First Up Cleaning Services provides standard, deep, and move-in/move-out home cleaning across New York City and Nassau County — this page contains the actual, room-by-room checklists their supervisors verify on every visit. Standard cleaning is recommended for homes professionally cleaned within the last 30–60 days; deep cleaning resets homes not professionally cleaned in 60 days or more; move-in/move-out cleaning brings empty spaces to inspection-ready standard.
Descriptions of Home Cleaning Services
This isn't a buyer's guide — it's the actual checklist our supervisors verify, visit after visit.
Which Type of House Cleaning Service Do You Need?
Not all types of house cleaning services are built the same — and picking the right one comes down to timing. If your home's been professionally cleaned in the last 30–60 days, standard cleaning keeps it that way. If it's been longer than that — or you're handing off an empty apartment — deep cleaning or move-in/move-out cleaning resets it properly.
Standard | Deep | Move-In / Move-Out | |
|---|---|---|---|
Best for | Homes cleaned in the last 30–60 days | Homes not professionally cleaned in 60+ days | Empty spaces before or after a move |
What it does | Keeps a maintained home spotless | Resets built-up dust, grime, and buildup | Brings every surface to inspection-ready standard |
Who books it | Homeowners and renters on a regular schedule | Anyone overdue for a proper clean | Renters, landlords, and new homeowners |
Scope | All main living areas | Everything in standard, plus hard-to-reach areas | Full empty-space clean including inside all cabinets and closets |
Standard Cleaning
For homes cleaned within the last 30–60 days
A standard house cleaning is built for upkeep — here's exactly what's covered, room by room.
Living & Sleeping Areas: trash emptied, all flat surfaces dusted, floors vacuumed/swept/mopped, mirrors cleaned, window sills wiped, vents and baseboards dusted, closet floors cleaned, cobwebs removed.
Bathrooms: showers and tubs cleaned and disinfected, tile walls disinfected, toilets cleaned base to bowl, vanity and sink disinfected, floors washed, mirrors and fixtures shined.
Kitchen: range hood exterior, oven top and front, fridge and dishwasher fronts, countertops, cabinet exteriors, sinks cleaned and disinfected, floors swept and mopped.
This is the list our cleaner works from in your home — not a summary of it.
Deep Cleaning
Recommended after 60+ days without a professional clean
Living & Sleeping Areas: Everything in standard cleaning, plus — mop/vacuum under beds, wastebaskets sanitized, lampshades and light fixtures dusted and wiped down, under carpet edges vacuumed, ceiling fan dusted and wiped, furniture wiped and vacuumed, blinds dusted, detailed dusting around items.
Bathrooms: Everything in standard cleaning, plus — grout and tile detail scrubbing, mildew treatment, shower door and track detail work, baseboards wiped, exhaust fan dusted.
Kitchen: Everything in standard cleaning, plus — inside range hood cleaned, behind and around appliances where accessible, cabinet fronts detailed, baseboards wiped.
This is the same "cracks and crevices, hard-to-reach places" work our customers mention in their reviews — because that's what's on the list.
Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning
Inspection-ready, every time
This one matters most when there's something riding on the result — a security deposit, a landlord walkthrough, a new home you want spotless before your first night in it. A quick broom clean isn't the same as an empty apartment brought to full inspection-ready standard — every surface, not just the visible ones. If cabinets, walls, inside oven, or inside fridge have built-on grime, scuffs, or marks, please order additional services to ensure proper cleaning.
Living & Sleeping Areas: Full empty-room cleaning — inside every empty closet, baseboards and window sills wiped, floors vacuumed and mopped, all surfaces sanitized.
Bathrooms: Complete sanitization of showers, tubs, toilets, and vanities, inside empty cabinets, floors washed and disinfected.
Kitchen: Wipe inside every empty cabinet and drawer. Wipe inside oven and fridge if left in unit, countertops and all surfaces sanitized, floors washed.
Available for renters, homeowners, and landlords across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Nassau County.
How Often Should You Book?
Cleaning living spaces and bathrooms often, and staying on top of basic maintenance? Monthly is enough. Busy schedule, high foot traffic at home, not much bandwidth for upkeep? Weekly keeps things consistently clean. Somewhere in between? Bi-weekly is the sweet spot most clients land on.
