Residential cleaning | Charleston, South Carolina
Residential Cleaning Services in Charleston, SC
Compare Standard, Deep, Flex / Priority, and Move-In / Move-Out cleaning for Charleston-area homes and apartments. DSS Cleaning provides clear starting prices, property-specific estimates, and an accepted scope before service begins.

Choose the appropriate service
House Cleaning Options for Different Conditions and Priorities
The best service depends on whether the home is already maintained, needs a detailed reset, requires a short priority list, or is being prepared for a move.
This page covers residential cleaning. For an office or facility, visit Commercial Cleaning. For house washing, pressure washing, or other outside surfaces, visit Exterior Cleaning.
Standard Cleaning
One-time starting at $195For homes that are already reasonably maintained and need consistent attention to visible surfaces and core living areas.
- Dusting of accessible decor and visible surfaces
- Sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors
- Trash bins emptied, sanitized, and relined
- Kitchen counters, cabinet fronts, backsplash, and appliance exteriors
- Bathroom sinks, mirrors, toilets, and routine surfaces
- Light tidying, high-touch sanitation, and general deodorizing
Deep Cleaning
Starting at $280Includes the agreed Standard Cleaning foundation plus core detail work for accumulated dust, residue, and commonly overlooked surfaces in confirmed rooms.
- Detailed shower, tub, and bathroom-fixture cleaning in confirmed bathrooms
- Accessible baseboards, window sills, door frames, and trim
- Accessible cabinet fronts and blinds
- Accessible ceiling fan blades, light fixture exteriors, and exterior vents
- Carpet-edge attention and upholstery vacuuming
- Core detail tasks remain subject to surface condition, safe access, and practical reach
Flex / Priority Cleaning
Starting at $150A two-person team works through your ranked rooms or tasks during a two-hour minimum service window.
- Two-person professional cleaning team
- Two-hour minimum on-site service
- Client-selected priorities completed in order
- Appropriate Standard-level tasks within the booked time
- Available for houses, apartments, and condos
- Additional time may be approved when scheduling permits
Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning
Starting at $325Approved residential transition cleaning for a qualifying empty or nearly empty property up to approximately 1,500 square feet; Move-In and Move-Out use the same pricing model.
- Empty or nearly empty qualifying residential property
- Accessible baseboards and detailed shower/tub cleaning included in the base scope
- Approved kitchen, bathroom, floor, and detail work
- Appliance interiors only when expressly selected
- Cabinet interiors only when expressly selected
- Behind-and-under appliance work separately authorized
Standard, Deep, and qualifying Move-In / Move-Out starting prices include up to approximately 1,500 square feet. Residential Home-Size Pricing is progressive: $0.08 per square foot within 1,501–3,000, $0.06 within 3,001–4,500, and $0.04 above 4,500. Each portion is priced only at its tier. Flex does not use home-size pricing. Recurring Standard pricing begins only after an initial qualifying cleaning for the same approved property, scope, and frequency. The accepted estimate or other Service Document controls the final price and scope.
Side-by-side comparison
Compare DSS Residential Cleaning Services
Use this chart as a starting point. The accepted estimate, booking confirmation, invoice, work order, and selected add-ons determine the exact services for your property.
| Comparison | Standard | Deep | Flex / Priority | Move-In / Move-Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $195 one-time; recurring from $165 per visit | $280 | $150 | $325 for a qualifying home up to approximately 1,500 square feet |
| Service format | Agreed routine checklist. | Agreed detailed checklist. | Two-person, time-based priority list. | Transition-specific written scope. |
| Best condition | Reasonably maintained home. | Accumulated dust, residue, or detail needs. | Selected rooms or tasks within a fixed time. | Move-in, move-out, sale, or rental turnover. |
| Routine surfaces and floors | Included within the agreed checklist. | Included within the agreed checklist. | Completed when prioritized and time permits. | Included in the approved qualifying base scope. |
| Detailed shower or tub | Available as an enhancement. | Included as a core Deep task in confirmed bathrooms, subject to condition and safe access. | Separately priced and scheduled outside the Reserved Service Window. | Included in the approved qualifying base scope. |
| Baseboards, sills, and door frames | Available as an enhancement. | Included as core Deep detail work in confirmed rooms, subject to condition, safe access, and practical reach. | May be prioritized within booked time. | Included in the approved qualifying base scope. |
| Oven or refrigerator interior | Separate selected add-on. | Separate selected add-on. | Separate selected add-on. | Included only when expressly listed. |
| Whole-home completion | Subject to the agreed scope and property condition. | Subject to the agreed scope and property condition. | No. Professional time is purchased, not whole-home completion. | Subject to the accepted property-specific scope. |
Important appliance distinction: Appliance exterior cleaning, appliance interior cleaning, behind-and-under appliance cleaning, and appliance movement are separate services. Interior or behind-and-under cleaning is not included merely because a service is called Deep, Move-In, or Move-Out.
