Living Area Deep Clean

A deep clean is a thorough, more intensive cleaning compared to a regular clean, and it has the power to completely transform a room. It involves removing built-up dirt and grime that has collected over time in the hardest to reach areas or corners of your home - those spots that don't always get attention during routine cleaning. When I start working with a new client, I prefer to begin with a deep clean, as it sets the standard for all future cleaning sessions.

I'm often asked how long it takes to do a full house deep clean, but it's hard to give an exact answer, and there are several reasons for that. A deep clean isn't just a quick 'wipe down'. It involves letting cleaning products sit and work, tackling limescale, removing mould, dusting from top to bottom, cleaning windows, pulling out shower plugs and more. The time it takes also depends on how dirty the house is. For example, one home may need just one treatment to get a shower screen perfectly clear and shiny, while another might require several treatments to reach the same result. A deep clean isn't something that can be rushed if you want the best outcome. It takes longer, uses more products, but the results are incredibly satisfying.

Cleaning done properly is far from a quick spray here and there. It's the attention to detail that truly makes the difference. It's spending that extra 5 minutes to remove a stubborn mark on a hob that the client thought would need replacing. It's not just wiping down the cap covering a shower drain - it's pulling it out and cleaning it thoroughly. Every room can benefit from a thorough deep clean every now and then (ideally every six months). Below is my checklist for a living area deep clean.....

• Cobwebs removed

• Light fittings dusted and polished

• Windows cleaned

• Window frames cleaned

• Shutters/Venetian blinds/curtain poles dusted, cleaned and buffed

• Windowsills dusted and polished

• Plug sockets cleaned

• Light switches and touch points cleaned and disinfected

• General tidy and neaten any out of place objects

• Sofa vacuumed and neatened

• Leather sofas/chairs wiped down

• Cushions plumped and chopped

• Throws folded/styled

• Ornaments dusted

• Mirrors cleaned and polished

• Lamps/shades dusted

• Radiators cleaned and buffed

• Pictures dusted

• Photo frames dusted

• Shelving dusted and cleaned

• TV and stand dusted and cleaned

• TV remotes cleaned

• Telephone cleaned

• Electronics dusted

• Coffee table/side tables dusted and polished

• Other furniture and units dusted and polished

• Placemats/coasters wiped

• Fireplace/woodburner swept

• Bins emptied and cleaned

• Walls spot cleaned

• 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

• Reed diffusers turned

• Stairs vacuumed

• Rugs vacuumed

• Light pieces of furniture moved and vacuumed under/behind

• Carpet deodorised

• Carpets detail vacuumed and hard floors vacuumed/mopped

• Carpet door bars cleaned and polished

• Air freshener spritz

• Inspect work!

This checklist isn't just for living rooms - it can also be used as a guide for deep cleaning dining rooms, offices, conservatories, playrooms, garden rooms, games rooms, bars, summerhouses, pool houses..... Basically any room in your home that doesn't require a 'wet' clean. I'm now opening a waiting list for one-off deep living area cleans. If you'd like to treat your living spaces to a professional deep clean, please reach out to arrange a free, no-obligation quote.