🐝 Before You Hire Someone to Deep Clean…

Ciara Miller
Sep 1
3 min read

Updated: Sep 4

Let’s be honest—deep cleaning is one of those topics that gets people talking (and sometimes disagreeing). Everyone seems to have their own definition of what “deep clean” means. But after years of experience in this industry, here’s what I’ve learned—and what I’ve consistently noticed when I walk into a home that was supposedly deep cleaned:

Ceiling fans? Dusty. Baseboards? Ignored. Faceplates? Still smudged. Walls? Barely touched—if at all.

The truth is, a real deep clean is rigorous, tedious, physically demanding, and exhausting. But if you’re doing it right, you’ll know it.

🧽 How I Approach a Deep Clean

I was trained to clean systematically—from the back of the property (top floor first unless otherwise noted), working high to low, corner to corner, and one zone at a time.

For context:

A primary bathroom takes 1–2 hours
A kitchen (depending on size and condition) takes 3–4 hours
A home under 3,000 sq. ft. takes 12–24 hours over 2–4 days

If I have trained help, we might shave off 8 hours—but deep cleaning is never about rushing. It’s about detail.

🤔 Why So Many Opinions on Deep Cleaning?

Good question. Who sets the standards? Honestly, no one. There’s no national guideline or certification (yet) for what deep cleaning “must” include.

But I can tell you this: My standards are high.

A Hard Lesson Early On

My cleaning journey started at the Marriott (now Sheraton) in Bay Point, FL—my hometown. I was hired to clean the restaurant at night and was fired within a month.

Why? I was moving too fast and missing too much. At 19, I thought speed = good work. I was wrong.

If I could go back, I’d tell that girl one thing: Slow. Down.

💡 Clean Roots Run Deep

My mom kept a spotless home—thanks in part to bi-weekly professional help. My dad was more relaxed about cleaning, but as a family, we worked together to maintain our space.

Sundays were special—candles lit, laundry fresh, breakfast cooking. That cozy, clean feeling? It stuck with me.

Even now, the smell of fresh laundry or a deeply cleaned space brings me joy. Clean isn’t just “neat”—it’s comfort.

🧼 Organization: The Secret Ingredient

When I worked for a vacation rental company in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, we had the chance to be trained by a woman who owned an elite cleaning business.

She showed us:

How to spot cleaning mistakes
How to notice small maintenance issues
What guests (and homeowners) really notice

That training was gold—and I’ve brought it into my own business ever since. Because when clients say, “I want a deep clean,” what they really mean is:

“I want every square inch of my home to feel fresh, clean, and peaceful.”

🕒 How Do You Get That “Perfectly Clean” Feeling?

Not overnight.

It starts with a true, detailed Queen Bee Deep Clean—and is maintained with regular monthly or bi-weekly cleanings.

This does more than keep your house clean:

Preserves your home’s value
Prevents build-up and grime
Supports a healthier, happier home environment

🐝 Fall in Love with Your Home Again

At Queen Bee, we believe everyone deserves a happy, healthy, clean home. Whether you’re preparing for a big life transition, moving in or out, or just need a fresh reset—we’ve got your back.

✨ Ready to feel the difference of professional deep cleaning? 📞 Get in touch today or book online.📩

Let us handle the mess so you can love where you live again.