Stone counters dulled by the wrong cleaner
If your stone looks cloudy, harsh cleaners may be part of the cause. We clean it with stone-safe products and tell you if it looks like it needs resealing.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Deep Cleaning in Des Plaines, IL
Top-to-bottom kitchen deep cleaning in Des Plaines: degreased cabinets, hood and backsplash, appliances cleaned inside and behind.
- Serving Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- A clear checklist of what gets cleaned
- Scheduled around your day
Kitchen cleaning problems we take care of in Des Plaines
Grease from cooking settles on every surface near the range and slowly turns into a tacky film that ordinary spray cleaners just smear. We cut it from cabinets, backsplash and hood, clean the appliances inside and out, and pull them out to reach the floor behind. That is what a kitchen deep clean means for Des Plaines homes we work in.
Dust and crumbs behind the fridge and range
The space behind and beside appliances is where crumbs and dust collect for years. We get in there, including the floor under the range drawer.
Microwave and small appliance buildup
We steam and wipe the microwave interior and clean its underside and filter if it vents over the cooktop.
Refrigerator that smells or has spills
Sticky shelves and an odor usually come from old spills in the drawers and seals. Each part is cleaned and the inside wiped down before your food goes back.
Messy cabinet interiors and drawers
Inside cleaning of cabinets and drawers is part of a deep clean when they are emptied. We vacuum the corners and wipe shelves and drawer bottoms.
Baked-on oven grime
A smoky oven usually has years of baked drips on the bottom. Cleaning the interior, racks and door is a standard part of our deep clean.
Sticky film on cabinet doors
The doors closest to the stove are usually the worst, along with the edges people grab. We clean faces, edges and the frame around every opening.
Splattered backsplash and grout
Sauce and oil spots on the wall behind the range need more than a sponge. We degrease the tile and brush out the grout joints by hand.
What the cleaning covers
- Walk-through and prioritiesWe go over the kitchen with you, note the finishes and agree on what is included, such as inside the oven or the fridge.
- Protecting floors and nearby roomsFloor runners and drop cloths go down where we move appliances or carry dirty water.
- Degreasing cabinets and backsplashEvery door and drawer front is degreased and wiped, and the backsplash grout is scrubbed.
- Hood and filtersWe soak the filters and clean the hood body while they dry.
- Inside the appliancesOven, racks, microwave and refrigerator interiors are cleaned, plus the dishwasher filter and door edges.
- Behind and under appliancesRange and refrigerator are rolled out so we can clean the floor, the side walls and the gaps.
- Floors, baseboards and toe kicksWe finish with the floor, working the corners and the grout by hand.
Methods we use
Steam for grout and appliancesSteam loosens grease in grout joints, oven corners and around burners with less chemical use.
Finish-safe degreasersWe use degreasers matched to each finish, so the grease comes off and the finish stays put.
Low-odor and fragrance-free optionsIf someone in the house is sensitive to smells, ask us for low-odor and fragrance-free products.
Non-scratch pads and microfiberSoft pads and microfiber cloths that remove grime without scratching stainless or glossy finishes.
pH-neutral stone cleanersGentle neutral products for natural stone counters, backsplashes and floors.
Kitchens like yours in Des Plaines: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Des Plaines
A 1980s two-story in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and black appliances. The main complaint was greasy wood cabinet doors that stayed sticky. After: the same kitchen deep cleaned: degreased cabinet fronts, a clean range top and hood, and appliances cleaned inside and behind. On site this meant walk-through and priorities, degreasing cabinets and backsplash, plus hood and filters.
Before
AfterKitchen Deep Cleaning in a 1980s condo, Mount Prospect
This one is a 1980s condo in Mount Prospect. What we started with: oak flat-panel cabinets and white appliances. What bothered the owners most: cabinets with a grease film no cleaner could cut. The result: the same kitchen deep cleaned: degreased cabinet fronts, a clean range top and hood, and appliances cleaned inside and behind. The job covered walk-through and priorities, protecting floors and nearby rooms, plus hood and filters.
Kitchen Deep Cleaning in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Park Ridge
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Park Ridge. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and almond appliances. What bothered the owners most: cabinets with a grease film no cleaner could cut. After: the same kitchen deep cleaned: degreased cabinet fronts, a clean range top and hood, and appliances cleaned inside and behind. Work included degreasing cabinets and backsplash, behind and under appliances, plus floors, baseboards and toe kicks.
Kitchen Deep Cleaning in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines postwar bi-level: before and after
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1950s ranch, Des Plaines
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Des Plaines →Cleaning day
- Tell us about the kitchenSend a few photos and let us know which areas bother you most and what extras you want.
- Get a written estimateWe confirm the scope and give you an itemized estimate before booking the visit.
- Deep cleanWe clean from the ceiling down to the floor, usually in a single day.
- Walk-throughWe check the work together and leave tips for keeping it up.
Kitchen Deep Cleaning questions from Des Plaines homeowners
Do you move the refrigerator and stove?
Yes, cleaning behind the range and fridge is part of the deep clean. We protect the floor while moving them.
How long does it take to deep clean a kitchen?
Usually most of a day for a typical kitchen, depending on its size, how much grease there is and which appliance interiors are included.
Do you clean inside the oven and fridge?
Inside the oven, fridge and microwave is included. Please let us know if you would like any of them left out.
Do I need to empty the cabinets?
Only if you want the insides cleaned. Empty them before we arrive and we clean every shelf and drawer.
What is the difference between regular and deep cleaning?
Routine cleaning covers what you can see; deep cleaning handles grout, filters, appliance interiors and the hidden floor.
Is Des Plaines water hard, and does it matter for kitchen deep clean?
Des Plaines's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Chicago and the Northwest Water Commission (which is supplied by Evanston). We plan fittings and filters around it.
Do I need a permit for kitchen deep clean in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60016ZIP 60018
Kitchen Deep Cleaning nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.