A professional house cleaning in Montreal covers every surface you use daily: countertops, sinks, toilets, showers and tubs, mirrors, floors, and general dusting. What it doesn’t cover, by default, is the inside of your oven, fridge, and cabinets, anything requiring moving heavy furniture, or tasks that fall outside cleaning (organizing, laundry, dishes). Here’s the full breakdown so you know exactly what you’re getting before you book.
What’s Always Included: Regular Cleaning
A standard recurring clean at The Clean Panther covers the following in every visit:
Kitchen
- Wipe all countertops and backsplash
- Clean stovetop surface (not underneath the burners or inside the oven)
- Clean sink and faucet
- Wipe cabinet fronts
- Empty and reline trash
Bathrooms
- Clean and disinfect toilet bowl, seat, and exterior
- Clean and disinfect sink and faucet
- Clean shower and tub surfaces (not grout scrubbing)
- Wipe mirror
- Empty trash
All Rooms
- Dust accessible surfaces (shelves, tables, accessible furniture tops)
- Vacuum all floors including under furniture where accessible
- Mop hard floors
- Wipe light switches and door handles
This is what every visit of our house cleaning in Montreal covers, whether you book weekly, every two weeks or monthly.
What’s Included in a Deep Clean (But Not a Regular Clean)
A deep cleaning service includes everything above, plus the areas that get skipped in maintenance cleans:
| Area | Regular Clean | Deep Clean |
|---|---|---|
| Baseboards | No | Yes, every room, every inch |
| Grout scrubbing (shower and tub) | No | Yes (grout brush, not surface wipe) |
| Behind and under appliances | No | Yes: stove, fridge, washer/dryer |
| Light fixtures and ceiling fans | No | Yes, dusted thoroughly |
| Vents and air returns | No | Yes, wiped |
| Window sills | No | Yes |
| Door frames and tops of doors | No | Yes |
| Inside closets (shelves, rods, floors) | No | Yes |
What Costs Extra
These are available as add-ons but aren’t included in a standard booking:
- Interior windows (full clean): Glass + frames, added per window. Window sills are included in deep cleans; full glass and track cleaning is an add-on.
- Fridge interior: Available as an add-on for regular, deep and move-in/out cleans.
- Oven interior: Same: available as an add-on for regular, deep and move-in/out cleans.
- Wall washing: Spot cleaning marks on walls is included. Full wall washing is an add-on.
- Post-renovation cleaning: A separate service that targets construction dust, adhesive residue, and paint specks. Not covered by a standard deep clean.
What Professional Cleaners Don’t Do
This is the part most cleaning companies won’t tell you clearly. Here’s what a residential cleaning service does not include, regardless of how you book:
- Moving heavy furniture: Cleaners will clean around and under accessible furniture. They won’t move sofas, beds, or heavy pieces.
- Exterior windows: Cleaning exterior glass is a specialized service with different equipment. Not offered.
- Biohazard or extreme situations: Situations involving mold remediation, sewage, pest infestations, or hoarding require specialized services beyond residential cleaning.
- Repairs or maintenance: Cleaning services clean. Replacing caulking, fixing fixtures, or painting are not part of the scope.
Move-Out Cleans: What’s Different
A move-out clean follows an inspection-grade checklist: every area that a landlord checks is covered. This includes everything in a deep clean, and currently includes free cabinet cleaning (kitchen and bathroom) as a standard inclusion, not an add-on. The goal is to leave the unit in a condition that satisfies the TAL standard: the same state as you received it, accounting for normal wear and tear.
Book a Professional Clean in Montreal
The Clean Panther serves Montreal, Laval, and the South Shore. Regular cleaning starts at $50 base plus per-room pricing. A typical 4½ on a bi-weekly schedule runs about $132. Deep cleans run $280 to $850+ depending on the home’s size. Book online in under 5 minutes or call (438) 500-2723.
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FAQ: What’s Included in a Professional Cleaning in Montreal
What’s included in a move-out clean vs. a regular deep clean?
A move-out clean uses the same deep clean checklist but is specifically scoped to inspection standards: every area a landlord checks is covered. It currently also includes free interior cabinet cleaning (kitchen and bathroom), which is an $80+ add-on in other service types.
Does professional cleaning include windows?
Interior window sills are included in deep cleans. Full interior glass and track cleaning is an add-on. Exterior windows are not offered as part of residential cleaning services.
How do I know if I need a regular clean or a deep clean?
If your apartment is maintained and you’re booking on a recurring schedule, a regular clean is appropriate. If it’s been more than 3 months since a thorough clean, you’re moving in or out, or any area has been neglected, start with a deep clean. Our full guide on regular cleaning vs. deep cleaning covers this in detail.