The routine-cleaning foundation
Core Areas Addressed During Standard House Cleaning
Standard Cleaning establishes the routine foundation. Deep Cleaning expands on that foundation, while Flex / Priority Cleaning uses the booked time on the areas you rank highest.
Visible Kitchen Surfaces
Counters, backsplash, cabinet fronts, sink area, accessible appliance exteriors, and floors within the accepted scope.
Routine Bathroom Care
Sinks, mirrors, toilets, counters, floors, and other routine surfaces identified in the booked service.
Accessible Visible Surfaces
Dusting of accessible furniture, decor, and visible surfaces with general attention to presentation.
Maintenance Cleaning
Accessible dusting, floor care, trash removal, and light tidying within the agreed checklist.
Vacuum, Sweep, and Mop
Routine floor care selected according to accessible carpet, rugs, and hard-floor surfaces.
Trash and High-Touch Areas
Trash-bin service, selected high-touch sanitation, light tidying, and general deodorizing within the scope.
Cleaning for real-life situations
Residential Cleaning Beyond a One-Time Appointment
Homes, apartments, and transitions require different schedules and expectations. DSS Cleaning confirms the service format before the appointment is reserved.
Recurring House Cleaning
After an initial qualifying cleaning, recurring Standard Cleaning starts at $165 weekly, $175 every two weeks, $185 every three weeks, or $190 every four weeks per visit for qualifying homes up to approximately 1,500 square feet. Pricing for larger homes follows the approved progressive Residential Home-Size Pricing tiers.
Review Standard CleaningApartment and Condo Cleaning
Standard, Deep, or Flex / Priority Cleaning may be selected for apartments and condos. Parking, elevators, building access, stairs, and service instructions should be disclosed in the estimate request.
Request an Apartment EstimateMove-In / Move-Out Cleaning
Residential Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning starts at $325 for a qualifying empty or nearly empty property up to approximately 1,500 square feet. Provide occupancy, appliance and cabinet selections, property condition, utilities, access, and any relevant checklist. Repeated property-manager turnover work uses the separate B2B service model.
Request a Transition-Cleaning EstimateOptional service enhancements
Residential Cleaning Add-Ons
Add-ons extend the base service and must be requested before the appointment. Availability depends on the selected package, property condition, and schedule.
Microwave Interior
Accessible interior surfaces after the appliance has been emptied as requested.
Oven Interior
Accessible interior surfaces; heavy carbonized residue and damage may limit results.
Refrigerator Interior
Accessible interior surfaces after food and removable personal items are cleared.
Cabinet & Drawer Interior Cleaning
The $55 minimum covers up to 10 completely emptied units; each additional cabinet box or drawer is $5. One cabinet box counts as one unit regardless of its number of doors.
Baseboard Detailing
Accessible baseboards in a qualifying Standard scope up to approximately 1,500 square feet. Included in Deep and Move-In / Move-Out; handled inside the Flex Reserved Service Window.
Interior Windows
Starting price per accessible interior window; quantity and condition are confirmed.
Carpet / Rug Spot Treatment
Targeted treatment for a small area; complete stain removal is not guaranteed.
Shower Deep Clean
For a base service where detailed shower work is not already included in the accepted scope.
