Bathroom Deep Clean

A deep clean is a thorough and detailed cleaning that goes beyond a regular clean, completely transforming a room. It involves removing built-up dirt and grime from hard-to-reach areas and deep surfaces that often get overlooked. I prefer to start with a deep clean when working with a new client, as it establishes a high standard for all future cleaning.

I'm often asked how long a full house deep clean will take, but it's hard to give an exact timeframe for a few reasons. A deep clean isn't just a quick 'wipe down' - it involves tasks like removing limescale, cleaning mould, dusting from top to bottom, pulling out shower plugs, washing windows and much more. The time required also depends on how much dirt has built up. For example, one home might need just one limescale treatment to make the shower screen shine, while another could require multiple treatments to get the same result. It's not a service that can be rushed if you want the best possible outcome.

In my experience, most bathrooms take around 2-3 hours for a full deep clean, but depending on the size and level of build-up, it can take up to 4 hours. So, why does it take so long? Products need time to work, and often, they must be applied, scrubbed and rinsed multiple times to get the desired results. Removing weeks, months or even years of accumulated build-up is no small task. Carefully removing limescale from various fixtures and bending to reach those hard-to-see spots isn't quick or easy. Extra care is also needed when cleaning around damaged or broken fittings. Tasks like cleaning bathroom storage, unscrewing shower heads and plugs, and soaking shower screen seals all require an effective and efficient routine to ensure every detail is addressed in a timely manner. This isn’t just a 'quick wipe around' - it's the meticulous removal of body oils, skin cells, hair, grime, grease, limescale and even traces of urine, faeces and general dirt.

Making the most of your consultation, whether in person or over the phone, is key to identifying areas of your bathroom that don't need cleaning or that you'd prefer not to be cleaned. This can impact the overall finish, time and cost of your deep clean. Proper cleaning is not a quick, casual spray here and there - it's about the little details that make a big difference. It's the extra 5 minutes spent tackling a stubborn mark on a hob that a client thought needed replacing. It's not just cleaning the cap covering a shower drain, but removing and cleaning it thoroughly. Every room benefits from a comprehensive deep clean from time to time, ideally every 6 months. Below is my checklist for a bathroom, cloakroom, or en-suite deep clean.....

• Cobwebs removed

• Vents dusted

• Light fittings dusted and polished

• Clutter removed

• Shower clean, scrub and polish including glass, frame, tiles, plug, drain, showerheads, line, uprights, crevices, seals, hinges and tray

• Bathtub scrubbed, rinsed and buffed

• Bath panels dusted and cleaned

• Splashback cleaned

• Sink scrubbed, cleaned and buffed

• Soap dispenser/dish cleaned

• Toothbrush holder cleaned

• Plugs detail cleaned

• Taps descaled and polished

• Toilet u-bend 'limescale bombed'

• Toilet, bowl, cistern, hinges and seat disinfected, scrubbed, cleaned and buffed

• Pipes dusted and wiped

• Toilet brush container cleaned

• Limescale, hard water marks, rust and soap scum removed

• Mould and mildew removed

• Grout scrubbed

• Tiles and surfaces dusted, cleaned and buffed

• Towel rails/radiators cleaned and buffed

• Chrome shined

• Pictures dusted

• Toiletries cleaned and neatly arranged

• Ornaments dusted

• Units cleaned

• Shelving cleaned

• Cabinet doors cleaned

• Drawer fronts cleaned

• Switches cleaned and buffed

• Venetian blinds dusted and cleaned

• Windows cleaned

• Window frames cleaned

• Windowsills cleaned and buffed

• Light pulls and touch points cleaned and disinfected

• Mirrors cleaned and polished

• Bins emptied and cleaned out

• Towels and bath mats folded and neatened

• General tidy

• Door handles disinfected

• Doors dusted and cleaned

• Door frames dusted and cleaned

• Skirting boards dusted and cleaned

• Reed diffusers turned

• Floors vacuumed, scrubbed and mopped

• Air freshener spritz

• Change towels and bath mats

• Toilet roll neatened

• Inspect work!

• Optional - inside cabinet clean

I can even bring a grout pen in a colour that matches your tiles to refresh grout if discolouration can't be fully cleaned. I'm now opening a waiting list for one-off deep bathroom cleans, so if you'd like to treat your bathroom to a professional deep clean, feel free to reach out for a free, no-obligation quote.