FAQ
Home detailing is an investment in your property’s value and your family’s health. Most Livingston County clients budget between $750 and $400 for an initial clean, generally referred to as a "deep clean" when they choose Fresh Start Residential Cleaning.
For maintenance cleaning, we often see a budget of around $325 - $200 per clean on a weekly and biweekly basis.
Our answer is: Trust your gut
"I don't know how to trust my gut". Ok fair, here are some pointers. Look for a company that has the following criteria:
- Carries appropriate insurance and accountability for the type of work performed
- Does not rely on AI-generated branding or content
- Does not itemize or upcharge for every minor task
- Has a vehicle or transportation that is reliable in all seasons and in all weather conditions
- Prompt and consistent communications
- Focuses on asking questions rather than proving themselves to you
- Communicates with humility and professionalism, not a laundry list of obscure certifications
The real answer is: as often as necessary to maintain the level of cleanliness you want.
Every schedule maintains a home. Just at a different equilibrium.
Weekly service maintains the highest baseline and minimizes visible accumulation.
Bi-weekly service maintains a clean, controlled state with moderate accumulation between visits.
Monthly service maintains a functional baseline and focuses on periodic correction rather than constant control.
Our average client budgets around $650 per month, which most often aligns with bi-weekly service. That schedule maintains a consistently clean home for many households.
If your budget or preferences differ, that’s completely fine. Many long-term clients choose weekly or monthly service, depending on the baseline they’re comfortable maintaining.
The right frequency isn’t about “right or wrong.”
It’s about choosing the maintenance level that fits your lifestyle.
Yes. Oven detailing is a specialized service because baked-on carbon and grease polymers are extremely stubborn and sensitive to many surfaces. We use the right combination of mechanical agitation, heat, and cleaning agents to significantly improve cleanliness while minimizing risk to your oven’s finish.
While no method can completely guarantee a pristine oven every time, most clients see a major improvement over typical household cleaning.
