Deep Cleaning Service: Your Comprehensive Checklist

Premium Clean offers deep cleaning services in AU.

Do you want a truly clean house? One that sparkles and shines? Then, you need to go beyond your regular cleaning routine. You need a deep cleaning service!

But what exactly does deep cleaning involve, and how can you ensure that you don’t miss any spots?

This checklist will guide you to a thorough deep cleaning of your home. Use it to tackle your DIY project or to understand what to expect from a professional deep cleaning service.

Deep cleaning checklist to guide you through deep cleaning of your home.

Why Regular Deep Cleaning Matters

Did you know that the average Australian household accumulates about 20 kg of dust annually? Regular deep cleaning not only creates a healthier living environment but also extends the life of your furniture and appliances.

Deep Cleaning Service Checklist

Bathroom Cleaning

  • Start High, Go Low: Dust all surfaces, starting with light fixtures, ceiling fans, and vents. Work your way down to walls, baseboards, and finally, the floor.
  • Shower Power: Scrub your shower, bathtub, and sink. Pay close attention to grout, showerheads, and faucets. Don’t forget the shower doors!
  • Toilet Time: Sanitize the entire toilet, including the nearby floor, seat, back, hinges, flusher, and attachments.
  • Mirror, Mirror: Clean mirrors with a store-bought cleaner or a DIY glass cleaner solution.
  • Window Treatments: Dust and wash blinds. Clean windows, sills, and ledges.
  • Organise and Declutter: Organize the medicine cabinet, shelves, drawers, and closets. Throw away expired makeup and medications.
  • Finishing Touches: Wipe down baseboards. Take out the trash and sanitise the trash can. Clean light fixtures and replace any dead bulbs. Wash your shower curtain, towels, and bathmats.

Kitchen Cleaning

  • Stovetop Sparkle: Remove and soak stove grates in warm soapy water. Use a degreaser to remove stubborn grime.
  • Oven Intensive Care: Clean your oven, including the racks and door.
  • Microwave Magic: Clean the inside and outside of your microwave, including the door and handle.
  • Coffee Maker Care: Clean and descale your coffee maker.
  • For fridge and Freezer Freshness, Clean out your fridge and freezer, throw away expired food, and wipe down shelves, drawers, and handles.
  • Cabinet Cleanse: Degrease and wash cabinets inside and out.
  • Pantry Purge: Clean out and organise your pantry. Throw away expired items.
  • Countertop Care: Wipe down countertops and sanitise high-touch areas, such as cabinet handles, light switches, and the sink faucet.
  • Sink Sanitation: Clean and sanitise the sink, including the basin, faucets, hardware, and drain.
  • Dishwasher Duty: Clean your dishwasher filter and run an empty cycle with a dishwasher cleaner.
  • Garbage Disposal Refresh: Clean your garbage disposal. (Tip: Toss a few fresh lemon peels down the drain to freshen the smell.)
  • Floor Finale: Sweep, dry mop, and/or vacuum the floors.

Prepare your all your materials prior to deep cleaning.

Carpet Cleaning and More

  • Bedroom Blitz: Dust all surfaces, from ceiling fans to baseboards. Vacuum your curtains and/or wash the blinds. Wash all bedding, including sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers. Clean out and organise your closet. Shampoo any rugs or carpets.
  • Living Room Lift: Dust everything from top to bottom, including ceiling fan blades, vents, bookshelves, and electronics. Wash windows and window sills. Vacuum all upholstered furniture, including couches, chairs, and pet beds. Shampoo rugs or carpets.
  • Kid Zone Clean-up: Dust and vacuum beneath furniture in playrooms and bedrooms. Sanitise plastic toys and hand wash soft plushies. Organise toys, books, and clothes.
  • Pet Care Cleaning: Vacuum carpets, couches, and pet beds. Wet mop floors in pet areas. Launder pet beds and sanitise hard plastic pet toys. Neutralise pet odours with baking soda or a pet-safe odour eliminator.

Spring Deep Cleaning Tips

Spring cleaning is a tradition for a reason! Take advantage of the season to refresh your home:

  • Let the Fresh Air In: Open windows to allow for fresh air circulation while you clean. This helps to remove dust and stale odours.
  • Move It: Move furniture to clean underneath and behind. You’ll be surprised how much dust and grime accumulates in these hidden spots.
  • Outdoor Refresh: Don’t forget your outdoor spaces! Clean patios, decks, and outdoor furniture.
  • Window Screens: Inspect and clean window screens to remove dirt and debris.

Professional Deep Cleaning Service Benefits

While DIY cleaning can be satisfying, there are times when a professional deep cleaning service is the best option:

  • The Right Tools for the Job: Professionals have access to advanced equipment and techniques that can provide a deeper clean than you can achieve on your own.
  • Save Time and Energy: Deep cleaning can be time-consuming and exhausting. Let the professionals handle it while you focus on other things.
  • Expertise Matters: Professionals know how to tackle those difficult-to-clean areas, like grout, tile, and upholstery.
  • Consistent Results: A professional deep cleaning service will deliver consistent, thorough results every time.

Professional deep cleaning service delivers consistent results all the time.

Your House Cleaning Checklist

Creating a cleaning schedule is the best way to keep your home looking its best:

  • Daily Quick Cleanups: Focus on high-traffic areas and quick tasks like wiping down counters and sweeping floors.
  • Weekly Basic Cleaning: Do a more thorough cleaning once a week, including vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning bathrooms.
  • Monthly Detailed Cleaning: Once a month, tackle more detailed tasks like cleaning appliances and organising closets.
  • Seasonal Deep Cleaning: To refresh your entire home, schedule a deep clean a few times a year, either DIY or with a professional service.

Ready for a Professionally Cleaned Home? 

Remember this checklist when you’re ready to deep clean your home. It covers all the essential areas and tasks.

Do you have questions about deep cleaning? Are you unsure where to start? Do you lack the time or energy to do it yourself?

Premium Clean can help! We are a professional deep cleaning service in Australia. Our experienced cleaners will take care of everything on this checklist and more.

Contact us today for a free quote.

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