Best Passover House Cleaning Service
It’s that time of year where you may be wandering from room to room, looking at all the cleaning that must be done and no idea where to begin. That feeling of overwhelm is all too common among families in the month leading up to Passover (or even before, if you’re an overachiever!). But it doesn’t have to be that way. If this sounds like you and you think that having an extra set of hands might help relieve the stress, then read on.
What is Pesach or Passover House Cleaning?
Pesach or Passover house cleaning is the process of removing every trace of chametz, or leavening, from your home ahead of Passover.
Pesach house cleaning is much more involved than a typical house cleaning, and is often confused with spring cleaning. But the two have very different purposes. Pesach house cleaning focuses only on removing chametz, or leavening, rather than any piece of dust and dirt that may have accumulated.
Why Is This Important?
This tradition of removing all chametz represents eliminating all corrupting influences that may infiltrate our lives.
The Arizal states, “One who is careful about the most minuscule amount of chametz on Pesach is guaranteed not to sin the entire year.”
Because of the sheer amount of work that it can take to truly eliminate all chametz from your home, many families seek help to provide a little extra assistance in cleaning their homes during this time.
How Can Summit Maids Help?
At Summit Maids, we take great pride in supporting the greater Cleveland community – we regularly donate to local charities, provide living wage jobs, and feel a responsibility to understand the needs of our neighbors.
One day, a time-crunched and totally stressed out client of ours asked whether we offered a dedicated Passover house cleaning service. Working closely alongside her and her family, we were able to knock out several weeks worth of cleaning in just a couple of days – as well as learn the ins and outs of a good Passover house cleaning.
From that experience, we have developed a dedicated Pesach house cleaning service to help you eradicate all chametz from your home with less stress and less time.
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Our Passover House Cleaning Service
If you’re dreaming of a year where Pesach cleaning doesn’t completely consume your life for three to four weeks, Summit Maids is here to help. With our signature Passover house cleaning checklist below, we’ll help give you hours of your time back while helping you eradicate chametz from your home.
Our Passover deep cleanings will focus on your kitchen and common rooms – due to the private nature of bedrooms, these are not included in Passover Cleans (Bathrooms may be included by request). If there are some areas that need particular attention, be sure to let your maid know when they arrive.
We also bring all cleaning supplies for FREE.
Included in our signature Passover Cleans:
Common Rooms
- Dust and wipe all reachable surfaces
- Open & shake out all books that may have crumbs in them
- Dust behind books on bookshelves
- Vacuum under furniture cushions
- Vacuum under all furniture
- Vacuum floors – including inside closets
- Check & wipe underside of dining tables
- Wipe down (vacuum if necessary) dining chairs
- Wipe door handles, drawer handles, and light switches
- Mop all non-carpeted floors
- Take out trash and recyclables
Kitchen
- Wash and scrub sink*
- Wash cabinet faces and appliances
- Empty & clean inside cabinets
- Empty & scrub inside of refrigerator/freezer
- Clean inside and outside of microwave
- Scrub inside and outside of oven
- Clean & sanitize countertops*
- Move all countertop appliances & clean behind them
- Mop all floors
- Dust and wipe all reachable surfaces
- Wipe door handles and light switches
- Wipe mirrors and glass fixtures
- Clean inside of windows
- Open & shake out all cook books that may have crumbs in them
- Take out trash and recyclables
*If you prefer boiling water to modern cleaning products, please let us know when scheduling.
Obviously, there are still many things to be done beyond what we help with (such as cleaning your bedrooms and Kashering the microwave, oven, or tables), but our Passover cleaning service will help you achieve a chametz-free home in record time so you can get back to your family and preparing for Pesach.
Looking for pricing information? Please give us a call to learn all about how we price our Passover house cleaning services.
When Should You Book Your Passover Cleaning?
Early. The two to three weeks before Pesach are the busiest stretch of our spring, and the Cleveland Heights, University Heights, and Beachwood corridor books up first. Our office sits in Cleveland Heights, minutes from the neighborhoods we serve most during the season, and the calendar fills from the inside out.
If you want a specific day, especially a Sunday or the final week before the holiday, grab your slot as soon as you know your schedule. A flat quote takes about 60 seconds, and booking early costs nothing extra.
Passover Cleaning FAQs
What does a Passover house cleaning include?
A deep, crumb-focused clean built around chametz removal: inside the oven, refrigerator, and microwave, cabinet and drawer interiors, countertops and backsplashes, and the corners of common rooms where crumbs actually travel. We follow our Signature checklist and tailor it to your home and your minhag.
Is this a kashering service?
No, and we want to be straight about that. We handle the physical deep cleaning that gets your kitchen and home ready. Kashering surfaces and the halachic side of the preparation stay with you and your rabbi. Think of us as the muscle before the mitzvah.
How much does Passover cleaning cost?
It depends on your home’s size and how deep you want us to go, especially in the kitchen. We give you a flat quote up front, in about 60 seconds, so you can plan the rest of your preparation around a known number.
What areas do you serve for Passover cleaning?
All of Greater Cleveland, with the heaviest Pesach-season demand in Cleveland Heights, University Heights, Beachwood, and Shaker Heights. Our Cleveland Heights office keeps us close when the season gets tight.
When should I book?
As early as you can. Pre-Pesach weeks sell out, and the closer to the holiday, the fewer time slots survive. Booking two or more weeks ahead is the safe play.
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Summit Maids cleans homes across Greater Cleveland with a 200% happiness guarantee. Flat quote in about 60 seconds, no phone call required.
