blinds Dusting
We dust shutters and blinds to remove buildup and allergens, helping the room look brighter and feel fresher when light comes through.
- Useful in bedrooms and sun-facing rooms
- Helps reduce visible dust in slats
- A strong upgrade when windows are a focal point
Interior Window Washing
We wash interior windows to remove dust, fingerprints, smudges, and streaks. Window sills are already part of every service, and exterior windows may be possible when weather and access allow.
- Great for brighter natural light
- Helpful before guests or seasonal resets
- Exterior windows depend on safety and weather
Cobweb Removal
We remove cobwebs from ceilings, corners, vents, and hard-to-reach areas so the space feels cleaner, fresher, and better cared for.
- Targets high corners and overlooked areas
- Small detail with high visual impact
- Useful in stairwells, basements, and older buildings
Ceiling Fans
We dust and wipe ceiling fan blades to remove built-up dust before it gets spread back into the room.
- Helps air quality feel fresher
- Prevents dust from falling when fans turn on
- Good add-on during seasonal changeovers
Door Frames & Light Switches
This add-on focuses on fingerprints, smudges, and built-up grime around high-touch trim and switches that standard cleaning does not always detail deeply enough.
- Useful in busy homes with visible hand marks
- Adds a crisp, finished feel to hallways and rooms
- Works well with deep cleaning and move service
Change Bed Linens
Leave clean linens on the bed and the team can swap them during the appointment. It is a simple upgrade that makes the home feel fully reset when you walk back in.
- Great for recurring service
- Useful before guests arrive
- Adds a hotel-style finish to the visit
Rooms Freshener
We lightly apply a pleasant fragrance throughout the home to leave rooms smelling clean, fresh, and inviting.
- Best as a finishing touch
- Creates a noticeable just-cleaned feel
- Can be paired with deodorizing and pet-hair cleanup
Carpet Deodorizing
A professional deodorizing treatment is worked into the carpet to help neutralize odors trapped in the fibers.
- Helpful for pets and high-traffic rooms
- Extends the fresh feel after vacuuming
- Pairs especially well with carpet shampooing
Specialty, outdoor, and lifestyle extras
These extras handle pet care, outdoor cleanup, healthier-product preferences, shared areas, and the specialty tasks that go beyond a normal maintenance clean.
Balcony or Patio Cleaning
We wipe balcony furniture, sweep and wash floors, and clean accessible windows to remove outdoor dust, dirt, and buildup.
- Makes outdoor space usable again
- Exterior windows depend on safe access and weather
- Great before spring, summer, or hosting
Carpet Shampooing
This add-on includes pre-vacuuming, spot treatment, and a hot-water extraction shampoo process to lift embedded dirt, refresh fibers, and reduce odor.
- Best for stains, traffic lanes, and odor buildup
- Restores carpet appearance and freshness
- Also available as its own dedicated service page
Antimicrobial Bath(s) Treatment
We apply a professional antimicrobial solution to kitchens and bathrooms to help reduce mold, bacteria, germs, and odor-causing microbial growth.
- Best for high-moisture areas
- Targets baths and kitchen problem spots
- Helpful when sanitizing matters as much as appearance
Building Common Areas
This add-on covers high-traffic shared areas such as main entrances, back entrances, side entrances, surrounding floors, and other common touchpoints.
- Useful for condos, two-flats, and small buildings
- Improves the first impression outside the unit
- Also available as its own dedicated service page
Vapor (Steam) Cleaning
High-temperature steam and water are used to loosen grime and naturally sanitize kitchens and bathrooms without chemicals.
- Toxin-free method
- Good for families, pets, and eco-conscious homes
- Also available as a dedicated specialty service
Pet Hair Clean-Up
We target floors, carpets, rugs, and furniture with extra attention to the fur that standard maintenance cleaning may not fully lift in one pass.
- Helpful during shedding season
- Great for upholstery-heavy homes
- Pairs well with deodorizing and carpet treatment
Green Cleaning
We use eco-friendly, non-toxic Shaklee cleaning products that are tough on dirt while avoiding harsh chemicals and strong fumes.
- A strong fit for children, pets, and scent-sensitive homes
- Keeps the visit gentler without losing cleaning power
- Also available as a dedicated service page
Plant Watering
We water indoor plants while you are away so the home still feels looked after between visits or during travel.
- Simple but useful when traveling
- Adds care beyond surface cleaning
- Pairs well with vacation-rental and vacation-home prep
How extras are usually priced
The live page focuses on the add-on menu more than publishing exact prices for every item, so this section keeps the pricing story honest: extras are typically scoped by task, room, pane, or the time needed to complete the work.
Appliance Interiors
Quoted during booking- Common examples: refrigerator, oven, washer, dryer
- Usually depends on buildup and appliance size
- Prep work like emptying shelves helps keep pricing efficient
Room or Surface-Based Extras
Based on count- Common examples: windows, carpets, blinds, bathrooms
- May be priced per room, pane, or target area
- Best for homes that only need one or two problem zones handled
Lifestyle & Finishing Touches
Added to service total- Common examples: bed linens, room freshener, plant watering, deodorizing
- Often used to personalize recurring or guest-ready service
- Good for small upgrades that change how the home feels
Questions about extras
These are the practical questions customers usually have when deciding whether to add appliance interiors, windows, carpets, odor-control, or specialty treatments to the visit.
Can extras be added to regular, deep, move-in, or move-out cleaning?
Yes. Extras are meant to be combined with most cleaning types when you want more than the standard scope. They are especially useful for one-time resets, seasonal catch-up cleaning, and appointments where a few problem areas need targeted time.
What should I prepare before an extras appointment?
It depends on the add-on. Refrigerators should be emptied and freezers defrosted. Cabinets and drawers should be emptied before interior cleaning. Laundry service needs accessible machines, separated loads, and detergent. Safe access matters for exterior-facing window or balcony work.
Are some extras better booked as their own dedicated service?
Sometimes, yes. Carpet shampooing, vapor cleaning, green cleaning, and building common areas all have enough scope to stand on their own. If one of those is the main reason for the appointment, the dedicated service page may be the better fit.
Which extras make the biggest visual difference right away?
Interior windows, baseboards, blinds, cabinets, ceiling fans, and refrigerator or oven interiors usually create the most immediate before-and-after effect. For freshness, carpet deodorizing, room freshener, antimicrobial treatment, and pet-hair cleanup are strong choices.
Can I use extras just for one visit?
Absolutely. Many customers use extras for one-time problem solving, guest prep, seasonal deep cleaning, move transitions, or after a period of falling behind. Others keep a few favorites, like bed-linen changes or refrigerator cleaning, as occasional upgrades on recurring service.
Next Step
Build the appointment around the exact extras your home needs.
Whether you want interior appliances cleaned, carpets refreshed, pet hair handled, or a few detail upgrades added to a standard visit, AccessMaids can tailor the service around those priorities.