What do maids generally clean?

They generally clean surface dirt. They normally do not lift anything while dusting. They normally do not move anything while vacuuming. So they don't get in and under things or behind things. If you want your house clean it's best to clean it yourself. If you want a break from surface cleaning call on a maid. You don't have to hire them for the general cleaning. If you want a more detailed job it's going to cost you more than what they generally do. You'll have to get an estimate first...on what all you want done and what you don't want done. All services have different things they consider general cleaning.