{"id":15099,"date":"2019-03-01T14:08:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T22:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinsta.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/?p=15099"},"modified":"2024-06-05T09:51:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T16:51:43","slug":"cleaning-deep-cleaning-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/cleaning-deep-cleaning-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Types of Cleaning Tasks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the sun beginning to shine a little brighter after a long winter, clients are ready for their homes to shine, too. Every Spring, there’s a spike in demand for Cleaning tasks as clients look to Taskrabbit for a seasonal refresh\u2014whether it\u2019s a regular clean, a deep clean, or the dreaded closet cleanout! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the highest-rated and highest-earning Taskers in the Cleaning category\u2014including <\/span>Maggie E.<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Latrica R.<\/span><\/a>, and Max C.<\/a>\u2014will tell you how to ace every Cleaning task, what to bring with you, and how to increase your chances of receiving shining reviews.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deep Clean Vs. Clean<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First things first\u2014what\u2019s the difference between cleaning and deep cleaning? While <\/span>they both fall into the Cleaning category, there are several differences that are important for you to note as you scope your task. Check out what clients expect from each type of cleaning below, noting that a deep clean will include all the items under the regular Cleaning category, plus the additional deep clean tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Regular Clean<\/b><\/td>Deep Clean<\/b><\/td><\/tr>
Wiping outside of oven and cleaning stovetop<\/span><\/td>Cleaning inside of oven<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Wiping down kitchen surfaces<\/span><\/td>Cleaning inside of windows <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Vacuuming and mopping floors<\/span><\/td>Full dusting and oiling of furniture<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Cleaning bathroom, shower, toilet, bath<\/span><\/td>Wiping down blinds<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Cleaning mirrors<\/span><\/td>Scrubbing bathroom and kitchen tiles<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Wiping other surfaces (coffee table, etc.)<\/span><\/td>Wiping baseboards<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Cleaning microwave<\/span><\/td>Inside of fridge cleaned out<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Materials<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can ask clients in the chat thread before the task if they have their own vacuum and cleaning products that you can use. While some clients will have preferred brands, most of the highest-rated Cleaning Taskers bring their own products with them to the task. A few favorites include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n