Living Area 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, 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 living area deep clean...

• Cobwebs removed

• Light fittings dusted and polished

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

• Shutters/Venetian blinds/curtain poles dusted

• Windowsills dusted and polished

• Plug sockets cleaned

• Light switches cleaned

• General tidy and neaten any out of place objects

• Sofa vacuumed (including under cushions)

• Leather sofas/chairs wiped down

• Sofas neatened up

• Cushions plumped/chopped

• Throws beautifully arranged and styled

• Ornaments dusted

• Mirrors cleaned and polished

• Radiators cleaned and buffed (dust behind if possible)

• Pictures dusted

• Photo frames dusted

• Shelving dusted and cleaned

• TV and stand dusted and cleaned (including behind)

• TV screen cleaned

• TV remotes disinfected

• Telephone disinfected

• Electronics dusted

• Coffee table/side tables dusted and polished

• Other furniture and units dusted and polished

• Fireplace/woodburner swept

• Bins emptied

• Walls spot cleaned (remove fingerprints and smudges)

• Doors dusted and cleaned

• Door handles disinfected

• Door frames dusted and cleaned

• Skirting boards dusted and cleaned

• Bannisters/handrails cleaned and buffed

• Staircase glass/spindles cleaned and polished

• Stairs vacuumed

• Rugs vacuumed

• Light pieces of furniture moved and vacuumed under/behind

• Carpet dusting/deodorising

• Carpets detail vacuumed and hard floors hoovered/mopped (don't forget to vacuum behind all doors and take your time to allow the vacuum to work over the carpet, giving it a chance to pick up the dirt that is trapped between the fibres)

• Carpet lines (where possible)

• Air freshener spritz

• Inspect work! (take photos)

As well as living areas, this list can also be used as the basis for deep cleaning dining rooms, offices, conservatories, playrooms, garden rooms, games rooms, bars, summerhouses, pool houses... Any room in your home that doesn't require a 'wet' clean. I am now opening a waiting list for one-off deep living area cleans so if you would like to treat your living areas to a professional deep clean, please get in contact to arrange a free, no-obligation quote.