“Full house deep cleaning” means different things in Singapore depending on who you ask. For a BTO handover, it’s one thing. For an annual CNY reset, it’s another. For a landed home after years of accumulated grime, it’s yet another. This 2026 guide breaks down exactly what full house deep cleaning covers for HDB, condo, and landed homes — and how much it actually costs in Singapore.
What is “full house deep cleaning”?
Full house deep cleaning is a one-off intensive clean covering every room of a home, including areas that routine housekeeping typically skips. The baseline scope includes:
- Grout line scrubbing (bathrooms, kitchen floor, backsplash)
- Aircon fin dusting (external vents, not the compressor)
- Interior cabinet wiping (upper + lower, including inside shelves)
- Bathroom tile descaling + silicone cleaning
- Kitchen hood degreasing + stove backsplash
- Window frame + track cleaning (interior accessible windows)
- Ceiling fan dusting + light fixture wiping
- Baseboard wiping (removes months of accumulated dust)
- Door frame + door panel wiping
- Floor deep-mopping (plus floor scrubbing machine for homes over 1,500 sqft)
- Full dusting of all shelves, decor, furniture
- Standard housekeeping on top (bedrooms, vacuum, bins, basic kitchen reset)
Deep cleaning is not the same as housekeeping. Housekeeping maintains cleanliness; deep cleaning restores it. Most Singapore homes benefit from annual deep cleaning on top of monthly housekeeping.
Full house deep cleaning cost in Singapore (2026 breakdown)
| Property Type | Floor Area | Price | Crew / Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDB 2-Room / 3-Room | ≤ 730 sqft | S$220 – S$280 | 2-3 pax · 4-5 hrs |
| HDB 4-Room | 731 – 1,135 sqft | S$300 – S$360 | 3 pax · 5-7 hrs |
| HDB 5-Room / Executive / Jumbo | 1,136 – 1,520 sqft | S$360 – S$450 | 3 pax · 6-8 hrs |
| Condo (1 BR) | 450 – 700 sqft | S$220 – S$320 | 2 pax · 4-5 hrs |
| Condo (2 BR) | 700 – 1,000 sqft | S$280 – S$400 | 2-3 pax · 5-6 hrs |
| Condo (3 BR) | 1,000 – 1,500 sqft | S$400 – S$600 | 3 pax · 6-8 hrs |
| Condo (4+ BR) | 1,500 – 2,500 sqft | S$600 – S$900 | 3-4 pax · 8-10 hrs |
| Landed (Terrace) | 1,500 – 2,500 sqft | S$550 – S$900 | 3-4 pax · 8-12 hrs |
| Landed (Semi-D / Bungalow) | 2,500 – 4,350 sqft | S$900 – S$1,500 | 4 pax · multi-session |
| Landed (GCB) | 4,350+ sqft | Per visit quote | 4-6 pax · multi-session |
All prices GST-inclusive. These are Doctor Clean’s current rates for full house deep cleaning in Singapore. Full pricing details here.
Why Doctor Clean prices by sqft, not per hour
Many Singapore cleaning companies quote “per hour” rates (typically S$30-50/hour per crew). This creates two problems:
- Open-ended cost — you don’t know the final bill until the crew finishes. Big surprises are common.
- Perverse incentive — the longer the clean takes, the more they charge. No motivation to be efficient.
Per-sqft flat-rate pricing fixes both. You know the exact price before booking. We’re motivated to be thorough but efficient. If we’re faster than expected, you save nothing — but if we’re slower (e.g. we miscalculated), we absorb the cost. That’s the whole point of flat pricing.
What’s included vs what’s extra
Included in full house deep cleaning:
- Everything in the scope list above
- Our commercial-grade equipment and chemicals
- HEPA-filtered vacuums for homes with allergy sufferers
- Kids-safe and pet-safe chemicals (biodegradable, pH-neutral)
- Trash bags, dusters, cloths (we bring everything)
- 7-day re-clean guarantee if anything’s missed
Available as paid add-ons:
- Sofa steam cleaning — from S$55 per seat
- Mattress sanitisation — from S$85 (single), S$120 (queen), S$140 (king)
- Carpet cleaning — from S$6/sqft area rugs, S$2/sqft wall-to-wall
- Curtain steam cleaning — from S$20/panel on-site, from S$8/panel dry-clean take-away
- Hospital-grade disinfection — from S$48 as add-on (standalone from S$150)
- Formaldehyde / VOC removal — from S$88 as add-on (standalone from S$300)
NOT included (requires separate specialist):
- Aircon compressor servicing (we clean fins, not internals — call an aircon specialist)
- Pest control (if you have active pests, call a licensed pest control company first)
- External window washing above 2nd floor (height-work licensing required)
- Mould remediation on walls (if visible mould is extensive, needs HSSE assessment)
- Waste disposal of large items (bulky waste pickup is HDB’s responsibility)
When should you book full house deep cleaning?
Four natural trigger points:
- Annual CNY reset. Chinese New Year prep is the biggest deep-cleaning season in Singapore. Book 3-4 weeks before CNY to avoid the rush. Doctor Clean typically has pre-CNY availability starting mid-December.