Linen Change
Starting price per bed using clean, complete bedding supplied by the client.
Excessive Pet Hair Mitigation
Applies only when excessive pet hair requires additional labor. Having an indoor pet by itself does not trigger this charge.
Add-on clarification: Approved add-ons are enhancements to Standard, Deep, Flex / Priority, or Move-In / Move-Out, not stand-alone appointments, and do not themselves trigger specialized review. Baseboards and Shower Deep Clean are included in Deep and qualifying Move-In / Move-Out and are not charged again. Under Flex, separately priced add-ons are scheduled outside the Reserved Service Window, while baseboards are handled within it. Appliance movement and behind-and-under cleaning require separate written authorization.

Not sure which service to request?
Start With the Home’s Current Condition
The service name should reflect the work the property actually needs. Accurate information and useful photographs help DSS Cleaning recommend a realistic scope and starting estimate.
- Choose Standard when the home is reasonably maintained and needs routine upkeep.
- Choose Deep when dust, residue, or overlooked details require added labor.
- Choose Flex / Priority when a short list matters more than completing a fixed whole-home checklist.
- Choose Move-In / Move-Out for a qualifying empty or nearly empty residential transition; it starts at $325 and is not specialized merely because it is a move service.
- Select Not Sure on the estimate form when you want DSS Cleaning to review the information first.
A clear estimate-to-service process
How Residential Cleaning Begins
The estimate process identifies the right service, documents expectations, and reduces unexpected changes before the appointment.
Describe the Property
Share the location, square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, condition, pets, priorities, and requested date.
Select a Service
Choose Standard, Deep, Flex / Priority, Move-In / Move-Out, or ask DSS Cleaning to help you decide.
Confirm Scope and Price
DSS Cleaning reviews the details and confirms the proposed duties, add-ons, price, availability, and exclusions.
Reserve the Appointment
A one-time date is reserved after confirmation and receipt of a reservation payment of at least 30% of the accepted amount, unless an approved service-specific rule states otherwise.
Important service information
Scheduling, Pricing, Travel, and Satisfaction Terms
These summaries help set expectations, but the current DSS Cleaning Service Agreement and accepted Service Documents control the final terms.
Plan for at Least 48 Hours’ Notice
DSS Cleaning requests at least 48 hours’ advance notice. A reservation payment of at least 30% of the accepted amount is required unless an approved service-specific rule states otherwise. The deposit is generally non-refundable and is applied to the service total.
Starting Prices Are Not Final Quotes
Standard, Deep, and qualifying Move-In / Move-Out base prices include up to approximately 1,500 square feet. Progressive pricing is $0.08 within 1,501–3,000 square feet, $0.06 within 3,001–4,500, and $0.04 above 4,500. Flex has no home-size adjustment.
Free Travel Within 15 Miles of 29403
Travel is included within 15 miles of ZIP code 29403. Beyond the included radius, the charge is $0.60 per billable mile, calculated on the round-trip excess mileage beyond the included 15 miles.
Report a Qualifying Concern Within 24 Hours
DSS Cleaning reviews promptly reported concerns under the Service Agreement. When appropriate, DSS Cleaning may provide one complimentary re-cleaning of the affected area. Review the Terms of Service for eligibility and exclusions.
Training and professional preparation
Certified Knowledge Behind the Cleaning Process
DSS Cleaning maintains IJCSA training and certifications relevant to residential cleaning, bloodborne-pathogen safety, chemical-hazard awareness, and other professional cleaning practices.
Training supports better decisions about cleaning sequence, products, surfaces, exposure risks, and quality expectations. The accepted service scope still determines the exact tasks provided at the property.
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Residential Cleaning Across the Charleston Lowcountry
DSS Cleaning provides residential cleaning for homes, apartments, and condos in Charleston and surrounding communities. Availability depends on the service requested, property location, travel, and team schedule.
Complete the estimate request with accurate property details so we can confirm the service area, travel requirements, price, and availability.
Travel is included within 15 miles of ZIP code 29403. Beyond the included radius, the charge is $0.60 per billable mile, calculated on the round-trip excess mileage beyond the included 15 miles.
