Kitchen 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 giving products time to dwell, 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. Deep cleans take longer and use more product but are extremely satisfying.

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 kitchen/utility room deep clean...

• Cobwebs removed (get up in those corners)

• Light fittings dusted, degreased and polished

• Cupboard tops and bottoms cleaned

• Windows cleaned (window tracks, interior glass and frames)

• Venetian blinds dusted

• Windowsills dusted and polished

• Cooker hood degreased and buffed (including removable parts)

• Grout scrubbed

• Tiles degreased, scrubbed and buffed

• Sink disinfected, scrubbed and buffed (make it shine)

• Plugs detail cleaned (use a toothbrush)

• Taps detail cleaned (make that tap the shiniest it's ever been in its life!) Make sure to check every angle - no water marks at all, no limescale and put back into the correct position.

• Draining board disinfected, scrubbed and buffed (make it shine)

• Limescale removed

• Plug sockets degreased

• Light switches degreased

• Splashback degreased and buffed

• Hob degreased, scrubbed and buffed

• Chopping boards cleaned and disinfected

• Kettle descaled

• Toaster emptied

• Small appliances (toaster, kettle, etc) moved, degreased and buffed

• Worktops degreased, disinfected and buffed (including under and behind any small appliances)

• Large appliances (microwave, fridge, oven, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, etc) externally cleaned and buffed (don't forget the top of the fridge!)

• Cupboard fronts and handles degreased and buffed (remove all finger marks)

• Drawer fronts degreased and buffed

• General neaten and tidy

• Ornaments dusted

• Mirrors cleaned and polished

• Radiators cleaned and buffed (dust behind if possible)

• Pictures dusted

• Shelving cleaned

• Furniture and units dusted and polished

• Table and chairs cleaned and disinfected

• Bins emptied and washed out

• Tea towels neatened and folded

• Doors dusted and cleaned

• Door handles disinfected

• Door frames dusted and cleaned

• Skirting boards dusted and cleaned

• Kickboards degreased, scrubbed and buffed

• Pet bowls cleaned

• Rugs vacuumed

• Floors vacuumed, scrubbed and mopped (not a crumb in sight)

• Oven gloves folded

• Tea towel origami (bow or swan)

• Kitchen roll origami

• Air freshener spritz

• Inspect work! (take photos)

• Optional - Fridge cleaning and organisation (dispose of expired and spoiled food, clean interior walls and base, glass shelves, trays and seals), dishwasher clean (interior, filter and seals), washing machine clean (glass door, dispenser drawer and rubber seal) cupboard cleaning and organisation (dispose of expired food), pantry cleaning and organisation, drawer cleaning and organisation, cutlery tray clean, microwave inside clean, air fryer clean, oven clean, washing up, dishwasher load/unload, steam mop

Keeping your kitchen clean is important for many reasons including -

• Health and hygiene - A clean kitchen can help prevent the spread of germs and bacteria, which can cause foodborne illnesses like food poisoning and stomach infections

• Safety - A clean kitchen can help prevent injuries and accidents

• Food quality - A clean kitchen can help preserve food quality

• Efficiency and time saving - A clean kitchen can help you save time

• Air quality - A clean kitchen can help improve air quality

• Appliance longevity - A clean kitchen can help extend the life of your appliances

• Aesthetics and comfort - A clean kitchen can help make your kitchen more comfortable

• Stress reduction - Cleaning can help reduce stress

I am now opening a waiting list for one-off deep kitchen cleans so if you would like to treat your kitchen to a professional deep clean, please get in contact to arrange a free, no-obligation quote.