Deep Clean vs Regular Clean: Which Does Your Home Need?
"Deep clean" and "regular clean" are often used interchangeably, but they are very different jobs. Knowing the difference helps you book the right service, set the right expectations, and avoid paying for more, or less, than your home needs.
What a regular clean covers
A regular clean is maintenance. It keeps a home that is already in good shape looking fresh, usually on a weekly or fortnightly basis. A typical visit covers:
- Kitchen worktops, hob, sink and the outside of appliances
- Bathrooms: toilet, basin, bath or shower and mirrors
- Vacuuming and mopping floors
- Dusting reachable surfaces
- Emptying bins
What a deep clean covers
A deep clean is a reset. It tackles the build-up that regular cleaning does not reach, and it takes considerably longer. Expect everything in a regular clean, plus:
- Inside the oven, microwave and fridge
- Inside cupboards and drawers
- Limescale removal on taps, screens and tiles
- Grout and sealant cleaned
- Skirting boards, door frames, light switches and plug sockets
- Behind and under furniture that can be safely moved
- Radiators, window sills and frames
When a deep clean makes sense
- You are starting regular cleaning for the first time, so there is a clean baseline to maintain
- Spring cleaning, or before a big event at home
- Moving into a new home, or preparing to sell
- After illness in the household
- If you have pets and want a thorough refresh
How often should you deep clean?
Most homes benefit from a deep clean once or twice a year, with regular cleaning in between. Busy family homes and homes with pets may want one every few months. If you already have a regular cleaner, a periodic deep clean keeps on top of the areas that slowly collect dust and grime.
Book the right clean
Our deep house cleaning covers kitchens, bathrooms, living areas and bedrooms in detail, and our regular domestic cleaning keeps things that way. Not sure which you need? Call us and we will help you decide.
