When it comes to maintaining a clean and healthy home or apartment, there are two types of cleanings that often come to mind – deep cleaning and scheduled cleaning. While both play a vital role in keeping your living space tidy, it’s important to understand the key differences between these two services.
What is Deep Cleaning
The biggest difference between scheduled cleaning and deep cleaning is the level of cleaning.
Deep cleaning, as the name suggests, goes beyond just surface-level cleaning. It involves a more thorough and comprehensive approach to tackle areas of your home or apartment that are often not part of regular cleanings. From scrubbing and sanitizing hard-to-reach corners to removing built-up grime and dirt, a deep clean leaves no spot untouched.
Typically, deep cleaning is recommended less frequently than regular cleaning. Depending on the size of your home or apartment, the amount of foot traffic your space experiences, and your personal preferences, deep cleaning is usually done once every few months or on a seasonal basis. This intensive cleaning session helps to reset and refresh your living space, ensuring it is free from accumulated dirt, allergens, and bacteria.
What’s Included in a Deep Clean?
Kitchen Deep Clean
The kitchen is notorious for becoming a messy place. Even with regular wiping of spills, it’s easy for a buildup of mess and grime to go unnoticed. Here are some things that get cleaned during a kitchen deep clean:
- Remove dirt and grime from surfaces – such as the fronts of cabinets and drawer handles
- Wipe down the fridge door, shelves, and drawers
- Hand wipe the blinds
- Disinfect countertops
- Scrub the stovetop, oven, drip pans, and oven drawer
- Clean the hard-to-reach areas below and behind appliances
- Wipe down and polish small kitchen appliances such as toaster ovens, coffee makers, microwaves, KitchenAid, etc
- Hand wipe the baseboards
Bathroom Deep Clean
You deserve a sparkling bathroom that reflects the same level of cleanliness you maintain for yourself. Here are some things that get cleaned during a bathroom deep clean:
- Scrub tiles and grout
- Remove soap scum
- Hand wipe the baseboards
- Wipe down exterior vanity fronts
- Hand wipe the blinds
Living Room Deep Clean
Even with normal cleaning, it’s easy for your living room to need extra love. Here are some things that get cleaned during a living room deep clean:
- Vacuum and clean floors
- Hand wipe the baseboards
- Dust and clean the window frames and blinds
- Polish the furniture
- Dust vents
- Wipe down and clean both sides of the doors
- Shampoo carpets
- Dust and wipe down picture frames and knick-knacks
- Hand-wash light fixtures
- Wash and clean windows and window treatments
- Hand wipe the blinds
Bedroom Deep Clean
While it is possible to quickly clean a bedroom. It still deserves a deep clean from time to time. Here are some things that get cleaned during a bedroom deep clean:
- Hand wipe blinds and baseboards
- Vacuum and clean floors
- Wash all bedding and pillows
- Reverse your mattress and vacuum the mattress
- Move the bed to clean under it
- Organize closets
- Dust vents
- Polish and wipe down the dresser drawers
When Should I Schedule a Deep Cleaning?
If your home or apartment hasn’t received a thorough cleaning in a while, or if you are moving into a new space, scheduling a deep clean is recommended to eliminate any accumulated dirt and grime. This is especially beneficial if you or your family members suffer from allergies or respiratory issues.
A great time for a deep clean is right before the holidays or before you host a big event at your house.
What is Scheduled Cleaning?
Scheduled cleaning, on the other hand, refers to the regular cleaning tasks that is done on a more frequent basis. It helps to keep your home looking neat and presentable on a day-to-day basis.
What’s Included in a Scheduled Clean?
- Vacuuming the floor
- Mopping the floor
- General cleaning
- Dusting the living room, bedroom, and hallway surfaces
- Dust doors, windows, frames, and dust vents
- Cleaning the bathroom and kitchen surfaces
- Making the bed
- Taking out the trash
How Often Should I Schedule a Home or Apartment Cleaning?
The frequency of scheduled cleaning largely depends on your lifestyle and household needs. For most homes and apartments, a weekly or bi-weekly cleaning routine is sufficient to maintain cleanliness and order. However, households with pets or young children may require more frequent cleanings to manage the inevitable messes that come with them.
Final Thoughts
Deep cleaning and scheduled cleaning both have their own purposes and benefits. A deep clean helps to revitalize your living space by targeting deep-seated dirt and allergens, while a scheduled clean focuses on maintaining a clean home on a regular basis.
If you would like to schedule your next cleaning or are interested in getting a deep clean of your house or apartment, let us know. You can give us a call at 407-282-2250.
