Basic Cleaning Services
Basic house cleaning in Chicago for homes over 1,200 square feet and larger custom layouts.
Our Basic Cleaning service delivers more than tidy rooms. It delivers that unmistakable fresh-home feeling you notice the second you walk through the door.
Designed for busy Chicago living, each visit follows our comprehensive 43-task checklist, covering kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, and finishing touches with consistent detail and care.
This page is primarily for homes over 1,200 square feet and other layouts that do not fit the flat-fee apartment packages. If your apartment is under 1,200 square feet, the better path is the flat-fee packages page.
It is the service built for dependable upkeep without the heavier scope of a deep clean.
About Basic Cleaning
From sparkling kitchens and sanitized bathrooms to perfectly vacuumed floors and dust-free surfaces, we handle the work so you don't have to lift a finger.
Our professional team arrives fully equipped with premium supplies and a sharp eye for the little things most people miss, because luxury is in the details.
Whether you're in a downtown high-rise, a cozy condo, or a classic walk-up, we treat every space with the same white-glove care and respect.
Simply book, head out for work or enjoy your day, and come back to a place that feels lighter, brighter, and effortlessly spotless.
What's Included
Every visit is built to feel easy, thorough, and genuinely worth coming home to.
From sparkling kitchens and sanitized bathrooms to vacuumed floors and dust-free surfaces, we handle the essentials so you do not have to lift a finger.
We bring the supplies, keep scheduling flexible, and make the visit easy to manage from booking through reminders, payment, and follow-up.
- Comprehensive 43-point cleaning checklist for consistent results
- All professional supplies and equipment included
- Flexible scheduling with no cancellation penalties
- 24/7 online account access to book, reschedule, and customize appointments
- Complimentary room freshening for a just-finished scent
- Free carpet deodorizing to help eliminate odors
- Easy automatic card payments, with checks or cash also accepted
- Phone, email, or text reminders before the visit
- Quality monitoring and follow-ups after the clean
The 43-task checklist, organized by room
Use this room-by-room breakdown to see exactly what Basic Cleaning covers before you book.
Kitchen
A full essentials clean for the busiest room in the home, focused on food-prep surfaces, appliances, and floors.
- Scrub and sanitize sinks
- Clean countertops and stovetops
- Wipe the exterior of the oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher
- Clean the microwave inside and out
- Wipe cabinet doors, tables, and chairs
- Vacuum and wash floors
Bathrooms
Sanitized, polished bathrooms with attention to sinks, toilets, tubs, mirrors, tiled areas, and floors.
- Scrub and sanitize sinks, faucets, and counters
- Disinfect toilets inside and out
- Scrub showers, tubs, and tiles
- Clean and polish mirrors and glass surfaces
- Wipe cabinet fronts, handles, and bathroom fixtures
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
Bedrooms
A calm, reset feeling with tidying, dusting, mirrors, surface care, and floors handled in one visit.
- Make beds neatly and change linens if provided
- Dust furniture, shelves, and other surfaces
- Clean and polish mirrors
- Straighten pillows, blankets, and loose items
- Vacuum and mop floors with extra attention to edges
- Vacuum under beds and reachable furniture
Living Areas, Hallways, and Stairs
Shared spaces get the same polished treatment, from surface dusting to sofa vacuuming and stair detail work.
- Dust furniture, shelves, and room surfaces
- Clean and polish glass tables and glass accents
- Vacuum sofas and chairs, including under cushions
- Straighten and organize items for a tidy appearance
- Dust railings, banisters, and handrails
- Vacuum stairs, hallways, and mop hard floors
Windows and Finishing Touches
The details that make the clean feel finished, including select interior glass and track attention where requested.
- Wash the window above the kitchen sink
- Clean patio door glass
- Clean interior windows when requested
- Vacuum and wipe window tracks
Popular Extras
Customize the visit with the same extra tasks currently offered on the live site when you want more than the standard checklist.