- Before moving in. After BTO handover, resale handover, or post-renovation cleaning, a deep clean removes residual dust and gives you a fresh baseline. Pair with post-renovation cleaning for new homes.
- End of tenancy / handover. Deep cleaning is often required to recover deposits. See our tenancy cleaning service which combines deep clean with handover checklist.
- Twice a year as maintenance. Most Singapore homes benefit from one deep clean every 6 months on top of monthly housekeeping — roughly before CNY and before Deepavali / Hari Raya depending on your family calendar.
How long does full house deep cleaning take?
Depends on home size and condition:
- HDB 3-room: 4-5 hours with 2-3 pax crew
- HDB 4-room: 5-7 hours with 3 pax crew (typical)
- Condo 2-3 BR: 5-8 hours with 3 pax crew
- Landed home 1,500-2,500 sqft: 8-12 hours, usually one day with 3-4 pax
- Landed 2,500+ sqft: Typically split across 2 days to maintain quality
Crews start between 9am-10am. Larger homes may need to break for lunch. End-time depends on the scope — we don’t rush, but we also don’t drag.
DIY vs professional full house deep cleaning
Honestly? DIY deep cleaning is possible for small HDBs but gets painful fast. Here’s the realistic trade-off:
| Factor | DIY Full House Deep Clean | Professional Service |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Full weekend (10-16 hours of effort for HDB 4-room) | 5-7 hours with crew |
| Equipment | Household mop, vacuum, cloths | Commercial vacuum, floor scrubber, steam, specialist chemicals |
| Chemicals | Household (less effective on grout, grease, hard water) | Commercial-grade for specific jobs |
| Hard-to-reach areas | Often skipped (ceiling fans, aircon fins, cabinet tops) | Included — crews bring ladders and extension tools |
| Physical toll | High (bending, scrubbing, lifting for a full weekend) | Zero on you |
| Cost | Equipment + chemicals + 2 days of weekends | From S$220 (HDB 2-room) to S$1,500 (landed) |
| Quality | Depends on your energy at hour 10 | Consistent, trained, backed by guarantee |
For a one-off clean (CNY, move-in), professional is usually worth it. For ongoing cleanliness, pair professional annual deep clean with DIY or housekeeping weekly maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
How much is full house deep cleaning in Singapore?
HDB from S$220 (3-room) to S$450 (5-room / Executive). Condo from S$280 (1BR) to S$900 (4BR). Landed from S$550 (terrace) to S$1,500+ (semi-D / bungalow). GCB priced per visit. All GST-inclusive. Doctor Clean prices by sqft, not hours — no mid-clean surprises.
Can full house deep cleaning be done in one day?
Yes for HDBs and condos up to about 1,500 sqft — one 5-8 hour session with 3 pax. Landed homes over 2,500 sqft often need 2 days to maintain quality. For time-constrained landed owners, we can run 2 crews in parallel to finish in one day for an additional 15% charge.
What’s the difference between full house deep cleaning and post-renovation cleaning?
Deep cleaning targets accumulated grime, grease, grout, dust. Post-renovation cleaning targets cement dust, grout haze, silicone splatter, tile adhesive residue, paint flecks — construction-grade residue that household equipment can’t remove. Different tools, different chemicals, different scope. If your home was just renovated, book post-renovation cleaning first, then a deep clean 1-2 weeks before move-in.
Do I need to be home during the clean?
No. Many customers provide a door code, keyless lock PIN, or leave a spare key with concierge. Our crew photographs the home before starting and sends a completion photo set via WhatsApp when done. We’re fully insured, every crew member is background-checked, in Doctor Clean uniform.
What chemicals do you use for deep cleaning?
Biodegradable, pH-neutral, kids/pet-safe detergents for most surfaces. Stronger alkaline cleaners for grease (kitchen hood, stove), acidic descalers for bathroom tiles and limescale, enzymatic cleaners for pet stains. All chemicals are rinsed off before we leave. Chemical-free alternatives available on request (takes slightly longer).
How soon can I book deep cleaning?
HDB and smaller condos: next-day in most districts (same-day often available before noon). Landed homes: 2-3 days ahead due to larger crew needs. Pre-CNY season (Dec-Jan): book 3-4 weeks ahead to avoid rush. Deep cleaning crews are limited — we prioritise quality over bookings-per-day.
Will deep cleaning remove mould from my walls?
Surface mould: yes, with a hospital-grade antimicrobial treatment included in the deep clean. Deep mould that’s penetrated into wall paint or caulking: no — needs a mould remediation specialist. If you suspect deep mould (persistent dark patches, musty smell that doesn’t go away), get an HSSE assessment first. We can refer specialist mould contractors.
Is there a satisfaction guarantee?
Yes. Doctor Clean’s 7-day re-clean guarantee: if you spot anything missed within 7 days, send us a photo via WhatsApp and we return at no extra charge to redo the area. We photograph every zone before starting so we have a baseline to compare against.
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