We often get asked, what is the difference between deep cleaning and regular cleaning? Before you hire these cleaning services, there are a few things you need to know. Read on to find out all you need to know about these two types of cleaning service.
Put simply, the clear difference between deep cleaning and regular cleaning is that regular cleaning takes place daily or weekly, whereas deep cleaning is usually carried out every six months and is considerably more thorough. This is clearly reflected in the time it takes to carry out these cleaning tasks. For example, most regular cleaning is typically carried out in 2-3 hours a week, whereas a deep clean of a two-bedroom property in average condition can take a cleaning team up to 12 hours.
What is the difference between deep cleaning and regular cleaning?
Table of contents:
- What is regular house cleaning?
- How long does regular domestic cleaning take?
- What is deep cleaning?
- How long does deep cleaning take?
- Download our deep cleaning checklist
What is regular house cleaning?
The simplest way to describe regular cleaning is what cleaning tasks you would carry out frequently in your home. It is what most people do on a daily or weekly basis, which is why it is sometimes also referred to as regular domestic cleaning.
This type of cleaning covers tasks such as the following:
- Vacuuming and mopping floors
- Tidying up objects around the house
- Cleaning germ and dirt-prone rooms, such as the bathroom and kitchen (cleaning the toilet, wiping surfaces and appliances etc.)
- Taking out the rubbish
- Etc
Regular cleaning is important, as regular cleaning maintains a good level of cleanliness around the house, preventing the build-up of dust, dirt and debris – not to mention cobwebs! Here are some of our top tips for keeping your room clean.
How long does regular domestic cleaning take?
As regular cleaning includes odd jobs carried out every now and again, they typically don’t take long to complete. Typically, the average person does regular cleaning for two to three hours each week, which is easy to fit into a daily and/or weekly schedule.
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What is deep cleaning?
The difference between deep cleaning and regular cleaning is that it's a lot more thorough. It covers areas that aren’t traditionally covered by regular cleaning or spring cleaning, which means this type of cleaning often requires substantially more work and time. If you are renting a property, it is common for your landlord to ask for a deep clean when you move out to ensure the property is 100% clean. This is often referred to as “end of tenancy cleaning” instead.
This type of cleaning covers tasks such as the following:
- Cleaning the floor (including removing any carpet or rug stains)
- Cleaning furniture (e.g. inside cupboards, behind furnishings and kitchen appliances)
- Cleaning interior and exterior window and door frames
- Cleaning interior and exterior windows
- Dusting ceilings, woodwork, surfaces etc.
- Limescale removal from tiles, taps, shower heads etc.
How long does deep cleaning take?
Deep cleaning requires substantially more work and time when compared to regular domestic cleaning jobs. For instance, an in-depth clean of a two-bedroom property in an average condition can take a cleaning team up to 12 hours to complete to a good standard.
As a result, it is popular for homeowners to hire a professional cleaning company to undertake a thorough deep clean of their property.
Download our deep cleaning checklist for your house here!
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