Standard Cleaning

Recurring maintenance to keep your home consistently pristine.

What is Standard Cleaning?

Standard Cleaning is a professional cleaning service that recurring maintenance to keep your home consistently pristine. This recurring service maintains your home's cleanliness on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule, covering all essential surfaces, bathrooms, kitchen, and living areas.

Service Overview

Our Standard Cleaning is engineered for the discerning homeowner who requires a consistently pristine living environment. Designed to keep your home in showroom condition, this service is most effective on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule. We focus on maintaining the baseline of cleanliness and order that busy San Diego families deserve.

What to Expect From Your Standard Cleaning

When you book a Standard Cleaning with Metla, you're not just getting a surface wipe-down—you're investing in a systematic approach to home maintenance developed over years of serving San Diego homeowners. Our trained cleaning professionals follow a detailed checklist that covers every room in your home, ensuring nothing is overlooked.

Before your first appointment, we'll discuss your specific needs and any areas that require extra attention. We believe in complete transparency: you'll know exactly what's included before we arrive, and our team will walk through the home with you afterward to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Our Commitment to Transparency

We know that inviting someone into your home requires trust. That's why we're upfront about our process from the very beginning. Every Metla cleaner undergoes thorough background checks, carries proper insurance, and has been trained in our proprietary 50-point cleaning protocol.

You'll receive a confirmation before each visit with your assigned cleaner's name and expected arrival time. After the cleaning, we provide a summary of the work completed and invite your feedback. If something doesn't meet your expectations, simply let us know within 24 hours and we'll make it right—that's our satisfaction commitment.

Customer Service That Sets Us Apart

We're not just a cleaning company—we're your partners in maintaining a comfortable home. Our local San Diego-based support team is available to answer questions, adjust schedules, and handle any concerns promptly. You'll never be transferred to an overseas call center or left waiting for days for a response.

Need to reschedule? Just give us 24 hours' notice and we'll find a new time that works for you. Have a last-minute request for extra attention in a particular room? Our team can accommodate most requests on the spot. We're flexible because we understand that life doesn't always go according to plan.

How Our Process Works

Booking: Request your service online or by phone. We'll confirm your appointment and answer any questions about what's included.

Preparation: On the day of your cleaning, our team arrives with all necessary supplies and equipment. You don't need to provide anything.

The Cleaning: We work systematically through your home, following our comprehensive checklist. High-touch surfaces are disinfected, floors are vacuumed and mopped, and every room receives attention.

Quality Check: Before leaving, we do a final walkthrough. If you're home, we'll invite you to inspect our work. If not, we'll secure your home and send you a notification that we've finished.

Follow-Up: We'll check in to ensure you're satisfied. Your feedback helps us continuously improve our service.

Building a Lasting Relationship

Many of our clients have been with us for years. They appreciate the consistency of having the same cleaning professional who knows their preferences, their home's quirks, and their standards. Our goal is not just to clean your home—it's to give you back your time and the peace of mind that comes with knowing your space is always ready for whatever life brings.

We understand that every home is different. That's why we listen carefully to your needs and customize our approach accordingly. Whether you're a busy professional, a growing family, or an empty-nester enjoying retirement, we tailor our service to fit your lifestyle.

The Metla Difference

Choosing Metla means choosing a team that genuinely cares about your satisfaction. We're locally owned and operated right here in San Diego, so our reputation in this community matters to us. We don't cut corners, we don't rush, and we don't disappear after the first few appointments. We show up, we do exceptional work, and we're here for the long term.

We focus on maintaining the baseline of cleanliness and order:

Surface Management

Routine dusting of furniture, fixtures, and décor to maintain clarity and prevent buildup.

Key Area Sanitization

Thorough cleaning and disinfection of bathrooms and kitchen countertops.

Visual Reset

Light straightening of cushions, chairs, and throw blankets for a composed, orderly look.

Floor Care

Vacuuming and mopping to ensure high-traffic areas remain spotless.

Is the Maintenance Clean right for you?

This service is designed exclusively for routine upkeep. It is the perfect match if your home has been professionally detailed within the last 30 days and you wish to maintain showroom condition effortlessly.

  • You are looking for reliable weekly or bi-weekly housekeeping.
  • Your home is generally organized but requires professional surface management.
  • You want to ensure a consistently pristine environment without the effort.
  • You do not currently need deep tasks like inside-appliance cleaning (available as add-ons).
Still unsure if we cover a specific area? Go through the comprehensive checklist below to see exactly what we touch!

Comprehensive Checklist

Bedrooms

  • Furniture dusted
  • Mirrors cleaned
  • Bedside tables cleaned
  • Cobwebs removed
  • Beds made
  • Floors vacuumed/mopped

Bathrooms

  • Mirrors cleaned
  • Sinks and countertop cleaned
  • Toilet cleaned inside and out
  • Shower and bathtub cleaned
  • Cobwebs removed
  • Garbage disposed of
  • Floors vacuumed/mopped

Kitchen

  • Fridge exterior cleaned and polished
  • Cooktop cleaned and polished
  • Oven exterior cleaned
  • Microwave cleaned inside and out
  • Countertops cleaned and disinfected
  • Sink cleaned
  • Dishwasher cleaned and polished
  • Garbage disposed of
  • Floors vacuumed/mopped
  • Counter cleaned and polished

Dining Room

  • Furniture dusted
  • Dining table cleaned
  • Floors vacuumed/mopped

Living Areas

  • General straighten up
  • Mirrors cleaned
  • Coffee tables cleaned
  • Furniture dusted
  • Cobwebs removed
  • Floors vacuumed/mopped

Office/Study

  • Desks cleaned
  • Furniture dusted
  • Cobwebs removed
  • Floors vacuumed/mopped

Laundry Room

  • Light dusting
  • Cobwebs removed
  • Floors vacuumed/mopped

Other

  • Light dusting throughout the home
  • All floors vacuumed and mopped

Transparent Service, No Surprises

At Metla House Cleaning, we believe you deserve to know exactly what you're getting before we arrive. Every quote is personalized to your home's size, condition, and specific needs—with no hidden fees or surprise charges. We communicate clearly at every step, from scheduling through completion.

Our cleaning professionals are fully insured, background-checked, and trained in our proprietary 50-point protocol. If anything doesn't meet your standards, our satisfaction guarantee means we'll return and make it right at no extra cost. Your trust is what keeps us in business, and we work hard to earn it every visit.