Cleaning Add-Ons in Frederick, MD & Nearby Maryland

What are cleaning add-ons, and how do they work?

Short answer: They are optional extras you request with a deep cleaning to take the cleaning further, into spots the standard scope does not reach.

The eight TCS add-ons are the inside of the fridge, the inside of the oven, the inside of the cabinets, laundry, closet and drawer organizing, the garage, the attic or basement and the patio. Windows, inside, are not an add-on, because they are already included in the price of a deep cleaning, and so is the outside of the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. You choose one or several add-ons and mention them when you request your quote. The fridge and the oven have flat prices and the inside of the cabinets is $70 per hour, all listed on our pricing page, and the rest are priced with your quote. They are offered with a deep cleaning, and for another service you can ask what we can add.

What does the FDA say about keeping the refrigerator clean and cold?

Short answer: The FDA says to keep the refrigerator at or below 40°F, the freezer at 0°F, and to clean the fridge regularly and wipe spills immediately.

The FDA’s guidance on storing food safely says to keep the refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C), and that appliance thermometers are the best way to know those temperatures. It adds that cleaning the refrigerator regularly and wiping spills immediately helps reduce the growth of Listeria bacteria and prevents drips from thawing meat. Anything that looks or smells suspicious should be thrown out, and the FDA warns that food can make you very sick even when it does not look, smell or taste spoiled. A cleaning of the inside of the fridge is a fresh start, and the thermometer is how you keep checking it.

How should you store household products under the sink and in cabinets?

Short answer: The EPA says to keep household products in their original containers, never in food containers, and never to mix them.

According to the EPA’s household hazardous waste page, products such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries and pesticides can contain hazardous ingredients, and the agency says to never store hazardous products in food containers, to keep them in their original containers and never remove labels. It also warns never to mix household hazardous waste with other products, because incompatible products might react, ignite or explode. With the cabinet add-on, the team takes the items out, cleans the inside of the cabinets and puts everything back, which makes it a good moment to check what is stored there. Tell us about anything in the cabinets we should know about when you request your quote.

What should you do with old paint and chemicals before a garage or basement clean?

Short answer: The EPA says leftover paint, cleaners, oils, batteries and pesticides need special care and should not go in the regular trash.

The EPA’s household hazardous waste page explains that improper disposal can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health, that these products can contaminate septic tanks or wastewater treatment systems if poured down drains or toilets, and that they present hazards to children and pets if left around the house. To find a collection program, it suggests searching the Earth 911 database by ZIP code or contacting your local environmental, health or solid waste agency. Take care of those products before the garage, attic or basement visit, so the team can reach the spaces.

What does CDC say about washing and drying laundry?

Short answer: CDC says to launder with detergent and the recommended water temperature, dry items completely and wash your hands after handling dirty laundry.

CDC’s guidance on cleaning and disinfecting your home says to launder using detergent and the recommended water temperature, to dry items completely, and to wash your hands after handling dirty laundry. It also says it is safe to wash dirty laundry from a person who is sick with other people’s items. Laundry is one of our add-ons. Tell us what you need when you request your quote. General information only, not medical advice.

Does patio cleaning help with mosquitoes?

Short answer: Not by itself: CDC says the real step is to empty and scrub items that hold water once a week.

The CDC’s guidance on mosquito control at home says that once a week you should empty and scrub, turn over, cover or throw out any items that hold water, like tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers or trash containers. It also says to tightly cover water storage containers such as buckets, cisterns and rain barrels. Our patio add-on gets the outdoor space ready to enjoy, and it does not replace mosquito control. General information only, not health advice.

Why add oven cleaning to a deep cleaning?

Short answer: The inside of the oven is a spot a standard scope skips, so it is the kitchen extra to ask about.

The inside of the oven is easy to overlook in a regular visit, because the buildup is out of sight. Window cleaning, inside, is already included in a deep cleaning, so the kitchen extras are the oven, at a flat $50 per oven, the fridge and the inside of the cabinets. Tell us your choices when you request your quote.

What does the closet and drawer organizing add-on involve?

Short answer: It pairs your deep cleaning with organizing for closets and drawers, and you tell us what you want sorted.

Organizing is a separate add-on, because it is about order and not only cleanliness. If you want a seasonal wardrobe and decor swap along with a deep refresh, our seasonal cleaning is built for that. For the closet and drawer add-on, tell us which closets and drawers you would like organized when you request your quote, and we will confirm what we can do.

How do you choose which add-ons to pick?

Short answer: Start with the places you notice most, then tell us your list and the size of your home for a personalized price.

Think about the spaces that bother you when you look at them: the inside of the oven, a cluttered garage, laundry or an unfinished closet. Pick those first, and add more if your budget allows. The inside of the fridge has a flat price ($80 when full, $60 when empty), the inside of the oven is a flat $50 per oven, the inside of the cabinets is $70 per hour, and the remaining add-ons are priced with your quote, with no obligation. Our team replies within 24 hours on business days.

Is there a cleaning service near me in Frederick, MD that offers add-ons?

Short answer: Yes. TCS is a local company that adds extras to its deep cleanings across the Frederick area, nearby Maryland towns and Washington, DC.

Looking for deep cleaning with oven cleaning, fridge cleaning, window cleaning, garage cleaning, basement cleaning, patio cleaning or laundry help? Our crews work in Frederick, MD, Urbana, MD, New Market, MD, Clarksburg, MD, Washington, DC, and the communities around them. Enter your ZIP code on the coverage map to confirm your address, or phone the office on a weekday.

Who is behind the team that does the add-ons, and is it insured?

Short answer: Yes. The company is insured and bonded, and Tatiana “Tati” de Souza started it.

Tati founded TCS Cleaning Service in 2010, in Frederick, Maryland, and the company now has more than ten years in business. Every cleaner is background-checked before entering a client’s home, and the 100% satisfaction promise is spelled out in our guarantee.