Maria Reyes

Editor · Florida Cleaning Direct

Maria spent 12 years running residential cleaning operations across the Tampa Bay and Orlando metros before joining Florida Cleaning Direct as editor. She has personally cleaned, quoted, or trained crews on more than 4,000 Florida homes, and now works directly with our network of vetted partner companies on pricing, checklists, and quality standards.

12 years in Florida residential cleaning operations
ISSA Cleaning Management Institute certified
Former owner-operator of a 14-employee cleaning company
OSHA HAZWOPER-trained (post-construction dust)

Articles by Maria Reyes

Pricing

Move-Out Cleaning Cost in Florida: 2026 Price Breakdown

Move-out cleaning cost in Florida averages $360, with most jobs $250–$600. Here's the 2026 breakdown by home size, plus how the FL 15-day deposit clock affects timing.

2026-07-20 · 8 min read

Hiring Guides

Is Your Cleaner Insured and Bonded? How to Verify in Florida

"Insured and bonded" gets said a lot. Here's what it actually means, how to verify the certificate, and what Florida homeowners are actually protected against.

2026-07-19 · 8 min read

Comparisons

Standard Clean vs Deep Clean: What's the Actual Difference?

Standard vs deep cleaning: the 30+ specific tasks that separate the two, timing, real Florida prices, and which one your home actually needs.

2026-07-17 · 8 min read

Checklists

Deep Cleaning Checklist: What a Real Deep Clean Includes

The deep cleaning checklist Florida crews actually work from — with the specific humidity-driven tasks that separate a real deep clean from a marked-up standard one.

2026-07-15 · 9 min read

Pricing

Deep Cleaning Cost in Florida: What You'll Actually Pay in 2026

Deep cleaning cost in Florida averages $260, with most jobs falling between $200 and $500. Here's the pricing math, by home size, per square foot, and what actually gets scrubbed.

2026-07-12 · 8 min read

Hiring Guides

How to Hire a House Cleaner in Florida: 12 Questions to Ask

How to hire a house cleaner in Florida the right way. The twelve questions to ask before you let a stranger into your home.

2026-07-11 · 9 min read

Checklists

The Complete Move-Out Cleaning Checklist for Florida Renters

The move-out cleaning checklist Florida landlords actually inspect against — room by room, with the specific fixtures and tracks most renters miss.

2026-07-08 · 10 min read

Pricing

Why House Cleaning Costs What It Does: 9 Real Price Factors

A licensed, insured Florida crew has to cover payroll, workers' comp, drive time, supplies, and re-clean guarantees before they make a dollar. Here are the nine line items behind the price.

2026-07-05 · 9 min read