One-time · Customized · Flexible

One-Time House Cleaning & Fresh Start Cleaning in Utah County

Life gets busy and homes get lived in. Sometimes you don't need ongoing service, you simply need help getting everything back to a place that feels clean, comfortable, and manageable again.

What is a Fresh Start?

Your Home. Your Priorities. Your Fresh Start.

Fresh Start Cleaning is a customized one-time residential cleaning service for homes that need professional attention without necessarily requiring a full move-in/out cleaning or a whole-home deep clean. Some clients want the entire home cleaned; others want us to focus only on the spaces that matter most.

There is no one-size-fits-all checklist. You choose which rooms you want cleaned, the areas most important to you, tasks you want prioritized, areas you want us to skip, deep-cleaning details you want incorporated, and your available time and budget. We use those priorities to create a cleaning plan that makes the best use of your scheduled time.

We clean houses, but we serve people.

Refreshed living space after a one-time Fresh Start cleaning in Utah County

Sound familiar?

When Could You Use a Fresh Start?

Sometimes having a professional team come in for a few hours is all it takes to make your home feel completely different. A Fresh Start makes sense when:

You need a one-time professional cleaning Life has been especially busy Cleaning has fallen behind You are preparing for family or guests You are hosting a party or special occasion Your home has had heavier use than normal You want a seasonal or holiday reset You are returning from travel You are preparing to begin recurring cleaning You want help with the rooms you dislike cleaning most

You don't need a perfectly maintained home before calling us. Sometimes you simply need a place to begin.

Flexible by design

Want to Set a Time or Budget?

Fresh Start Cleaning is especially useful if you want professional help while staying within a certain amount of time. For example: "I'd like eight hours of cleaning. Please focus on the kitchen, bathrooms, main living areas, and whatever else can be completed within that time."

We discuss priorities and work through them in order. Because home conditions vary, we cannot guarantee an unlimited list of tasks within a specific number of hours, but we focus first on the areas you identify as most important.

Kleen Slate team giving a Utah County home a fresh start

The Fresh Start effect

Sometimes a Few Hours Changes Everything

Sometimes having a professional team come in for a few hours is all it takes to make your home feel completely different.

You don't need a perfectly maintained home before calling us. Sometimes you simply need a place to begin, and that is exactly what a Fresh Start is for.

What's included

Fresh Start Cleaning, Room by Room

Open any room type below to see what a Fresh Start visit covers there. Remember: you choose the rooms, and we build the plan around your priorities.

  • Countertops and backsplash cleaned
  • Sinks scrubbed and polished; faucets and fixtures cleaned
  • Stovetop and burners cleaned; range hood exterior cleaned
  • Appliance exteriors cleaned
  • Microwave cleaned inside and out
  • Cabinet fronts spot cleaned as needed
  • Tables and chairs cleaned
  • Accessible surfaces and decor dusted
  • Blinds and shutters dusted; window sills cleaned
  • Accessible interior windows spot checked for fingerprints, smudges, and pet marks
  • Trash emptied
  • Floors vacuumed and/or mopped

If the dishwasher is empty when we arrive, we can load one dishwasher. If there are more dishes than will fit, we work around the remaining dishes and stack them neatly in the sink. Excessive dishes, food residue, grease, or heavier than normal kitchen buildup requires additional cleaning time.

  • Countertops cleaned
  • Sinks and faucets cleaned and polished
  • Mirrors cleaned
  • Showers and bathtubs cleaned
  • Toilets cleaned inside and out, including bases and accessible surrounding areas
  • Bathroom fixtures and toilet paper holders cleaned
  • Towels neatly arranged
  • Blinds and shutters dusted; window sills cleaned
  • Accessible interior windows spot checked
  • Trash emptied
  • Floors vacuumed and mopped

Bathrooms with significant hard-water deposits, mineral buildup, or soap scum can require additional time. Some mineral etching, staining, or permanently damaged finishes may not be completely removable.