- Refrigerator interior and oven interior
- Interior windows, dishes, and inside empty cabinets
- Baseboards, blinds, ceiling fans, and cobweb removal
- Doors, light switches, balcony or patio, and laundry services
- Carpet shampooing, carpet deodorizing, and vapor cleaning
- Bed linen changes, antimicrobial treatment, and pet-hair cleanup
Is This The Right Fit?
Basic Cleaning is ideal when a larger home needs a strong refresh, not a heavy-duty reset.
Choose Basic Cleaning when the home is in reasonably good shape, but you want a professional visit to handle the weekly or occasional reset more thoroughly than a quick tidy-up.
For apartments under 1,200 square feet, start with the flat-fee packages instead of this page. This route is the better fit when the home is larger, the layout is less standard, or hourly pricing makes more sense.
If the home has heavier buildup, neglected detail areas, or has gone a long time without professional service, Deep Cleaning is usually the better starting point.
- Best for homes over 1,200 square feet and non-standard layouts
- Great for standard upkeep in homes that are already lived-in but manageable
- A strong first visit before switching to recurring service
- Helpful before guests arrive or after a busy week
- Best when you want kitchens, bathrooms, surfaces, and floors handled well
- Upgrade to Deep Cleaning when buildup, grime, or detail work has piled up
How basic cleaning pricing works
Apartments under 1,200 square feet should use the flat-fee package route. This Basic Cleaning page is mainly for homes over 1,200 square feet, larger layouts, and custom scopes that are priced hourly.
Apartments Up To 1,200 Sq Ft
Set package pricing- Best for apartments under 1,200 square feet
- Use the flat-fee packages page instead of this route
- Easy online booking with predictable scope
- Great for condos, smaller apartments, and routine upkeep
Homes Over 1,200 Sq Ft
$48 / maid-hour- This is the main fit for the Basic Cleaning page
- Used for larger homes and non-standard layouts
- Lets the team prioritize where time matters most
- Works well when extras are mixed into the visit
- Often the better route when the scope is not apartment-simple
Recurring Basic Cleaning
Weekly, biweekly, or monthly- Ideal after the home is back to a clean baseline
- Helps control buildup before it turns into deep-clean territory
- Priority scheduling and easier upkeep over time
- A natural next step for customers who like the first visit
Extras and Add-Ons
Custom add-ons- Add appliance interiors, windows, baseboards, blinds, and more
- Useful when one or two detail tasks need extra attention
- Specialty add-ons like carpet shampooing stay available
- Helps shape basic cleaning around the exact home
Basic cleaning FAQs
These are the questions customers usually want answered before deciding whether basic cleaning is the right service to book.
What is the difference between basic cleaning and deep cleaning?
Basic Cleaning focuses on the essential, recurring-ready tasks that keep kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas fresh and under control. Deep Cleaning is the better choice when buildup, grime, neglected detail work, or long gaps between professional cleanings need more time and a heavier reset.
Is this the right page if my apartment is under 1,200 square feet?
Usually no. Apartments under 1,200 square feet are better matched to the flat-fee packages page. This Basic Cleaning route is primarily for larger homes, bigger layouts, and custom scopes that use hourly pricing.
Do I need to provide supplies or equipment?
No. AccessMaids includes the professional cleaning supplies and equipment needed for the visit, so customers do not have to gather products or tools before the team arrives.
Can I add tasks like inside the oven, refrigerator, or windows?
Yes. Those items stay available as extras, along with baseboards, blinds, laundry-related tasks, carpet services, vapor cleaning, and other add-ons when you want to expand beyond the standard checklist.
Is basic cleaning a good first service for a new customer?
Yes, if the home is already in fairly good shape and mainly needs a solid refresh. If the space has heavier buildup or has not been professionally cleaned in a long time, Deep Cleaning is often the better first visit.
Can basic cleaning become a recurring service?
Absolutely. Basic Cleaning is a natural starting point for recurring weekly, biweekly, or monthly service once the home is at a comfortable maintenance level.
Next Step
Ready to book your basic cleaning?
Reserve a cleaning online in minutes, or request an estimate if you want help choosing the right scope, pricing model, or extras for your home.