Deep Cleaning vs. Regular Cleaning: Which Cleaning Does Your Home Actually Need?
When your house needs cleaning, can you get by with a standard cleaning, or do you need deep cleaning services to really make your house shine?
In this article, we'll be looking at the differences between standard vs. deep cleaning services: what is and isn't cleaned, and when a deep cleaning service is the right choice. Either way, you'll be able to enjoy a safe, clean home!
What a Standard Cleaning Covers
Standard cleaning boils down to the basic household cleaning chores. This would include dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and wiping down all the major surfaces in your kitchen and bathroom. If your home is already reasonably clean, this is usually sufficient for keeping it in good shape as long as you clean regularly.
What a Deep Cleaning Adds - Baseboards, Grout, Behind and Under Furniture, Buildup
The purpose of deep cleaning services is to go beyond what standard cleaning chores can handle. Over time, dirt and other grime will build up in hard-to-reach areas and need special attention during cleaning.
In particular, deep cleaning typically includes:
- Baseboards: If your home has baseboards with exposed seams, those seams will begin to fill up with grime over time. It's frequently sticky, and standard vacuums usually can't reach it. Deep cleaning takes time to fully clean the baseboards.
- Grout: Grout in your bathroom and kitchen will also trap grime over time and requires extra effort to fully clean.
- Corners: Corners are easy to overlook or only partially cleaned during standard cleanings, and there always seems to be a bit of grime left deep in the corner. Deep cleanings get in there to fully clean them.
- Appliances: The interior of appliances such as your refrigerator and oven will become increasingly dirty over time and need special attention now and then to ensure your food remains safe.
- Behind/Under Furniture: Nobody likes cleaning under or behind heavy furniture like couches or A/V setups. However, it needs to be done, or else dirt and dust will continue to build up.
When to Choose Standard vs. Deep Cleaning Services
Deep cleaning is usually only periodically necessary. In particular, it's a good idea to do a deep cleaning when:
- It's the first major cleaning of the year, like spring cleaning.
- It's the end of one season, and you're preparing for the next.
- You're planning on moving or selling the house.
- You realize there are areas (such as under furniture) that have gone neglected.
The good news is that once you perform a deep clean, you'll be able to stick to standard cleanings for the next few months at least. Many of our customers find it best to create a schedule where they receive deep cleaning services roughly every four months and do their own basic cleaning in between.
Book your deep clean in Fort Worth, Plano, or Dallas
Organically Maid is your choice for the best in eco-friendly deep cleaning services across the larger DFW Metroplex. We're Green Clean Institute Infection Control trained and certified, and all our maids are fully background-checked to guarantee the security of your home while we handle your cleaning. Our deep cleaning checklist is available for your review, and satisfaction is guaranteed!
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