Top Residential Cleaning
Services in Des Moines, IA
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Best of Story County
Since 2010!
Ankeny’s Best
Since 2015!
Winner of Metro’s Best
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Experience the joy of walking into a clean home
For more than a decade, we’ve been the go-to residential cleaning company helping people in the wider Des Moines area enjoy high standards of sanitation, and peace in their homes. Our technicians will help you find that extra time for yourself and your loved ones you’re always struggling to find.
Besides our dedication to house cleaning, we also excel in sprucing up workplaces of all sizes. Whether you need a cleaning company that keeps your office spaces presentable or you’re looking for high-tech electrostatic disinfection, phClean has the skilled staff, excellent customer service, and time-tested methods to keep your working areas neat, inviting, and cozy for your customers and employees alike.
Residential cleaning where every home is unique
While no home has the same needs, we treat each one of our clients the same. Since we always look to build lasting relationships, we’re ready and willing to adapt our service according to your unique preferences and the specifics of your living space. Tell us what you need and how you want it done and you can be sure we’ll go above and beyond to keep you pleased.
As a company that leaves nothing to chance, we make sure that our communications and customer support team match our knowledge in housekeeping. We’re always here to hear you out, offer advice, answer questions, and dispel any concerns or doubts within minutes during the workday. If any aspect of our service leaves you wanting more, we’ll be there to correct any potential missed spots within 24 hours.
Explore our comprehensive
residential solutions
Recurring Cleaning
Want to keep your home fresh and neat all year long? Sign up for our recurring cleaning plan, available weekly or bi-weekly. Note that we’ll have to do an Initial Deep Clean to kick things off, so all our future visits will be smooth and efficient!
Initial Deep Clean
Before we jump onto your weekly or bi-weekly plan, we’ll give your home a deeper clean with either our Ultimate or Deluxe Scrub and Shines. This way, your home will be brought up to the highest standards of cleanliness and every future cleaning will be even better and faster!
Deep Clean
When you want your home cleaner than ever before, our deep cleaning services are the way to go! Whether it’s a seasonal cleanup or a one-time refresh, our experienced professionals will ensure that every nook and cranny is spotless.
Move In/Out Clean
Let us take the stress out of your relocation and make your transition infinitely smoother! Whether you’re coming or going, our move-in/out services ensure a spotless space, giving you the time to focus on a stellar start of a new chapter.
Priority/Hourly Cleaning
Need one bedroom prepped for important guests, a whole home sparkly-clean for an upcoming big event, or do you simply want us to focus only on certain areas, without tackling the entire place? No problem! That’s what our Priority/Hourly cleaning is all about!
Tasks included in our regular cleaning service
Once we revamp your living space with our initial deep clean, we’ll price all subsequent visits at a flat rate. We’ll be there on time and lean on our experience and tried-and-tested process to maintain the standards of service on each appointment.
Kitchen Cleaning
- Wipe & dust the tables & chairs
- Vacuum, sweep & wet mop the floorings
- Wipe & spot clean cupboards
- Clean the sink & fixtures
- Wipe & clean countertops
- Tackle the fronts, edges, and sides of appliances
- Clean the microwave inside
- Change the garbage bags
- Clean the patio door glass
Bathroom Cleaning
- Vacuum, sweep & wet mop the floorings
- Wipe & dust the vanity
- Shine up the mirrors
- Spot wipe the cabinets
- Clean the sink & fixtures
- Sanitize the tub & shower
- Tackle the toilet
- Change the garbage bags
Entry Cleaning
- Wipe clean the door glass & side lights
- Dust the entry area
- Vacuuming
- Wet mopping
Whole-House Cleaning
- Dusting of areas within reach without a 2-step stool
- Vacuuming (without edging carpets)
- Dust the blinds & fans
- Straightening & tidying as we go
- Wet or spot mop
What you should NOT expect from our regular cleaning service:
- Do the dishes (beyond a few breakfast things)
- Take care of the laundry
- Edge carpets
- Clean inside cupboards
- Hand wipe all blinds
- Wipe tilt-in windows or the interior window glass
- Move appliances & furniture
- Hand wipe trim door frames or baseboards
- Wipe ceiling fan blades by hand
- Do the inside of the refrigerator
- Tackle areas that haven’t been deep-cleaned
- Tackle areas/shelves that can’t be reached without a 2-step stool
- ALWAYS ASK AHEAD if you want to personalize your service
- We CAN ADD some of these things if planned ahead of time
What’s included
in our deep clean
Unlike residential services, we price deep cleaning on an hourly basis. It covers all the same points as our first-time cleaning, including hand-wiping of all areas we can safely reach with the help of a 2-step stool. If you want to customize or learn more about our service, get in touch with our friendly consultants today.
