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Residential, Short-Term Rental & Deep Cleaning

Standard, deep, and move-ready cleaning.

Consistent routine home cleaning, a fresh reset between guests, or a detailed top-to-bottom clean between residents. Kitchens and baths detailed, floors done, and before-and-after photos sent before we leave. Laundry, restocking, and special situations are flexible add-ons, so you only pay for what you need.

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A SEMS cleaner staging a freshly reset, styled living room

Why clients choose SEMS

Guest-ready or move-ready, with proof every time.

Whether we're resetting a rental between guests or deep-cleaning an empty home before the next resident moves in, you get the same trained local cleaners, a repeatable checklist, and completion photos before we leave, so you can approve the clean from anywhere.

  • Before & after photos on every single clean
  • Damage, low-supply & maintenance reporting built in
  • Beds reset with on-site linens and towels staged like a hotel
  • Local team serving Greater Houston, TX
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What we offer

Our cleaning services

Choose the right clean for your home or rental. Standard and Deep cleans include a bed reset with clean linens available on-site and staged towels; every service finishes with a before & after photo report.

Standard Clean

Best for: routine home maintenance and checkout-to-check-in resets

Designed for routine residential and short-term rental maintenance. We clean and reset the property so it's fresh, organized, and ready: basic cleaning, trash removal, beds made with clean linens available on-site when included, towel staging, and final photos.

Includes

  • Kitchen cleaning
  • Bathroom cleaning
  • Bedroom cleaning
  • Living / common area reset
  • Trash removal and fresh liners
  • Floors vacuumed, swept, and mopped
  • High-touch surfaces wiped
  • Used linens and towels removed
  • Beds made with clean linens available on-site
  • Clean towels staged
  • Basic guest-ready staging
  • Final completion photos

Not included unless added

  • Laundry washing / drying / folding
  • Restocking supplies
  • Purchasing supplies
  • Deep-cleaning buildup
  • Heavy pet hair removal
  • Excessive trash removal
  • Inside oven deep cleaning
  • Inside fridge deep cleaning

Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning

Best for: empty or mostly empty homes, apartments, and rental transitions

A detailed cleaning for empty or mostly empty homes, apartments, condos, and rental properties, built to make a space feel clean, fresh, and ready for its next resident, owner, tenant, or guest. We focus on the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, and floors, and finish with a before & after photo report. Best when belongings, boxes, and large items have been removed or organized first.

Includes

  • Kitchen: counters, sinks, faucets, cabinet & appliance exteriors, inside microwave
  • Detailed bathroom cleaning: toilets, showers, tubs, sinks, and mirrors
  • Bedrooms & living areas dusted and wiped down
  • Doors, handles, light switches, outlets, and windowsills wiped
  • Baseboards and reachable surfaces throughout
  • Cobweb removal
  • Floors vacuumed and/or mopped by floor type
  • Closets cleaned if empty and accessible
  • Final review for a clean, move-ready result
  • Before & after photo report

Not included unless approved

  • Inside oven, fridge, and cabinets
  • Heavy trash or construction debris removal
  • Carpet shampooing
  • Exterior window cleaning
  • Pest, mold, or biohazard cleanup
  • Moving heavy furniture or appliances

Deep Cleaning

Best for: first-time clients, seasonal refreshes, or buildup/detail needs

A detailed top-to-bottom clean for first-time clients, seasonal refreshes, or properties that need extra attention beyond a Standard Clean: buildup, detail areas, corners, baseboards, reachable vents, cabinet fronts, and detailed kitchen & bathroom work. Also includes a bed reset with clean linens available on-site, towel staging, and final photos.

Includes

  • Detailed kitchen cleaning
  • Detailed bathroom cleaning
  • Detailed bedroom cleaning
  • Living / common area detail cleaning
  • Reachable ceiling fans, vents, and light fixtures
  • Baseboards, doors, door frames, and corners
  • Cabinet fronts and handles
  • Window sills and ledges
  • Soap-scum removal where possible
  • Hair removal from bathrooms and floors
  • Vacuuming edges and under accessible furniture
  • Thorough vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping
  • Used linens and towels removed
  • Beds made with clean linens available on-site
  • Clean towels staged
  • Final deep-clean photo report

Not included unless added

  • Laundry washing / drying / folding
  • Restocking supplies
  • Purchasing supplies
  • Excessive trash removal
  • Inside oven deep cleaning
  • Inside fridge deep cleaning

Only pay for what you need

Available add-ons

Customize each cleaning based on your property, guest behavior, and timing. Add-ons are selected or approved before service when possible. Here's exactly what each one covers.

