The Markham Cleaning Guide

Start with three things: what's actually included, how pricing is determined, and how the company communicates before you book. A professional house cleaning service should be able to tell you exactly what a visit covers rather than describing it vaguely.

Ask whether pricing is flat-rate or hourly, whether they bring supplies, and what happens if the job takes longer than expected. If those answers are clear and consistent, you're likely dealing with an organized operation — which matters more than any single price point.

A standard professional house cleaning typically covers floors, dusting of accessible surfaces, counters and sinks, toilets and mirrors, routine bathroom and kitchen cleaning, exterior appliance wiping, and trash removal.

What's usually not included: baseboards, door frames, window sills, and the insides of appliances and cabinets. Those fall under deep cleaning. Knowing the difference up front prevents the disappointment of expecting detail work from a maintenance visit.

The difference is scope, not quality. Standard cleaning maintains a home that's already in reasonably good condition — the surfaces you use every day. Deep cleaning targets the buildup that routine cleaning doesn't reach.

Deep cleaning adds baseboards, doors and door frames, window sills, fixtures, detailed kitchen and bathroom surfaces, and additional scrubbing throughout. As a rule: if your home has been professionally cleaned recently, standard is right. If it's been a while or there's visible buildup, start with deep cleaning Little Rock homeowners usually book first.

For most households, every two weeks is the sweet spot. It keeps your home consistently clean without a weekly commitment, and each visit stays manageable because there's less to catch up on.

Weekly suits busy homes with children or pets, where traffic and mess accumulate quickly. Every four weeks works well for smaller households that stay tidy between visits. The honest answer is that it depends on your home and lifestyle — and a recurring schedule can be adjusted whenever your circumstances change.

Less than you'd think. You don't need to clean before the cleaners — that's the point. But a few small things help: pick up personal items and clutter from floors and counters, secure pets, and clear valuables or anything fragile.

If you won't be home, let the company know how they'll access the property — a lockbox, a keypad code, or a key with a neighbor. Beyond that, leave the rest to them. A professional home cleaning service expects a lived-in home, not a showroom.

Yes. Your cleaning professional arrives prepared with the supplies and equipment needed for the scheduled service, at no extra charge. You don't need to provide anything.

This isn't just convenience. Standards for tools and products are part of how we keep results consistent regardless of which professional is assigned to you. If you have a specific product preference or a surface that needs special care, just tell us and we'll work with it.

A standard cleaning for a 2–3 bedroom home typically takes two to three hours with one or two cleaners. Deep cleaning takes longer — often four to six hours — because it covers considerably more detail.

Several factors affect timing: home size, bathroom count, current condition, pets, and any add-ons you request like inside the oven or refrigerator. That's also why we confirm a flat-rate price based on your home's specifics rather than quoting a generic hourly figure.

Move-out cleaning is a higher-detail service for empty or mostly empty properties during a relocation. Because there's no furniture to work around, cleaners can reach places a normal visit can't — inside cabinets and drawers, inside appliances, closets, shelving, and storage areas.

It's typically booked when moving out and needing a clean handoff, moving into a new home, preparing a vacant apartment, or getting a house ready for occupancy. Move out cleaning Little Rock tenants book most often happens before a final walkthrough or key return.

Everything an empty property allows — which is more than most people expect. Prioritize the insides of kitchen cabinets and drawers, the oven and refrigerator, bathroom fixtures and tile, closets and shelving, baseboards, window sills, and floors wall to wall.

Doing this before your belongings arrive is far easier than after. Once boxes are in, those same surfaces become difficult to reach, and the buildup you inherited from the previous occupant stays where it is. A move-in cleaning lets you start fresh on surfaces nobody has touched yet.

Absolutely — and often more so than for houses. Apartments have less square footage but the same kitchen and bathroom surfaces, and smaller spaces show dust and buildup faster because there's less room for it to spread out.

Apartment cleaning Little Rock residents request most often is either recurring maintenance or a move-out clean before a lease ends. Pricing is based on bedroom and bathroom count rather than square footage alone, so a studio or one-bedroom is our most affordable rate.

Recurring cleaning is a standing schedule — weekly, every two weeks, or every four weeks — rather than a one-time booking. The same service standard applies each visit; only the frequency changes.

The practical benefit is that your home never has the chance to build up. Each visit takes less effort, results hold longer, and you stop spending weekends catching up. Most clients move to a recurring cleaning service Little Rock households find easier to maintain than sporadic deep cleans.

Biweekly suits most households. It's frequent enough to keep a home consistently clean without the cost of a weekly commitment, and it's the schedule most of our clients settle into.

Weekly makes sense for busy homes — young children, pets, frequent entertaining, or a lot of foot traffic. Monthly works for smaller households that stay tidy between visits. There's no universally correct answer, and you can change or pause your schedule at any time.

Housekeeping is ongoing day-to-day upkeep — tidying, making beds, wiping counters, managing laundry and dishes. It maintains order. Professional cleaning is a scheduled service that deep-cleans surfaces, fixtures, and rooms to a defined standard.

Many households need both, and they're not competing services. A housekeeper keeps things tidy between visits; a professional cleaning company resets the actual cleanliness of the home. If you're deciding where to spend first, professional cleaning usually has the bigger impact.

Heavier cleaning — mopping, scrubbing bathrooms, reaching baseboards and high surfaces — becomes genuinely difficult with age, and often risky. Professional house cleaning for seniors removes those physical demands entirely.

It also maintains a consistently hygienic living environment, which matters more as mobility and immune function change. Many families arrange a recurring schedule for a parent so the home stays in good condition without anyone in the family carrying the burden. You're welcome to be present, or not — it's entirely your choice.

Pay attention to what's specified, not just what's promised. A company that lists exactly what a visit covers is easier to hold to a standard than one that describes the service broadly.

Look for flat-rate pricing rather than hourly estimates, written service expectations, supplies and equipment provided, clear payment terms, and a straightforward way to reach a real person. Be cautious of any home cleaning service near you that can't answer basic questions about scope before you book.

Markham Cleaning Co. provides residential cleaning throughout Little Rock, Arkansas and surrounding communities based on availability. We also serve North Little Rock, Sherwood, Maumelle, Jacksonville, Bryant, Benton, Cammack Village, Sweet Home, Shannon Hills, and Wrightsville.

If you're nearby and don't see your area listed, contact us with your address and we'll confirm whether service is available before you go any further.

We price flat-rate by service and bedroom count rather than hourly. Standard Cleaning starts at $125 for a studio or one-bedroom, Deep Cleaning at $250, and Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning at $300. Rates rise with bedroom count.

Final pricing also depends on bathrooms, approximate square footage, current condition, pets, special surfaces, and any add-ons you request. You'll receive a confirmed price before anything is booked — never an estimate that changes on the day.

No — it's entirely your choice. Many clients prefer to be out while we clean, and others like to be home. Either works.

If you won't be there, we'll agree on entry details in advance, such as a lockbox, a keypad code, or a key left with a neighbor. You'll also know exactly when to expect us and how long the visit should take, so you're never wondering when someone will arrive.