If you want to give your house a complete facelift, a deep cleaning is the way to go. However, if you haven’t tackled such a big project before, you might feel a bit daunted. This guide breaks down deep cleaning so everyone can understand it and get it done right!
Differences between regular cleaning and deep cleaning
Deep cleaning is a thorough process that helps you reduce dirt and dust to a minimum. It goes beyond simply putting extra elbow grease into your regular cleaning routine. Here’s how the two differ:
- Purpose. Regular cleaning focuses on maintaining a clean appearance by dealing with visible dirt and dust. Deep cleaning, on the other hand, targets the stubborn grime and hidden dirt that accumulates over time, setting a high standard that you can maintain in your daily cleaning sessions.
- Tasks. While deep cleaning includes all the chores of regular cleaning, it goes much further. First of all, shared tasks with regular cleaning are tackled more in-depth. It also addresses tasks often skipped during regular cleaning because they are easy to overlook or hard to reach.
- Time. Depending on the size of the space, a regular cleaning will rarely take more than two hours. Deep cleaning, which involves more detailed work and covers as many areas as possible, usually takes over two hours.
What does deep cleaning include?
A deep cleaning checklist ensures you get a comprehensive and lasting clean. Here’s what it typically involves, room by room:
Living areas and bedrooms
Regular and deep cleaning involves dusting, wiping furniture, mopping, and vacuuming floors. Additional deep cleaning tasks include:
- Cobweb removal
- Detail ceiling fans
- Dry dust baseboards
- Dust all surfaces & furniture
- Empty trash & replace bag
- Scrub & clean showers
- Polish fixtures
- Clean vanities
- Vacuum floors and rugs
- Mop floors
- Shine mirrors & glass doors
- Scrub & clean sinks
- Clean exterior cabinets
- Scrub & clean toilets
- Scrub & clean bathtubs
- Clean air vents
- Dust/clean blinds
- Detail baseboards
- Clean doors, frames, outlets & light switches
Kitchen
Both types of cleaning cover wiping countertops and the exterior of appliances and cabinets. Here’s every task deep cleaning covers:
- Cobweb removal
- Detail ceiling fans
- Dry dust baseboards
- Dust all surfaces & furniture
- Empty trash & replace bag
- Scrub & clean sinks
- Clean exterior cabinets
- Clean countertops
- Clean backsplash
- Clean exterior of large electronic appliance
- Clean the inside & outside of the microwave
- Clean stove top
- Polish stainless steel appliances
- Vacuum floors & rugs
- Mop floors
- Clean air vents
- Dust/clean blinds
- Detail baseboards
- Clean doors, frames, outlets & light switches
Bathroom
Regular and deep cleaning includes wiping shower heads, mirrors, sinks, and the exterior of the toilet. Here’s the full list of deep cleaning tasks in a bathroom:
- Cobweb removal
- Detail ceiling fans
- Dry dust baseboards
- Dust all surfaces & furniture
- Empty trash & replace bag
- Scrub & clean showers
- Polish fixtures
- Clean vanities
- Vacuum floors and rugs
- Mop floors
- Shine mirrors & glass doors
- Scrub & clean sinks
- Clean exterior cabinets
- Scrub & clean toilets
- Scrub & clean bathtubs
- Clean air vents
- Dust/clean blinds
- Detail baseboards
- Clean doors, frames, outlets & light switches
Not enough time? Eloise’s Cleaning Service can help you!
If you don’t have the time to clean your house with more depth, don’t worry! Eloise’s Cleaning Service offers deep cleaning services that work through your home with the thoroughness that’s needed for a spotless finish. Get your free quote online now!
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