Cleaning is easy to promise and easy to do badly. The difference between a clean that you notice and one that you do not usually comes down to three things: agreeing exactly what is included before anyone arrives, using the right method and product for each surface, and checking the work before the team leaves.
Cleantique provides cleaning for homes, offices and properties coming off a building site. Each service has its own scope, equipment and checklist, and you see that checklist before we start.
Routine, deep, commercial and post-construction cleaning
| Routine cleaning | Deep cleaning | Commercial cleaning | Post-construction cleaning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical trigger | Keeping a home in good order | Moving in or out, a long gap since a proper clean, preparing for guests | Ongoing upkeep of a working office or premises | Handover of a new build or a completed renovation |
| Focus | Kitchens, bathrooms, floors, surfaces, bins | Built-up grease, limescale, behind and under appliances, skirting, fittings, interior windows | Workstations, washrooms, kitchenettes, meeting rooms, high-touch points, waste | Fine dust, cement, grout haze, paint, adhesive, stickers, debris |
| When we work | Daytime by arrangement | Daytime by arrangement | Outside working hours | Any time before handover |
| Frequency | Weekly or fortnightly | One-off, or a few times a year | Daily, weekly or scheduled | One-off, often in stages |
| Service page | Residential cleaning | Residential cleaning | Office cleaning | Post-construction cleaning |
The most common confusion is between a deep clean and a post-construction clean. A deep clean will not remove cement splashes, grout haze or paint residue. If a property has just come off site, it needs the post-construction service.
Who our cleaning services are for
- Households that want regular help or a one-off reset before an event, a new baby or a visit from family.
- Tenants and landlords preparing for a move-in, a move-out or an inspection.
- Airbnb hosts and short-term rental managers who need consistent, fast turnovers.
- Offices, clinics and commercial premises that need a dependable cleaning contract outside working hours.
- Developers, contractors and homeowners handing over a new build or renovation.
- Property managers responsible for several units.
What problems professional cleaning solves
- Built-up grease, limescale and grime that ordinary weekly cleaning does not shift.
- Homes and offices that look clean but have dust and dirt in the places nobody checks: tops of cupboards, skirting, light fittings, under appliances.
- The time it takes to clean well, which many busy households and small businesses simply do not have.
- Losing a deposit because a rental was not returned in the expected condition.
- Construction dust that keeps reappearing after every wipe.
- Inconsistent results from different people cleaning each time with no agreed standard.
What is included
Every cleaning service includes:
- A scope agreed in writing before the clean, based on the property, its condition and what you want done.
- A trained team with the equipment and materials needed for that scope.
- Surface-appropriate products and methods, tested first on delicate finishes.
- A final check against the checklist before the team leaves.
- A return visit to correct anything in scope that was missed, at no extra cost.
The detail of what is cleaned room by room is on each service page.
What is excluded or requires a separate quote
- Exterior windows above ground level, roofs and gutters.
- Carpet extraction, upholstery and mattress cleaning, unless added to the scope.
- Removal of large amounts of rubble or builders' waste.
- Mould remediation, hazardous materials and biohazard cleaning, which need specialist providers.
- Laundry, ironing and washing dishes, unless agreed.
- Moving very heavy furniture.
If you are not sure whether something is included, ask. It is much easier to add an item at booking than on the day.
How the cleaning process works
- You describe the space. Number of rooms and bathrooms, current condition and what you need. Photos or a short video speed this up.
- We quote against a checklist. You know exactly what is included before anyone arrives.
- You prepare. We send a short preparation note, such as clearing surfaces and securing valuables.
- We clean. The team works through the checklist room by room.
- We check. The work is reviewed against the checklist. If something in scope was missed, we come back and put it right.
Before the visit
- Clear clutter from surfaces and floors so the team can clean rather than tidy.
- Put away valuables, documents and anything fragile you would rather handle yourself.
- Tell us about delicate surfaces such as natural stone, wood, and specialist finishes.
- Make sure there is running water and electricity.
- Arrange parking and building access if needed.
During and after the clean
The team will confirm the checklist with you, work top to bottom and dry to wet, and leave each room finished before moving on. Afterwards, walk through the property and check it against the list. Let us know straight away if anything in scope needs attention.
Safety and products
We match products to surfaces and test anything new on an inconspicuous area first. Strong acids and solvents are used only where the job needs them and never on finishes they can damage. If anyone in the home has allergies, asthma or sensitivities, tell us and we will use milder products or yours.
What affects the price of cleaning
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Size of the property | Number of rooms, bathrooms and total floor area |
| Condition | Heavy grease, limescale or dust takes more time and product |
| Type of clean | Routine, deep, move-out, office or post-construction |
| Extras | Inside the oven and fridge, cupboard interiors, upholstery, balconies |
| Frequency | Regular schedules are priced differently from one-off cleans |
| Access and timing | Out-of-hours work, stairs without lifts and parking restrictions |
Our guide to what professional cleaning costs in Nairobi explains these factors in more detail.
Common mistakes when booking a clean
- Booking a standard clean for a property that needs a deep or post-construction clean.
- Not mentioning delicate surfaces such as marble, granite or polished wood.
- Leaving the clean until the same afternoon as a landlord inspection.
- Assuming extras such as inside the oven are included without asking.
Why choose a professional cleaning service
A professional team brings the right equipment, works to a consistent standard and gets far more done in a day than one person working alone. Just as important, a written scope means you know what you are paying for and have something to hold us to.
Areas we serve
We clean homes, rentals and offices across Nairobi, including Westlands, Kilimani, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Runda, Karen, Lang'ata, South B, South C and Embakasi, and nearby areas including Ruaka, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Ngong, Syokimau and Kitengela.