  • Furniture and accessible surfaces dusted
  • Decor and picture frames dusted
  • Mirrors and glass cleaned
  • Blinds and shutters dusted; window sills cleaned
  • Accessible interior windows spot checked
  • Beds made; linens changed when clean linens are left out
  • Trash emptied
  • Floors vacuumed and/or mopped
  • Furniture, decor, and accessible surfaces dusted
  • Picture frames dusted; mirrors and glass cleaned
  • TVs and screens carefully dusted
  • Blinds and shutters dusted; window sills cleaned
  • Accessible interior windows spot checked
  • Couch and chair cushions straightened
  • Pillows fluffed and blankets folded
  • Trash emptied
  • Floors vacuumed and/or mopped
  • Dining tables and chairs cleaned
  • Furniture and decor dusted
  • Mirrors and glass cleaned
  • Blinds and shutters dusted; window sills cleaned
  • Accessible interior windows spot checked
  • Floors vacuumed and/or mopped
  • Washer and dryer exteriors cleaned
  • Countertops and utility sink cleaned
  • Accessible surfaces dusted
  • Blinds and window sills dusted
  • Accessible interior windows spot checked
  • Trash emptied
  • Floors vacuumed and mopped
  • Desks and accessible surfaces dusted
  • Office furniture and accessible shelving dusted
  • Decor dusted
  • Computer screens and monitors carefully dusted
  • Mirrors and glass cleaned
  • Blinds and window sills dusted
  • Accessible interior windows spot checked
  • Trash emptied
  • Floors vacuumed and/or mopped

If desks, tables, or shelving have a large amount of paperwork or work materials, we clean around those items to the best of our ability. We do not reorganize, stack, file, or determine where important documents belong.

  • Entry tables and furniture dusted
  • Decor dusted; mirrors and glass cleaned
  • Interior front door and front door glass cleaned
  • Door handles cleaned
  • Accessible surfaces cleaned
  • Railings and banisters dusted
  • Blinds and window sills cleaned
  • Accessible windows spot checked
  • Rugs vacuumed; flooring vacuumed and mopped
  • Accessible surfaces dusted
  • Decor and picture frames dusted
  • Railings and banisters dusted
  • Window sills cleaned; accessible windows spot checked
  • Carpeted stairs vacuumed; hard-surface stairs cleaned
  • Hallways and landings vacuumed and/or mopped
  • High-touch areas of exercise equipment sanitized
  • Exercise equipment exteriors wiped
  • Benches and accessible workout surfaces cleaned
  • Mirrors cleaned
  • Accessible shelving dusted
  • Exercise mats cleaned when appropriate
  • Blinds and window sills dusted
  • Accessible windows spot checked
  • Trash emptied
  • Floors thoroughly vacuumed and/or mopped
  • Furniture and decor dusted
  • Screens and electronics carefully dusted
  • Entertainment centers and shelving dusted
  • Tables and cup holders cleaned
  • Seating straightened; pillows arranged and blankets folded
  • Accessible windows spot checked
  • Trash emptied
  • Floors vacuumed and/or mopped
  • Furniture and accessible surfaces dusted
  • Accessible shelving dusted
  • Mirrors and glass cleaned
  • Blinds and window sills dusted
  • Accessible windows spot checked
  • Trash emptied
  • Floors vacuumed and/or mopped

We ask that toys and personal belongings be picked up before arrival so scheduled time can focus on cleaning and sanitation rather than organization.

  • Benches cleaned
  • Accessible surfaces and shelving dusted
  • Cabinet fronts spot cleaned
  • Blinds and window sills dusted
  • Accessible windows spot checked
  • Rugs vacuumed
  • Trash emptied
  • Floors vacuumed and mopped
  • Furniture and surfaces dusted
  • Accessible shelving dusted
  • Decor, mirrors, and glass cleaned
  • Picture frames dusted
  • Blinds and window sills dusted or cleaned
  • Accessible windows spot checked
  • Seating straightened
  • Trash emptied
  • Floors vacuumed and/or mopped
  • Furniture and accessible surfaces dusted
  • Tables cleaned
  • Entertainment surfaces dusted
  • Mirrors and glass cleaned
  • Seating straightened
  • Accessible windows spot checked
  • Trash emptied
  • Floors vacuumed and/or mopped
  • Front door cleaned on the exterior; front door glass cleaned
  • Accessible entry windows cleaned
  • Door frame and trim wiped
  • Porch rugs or mats vacuumed when appropriate
  • Loose dirt and debris removed
  • Entry stairs swept or blown off
  • Immediate porch area swept or blown off
  • Accessible cobwebs removed

Weather permitting. Cobwebs and exterior areas are cleaned only when they can be safely reached from the ground or with our standard step ladder.