Need Office or Facility Cleaning?
Commercial cleaning uses a walkthrough and labor-based proposal rather than a residential package.
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House washing, concrete, driveway, patio, brick, deck, and fence requests use the exterior quote process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These answers explain pricing, service selection, appliances, recurring cleaning, supplies, deposits, and the concern-reporting process.
How much does residential cleaning cost in Charleston?
One-time Standard starts at $195; recurring Standard begins only after an initial qualifying cleaning at $165 weekly, $175 every two weeks, $185 every three weeks, or $190 every four weeks; Deep starts at $280; qualifying Move-In / Move-Out starts at $325; and Flex reserves a two-person team from $150 for 2 hours through $330 for 4 hours. Standard, Deep, and Move use approved progressive home-size pricing above 1,500 square feet. Flex does not.
What is the difference between Standard and Deep Cleaning?
Standard Cleaning is intended for routine maintenance in a reasonably maintained home. Deep Cleaning adds core detail work in confirmed rooms, including detailed bathroom surfaces, baseboards, window sills, door frames, trim, cabinet fronts, blinds, ceiling fan blades, light fixture exteriors, exterior vents, carpet edges, and upholstery, subject to condition, safe access, and practical reach.
Will Flex / Priority Cleaning complete my entire home?
Not necessarily. Flex / Priority is time-based. You rank approved rooms or Standard-level tasks, and the two-person team works in order until the selected Reserved Service Window ends. Approved pre-booking windows are 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, or 4 hours. Requests above 4 hours become a Specialized Flex Quote; onsite extensions require explicit approval and scheduling availability.
Are appliance interiors or behind-and-under cleaning included?
No, not automatically. Appliance exterior cleaning, appliance interior cleaning, behind-and-under appliance cleaning, and appliance movement are separate services. Interior or behind-and-under work is included only when expressly listed in the accepted Service Documents.
Does DSS Cleaning offer recurring house cleaning?
Yes. After an initial qualifying cleaning, recurring Standard Cleaning starts at $165 per weekly visit, $175 every two weeks, $185 every three weeks, or $190 every four weeks for qualifying homes up to approximately 1,500 square feet. Pricing for larger homes follows the approved progressive Residential Home-Size Pricing tiers. The accepted quote or work order identifies the approved scope, frequency, payment terms, and final price. Seven calendar days’ written notice is required to terminate recurring service.
Does DSS Cleaning bring supplies and equipment?
Yes. DSS Cleaning supplies the products and equipment required for the accepted scope. Eco-friendly products are available upon request. Disclose material sensitivities, delicate surfaces, product restrictions, and household concerns before service.
What does light tidying include?
Light tidying means minor straightening, such as arranging pillows and throws, placing a small number of loose items together, and moving objects when reasonably necessary to clean accessible surfaces. It does not include decluttering, sorting, organizing, dishes, laundry, making beds, disposing of belongings, or deciding where personal items should be stored unless separately included.
Do you guarantee removal of grease, stains, or heavy buildup?
No. DSS Cleaning uses reasonable professional methods but cannot guarantee complete removal of grease, baked-on residue, hard-water deposits, soap scum, rust, grout discoloration, adhesive, paint, odors, or permanent, set-in, or previously treated stains. Additional or specialty treatment may require a revised scope and price.
How far ahead should I request service, and is a deposit required?
DSS Cleaning requests at least 48 hours’ notice, though availability is not guaranteed. A reservation payment of at least 30% of the accepted amount is required unless an approved service-specific rule states otherwise. The deposit is generally non-refundable unless DSS Cleaning states otherwise in writing.
What should I do if I have a service concern?
Report a qualifying concern within 24 hours and provide useful details or photographs. DSS Cleaning reviews the concern under the Service Agreement and may provide one complimentary re-cleaning of the affected area when appropriate. The Service Agreement controls eligibility, remedies, and exclusions.
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Request a Cleaning Estimate for Your Home
Tell us about the property, current condition, priorities, and requested service. DSS Cleaning will review the information and contact you about pricing and availability.