Deep cleaning · Portland, ME
Greater Portland
Portland homes tend to hold on to things: old trim, radiators, deep sills and months of winter grit. Here is what a One-Time Deep Clean will do for them, and what it leaves alone.
The TotalCare Cleaning standard
The One-Time Deep Clean addresses every surface a standard maintenance clean cannot reach. Every Portland home accumulates buildup at the grout, baseboard, and appliance level that requires a systematic deep protocol, not just more time spent.
The TotalCare Cleaning standard is a detailed room-by-room checklist. Every item has a defined method, an approved cleaning product, and a measurable pass/fail criterion. The checklist is audited on every job before the visit is considered complete.
Pricing starts at $311 for 1 bedroom up to $690 for 5 bedrooms. Priced by the home. All supplies included. No hidden fees.
🍽️ Kitchen
🚿 Bathrooms
🏠 All Rooms
Trust & Safety
Every TotalCare Cleaning professional will be background-checked and screened before their first job in Portland.
✓ Background-checkedEvery TotalCare Cleaning house cleaning in Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland. The TotalCare Cleaning standard is not a marketing claim. It is a documented, auditable procedure that governs every hour of work in your home.
Deep cleaning Pricing
Priced by the home, not by the hour. Prices start at the amounts shown, from the current Portland rate card, with supplies included.
| Home Size | What's Covered | One-Time Deep Clean Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed / 1 Bathabout 800 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, all rooms, baseboards and blinds | starting at$311supplies included | Join → |
| 2 Bed / 2 Bathabout 1,600 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, all rooms, baseboards and blinds | starting at$403supplies included | Join → |
| 3 Bed / 2 Bathabout 2,000 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, all rooms, baseboards and blinds | starting at$443supplies included | Join → |
| 4 Bed / 3 Bathabout 2,800 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, all rooms, baseboards and blinds | starting at$534supplies included | Join → |
| 5 Bed / 4 Bathabout 4,500 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, all rooms, baseboards and blinds | starting at$690supplies 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 →In a city where the median home was built in 1946, there is a good chance your place has seen decades of dust settle into spots that ordinary housekeeping never reaches. Add a long, closed-up winter and it adds up. A deep clean is a one-time catch-up on all of that.
This guide explains what a One-Time Deep Clean from TotalCare Cleaning will include, why it suits Greater Portland homes, and where its limits are.
Old construction. About 46 percent of city units were built in 1939 or earlier, and Munjoy Hill's buildings date mainly from the 1850s to the 1930s. Older homes have more ledges for dust to sit on: picture rails, tall baseboards, deep sills, panel doors and radiators.
Winter. About 144 nights a year fall below freezing, and about 41 days stay below freezing all day. Heating season runs long, and with snow on the ground for about 74 days a year, sand and salt move inside and into baseboards and floor seams.
Wet weather all year. The Jetport averages about 131 days with measurable precipitation, spread fairly evenly across all four seasons, so there is rarely a truly dry stretch. Damp shoes and coats are a routine part of the entry.
It includes everything in a regular visit, plus the list below. Prices run $311.00 to $690.00 across five home sizes, starting at $311.00.
The Portland Water District reports an average hardness of 7.2 milligrams per liter as calcium carbonate, which is very soft. If you moved from somewhere with hard water, you will notice how little mineral crust there is. Instead, soft water can leave soap film, because soap does not rinse away as quickly, and many people use more than they need.
So in a bathroom here, glass and tile usually need a good degreasing rinse more than an acid treatment. Older tile and grout respond best to mild products and a soft brush. Faucets get the same detail as anywhere else, and they tend to come up bright without much effort.
A triple-decker apartment you just moved into. Greater Portland Landmarks notes that many of these buildings are being converted or rediscovered. A compact unit that has passed through many tenants can look fine and still have old grime in tracks and vents.
A West End or Munjoy Hill house. The Western Promenade neighborhood has homes designed by noted Portland architects. Tall trim and detailed woodwork deserve care, so tell your cleaner which finishes are original.
A suburban house near the median age. The median South Portland home dates from 1968, the median Cape Elizabeth home from 1967, and the median Falmouth home from 1986. Those homes have had enough time for fans and vents to collect a real layer of dust.
Maine DEP says more than half of Maine homes may have lead paint, and that most lead poisonings in the state come from dust from old lead paint, especially in buildings built before 1950. Cleaners wipe sound paint gently and do not sand, scrape or dry sweep. If you have flaking paint, point it out before the visit and have it handled by a qualified professional.
The inside of the oven, refrigerator and cabinets belongs to the Moving Clean, not this clean. Interior windows are an add-on. Cleaners do not remediate mold or repair water damage, and they do not haul furniture or debris. Afterward, a Recurring House Clean keeps things steady, and the first visit of a plan is an Initial Deep Clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything Portland homeowners ask about a One-Time Deep Clean.
TotalCare Cleaning will service Portland 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.