  • Fresh Start Cleaning can include the entire finished basement or only the areas used most
  • Family rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens or kitchenettes, hallways, and stairways cleaned per your plan
  • Game rooms, guest areas, offices, exercise rooms, theaters, and entertainment spaces cleaned per applicable standards

Go further where it counts

Add Deep-Cleaning Details, Appliances, or the Garage

Sometimes a home needs regular cleaning throughout, with a few areas that need extra attention. Instead of requiring a whole-home deep clean, we can incorporate detailed work into selected rooms: baseboards, doors and frames, cabinet exteriors, accessible light fixtures, wet-washed blinds or shutters, accessible interior windows and tracks, wall spot cleaning or washing when appropriate, air vents and cobwebs, edges and corners, furniture moved and cleaned underneath when safe, and upholstery vacuuming.

Appliance detailing can be added too: inside oven, inside refrigerator and freezer, shelves and drawers. Removing food and personal items from refrigerators and freezers before our arrival allows for the most thorough service.

Garage cleaning can also be added to a Fresh Start: accessible shelving, cabinet exteriors, countertops and work surfaces, accessible windows and sills, cobweb removal, loose dirt and debris, and garage flooring swept and vacuumed when appropriate. Kleen Slate does not haul away garbage, unwanted furniture, boxes, or hazardous materials, and garage cleaning is most effective when the space is reasonably picked up.

Which one fits?

Fresh Start vs. Deep Cleaning

A Fresh Start is best when you want

  • A one-time cleaning
  • General cleaning throughout the home
  • Selected priority rooms
  • A mix of maintenance cleaning and some detailed work
  • Help catching up
  • A customized service within a specific time or budget

A deep clean is best when your goal is

  • Detailed baseboards, doors, and frames
  • Wet-washed blinds or shutters
  • Full accessible windows and tracks
  • Wall washing and extensive buildup removal
  • Detailed fixtures and multiple areas needing intensive cleaning
  • A more comprehensive top-to-bottom reset

During your consultation, we can help determine which approach makes the most sense for your home. And if you decide you would like ongoing help afterward, Kleen Slate also offers weekly, biweekly, and monthly recurring cleaning.

Keep the Fresh Feeling Going

Love the Fresh Start? Let's Keep It That Way!

Your one-time Fresh Start does not have to become recurring service. But if you decide you would like ongoing help, Kleen Slate also offers weekly, biweekly, and monthly cleaning.

Our recurring service is customizable and includes one room or area receiving additional deep-cleaning attention at each visit, helping prevent buildup over time.

Bright, refreshed home after Fresh Start cleaning by Kleen Slate

Simple, Honest Pricing

$55

per cleaner, per hour

Fresh Start Cleaning is charged at $55 per cleaner, per hour. For example, four cleaners working for two hours equals eight hours of cleaning time, or $440. You are charged for the actual cleaning time used.

Time can vary from home to home. You are charged for the actual cleaning time used, and the time needed depends on:

  • Home size and the rooms you select
  • Condition, use, and pet hair
  • Kitchen and bathroom buildup, dishes, and hard water
  • Amount of furniture and decor, and accessibility
  • Deep-cleaning details requested
  • Preparation and additional services
Request Your Free In-Home Bid

$55 Per Cleaner, Per Hour

Tell Us What Would Make the Biggest Difference

Whether you need one professional cleaning or ongoing help, we can create a service plan around you. We'll walk through your home, listen to what matters most, identify areas needing attention, and help establish a realistic amount of cleaning time.

Request Your Free In-Home Bid

Prefer to talk? Call or text 801-691-4159

Also see recurring cleaning, deep cleaning, and move-in and move-out cleaning.