Do I need to be home during the cleaning?

No — most of our clients are at work or running errands while we clean. As long as we can access your home, you're all set. Many customers leave a key or a door code, and we handle the rest.

Do you bring your own cleaning supplies and equipment?

Yes! We bring everything needed to get the job done — professional-grade supplies, mops, vacuums, and cleaning products. You don't need to provide a thing.

We accept cash, Zelle, Venmo, and most major payment methods. Payment is due on the day of service.

How long does a cleaning take?

It depends on the size of your home and the type of service. A regular cleaning for a standard home typically takes 2–3 hours. Deep cleans and move-in/out services may take longer. We'll give you a time estimate when we provide your quote.

Is it safe to have you clean with my kids and pets at home?

Absolutely. We are child and pet friendly — we clean with care and use products that are safe for your whole family. Just let us know about any pets so we can plan accordingly.

What if I need to reschedule or cancel?

Life happens! Just give us a call or text at (404) 543-1161 as soon as you know, and we'll work with you to find a new time.

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Home Selling6 min readApril 26, 2025

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By Danielle Godoi · Owner, DG Atlanta Cleaning Services

How to Prepare Your Sandy Springs Home for Sale: The Cleaning Checklist That Moves Listings Faster

Sandy Springs buyers in the $600K–$1.5M range are sophisticated and discerning. Here's the complete pre-listing cleaning checklist and why professional cleaning outperforms DIY at this price point.

What Sandy Springs Buyers Expect

Sandy Springs buyers are often corporate relocations, dual-income professionals, and move-up buyers from other Atlanta suburbs. They expect a level of finish that matches the price point. In a market where the median sale price regularly exceeds $700,000, a home that shows poorly is leaving real money on the table.

Listing agents in Sandy Springs consistently report that homes that are professionally cleaned and staged before photos receive more online views, more showing requests, and stronger initial offers than comparable homes that are not.

The Sandy Springs Pre-Listing Cleaning Checklist

Kitchen

●Clean inside oven, including racks
●Clean inside refrigerator and freezer
●Degrease range hood and filters
●Wipe all cabinet fronts, drawer pulls, and hinges
●Descale sink, faucet, and garbage disposal
●Clean dishwasher interior and door seal
●Scrub tile backsplash grout
●Polish stainless steel appliances

Bathrooms

●Scrub all tile and grout
●Remove soap scum from glass shower enclosures
●Descale faucets, showerheads, and tub jets
●Clean inside medicine cabinets
●Wipe down vanity, mirror, and light fixtures
●Clean behind and under toilet
●Replace any discolored caulk

Living Areas & Bedrooms

●Clean all baseboards and door frames
●Wipe down window sills and tracks
●Clean ceiling fans and light fixtures
●Wash windows (interior)
●Vacuum and clean under all furniture
●Clean fireplace glass and surround
●Wipe down all light switches and outlet covers

Floors

●Steam clean carpets
●Deep clean hardwood floors
●Scrub tile grout on floors
●Clean threshold strips and transitions

Why Professional Cleaning Outperforms DIY Before a Listing

A homeowner cleaning their own home before a listing is working against two disadvantages: familiarity blindness (you stop seeing the grime you live with) and time constraints. A professional cleaning team brings fresh eyes, commercial-grade equipment, and the specific expertise to address the details that show up in listing photos.

For a Sandy Springs home priced at $800,000, a 3% improvement in sale price from better presentation is $24,000. The cost of a professional pre-listing deep clean is a small fraction of that.

Schedule Your Sandy Springs Pre-Listing Clean

DG Cleaning Services serves Sandy Springs and all of North Fulton County. Get a free quote or call (404) 543-1161.

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