What a regular clean covers
A regular clean looks after the surfaces you use every day: dusting reachable surfaces, wiping kitchen worktops and the hob, cleaning the bathroom, emptying bins, and vacuuming and mopping floors. It stops dirt building up but does not go inside, behind or under things.
What a deep clean covers
A deep clean includes everything in a regular clean, then goes further:
- Inside kitchen cupboards and drawers
- Degreasing tiles, splashbacks and extractor hoods
- Descaling taps, shower screens and tiles
- Skirting boards, door frames, switches and sockets
- Radiators, windowsills and inside windows
- Behind and under furniture that can be moved safely
When you need a deep clean
- Moving into a new home
- Spring cleaning or before hosting guests
- After illness in the household
- When a home has not been cleaned thoroughly for a long time
- Before starting a regular cleaning routine
See how often you should deep clean your house for a simple schedule.
How the two work together
A deep clean brings the home to a good baseline. Regular cleaning then keeps it there, so later deep cleans are lighter. Our deep clean preparation guide explains how to get ready.
What a deep clean costs
Our one-off deep cleaning is From £180. The price depends on the size of the home and any extras.
Typical job £290 — based on 1,824 completed jobs in the last 12 months.
Which one should you book?
Think about when the home was last cleaned thoroughly. If it has been months, or you are moving into a new place, start with a deep clean. If the home is already in good shape and you just want to keep it that way, regular cleaning is enough.
Consider who lives there too. Households with pets, young children or allergies tend to need deep attention more often, because hair, spills and dust build up quickly in hidden places.
A deep clean checklist to keep
- Kitchen cupboards and appliances cleaned inside
- Extractor hood and filter degreased
- Bathroom limescale and mould treated
- Skirting boards, doors and switches wiped
- Radiators and windowsills cleaned
- Floors cleaned under and behind furniture
Common mistakes when choosing
- Booking a regular clean for a neglected home. Regular visits keep a home tidy but are not designed to shift months of build-up. Start with a deep clean, then keep it up.
- Booking a deep clean for a move-out. If you are leaving a rental, an end of tenancy clean follows the checklist agents expect.
- Not saying what matters most. Tell the team your priority rooms so the visit focuses on them.
- Forgetting appliances. Ovens and fridges are added separately to either type of clean.
How to keep a home clean after a deep clean
Once a deep clean has reset the home, a little regular effort keeps it that way. Wipe the hob and worktops after cooking, squeegee the shower screen after use, descale taps occasionally, and dust skirting boards and radiators every couple of weeks. A regular housekeeping visit can take care of this for you if you prefer.