Deep Cleaning in Vancouver, BC

Our cleaners are insured, bonded and background-checked, there is no travel fee in Vancouver, and every deep clean is covered by our 24-hour re-clean guarantee. If you continue with regular visits afterwards, you get the same cleaner every visit.

Request a free deep-clean quote or call 1-888-292-0911.

The Rain-City Problems We Target

Window condensation and black sills

Older condos and houses across Kitsilano, Kerrisdale, the West End and East Van often still have aluminium-frame or single-pane windows. On cold mornings, water runs down the glass and pools in the tracks, and black spotting follows. We clean the glass, scrub the frames and vacuum and wipe the tracks and weep holes so the water can drain properly.

Bathroom mildew

Small condo bathrooms with weak or noisy exhaust fans, and basement suite bathrooms with no window at all, grow mildew on silicone, grout and ceilings. We treat surface mildew, scrub the grout lines, descale glass and fixtures, and clean the fan cover so the fan can pull air again.

Musty closets and corners

Closets on exterior walls, the space behind beds and sofas, and lower-floor rooms in Vancouver Specials hold moisture. We pull out furniture where it is safe to do so, and dust and wipe the baseboards, walls and floor edges you never see.

Wet-weather grit

Rain plus city sidewalks means fine grit in entry mats, stair treads and hallway floors. We vacuum edges and corners, wash hard floors by hand where needed, and clean the entry and stairwell thoroughly.

Deep Clean Checklist

• Baseboards, door frames, doors and trim washed in every room
• Window glass (interior), frames, sills and tracks
• Light switches, outlet covers, handles and railings disinfected
• Ceiling corners and vents dusted; light fixtures wiped where reachable
• Kitchen cabinet fronts degreased; backsplash, stovetop and range hood exterior scrubbed
• Microwave inside; oven and fridge interiors on request
• Bathroom grout, silicone, tub, shower glass and fixtures descaled
• Exhaust fan covers dusted; mirrors and vanities polished
• Under and behind movable furniture
• Upholstery vacuumed; floors vacuumed and washed edge to edge

When Vancouver Homes Need a Deep Clean

• Early fall, before the rain settles in, so tracks and fans are clear for the winter
• Spring, after months of condensation, closed windows and wet boots
• Before hosting family for holidays, Diwali, Lunar New Year or a long visit
• Before starting regular cleaning, so your bi-weekly visits keep a clean baseline
• Before listing your home for sale or for photos
• After renovation work leaves dust through the house

Condos, Character Homes and Everything Between

A 600-square-foot Yaletown one-bedroom and a three-storey Kitsilano character house need very different deep cleans. In condos, we focus on kitchens, bathrooms, glass and balcony doors, and we work with strata rules on parking and building access. In character homes, we take care with original wood trim, stained glass and older finishes, and use gentle products on surfaces that cannot handle harsh chemicals. In family homes in Dunbar, Killarney or Hastings-Sunrise, there are simply more rooms, more stairs and more fingerprints, so we bring a larger team.

Tips to Keep Damp Down After Your Clean

• Run the bathroom fan for 20 to 30 minutes after every shower
• Wipe window condensation in the morning during cold snaps
• Leave a small gap between furniture and exterior walls
• Crack a window for a few minutes a day, even in winter, to let moisture out
• Book regular bi-weekly cleaning so mildew never gets a foothold

Our hourly rate starts from $50 per hour (3-hour minimum). Deep cleans take longer than regular visits, so we confirm an estimate with your quote.

Older Buildings and the Leaky-Condo Legacy

Many Vancouver condos built in the 1980s and 1990s went through envelope repairs after the leaky-condo crisis, and plenty of older low-rises in Kitsilano, Fairview and the West End still have original windows and baseboard heaters. Those buildings tend to collect dust on heaters, condensation at window corners and stale air in interior bathrooms. During a deep clean, we dust and wipe baseboard heater fins, where it is safe and the heater is off, so they stop sending burnt-dust smells through the unit when the heat comes on in October.

In newer glass towers, the challenge is different: big expanses of interior glass, balcony doors that collect fingerprints, and kitchens with flush cabinets that show every smear. We use streak-free methods on glass and stainless steel so the space looks right in natural light.

What to Expect on the Day

Our team arrives with all supplies and walks through the home with you, or follows the notes you left if you are out. We start high, with vents, ceiling corners, fixtures and tops of cabinets, and work down to baseboards and floors so dust falls onto surfaces we have not finished yet. Kitchens and bathrooms get the most time. Before leaving, we do a final check of the checklist. If you spot anything later, our 24-hour re-clean guarantee applies.

Many clients follow a deep clean with regular house cleaning in Vancouver, with the same cleaner every visit. That keeps the home at a deep-clean standard without needing a full reset every season.

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Vancouver Deep Cleaning FAQs

How is a deep clean different from regular cleaning?

A regular clean keeps up kitchens, bathrooms, dusting and floors. A deep clean adds baseboards, window tracks, grout, cabinet fronts, vents, behind furniture and other build-up areas.

Can you get rid of mould on my window sills?

We remove surface mildew and condensation staining from sills, frames and silicone. Recurring mould or mould inside walls points to a moisture problem that needs a building or remediation professional.

How long does a deep clean take in a Vancouver condo?

A one- or two-bedroom condo is usually a single visit. Bigger houses may need a larger team or a longer visit. We give you an estimate with your quote.

Do you bring supplies and equipment?

Yes. We bring products, microfibre cloths, a vacuum and mops. Tell us about allergies or products you prefer.

Do you clean inside the oven and fridge?

Yes, on request as part of the deep clean. Mention it when you request your quote so we can plan the time.

What if I'm not happy with an area?

Let us know within 24 hours and we will come back to re-clean it under our 24-hour re-clean guarantee.

Book With Sweepy Maids

Sweepy Maids, 585 E 60th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 2A2. Call 1-888-292-0911 or request a free quote online. Insured, bonded and background-checked, with no travel fee and a 24-hour re-clean guarantee.