There are a lot, and we mean a considerable amount, of different cleaning services available for you to choose from.
This is good news, it means that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach; however, sometimes it can be overwhelming, and without knowing everything about the cleaning business, how do you know what type of cleaning service is right for your situation?
Two of the most common cleaning services are: deep vs regular cleaning. This post provides a detailed look at both services, offering further insight into each so you can make the most informed decision for you.
Regular cleaning vs. deep cleaning explained
When we look at the difference between regular and deep cleaning, regular cleaning is a service that will most likely be carried out on a weekly basis. It is the basic standard of cleaning and requires less effort and time to complete.
Regular cleaning – weekly cleaning tasks that help you to maintain a certain level of cleanliness.
Regular cleans can include:
- Cleaning floors/vacuuming
- Disinfecting bathrooms
- Cleaning kitchen areas
- Cleaning and wiping down surfaces
- Wiping down mirrors and windows
- Cleaning bathroom areas
- Cleaning kitchens
- Making beds
- Removing cobwebs/dusting
- Taking rubbish out.
Regular cleaning involves anything that you do on a regular basis that helps to keep your environment clean and tidy.
Regular cleans cost less than deep cleans, are less time-consuming, and are typically scheduled every couple of weeks or monthly, depending on your needs.
Then we come to deep cleaning.
When we look at deep cleaning vs. regular cleaning, deep cleaning is where there is particular attention to detail. It is a more extensive cleaning service that involves a thorough rub down of all hard-to-reach and often out-of-sight places – the areas where dust gathers and problems start.
Deep cleaning can involve:
- Washing carpets
- Wiping and cleaning the tops of cupboards and units
- In the kitchen area, tasks may include cleaning the cooker, fridge and descaling appliances, among others.
- Bathroom – cleaning the toilets, behind pipes and furniture, descaling bathroom worktops and faucets.
- Communal areas – as part of an office deep cleaning service, this could include cleaning behind and under furniture, washing windows and mirrors, etc.
- Cleaning light fittings, light switches, lamps, etc.
Deep cleaning, as well as carried out quarterly, is sometimes an essential service when there has been accidental damage to a property, there has been a flood or a fire that has caused significant damage, which only a deep clean can help remedy.
Deep cleaning helps improve sanitation, boosting workplace productivity and overall health.
As deep cleaning takes considerably more time to complete, deep cleaning services will cost more. Hence, it is only carried out when required – typically, this is once a quarter.
Or, for example, when your environment feels like it needs a bit of a spring clean, if you’re having a party or an event, maybe you’re moving home or selling your property and need it to look like new, or have you come to the end of a tenancy agreement and need the property cleaned from top to bottom?
Regular vs. deep cleaning
Deep cleaning helps to improve living and working quality and sanitation by removing dust and allergens from all areas.
In terms of what to clean and when, our recommendations include:
- Microwaves, showers, toilet areas, bathmats, and carpets – should be cleaned thoroughly every week.
- You should carry out a deep clean on your refrigerator monthly.
- Skirting boards and walls, etc., should be thoroughly cleaned every three months.
- Windows, blinds, and any drapes should be cleaned every 3 to 6 months.
- Mattresses, blankets, and duvets – twice per year.
- Oven – this is on a usage and smell basis and determined by you.
Scheduling deep cleaning helps to put your mind at rest so that all of the time-consuming areas, hard-to-reach places, and dust-collecting spaces are under control and taken care of.
Providing you with a clean and healthier environment.
Regular cleaning after a deep clean is then a great way to stay on top and keep everything on track.
Our advice…split cleaning jobs into the two camps: regular and deep cleaning. This makes assigning roles and tasks much simpler, and everyone has some accountability for the work that needs to be done.
We also recommend working with a professional commercial cleaning company. Deep cleaning requires specialist tools, equipment, and cleaning products, which professional teams bring with them and have the experience and training to use them correctly.
Commercial deep cleaning services
What type of cleaning service is right for you?
Deciding on which cleaning service to opt for and, indeed, the thought of carrying out all of the cleaning jobs that need doing on your own can be overwhelming.
This is where we can help.
Helping to devise a cleaning schedule that fits with your needs, we tailor our cleaning services to you.
Offering regular and deep cleaning solutions, why not talk to a member of the Clear Choice team today and see how we can help you?
Call 01132 711 432