Recurring cleaning · Des Moines, IA
Des Moines area
How to choose between weekly, bi-weekly and monthly service in Des Moines, with an honest look at how a long snow season, a wet May and June, late summer ragweed and fall insects change the answer.
The Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly Recurring Clean Difference
Every professional on your Des Moines home is background-checked and works the TotalCare Cleaning standard. Your standing notes travel with the property, so whoever arrives already knows your layout and priorities.
Every visit follows the TotalCare Cleaning standard, the same documented standard on every clean, every time, with no shortcuts.
Triangle-folded toilet paper. Aligned towels. Fingerprint-free mirrors. The finishing detail that turns a clean home into a curated one.
If any checklist item falls short, report it with a photo by the end of the day after your clean. Your professional returns to correct it at no charge. No friction.
Trust & Safety
Every TotalCare Cleaning professional will be background-checked and screened before their first job in Des Moines.
✓ Background-checkedEvery TotalCare Cleaning house cleaning in Des Moines will be covered by $1,000,000 in general liability insurance. From hardwood floors to granite countertops and custom cabinetry, if anything is damaged during the clean, you are fully protected.
✓ Fully InsuredTotalCare Cleaning does not retain, copy, or transport house keys. Entry and access instructions are handled securely through our booking system. You control access to your Des Moines property at every step.
✓ Keys Stay HomeIf an area on your checklist was missed, report it in your customer portal or by email by the end of the day after your clean, with a photo, and a professional returns to re-clean that area at no charge. No forms, no friction, no arguments.
✓ Re-Clean GuaranteeWe will follow the same standard operating procedure on every single job in Des Moines. The TotalCare Cleaning standard is not a marketing claim. It is a documented, auditable procedure that governs every hour of work in your home.
Recurring cleaning Pricing
Priced by the home, not by the hour. Prices start at the amounts shown, from the current Des Moines rate card, with supplies included.
| Home Size | What's Covered | Bi-Weekly Recurring, Per Visit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed / 1 Bathabout 800 sq ft | Bi-weekly plan | starting at$138per visit, supplies included | Join → |
| 2 Bed / 2 Bathabout 1,600 sq ft | Bi-weekly plan | starting at$204per visit, supplies included | Join → |
| 3 Bed / 2 Bathabout 2,000 sq ft | Bi-weekly plan | starting at$229per visit, supplies included | Join → |
| 4 Bed / 3 Bathabout 2,800 sq ft | Bi-weekly plan | starting at$308per visit, supplies included | Join → |
| 5 Bed / 4 Bathabout 4,500 sq ft | Bi-weekly plan | starting at$441per visit, supplies included | Join → |
Priced by the home, never by the hour. Prices start at the amounts shown; your exact price is set by your home. Home sizes assume the square footage shown, and a larger home, extra half baths or add-ons change the price.
Join the Opening List →There is no single right frequency for a home in central Iowa, because the workload here is seasonal. A schedule that looks generous in a dry October can feel thin during a February of salty boots.
Here is how TotalCare Cleaning will think about the three frequencies of the Recurring House Clean, and what the Des Moines year does to each one.
Winter brings salt and meltwater. About 52 days a year have at least an inch of snow on the ground and about 25 see new snow, so entries stay busy from December into early spring.
Spring and early summer bring rain. May and June average over five inches each, and summer as a whole is the wettest season, adding up to about 13.25 inches. Mud on shoes and paws is the typical result.
Late summer brings pollen. Iowa State University Extension points to ragweed as the primary hay fever culprit in Iowa's late season allergy period, and goldenrod often takes the blame only because it blooms at the same time. Dust on sills and floors matters more to anyone sensitive.
Fall brings insects. Boxelder bugs collect on sunny south walls, Asian lady beetles move indoors and brown marmorated stink bugs, reported in 39 Iowa counties, overwinter inside homes. Each is a nuisance best dealt with through vacuuming.
Weekly suits homes with several children or shedding pets, or anyone with allergy concerns during ragweed season. Floors never reach the point where grit is ground in, and salt gets removed before it dulls a finish.
Bi-weekly is the usual fit for a working household. A three bedroom home starts at $229.00 on this schedule, and a one bedroom at $138.00. It keeps kitchens and baths in order and limits how long mud season sits on the floors.
Monthly suits small households, or homes where someone keeps up the daily routine and wants the heavier work handled. In a Des Moines winter, monthly works best if you keep a good boot tray and mat at the door.
Housing matters as well. In a detached house, which describes most of the city, grit moves from the garage or side door through the kitchen and on to the rest of the home. A two bedroom apartment in a larger building has less exposure, as lobbies and hallways take some of the outside dirt before it reaches your door.
Newer suburban homes present a different pattern. In Ankeny, with a median year built of 2006, you are more likely dealing with larger floor areas than with aging finishes. Water varies too. West Des Moines reports about 9 grains per gallon and Waukee 7.5 to 8.5, so regular wiping of glass and fixtures keeps a slow film from taking hold in either place.
Every plan starts with an Initial Deep Clean, because a regular schedule holds a standard better than it creates one. After that, visits follow your chosen frequency and focus on kitchens, baths, dusting and floors. Tell your cleaner about seasonal trouble spots, such as a windowsill that collects beetles in October, so those get attention when they matter.
Add-ons, including interior windows, can be added to a visit. A house centipede problem is a clue that an area needs drying out, since Iowa State University Extension ties them to damp basements, closets and baths. Keeping those spaces clean helps, while the moisture itself is a separate repair.
Frequently Asked Questions
TotalCare Cleaning will service Des Moines and surrounding areas with background-checked cleaners and is insured up to $1 million. Re-clean guarantee: if we missed something, tell us by the end of the next day and we come back to fix it. Beyond Clean. TotalCare.