Why book on a recurring schedule instead of one-time?
- Reduces the spread of germs between visits
- Lower per-visit pricing than one-time service
- Fewer costly deep cleans needed over time
- A more consistently clean home, all the time
Learn how to prepare for your next cleaning visit.
Total savings with Monthly Service
Total savings with Bi-weekly Service
Total savings with Weekly Service
Add-On Services
Available with any cleaning of 1 room and 1 bath or more. Laundry not included.
Green Cleaning Products
We use certified, environmentally friendly, green cleaning products that ensure safety for you and your entire family in residential cleaning. The products are effective as well as biodegradable.
Wall Cleaning
Wall cleaning is necessary when trying to rid the wall of scuff or
crayon marks. Also best done if the wall is to be primed or painted soon.
Clean Inside Empty Cabinets
We clean inside empty cabinets if ordered. Kitchen cabinets are cleaned/sanitized and made ready for storage of goods or dishes.
Clean Inside Empty Closets
Empty closets are cleaned & sanitized and made ready for storage of necessities.
Staircases
Clean a staircase, including and handrails to prevent dust or debris from being tracked into other rooms or spaces.
Clean Inside Empty Refrigerator
Inside of refrigerator is cleaned/sanitized to allow food to be placed back inside.
Clean Inside Empty Oven
Inside of oven is made fresh, clean and ready for baking.
Clean Inside Microwave
Inside of microwave is cleaned and sanitized. Additional appliances are extra.
Clean Interior Windows
Windows located inside of the residence are cleaned. Includes sill and interior frame if accessible. Blind cleaning is not included in window cleaning.
Clean Baseboards
Will attempt to make baseboards clean and scuff free. In addition, we are not responsible for worn or damaged paint on baseboards.
Clean Hallway- Foyer
Clean hallway or foyer in apartment or home. This is priced per area.
Rush Job
A rush job is when a cleaning appointment absolutely, and certainly must be done today, or within the next 24 hours! (Usually a one-time service)
Dishwashing
Washing of an average size sinkful of dishes. Also, additional loads of dishes incur extra charges.
Organization
Organization services attempt to de-clutter a room and make it appear orderly. Does not include moving, re-arranging furniture, or sorting paperwork and clothing in rooms and closets. Extra charges are assessed for extreme (hoarder) circumstances.
Viral Protection
Virus protection that can kill germs on contact and procedures that will keep killing up to 90 days.
Carry Trash To Receptacle
Will carry trash bags to a nearby garbage chute or receptacle,
away from the premises being cleaned for the customer’s convenience. (Although, it must be a receptacle that is permitted for use by the customer)
Vacuum Cleaning
Let us know if you have area rugs or carpets that require vacuuming. Our technicians would be happy to take care of that for you! (Only provided in rooms being serviced)
Clean Shelving Unit (or Wall Unit)
Wipe and dust items on a single shelving unit (or section of a
wall unit). Also, wipe and clean each shelf where items are placed.(Please have a stepladder available if shelving units are out of reach)
Make Bed
Straighten or change linens (provided by you) on bed in order to create a comfortable sleeping experience.
Post Construction Cleaning
Rid environment of dust and debris caused by recent remodeling or construction in the home. We have the right equipment, including HEPA
filters.
Standard is upkeep — for homes cleaned in the last 30–60 days. Deep cleaning is the reset: under beds, ceiling fans, blinds, mildew treatment, and the buildup standard cleaning doesn't reach. Recommended after 60+ days.
Yes — full empty-space cleaning brought to inspection-ready standard, across all five boroughs we serve plus Nassau County.
Pricing depends on your home size and the type of service — standard, deep, or move-in/move-out. New customers get 15% off their first booking, and Klarna is available if you'd rather split it up. Use our online booking tool for current, exact pricing before you confirm anything.
Standard cleaning covers all main living areas, bathrooms, and kitchen surfaces. Deep cleaning adds hard-to-reach spots like under furniture, ceiling fans, and grout detail. Move-in/move-out cleaning covers every empty cabinet, closet, and surface for a full inspection-ready reset. Full room-by-room checklists for each are listed above.
Background-checked, bonded, and insured. Certified through IJCSA, ISSA, P&G Professional, IEHA, and OSHA.
BBB accredited since 2021. We're there first, to get the job done.