Laundry Service

Collecting used linens/towels, washing, drying, folding, and organizing them to the property standard.

  • Collect used sheets, pillowcases, towels, bath mats, and kitchen towels
  • Wash and dry approved linens/towels
  • Fold and organize clean laundry
  • Report stained, damaged, missing, or low-inventory items

Restocking Essentials

Restock your host-provided guest supplies, with a low-supply report.

  • Toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags
  • Hand soap, dish soap, and dishwasher pods
  • Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash if provided
  • Coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, or coffee pods if provided
  • Low-supply report

Heavy Pet Hair Removal

For more than normal pet hair on furniture, floors, bedding areas, rugs, corners, or high-touch guest areas.

  • Extra hair removal from seating and floors
  • Extra vacuuming of rugs and upholstery
  • Extra attention to corners, bedding areas, and common areas
  • Photo / report if pet hair is beyond normal Standard Clean scope

Excessive Trash Removal

For larger-than-normal trash, extra bags, abandoned items, or trash beyond a standard guest stay.

  • Collect and bag excessive trash
  • Remove approved trash from guest areas
  • Photograph / report unusual trash amounts or abandoned items
  • Follow host/property instructions for disposal

Inside Oven Deep Cleaning

For burnt food, heavy grease, baked-on spills, smoke smell, or interior oven mess requiring extra time and product.

  • Clean oven interior when safe and approved
  • Remove loose debris and visible buildup
  • Treat grease/spills with appropriate product
  • Report permanent stains or damage

Inside Fridge Deep Cleaning

For sticky spills, strong odors, heavy crumbs, dirty drawers/shelves, or interior fridge cleaning that requires extra time.

  • Remove guest food according to host instructions
  • Wipe interior shelves, drawers, and walls
  • Clean spills, crumbs, and odors where possible
  • Report strong odor, damage, or low-cleanliness issues
Neatly arranged cleaning supplies, folded towels, and a candle on a marble surface

The details

Good to know

  • Clean linens and towels must be available on-site for the bed reset and towel staging, unless the Laundry Service add-on is selected.
  • Laundry and restocking are separate add-ons, so you only pay for what you need.
  • Inside-oven and inside-fridge checks are part of a normal Standard Clean; heavy interior cleaning is an add-on.
  • We don't purchase supplies unless approved in advance.
  • Any damage, maintenance issue, excessive mess, missing item, or low inventory noticed during service is reported to you.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

The things hosts and homeowners ask us most. Don't see your question? Request a quote or call us.

How much does cleaning cost?
Pricing depends on the size of the property, type of cleaning, condition of the space, add-ons, and location. Deep cleanings, move-out cleanings, and short-term rental cleans may be priced differently from standard residential cleanings.
How long will my cleaning take?
As a rough guide, multiply your home’s square footage by the rate for your service, then divide by 60 for an estimate in hours (for a single cleaner):
  • Standard Clean: about 0.10–0.12 minutes per sq ft
  • Deep clean: about 0.18–0.25 minutes per sq ft
  • Move-in / move-out (heavy): about 0.25–0.30+ minutes per sq ft
For example, a 1,500 sq ft deep clean is roughly 1,500 × 0.20 ÷ 60 ≈ 5 hours of cleaning.

