Deep clean vs regular clean: which do you need?
A deep clean and a regular clean are not the same job, and booking the wrong one wastes time and money. Here is the simple difference, with a quick rule for choosing between them.
What a regular clean covers
A regular clean keeps an already-maintained home looking and feeling fresh. It is the weekly or fortnightly visit that handles the surfaces and floors you use every day.
- Dusting and wiping all reachable surfaces
- Vacuuming and mopping floors
- Cleaning and tidying the kitchen and bathrooms
- Emptying bins and general tidying
- Changing beds and a load of laundry on request
What a deep clean covers
A deep clean is a top-to-bottom reset. It reaches the build-up that a regular clean does not have time for: inside appliances, behind furniture, descaling and the detailed work.
- Everything in a regular clean, done more thoroughly
- Inside the oven, fridge and kitchen cupboards
- Limescale removal, grout and tile detailing
- Skirting boards, door frames, switches and sockets
- Behind and under movable furniture and appliances
- Internal windows, sills and light fittings
A simple rule for choosing
If your home is generally kept up and you want to keep it that way, book a regular clean. If it has not had a thorough clean in months, you are moving in or out, or it just feels like it needs a reset, start with a deep clean.
Many clients book a one-off deep clean first to get the home to a high standard, then switch to a regular clean to maintain it. That is usually the most cost-effective approach.
How often should you deep clean?
As a guide, a deep clean once or twice a year keeps most homes in good shape, on top of regular cleaning. Homes with pets, children or allergies often benefit from one every season.