By Maija, owner of Spotless House Cleaning in Milford, CT, with 30 years of experience cleaning Connecticut homes. Updated November 2026.
Most of our clients choose once or twice a month
For regular house cleaning in Milford and across New Haven and Fairfield counties, most of our clients have us come every two weeks or once a month. That keeps the house consistently clean without paying for more visits than you need. Weekly cleaning is also available if you'd like your home spotless all the time.
- Every two weeks (bi-weekly): the best fit for most families. Kitchens, bathrooms and floors never get far behind, so every visit stays quick and thorough.
- Once a month (monthly): a good fit for couples, singles and smaller homes that stay fairly tidy between visits.
- Weekly: for busy households with kids or pets, or anyone who wants the house to always look its best.
Weekly vs. every two weeks vs. monthly
Here's how the three most common house cleaning schedules compare:
| Schedule | Best for | How the house stays | Each visit | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | Busy households with kids or pets | Always guest-ready | Quickest | About 4 a month |
| Every two weeks Recommended | Most families | Consistently clean, never far behind | Quick and thorough | About 2 a month |
| Monthly | Singles, couples and smaller, tidy homes | Fresh after each visit, with some tidying from you in between | Longer, with more build-up to clear | 1 a month |
Not sure which fits? Maija will recommend a schedule at your free in-home estimate →
How often to clean each part of your home
Every home is different, but here's a good general house cleaning schedule:
- Kitchen counters, sink and stove top: every week or two, since that's where crumbs, spills and grease build up fastest.
- Bathrooms (shower, toilet, sinks and mirrors): every week or two, to stay ahead of soap scum and hard-water build-up.
- Floors and vacuuming: every week or two, more often with pets or kids.
- Dusting and baseboards: every two weeks to once a month.
- Trash in every room: emptied at every visit.
- Deep cleaning: about every six months, to reach the build-up regular visits don't get to. See our deep cleaning checklist.
Not sure what your home needs? See everything a regular cleaning includes.
Your first cleaning is a deeper clean
The first time we clean your home, we do a more thorough, deeper cleaning to bring everything up to our standard. We get into the corners and build-up that regular cleaning doesn't reach. Because that takes more time, a first cleaning costs more than your regular visits, typically about $300–$400. From then on, each recurring cleaning keeps your home at that level.
One-time cleaning
Not looking for a regular schedule? We do all types of one-time cleans:
- Deep cleaning: a top-to-bottom clean when the house hasn't been cleaned in a while and you want everything back in order.
- Spring cleaning: everything in a regular cleaning, plus extra detail work around the house. After a long Connecticut winter, it's the perfect time for one of your twice-a-year deep cleans.
- Holiday and party cleaning: get the house ready before guests arrive for Thanksgiving, the holidays or a party, or let us handle the clean-up after.
- Move-in and move-out cleaning: a deep clean of an empty home, including inside the cupboards and cabinets.
- Small commercial cleaning: offices and small commercial spaces, cleaned with the same attention to detail we give a home.
Prefer eco-friendly products? Ask about our green cleaning.
How to choose the right schedule
The right frequency depends on your household. A few things to think about:
- Who lives there: kids and pets mean more traffic, more crumbs and more fur, so more frequent cleaning helps.
- The size of your home: more bathrooms and more floor space mean more to keep up with.
- How much you tidy in between: if you keep things picked up, once a month may be all you need.
- Your budget: recurring cleanings usually cost less per visit than one-time deep cleans. See how our pricing works.
Still not sure? Maija will walk through your home with you during a free, no-pressure in-home estimate and help you pick a schedule that fits.
Get a free estimateHow often questions
Is house cleaning every two weeks worth it?
Yes. It's the schedule we recommend for most homes. The house never has a chance to fall behind, so it always feels clean, and each visit stays quick and thorough.
How often should a house be deep cleaned?
About every six months. A deep cleaning reaches what regular visits don't, and it usually takes about 2 to 6 hours, depending on the size of your home and how much it needs.
Can I change my cleaning schedule later?
Yes, any time. If your household changes, or you'd like more or fewer visits, just let us know and we'll adjust.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
No. Many clients simply go about their day while we clean, and we bring our own supplies and vacuum.
Does the first cleaning cost more?
Yes. Your first cleaning is a deeper clean that brings the home up to our standard, so it takes more time and typically runs about $300–$400. After that, regular visits cost less.
Is there a minimum number of visits?
No. There are no minimums, and the schedule is up to you: weekly, every two weeks, monthly or just once.
More answers are on our house cleaning FAQ page.
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