Hiring a house cleaner is one of those decisions people put off for years, then wonder why they waited. The harder question is usually how often. Weekly can feel like a lot. Monthly can feel like not enough.
Here is a simple way to figure out the right schedule for your home.
Weekly cleaning
Weekly visits make sense when a house gets a lot of daily use.
- Busy households with young kids
- Homes with pets that shed
- Anyone with allergies who wants dust and dander kept down
- Larger homes where a lot of square footage gets lived in every day
The upside is a house that never really gets dirty. Each visit is lighter, because there is less buildup to tackle.
Every other week
This is the schedule many households land on. It keeps kitchens, bathrooms, and floors under control without a weekly visit. Most people keep up with dishes and clutter in between, and the cleaner takes care of the deeper work twice a month.
If you are not sure where to start, every other week is a good place to begin. You can always adjust after a month or two.
Monthly cleaning
Monthly visits work for smaller households, people who travel a lot, or anyone who keeps things tidy and wants help with the bigger jobs like scrubbing showers, mopping, and dusting the places that get skipped.
The tradeoff is that each visit has more to do, so it may take longer.
When a deep clean makes sense
A deep clean goes beyond the regular routine. Think baseboards, door frames, window sills, inside the microwave, cabinet fronts, light fixtures, and the spots behind and under things.
A deep clean makes the most sense at these times.
- Before starting regular cleaning. A deep clean resets the house, so the regular visits can keep it there.
- In spring. After a Minnesota winter of salt, sand, and closed windows, most homes need it.
- Before the holidays or hosting. Guests notice the details.
- Once or twice a year, even with regular cleaning.
Moving in or out
Move-out cleaning helps you get your deposit back or hand a home over to its new owners in good shape. Move-in cleaning means you start fresh before the boxes come in. Both are easier when the home is empty, so schedule them for the gap between moves if you can.
After a remodel, post-construction cleaning takes care of the fine dust that settles everywhere, even in rooms that were never touched.
Questions to ask any cleaning service
Before you let anyone into your home, ask:
- Are you insured, and can I see proof?
- Will the same people come each time?
- What is included in a regular visit, and what costs extra?
- Do you bring your own supplies, and can you use mine if I prefer?
- How do you handle pets, keys, and alarm codes?
- What happens if something is missed?
Clear answers to these tell you a lot about how a company runs.
A Minnesota twist
Winter is hard on floors and entryways. Salt and sand get tracked in from November through March, and that grit wears down hardwood and carpet over time. If you go with a less frequent schedule most of the year, it can help to add visits in the snowiest months, or at least keep a good mat at every door.
How we handle home cleaning
Starting in July 2027, Eminence Services offers recurring cleaning weekly, every other week, or monthly, plus deep cleaning, move-in and move-out cleaning, and post-construction cleaning. The work is done by a trusted cleaning partner that we choose, schedule, and manage, and we guarantee it. We also clean offices and shared spaces for businesses.
Any of our membership plans can add home cleaning, priced for your home. Members save 5% to 15% on every visit, and Elite members save 15%.
We are booking now for 2027. See our cleaning service, or request a free quote.
House cleaning questions
How often should a house be professionally cleaned?
Every other week works for many homes. Busy homes with kids or pets often prefer weekly, and smaller households may do fine with monthly.
What is the difference between a regular clean and a deep clean?
A regular clean keeps up kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and dusting. A deep clean adds the detail work, like baseboards, sills, fixtures, cabinet fronts, and inside appliances.
Can I book a one-time deep clean?
Yes. Deep cleaning and move-in or move-out cleaning can be booked on their own.
Who does the cleaning?
A trusted cleaning partner that we choose and manage. We schedule every visit and guarantee the work.