Any add-ons (laundry, inside oven or fridge, heavy pet hair, restocking, and so on) add time on top of this estimate. Your actual time also depends on the home’s condition, and when we send a team of cleaners, the job finishes faster.
What is SEMS Cleaning Co.?
SEMS Cleaning Co. is a local cleaning service serving Greater Houston, TX, including Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, Spring, Porter, The Woodlands, Conroe, Tomball, Cypress, Spring Branch, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Pasadena, and Clear Lake. We provide reliable cleaning for homes, short-term rentals, and move-in/move-out cleanings.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Greater Houston, TX, including Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, Spring, Porter, The Woodlands, Conroe, Tomball, Cypress, Spring Branch, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Pasadena, and Clear Lake.
What types of cleaning do you offer?
We offer several cleaning services, including:
  • Standard residential cleaning
  • Deep cleaning
  • Move-in and move-out cleaning
  • Residential and short-term rental cleaning
What does a move-in or move-out cleaning include?
Move-in and move-out cleaning is a detailed clean for empty or mostly empty homes, apartments, condos, and rental properties. We focus on the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, and floors, wiping cabinet and appliance exteriors, baseboards, doors, switches, and windowsills, removing cobwebs, and vacuuming and/or mopping throughout, and finish with a before & after photo report. It works best when belongings, boxes, and large items have been removed or organized first. Inside the oven, fridge, and cabinets, heavy trash removal, and carpet shampooing are available only as approved add-ons.
Do you clean Airbnb or short-term rental properties?
Yes. Our Standard Clean is available for Airbnb, Vrbo, and other short-term rentals. It can include cleaning between guests, resetting the property, reporting visible damage, and preparing the home for the next stay.
Do I need to provide cleaning supplies?
In most cases, our cleaners bring their own basic cleaning supplies and equipment. If your property requires specific products, special instructions, or guest-use items, please let us know before the appointment.
Do you provide linens or laundry service?
Linens and laundry are not automatically included with every cleaning. If you need laundry, towel replacement, bed resets, or linen handling for a short-term rental, please mention that when requesting service so we can confirm availability and pricing.
How do I request a cleaning?
You can request service through our website by submitting your cleaning details, property information, preferred date, and service type. Once we review the request, we'll confirm availability and pricing.
Do you offer same-day cleaning?
Same-day availability may be limited and depends on cleaner availability, property size, location, and service type. We recommend requesting service as early as possible.
Do you require payment upfront?
Payment requirements may vary by service. Some jobs may require full payment or a deposit before the cleaning is scheduled or confirmed.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept secure electronic payments. Card payments are processed through our payment provider. SEMS Cleaning Co. does not store full credit card numbers directly.
Are your cleaners employees or independent contractors?
SEMS Cleaning Co. works with independent cleaning professionals. Cleaners are expected to follow SEMS Cleaning Co. service standards, job instructions, and quality expectations.
Are cleaners background checked?
We may use screening, onboarding, and verification processes for cleaners before allowing them to accept jobs through SEMS Cleaning Co.
Are you insured?
Yes. SEMS Cleaning Co. maintains business insurance appropriate for its operations, and cleaners who work through SEMS carry their own insurance as well. A certificate of insurance may be provided upon request where applicable.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
No. Many customers provide secure access instructions, such as a lockbox, smart lock code, gate code, or other approved entry method. Please make sure access instructions are accurate before the appointment.
What happens if the cleaner cannot access the property?
If the cleaner cannot access the property due to incorrect codes, locked gates, missing keys, or unclear instructions, the appointment may be delayed, rescheduled, or subject to a fee.
Can I leave special instructions?
Yes. Please include any special instructions when requesting service. This may include parking notes, gate codes, pet instructions, areas to avoid, preferred products, fragile items, or priority tasks.
Do you clean homes with pets?
Yes, but please let us know ahead of time if pets will be present. Pets should be secured if there is any chance they may escape, become aggressive, or interfere with the cleaning.
What is not included in a standard cleaning?
Standard cleaning usually does not include heavy-duty restoration, mold removal, pest cleanup, biohazard cleanup, hoarding conditions, exterior windows, carpet shampooing, or moving heavy furniture unless specifically agreed to beforehand.
Do you move furniture?
Cleaners may move light items when reasonable, but they are not required to move heavy furniture, appliances, or unsafe items.
What if something is damaged or missing?
Please contact SEMS Cleaning Co. as soon as possible with details and photos. We'll review the issue and determine the appropriate next steps.
Do you take before and after photos?
For certain jobs, especially short-term rental cleans, move-out cleanings, and quality-control situations, photos may be used to document the condition of the property and the completed work.
Can I book recurring cleaning?
Yes. You can request Weekly, Every 2 weeks, or Every 4 weeks service. This is a scheduling preference, not an automatic booking, and the initial visit is priced at the regular rate.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Please contact us as early as possible. Late cancellations or last-minute rescheduling may be subject to a fee, especially if a cleaner has already accepted or traveled to the job.
How do I contact SEMS Cleaning Co.?
You can reach us through our website, by email at [email protected], or by phone: give us a call.