Covers all regular tasks outlined above, plus…
- Use of a 2-step stool to tackle higher areas/shelves
- Hand wipe trim door frames or baseboards
- Wipe ceiling fan blades by hand
- Edge carpets
- Hand wipe all sturdy 2-inch blinds (excluding mini blinds)
- Do the dishes – per your request
- Do the inside of the refrigerator – per your request
- Clean inside stove – per your request
- Pick-up service – per your request
- Clean inside cupboards – per your request
- Wipe tilt-in windows or the interior window glass – per your request
- Clean levels we have not yet deep-cleaned
- *We’re open to accommodating special requests. Just remember to request them beforehand so we can include them in our hourly estimate—Feel free to ask!
Empty home cleaning as per your request
- Do the inside of the refrigerator
- Top-to-bottom wiping of interior window glass
- Wipe out inside the oven (please run self-clean the day before)
- Clean inside cupboards (let us know which ones)
- Wipe tilt-in windows (please make sure they all open, give instructions for opening)
- Sweeping out of garage spaces
- Sweep out basements or areas that are still a ‘work in progress’
- Cleanups of rental apartments & properties
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A regular residential cleaning appointment is designed to help your home stay fresh, tidy, and easier to enjoy week after week. Our team can handle routine tasks such as kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, entryway cleaning, dusting reachable areas, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, wiping counters and fixtures, changing garbage bags, and light straightening as we move through your space. If you’re ready for a cleaner home without adding more chores to your schedule, reach out to us and we’ll help you get started.
Our regular residential cleaning is meant to maintain a home that has already been brought up to a clean standard. Deep cleaning is more detailed and may include tasks such as hand-wiping baseboards, trim, door frames, ceiling fan blades, sturdy blinds, higher reachable areas, carpet edging, and other detail-focused work that is not usually part of standard maintenance. If you’re not sure which service your home needs, we can help you figure out the best way to begin.
An initial deep clean helps prepare your home for ongoing weekly or bi-weekly recurring cleaning. By addressing more detailed buildup first, our team creates a stronger foundation for future visits, making it easier to maintain your home efficiently and consistently. It also gives our house cleaners a clearer understanding of your space, your priorities, and the level of care needed to keep your home looking its best. Our initial deep clean packages are:
Ultimate Scrub & Shine:
The first time we visit your home we do a very extensive hand wipe, top to bottom cleaning in all areas we will be maintaining. Your trim, door frames, ceiling fan blades, and light switches are all hand-wiped. Anything we can reach with a two-step stool, we hand wipe! Cupboards top to bottom, build-up in bathrooms and kitchen… THE WORKS!
Deluxe Scrub and Shine
This is a deep clean of just the kitchen and bathrooms with a regular cleaning everywhere else we will be maintaining in your ongoing cleaning.
If you are switching services, welcome! We know you will be making a positive change! The first visit to your home may still need a Deep Clean, depending on the quality of your former service. Maybe you only need baseboards hand-wiped and you have zero build-up elsewhere. If your home is not in need of a deep clean, our 2X Shine initial clean may be perfect for you. It’s twice the time of your regular clean to get to know your home and work on detail.
Yes. Every home is different, and we are happy to discuss your priorities before the appointment so we can plan the right approach. Extra tasks such as cleaning inside the refrigerator, stove, cupboards, interior window glass, or other detailed areas may be available when requested ahead of time and included in the estimate. Clear communication helps us focus on what matters most to you and make sure there is enough time to complete the work properly.
At phClean, we’re proud to provide dependable residential services in Des Moines and nearby communities, helping homeowners near the Iowa State Capitol or the Pappajohn Sculpture Park enjoy cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable living spaces. Whether you need recurring cleaning, an initial deep clean, a one-time refresh, move-in/out cleaning, or priority hourly cleaning, our experienced team is here to make your home feel its best.
We understand that every home has its own needs, which is why we focus on clear communication, thoughtful service, and flexible options that fit your space and routine. From kitchens and bathrooms to entryways and whole-house upkeep, we’ll help take cleaning off your plate so you can spend more time on the people, plans, and moments that matter most.
Ready to enjoy the freedom of a cleaner home? Reach out today to request a quote and take the first step toward a fresher, more relaxing living space.