Bathroom Deep Clean

A deep clean is a more detailed and comprehensive type of cleaning than a regular clean and can totally transform a room. It means cleaning away all kinds of dirt and grime that has accumulated over a long period of time on the deepest surfaces or corners of the house, paying attention to those areas that are not always cleaned so frequently. When I first begin work with a new client, it's the service I like to begin with as a deep clean will set the standard going forward.

I'm sometimes asked how long I'll need to do a full house deep clean. I can't give an exact answer to that question and there are a number of reasons for this. A deep clean is not a simple 'wipe down'. It's removing limescale, cleaning mould, dusting from top to bottom, pulling out shower plugs, cleaning windows and much more. It also depends on the severity of the dirt. One house may need one limescale treatment to make a shower screen perfectly clear and shiny. Others may need numerous treatments to achieve the desired finish. It's not a service that can be rushed if you want the best results.

In my experience, most bathrooms take around 2-3 hours to complete, but can take anywhere up to 4 hours for a full deep clean depending on size and the level of build-up. So why does it take so long? Products need to be left to work and often applied, scrubbed and rinsed more than once to achieve the desired result. Removing weeks, months or even years worth of build-up is no mean feat. Meticulously removing limescale from multiple fixtures and bending to reach the places you can't see, is neither quick nor easy, and extra care and attention is required when cleaning around damaged or broken fittings. Cleaning bathroom storage and products, unscrewing shower heads and plugs and soaking shower screen seals requires an effective and efficient routine to ensure a detailed clean can be completed in a timely manner. It's not just a 'quick wipe around'. It's the thorough and precise removal of body oils, skin cells, body hair, grime, grease, limescale and traces of urine, faeces and general dirt.

Making the most of your consultation, whether in person or over the phone, will help determine any areas of your bathroom that you don't want or need cleaned which can affect the overall finish, time and price of your bathroom deep clean. The process of cleaning when done correctly is not a quick spray here and there. It's the little things that make a big difference. It's the extra 5 minutes spent getting rid of a stubborn mark on a hob that a client thought would need replacing. It's not just cleaning the cap covering a shower drain - it's pulling it out and cleaning it fully. Every room benefits from a thorough deep clean from time to time (ideally every 6 months). Here is my checklist for a bathroom/cloakroom/en-suite deep clean.....

• Cobwebs removed

• Vents dusted

• Light fittings dusted and polished

• Clutter removed (empty bottles, empty toilet roll tubes, etc)

• Shower clean, scrub and polish including glass, frame, tiles, plug, drain, showerheads, line, uprights, crevices, hinges and tray (unclip the shower door, get into all the nooks and crannies with a toothbrush and leave no hair!)

• Bath scrubbed, rinsed and buffed (leave no hair!)

• Bath panels dusted and cleaned

• Splashback cleaned

• Sink scrubbed, cleaned and buffed (don't forget the overflow, pedestal, pipes and underneath the basin)

• Soap dispenser/dish cleaned

• Toothbrush holder cleaned

• Plugs detail cleaned (use a toothbrush)

• Taps descaled and polished until they nearly blind you (don't forget the undersides and remember to put back neatly in position)

• Toilet u-bend 'limescale bombed'

• Toilet, bowl, cistern and seat disinfected, scrubbed, cleaned and buffed (add a fresh disc and leave water pink/blue in child-free homes)

• Pipes dusted and wiped

• Toilet brush container cleaned

• Limescale build-up and hard water marks removed (this can take several treatments)

• Mould removed (if possible)

• Grout scrubbed

• Tiles and surfaces dusted, cleaned and buffed

• Towel rails/radiators cleaned and buffed (dust behind if possible)

• 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 tracks, interior glass and frames)

• Windowsills cleaned and buffed

• Light pulls cleaned

• Mirrors cleaned and polished (make them shine)

• Bins emptied and washed out

• Towels folded and neatened

• General tidy

• Door handles disinfected

• Doors dusted and cleaned

• Door frames dusted and cleaned

• Skirting boards dusted and cleaned

• Floors vacuumed, scrubbed and mopped (make sure there is NO dust or hair)

• Air freshener spritz

• Change towels and bath mats

• Toilet roll origami (triangle fold, wafer fan, leaf, boat, rose or bow)

• Towel origami (swan, love heart or spa roll)

• Inspect work! (take photos)

• Optional - inside cabinet clean

I can even bring a grout pen in a colour match to refresh grout if discolouration can't be cleaned. I am now opening a waiting list for one-off deep bathroom cleans so if you would like to treat your bathroom to a professional deep clean, please get in contact to arrange a free, no-obligation quote.