The Complete Deep Cleaning Guide (Room-by-Room Checklist)

A deep clean goes far beyond your weekly tidy. It targets the build-up that regular cleaning misses: grease, soap scum, dust on high surfaces and grime in corners. Here is everything it should include.

When do you need a deep clean?

• Before starting recurring cleaning service
• Spring cleaning or before the holidays
• After an illness in the household
• Before selling or after renovating

Kitchen checklist

• Degrease backsplash, range hood and stovetop
• Clean inside the microwave, oven and refrigerator
• Wipe cabinet fronts, handles and the top of the cabinets
• Descale the sink and faucet
• Move small appliances and clean underneath

Bathroom checklist

• Remove soap scum and hard-water deposits from shower glass and tile
• Scrub grout lines
• Disinfect toilet including the base and behind it
• Clean exhaust fan cover and light fixtures

Living areas and bedrooms

• Dust ceiling fans, vents, blinds and window sills
• Hand-wipe baseboards, door frames and doors
• Clean light switches and outlet covers
• Vacuum under beds and furniture, and along edges

How long does it take?

A professional team of two or three usually finishes a typical home in 4 to 8 hours. Doing it yourself can take a full weekend.

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