Deep Cleaning

What is a Deep House Cleaning and What Does It Include?

A deep house cleaning involves a thorough and detailed approach, unlike regular cleaning that focuses on daily maintenance. Below are the key components of a deep cleaning and how it differs from regular cleaning.

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What is a standard house cleaning

A standard house cleaning is one that focuses on maintaining a basic level of hygiene and order in your home. It is like a “cleaning routine” that is done on a regular basis to prevent dirt and clutter from building up.

What is a deep house cleaning

A deep house cleaning goes beyond the daily routine and focuses on a thorough cleaning of every corner of your home. It is like giving your home a “reset,” removing accumulated dirt and leaving everything sparkling. This type of cleaning has the following benefits:

It reduces the risk and presence of mold by getting rid of everything together; This prevents buildup that leads to discoloration or peeling paint in bathrooms/kitchens, –

Removes dirt from nooks and crannies where you never knew it existed! Deep cleanings also remove any furniture polish that causes an allergic reaction to contact (like asthma).

What is included in a deep cleaning?

Homeservices Deep House Cleaning Checklist:

clean and sanitize the trash can.

clean the microwave. (inside and out)

thoroughly clean the dishwasher.

clean and organize the inside of the refrigerator.

clean and organize the freezer.

vacuum the refrigerator coils.

clean the oven (inside).

clean the range hood and change the filter if necessary.

clean the stove burners.

clean and sanitize the garbage disposal.

clean and organize plastic tableware and storage containers.

reorganize kitchen cabinets and drawers. (interior and exterior cabinets)

Clean and organize kitchen drawers.

Clean and disinfect coffee maker.

Clean and disinfect small appliances.

Clean under the sink and remove unnecessary items.

Deeply clean cabinet doors.

Deeply clean floors.

Disinfect doorknobs, light fixtures, and handles.

Remove anything that doesn't belong in the kitchen.

Deeply clean dining room checklist:

Remove unnecessary items

Dust crown molding, wall corners, and floor moldings

Scrub walls

Clean and disinfect light switches and outlets

Remove all dust from top to bottom

Wash table cushions

Wipe lamps.

Disinfect table and wipe all chairs including legs and bottoms.

Remove carpet, shake, vacuum, and mop floor before replacing carpet.

Deep Clean Bathrooms:

Always remember to clean from top to bottom.

Clean ceiling vents.

Clean and disinfect light switches and fixtures.

Clean and disinfect toothbrush holders.

Clean and refill soap dish and/or pump.

Clean light fixtures.

Clean mirror.

Clean shower curtain and liner.

Clean shower door frame.

Clean shower glass.

Clean plastic strip at bottom of glass shower door.

Disinfect countertops.

Dust and clean windows, inside and out.

Scrub and mop floor.

Scrub and disinfect toilet, including base, under seat, and around hinges.

Scrub tub and/or shower.

Scrub walls. (some stains)

Wash toilet.

Wash trash can (inside and out)

Clean cabinets, doorknobs, towel racks, and toilet paper holders.

Clean bathroom exhaust fan.

Clean shower head.

Clean, organize, and declutter closets and drawers.

Clean, organize, and declutter bathroom cabinet.

Deep cleaning checklist for living room/family areas:

Remove everything that doesn't belong in the living room.

Dust crown molding, wall corners, and floor moldings

Vacuum all carpet

Vacuum under furniture and between cushions

Dust ceiling fans.

Clean lights and wash light globes.

Dust lamps.

Dust wall edges, mirrors, and pictures.

Clean windows and windowsills.

Remove marks from doors and moldings.

Dust electronics.

Disinfect remote controls and electronics.

Deep Cleaning Checklist for Bedrooms:

Remove everything that doesn't belong in the bedroom.

Wipe down the ceiling, corners, and top and bottom moldings.

Dust baseboards and window sills.

Dust and polish furniture.

Dust edges