Step one of recurring service

Initial Deep Cleaning: The Start of Recurring Service

Every recurring cleaning agreement with Afina begins with an initial deep clean. It brings your whole facility up to standard, so scheduled maintenance can keep it there from the very first regular visit.

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Why we start with a deep clean

When a new cleaning plan begins, most facilities have areas that have not had full attention for a while: dust on high ledges, buildup along baseboards, marks around light switches and door handles, or breakroom appliances that need more than a quick wipe.

Trying to catch up on those areas during regular visits takes time away from routine cleaning and makes results uneven. Starting with a thorough clean means every regular visit after that is spent maintaining a clean facility instead of chasing old dirt.

What a deep clean usually includes

The scope is based on what we see during your walkthrough. Common tasks include:

  • Detailed dusting of high and low surfaces, vents and ledges
  • Baseboards, door frames and light switches
  • Thorough restroom cleaning, including fixtures and partitions
  • Kitchens and breakrooms, including appliance exteriors and cabinet fronts
  • Interior glass and partitions
  • Detailed vacuuming and mopping throughout

Part of a recurring agreement

We offer the initial deep clean as the first step of recurring service, not as a standalone one-time job. That is how we can do it properly: we plan it together with your regular schedule, and the same team then maintains what the deep clean achieved.

If you choose "Initial deep cleaning + recurring service" on our quote form, we will plan both together.

Planning the timing

A deep clean takes longer than a regular visit, so we schedule it for a time that suits your business, often an evening or a weekend. For larger facilities it can be split across several visits, area by area, so nothing is rushed.

What happens next

Once the deep clean is complete, your recurring schedule begins. Your point of contact checks in to make sure the results match what you expected and that the plan is working well for your team.

How the walkthrough shapes the deep clean

During the walkthrough we pay close attention to the areas that need more than routine cleaning: buildup in restrooms, kitchens that have not had a detailed clean in a while, dust on high surfaces and floors that need extra work. We note these in your plan so the deep clean addresses them directly.

This is also when we talk about timing and access. A facility that is open long hours may need the deep clean done in sections, while a smaller office might be completed in a single evening.

Switching from another cleaning company

Many businesses come to us after working with another cleaning service. In those cases the initial deep clean is especially useful: it gives your facility a fresh start and gives our team a clear baseline. From the first regular visit, you can judge our work on a level playing field.

How it works

A clear start to a long-term clean.

Every recurring janitorial agreement starts the same way: we get to know your facility first.

01

Free walkthrough

We visit your facility, learn how it's used and talk through your priorities.

02

Tailored plan & quote

A cleaning plan built for your space, with an agreed schedule and a clear quote.

03

Initial deep clean

We bring the whole facility up to standard before regular service begins.

04

Scheduled maintenance

Recurring cleaning on your schedule, with one clear point of contact.

FAQ

Initial Deep Clean: FAQ

Can I book an initial deep clean on its own?

We offer the initial deep clean as the first step of a recurring cleaning agreement. This lets us plan it properly and maintain the results with scheduled cleaning afterward.

How long does an initial deep clean take?

It depends on the size and condition of your facility. After the walkthrough we will explain how we plan to schedule it, including whether it should be split across more than one visit.

Does the deep clean include carpet or floor care?

Carpet cleaning, hard-floor machine scrubbing and tile and grout cleaning can be added as part of a new recurring agreement. We can plan them alongside your initial deep clean.

What if parts of our facility are already in good condition?

Then the deep clean focuses on the areas that need it most. We set the scope after seeing your facility, so you are not paying for work that is not needed.

Who cleans the facility after the deep clean?

Afina does. The deep clean is the first step of your recurring agreement, and the same company then maintains your facility on the agreed schedule. That continuity is what keeps the results of the deep clean from fading after a few weeks.

Free walkthrough

Schedule a free walkthrough & quote.

Tell us about your facility. We'll arrange a walkthrough, then send a cleaning plan tailored to your space with an agreed schedule and a clear point of contact.

Call us

(773) 751-9822

Email us

halyna@afinacommercialcleaning.com

Areas served

Cook & DuPage counties

What you receive

Tailored plan · agreed schedule · one point of contact

Planning for a larger facility?

We welcome recurring contracts for full office floors, entire commercial buildings and corporate campuses.

No obligation. We'll contact you to schedule your walkthrough.