You hear the term "deep clean" thrown around. But what does it actually mean? Is it just a regular clean with more time? Or is there a professional standard that defines it?
There is a difference. A regular clean keeps your home tidy. A deep clean transforms your home. This guide explains exactly what separates the two and what you should expect when you book a professional deep clean.
All carpets and rugs vacuumed. Includes under sofas and beds. Does not include moving furniture or underneath items.
Surfaces dusted: tables, shelves, dressers, windowsills. Does not include behind furniture or inside cupboards.
Counters wiped, stovetop cleaned (surface only), appliances wiped down. Does not include oven interior or fridge interior.
Toilet scrubbed, sink cleaned, shower/tub scrubbed, floor mopped. Does not include grout scrubbing or fixture descaling.
All hard floors mopped. Does not include stripping, waxing, or deep carpet cleaning.
Inside scrubbed and degreased thoroughly. Glass polished. Racks cleaned. This takes 45 min–1 hour alone.
Inside cleaned and organised. Shelves wiped. Spills cleaned. Drawers removed and washed.
Inside of every cupboard and drawer wiped. Items may be organised. Sticky residue cleaned.
All skirting boards wiped down. Dust and marks removed. Often overlooked in regular cleans.
Grout lines scrubbed, especially in bathrooms and kitchens. Tiles polished. Makes bathrooms and kitchens shine.
Furniture moved, floors cleaned underneath. Dust trapped for months is removed.
Light fittings wiped. Switches cleaned. Ceiling fans dusted. Every detail.
Window sills and frames cleaned thoroughly, not just the glass.
Taps, showerheads, and fixtures descaled if hard water stains exist. Chrome and metals polished.
A regular clean keeps your home functioning. A deep clean restores it. Deep cleaning is about reaching places regular cleaning cannot, and addressing buildup that accumulates over time.
I used to think a regular clean was enough. But after a deep clean, I realised how much dust and grime was hidden in places I never thought to clean. Behind furniture, inside cupboards, grout lines. The deep clean made my home feel brand new.
– Rachel, DublinRegular or deep—choose what your home needs. We offer both.
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