Short answer
A regular clean maintains a home: surfaces, bathrooms, floors and bins, usually weekly or fortnightly. A deep clean is a thorough, top-to-bottom clean that also removes limescale and grease and reaches skirting boards, door frames, radiators and the areas behind and under furniture. Most homes need a deep clean once or twice a year.
What does each clean include?
| Task | Regular | Deep |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen surfaces, sink and hob | Yes | Yes |
| Bathrooms cleaned and disinfected | Yes | Yes |
| Vacuuming and mopping | Yes | Yes, including edges |
| Limescale removal | Light | Full |
| Degreasing extractor and splashback | No | Yes |
| Skirting boards and door frames | On rotation | Yes |
| Behind and under furniture | No | Yes |
| Radiators, switches and sockets | On rotation | Yes |
How long does each take?
A regular clean of a two-bedroom flat takes around three hours. A deep clean of the same flat takes five to seven hours, or about half a day with two cleaners.
Which one does your home need?
If your home has not been professionally cleaned for a while, start with a deep clean, then move to regular cleaning. The deep clean resets everything, and regular visits keep it there for less time and money.
