Mild Buildup:
Everyday dirt, dust, crumbs, fingerprints, light bathroom residue

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• Dust & Dirt: Little to mild visible dust on surfaces such as shelves, tables, furniture, and baseboards. Dust may be noticeable when looking closely, but there is no heavy or thick accumulation.
   

• Floors: Everyday dust, crumbs, hair, and light tracked-in dirt may be present. Floors are not heavily soiled and have no significant sticky or grimy areas.
   

• Kitchen: Light crumbs, fingerprints, food residue, or minor everyday marks may be present. No significant grease buildup on countertops, stovetop, backsplash, or appliances.
   

• Bathroom: Light water spots or minor soap residue may be present. No significant soap scum, mineral buildup, or mildew.
   

• Overall: The home is regularly maintained and has normal day-to-day buildup, but does not have significant dirt, grease, dust, or grime. A routine cleaning is generally sufficient to bring the home back to a fresh, clean condition.
   

• Typical Condition: Recently cleaned or regularly maintained, with normal household buildup between cleanings.

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Moderate Buildup: 
Noticeable dust, visible grease, grime, soap scum, scrubbing required

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• Dust & Dirt: A noticeable layer of dust is present on surfaces such as shelves, tables, furniture, and baseboards. Cobwebs may be visible in corners, along ceilings, or around fixtures.
   

• Floors: Noticeable dust, dirt, hair, and debris are present, particularly in high-traffic areas. Some areas may have light grime, residue, or sticky spots that require additional attention.
   

• Kitchen: Visible grease, food residue, or grime may be present on countertops, stovetop, backsplash, cabinets, or appliances. Fingerprints and buildup are more noticeable and may require scrubbing rather than a simple wipe.
   

• Bathroom: Noticeable soap scum, water spots, or mineral buildup may be present on showers, tubs, faucets, or fixtures. Light mildew or dis-coloration may be present in grout or around fixtures.
   

• Overall: The home has noticeable accumulated buildup that requires additional scrubbing and attention beyond a routine wipe-down. Some areas may require multiple passes, more elbow grease and additional cleaning time to achieve the desired result.
   

• Typical Condition: More buildup than would be expected from regular day-to-day use, whether due to a longer interval between cleanings, higher household traffic, pets, kids or other factors.

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Extreme Buildup: 
Heavy/thick dust, significant grease or grime, stains, and extensive accumulated buildup

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• Dust & Dirt: Heavy or thick dust accumulation is present on surfaces, along with significant cobwebs, pet hair, dirt, or other accumulated debris. Dust and buildup may be present in areas that are difficult to reach or typically overlooked.
   

• Floors: Floors may have heavy dirt, grime, sticky residue, stains, or ground-in debris, particularly in high-traffic areas. Significant buildup may require extensive scrubbing or repeated cleaning.
   

• Kitchen: Heavy grease, grime, and food residue may be present on countertops, stovetop, backsplash, cabinets, appliances, or other surfaces. Sticky surfaces and substantial buildup may be present, and appliances such as the oven may require extensive cleaning.
   

• Bathroom: Heavy soap scum, mineral/calcium buildup, staining, or extensive mildew-like buildup may be present on showers, tubs, grout, fixtures, and toilets. Significant scrubbing may be required to remove accumulated residue.
   

• Overall: The home has extensive accumulated buildup and requires substantially more time, effort, and detailed scrubbing than a standard or moderate clean. Some buildup may require specialized products or cleaning methods and may not be fully removable depending on its severity.
   

• Typical Condition: Significant buildup has accumulated over an extended period or the home requires substantially more cleaning than would be expected from a regularly maintained household.