House Cleaning
House cleaning in Sussex County that covers every room, not just the obvious ones
A full, top-to-bottom visit for homes in Georgetown, Millsboro, Lewes, Rehoboth and nearby towns. You tell us what matters most; we work through the rest of the house on a checklist so nothing is left to memory.
What house cleaning includes with us
House cleaning is the service most people picture when they think of hiring a cleaning company: a team walks in, works through the home room by room, and leaves it looking and smelling the way it did the day you finished decorating. At Alves Serna Clean Company, a house cleaning visit is built around the rooms you live in hardest. Kitchens and bathrooms get the most time, because that is where grease, soap film and hard-water marks collect, but bedrooms, hallways and living areas are never treated as an afterthought.
Every home in Sussex County is a little different. Some of the older houses in Lewes and Milford have original trim, deep window sills and wood floors that need a gentler touch. Newer builds around Millsboro and Millville tend to have open kitchens, large glass doors and a lot of stainless steel. Before the first visit we ask about surfaces, pets, and anything you want handled with extra care, so the team arrives with the right tools rather than guessing on the doorstep.
The visit itself follows a set order. We work top to bottom so dust that falls from ceiling fans, shelves and door frames lands on floors that have not been cleaned yet. We move through the house in one direction so rooms that are finished stay finished. Floors are the last job in each room, and the last job before we leave, which means you walk into a home that is clean from the light fixtures down to the baseboards.
House cleaning works well as a one-time reset before guests arrive, after a busy stretch at work, or as the first visit before you decide whether a recurring schedule makes sense. If you already know you want ongoing help, we can plan this first visit as the starting point for regular cleaning, and every later visit becomes shorter and more predictable because the heavy build-up has already been handled.
You do not need to prepare much. Picking up loose items such as clothes, toys and paperwork lets the team spend its time cleaning instead of tidying. Everything else, from the stovetop to the shower glass, is what we are there for. When we finish, we do a final walk-through against the checklist, and if you are home, you are welcome to walk it with us.
Benefits of professional house cleaning
Time back in your week
The hours you would spend scrubbing on a Saturday go back to family, rest, or the work that actually pays you.
A healthier kitchen
Counters, the stovetop, the microwave interior and sink are degreased and sanitized, not just wiped.
Bathrooms that feel reset
Soap film, toothpaste spots and the ring at the base of the toilet are dealt with directly, not covered with fragrance.
Less dust in the air
Dusting ceiling fans, vents and high shelves first keeps dust from resettling on surfaces you just cleaned.
One consistent standard
A written checklist means the result does not depend on who is on the team that day.
Room for your priorities
Tell us the one thing that bothers you most, and it goes to the top of the list for that visit.
What is included
Every visit follows a written checklist. Here is what it covers.
Kitchen
- Countertops and backsplash degreased
- Stovetop and knobs cleaned
- Microwave inside and out
- Cabinet fronts spot-cleaned
- Sink and faucet polished
- Floor vacuumed and mopped
Bathrooms
- Toilet cleaned inside, outside and at the base
- Tub and shower walls scrubbed
- Mirrors and glass streak-free
- Vanity and sink sanitized
- Fixtures polished
- Floor washed by hand where needed
Bedrooms
- Furniture surfaces dusted
- Beds made or linens changed on request
- Mirrors cleaned
- Light switches and door handles wiped
- Under-bed reach vacuuming
- Floors vacuumed or mopped
Living areas
- Ceiling fans and light fixtures dusted
- Baseboards and window sills wiped
- Upholstery vacuumed
- Glass tables and TV stands cleaned
- Trash collected throughout
- Entry and hallway floors finished
How a house cleaning visit works
Call or request a quote
Share the size of the home, the rooms you want covered and any concerns. We confirm the scope in writing.
Walk-in and priorities
On arrival we confirm your top priorities and any rooms or items that are off-limits.
Top-to-bottom cleaning
High surfaces first, then counters and fixtures, then floors, moving through the house in one direction.
Checklist walk-through
The lead goes room by room against the checklist and fixes anything that does not meet it.
Follow-up
We check in after the visit. If something was missed, tell us and we come back to take care of it.
Why hire a professional for house cleaning
Cleaning a whole house well is not complicated, but it is physically demanding and easy to do halfway. Most people who clean their own homes do the visible surfaces and skip the parts that take bending, reaching or a ladder: the top of the refrigerator, the fan blades, the baseboards behind doors, the tracks of a sliding door. Those are the spots that make a home feel dusty even right after it has been cleaned.
A professional team brings a repeatable method and the right tools for each surface. Microfiber for glass and stainless, the right product for stone versus laminate, and the discipline to clean in an order that does not undo itself. The result is a home that stays clean longer, because the dust and grime were actually removed rather than moved around.
Still deciding whether house cleaning is the right fit? Our FAQ page covers booking and scheduling, and you can see every town we serve.
Spaces our team has cleaned
Kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces from homes we have cleaned.
House Cleaning questions
It depends on the size of the home and its condition. A typical three-bedroom home takes a small team several hours. We give you a time estimate with the quote so you can plan your day.
No. Many clients leave a key or a door code. If you prefer to be there, that is fine too; the team works around you.
House cleaning covers every room at a thorough everyday level. Deep cleaning adds detail work such as inside appliances, grout, baseboard scrubbing and cabinet interiors. Our deep cleaning page explains the added tasks.
Inside appliances are part of our deep cleaning scope. If you want them added to a house cleaning visit, mention it when you request your quote.
Yes. Let us know about your pets ahead of time. Many clients keep dogs in a closed room or crate while we clean, and we are careful with doors and gates.
Yes. We serve Georgetown, Millsboro, Milford, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Bethany Beach and Millville, DE.
Pick up clothes, toys and loose papers so the team can reach surfaces, and secure valuables or fragile items you would rather we not move.
Related services
Deep Cleaning
Detail work on grout, inside appliances, baseboards and cabinet interiors for a true reset.
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Regular Cleaning
Weekly, biweekly or monthly visits on a set schedule, so the house never slides back.
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Residential & Commercial Cleaning
Homes, offices, rentals and small business spaces cleaned on a schedule that fits.
Explore residential & commercial cleaningWhere we offer house cleaning
House cleaning visits are available across Sussex County, from Georgetown and Millsboro to Milford in the north and the beach towns of Lewes, Rehoboth, Bethany and Millville.
- Georgetown, DE
- Millsboro, DE
- Milford, DE
- Rehoboth Beach, DE
- Lewes, DE
- Bethany Beach, DE
- Millville, DE
Ready to book house cleaning?
Share the size of your home and the rooms that matter most. We will send a written quote for a full house cleaning.