"Cleaning service" is one of those words that means five different things depending on who you ask. In Saint Johns County most professional cleaning companies offer five distinct services, each priced differently, each appropriate in different situations.
If you have ever booked the wrong type of cleaning and ended up disappointed, this is usually why. Here is exactly what each one is, what it costs in Saint Johns in 2026, and how to know which one fits your situation.
The 5 services at a glance
| Service | Typical Price (2-3 BR Saint Johns home) | When to book it |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring House Cleaning | $140 to $260 per visit | When your home is already at maintenance level |
| Deep Cleaning | $260 to $480 | First time with a new cleaner, or every 3-6 months |
| Move-In Cleaning | $260 to $500 | Before you unpack into a new home |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $260 to $500 | Before handing keys back to landlord or new owner |
| Airbnb / Vacation Rental Turnover | $90 to $200 per turnover | Between guests at a short-term rental |
Office cleaning is sometimes counted as a sixth, but it is a different business model (commercial contracts, after-hours) so we cover it separately at the end.
1. Recurring house cleaning
This is what most people mean when they say "house cleaning." It is a regular maintenance visit, usually weekly, every two weeks, or monthly. The crew shows up on a schedule, follows a checklist, and keeps your home at a consistent baseline.
What is included:
- Kitchen surfaces, sinks, appliances exterior, floors
- Bathrooms: toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, mirrors, floors
- Bedrooms: dusting, vacuuming, bed making (if requested)
- Common areas: dusting, vacuuming, mopping, trash
- High-touch surfaces: light switches, door knobs, handles
What is not included:
- Inside oven, inside fridge, inside cabinets (unless added)
- Window interiors (typically extra)
- Laundry, dishes, organizing (some companies add these on)
- Anything that requires moving heavy furniture
Saint Johns pricing in 2026: $140 to $260 per visit for a typical 2 to 3 bedroom home on a bi-weekly schedule. Weekly clients pay 5 to 10 percent less per visit. Monthly clients pay 10 to 15 percent more per visit.
Right for you if: Your home is already in reasonable shape and you want help keeping it that way. Most Saint Johns households start here after a first-time deep clean.
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2. Deep cleaning
A deep clean is the reset. It addresses everything recurring cleaning skips: behind and under appliances, inside cabinets and drawers, baseboards, vents, ceiling fans, grout lines, and the buildup that accumulates over months.
What is included on top of standard cleaning:
- Behind and under refrigerator, oven, washer/dryer
- Inside oven and refrigerator (often as add-ons)
- Baseboards, vents, ceiling fans, light fixtures
- Cabinet exteriors detailed, drawers wiped
- Grout lines in showers and kitchen backsplash
- Window sills, blinds, door frames
- Inside cabinets and pantry (if requested)
Saint Johns pricing in 2026: $260 to $480 for a typical 2 to 3 bedroom home. Larger homes and homes that have not been deep cleaned in over a year run higher.
Right for you if: You have never had professional cleaning before, you are starting recurring service with a new company, your last deep clean was over 6 months ago, you are about to host a major event, or your home has had a season of construction, pets, or kids that needs a real reset.
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3. Move-in cleaning
The home is empty. The previous owners are gone. You are about to unpack thousands of dollars of personal items into every cabinet, drawer, and closet. Move-in cleaning sanitizes the entire home from the inside out before any of your belongings touch a surface.
What is included that's different from deep cleaning:
- Inside every cabinet, every drawer, every shelf
- Inside ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves
- Inside closets including overhead shelves
- Inside laundry room appliances
- Behind all appliances (the home is empty so we can move them)
- Light fixtures and ceiling fans (easier without your furniture in the way)
- Floors fully cleaned (no obstacles)
Saint Johns pricing in 2026: $260 to $500 for a typical 2 to 3 bedroom home. Empty homes price toward the lower end because we move faster without working around your stuff.
Right for you if: You are closing on a new home in Saint Johns, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, or anywhere in St. Johns County, and you want the home actually move-in ready before you unpack. Builders' "final cleans" almost never go deep enough; budget a real move-in clean separately.
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4. Move-out cleaning
The mirror image of move-in. You are leaving a home, and you want it inspection ready for the landlord, the buyer, or the property manager. The standard here is whether someone with a clipboard would sign off that the home is in turn-key condition.
What is different from move-in cleaning:
- Same scope (whole home, empty, every cabinet and appliance)
- Focus on inspection-grade finish: no streaks, no missed corners, no surface that fails a white-glove test
- Often coordinated with property manager's specific checklist
- Photos before and after as proof, on request
Saint Johns pricing in 2026: $260 to $500 for a typical 2 to 3 bedroom home. Apartments in Bartram Park and Durbin Crossing often have specific landlord checklists we follow exactly.
Right for you if: You are protecting a security deposit, selling a home, or handing over a rental property. Most Saint Johns landlords will deduct from your deposit for anything missed. A professional move-out clean almost always costs less than the deduction you avoid.
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5. Airbnb / vacation rental turnover
Short-term rental cleaning is a different category entirely. It is fast, it is per-turnover, and it is judged by guest reviews, not by you.
What is included:
- Full turnover between guest stays (usually 2 to 4 hours)
- Linen swap (sheets, towels, kitchen)
- Restock essentials (toilet paper, soap, coffee, paper towels)
- Damage and inventory report sent to host immediately
- Photo-ready presentation for the next arrival
- Same-day availability for back-to-back bookings
Saint Johns pricing in 2026: $90 to $200 per turnover for a 1 to 3 bedroom rental. Larger homes and properties in Ponte Vedra Beach price higher.
Right for you if: You host short-term rentals in Saint Johns, Saint Augustine, or Ponte Vedra and your reviews depend on cleanliness (they all do). A professional turnover crew is almost always cheaper than the lost bookings from one bad cleaning review.
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What about office cleaning?
Office cleaning is a different business model. It is usually after-hours, contract-based, and priced per square foot per month rather than per visit. We offer it across Saint Johns County for small to mid-size businesses. If you run a business and want a real quote, contact us.
The honest decision tree
| If your situation is... | Book this |
|---|---|
| Buying a home, closing soon | Move-in cleaning |
| Selling or leaving a rental | Move-out cleaning |
| Have not had professional cleaning in 6+ months | Deep cleaning |
| Hosting on Airbnb / VRBO | Vacation rental turnover |
| Already clean, just want to stay that way | Recurring house cleaning |
| Brand new client, want recurring service | Deep cleaning first, then recurring |
| Office or business | Commercial cleaning |
How to actually book the right one
The fastest way to figure out which service fits is to fill out our quote form and tell us your situation. We will recommend the right tier and send you a written quote within one business day. There is no obligation and no upselling. If you only need recurring, we will quote you recurring. If you need a deep clean first, we will tell you why.
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We serve all of St. Johns County
ShineMaster covers Saint Johns, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, Saint Augustine, and parts of Jacksonville. Same-week scheduling is usually available for recurring service. Move-in, move-out, and Airbnb turnovers can often be booked within 48 hours.
