Everyone wants a clean and tidy home, whether they do it themselves or hire a professional cleaning service. But there appears to be a lot of confusion among homeowners over deep cleaning vs. regular cleaning and when it’s time to choose one over the other. And who can blame you? You don’t clean houses for a living. And besides … clean is clean, right? Especially when maintaining a pleasant living environment, promoting good hygiene, and reducing illnesses caused by germs and allergens.
Yes, but there’s something to be said for knowing what type of cleaning you need at different points in everyday life.
So let’s settle any lingering confusion on deep cleaning vs. regular cleaning once and for all.
What Is Regular Cleaning?
When you hire a professional cleaning service for regular cleaning, they will focus their efforts on the basic daily or weekly tasks that need to be maintained to keep your home tidy and free of dust, dirt, and grime. Regular cleaning is still hard work (it’s more than just fluffing up a few pillows), but because it is being done frequently, most homes can be cleaned up in no time at all.
A few examples of regular cleaning tasks include the following:
- Dusting and wiping down appliances, countertops, stovetops, tables, and other surfaces
- Wiping down mirrors and windows
- Vacuuming carpets (especially in high-traffic areas) and sweeping floors
- Removing cobwebs and dusting vents
- Cleaning windows
- Cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms
- Changing bed linens
- Taking out the trash and replacing trash bags
What Is Deep Cleaning?
When it comes to deep cleaning vs. regular cleaning, the main difference is that deep cleaning is thorough and comprehensive. It is also done less often, provided you maintain a consistent schedule with regular cleaning. Deep cleaning aims to improve your home’s overall sanitation and livability by targeting areas that aren’t being cleaned regularly and are more time-consuming and difficult to reach.
Deep cleaning may only be done every few weeks, depending on the unique needs of each household. You may also opt for a deep clean if you intend to host a party or have elderly family members moving in for the first time.
A few examples of deep cleaning tasks include the following:
- Carpet and upholstery shampooing and cleaning (we can recommend a guy)
- Wall washing and scrubbing
- Cleaning baseboards and crown molding
- Appliance cleaning
- Hand-washing light fixtures
- Cleaning blinds and shutters
- Dusting ceiling fans, light fixtures, etc.
- Disinfecting high-touch items (stair railings, doorknobs, etc.)
- Cleaning around the toilet base
- Scrubbing and sanitizing showers, shower doors, and other crevices
Deep Cleaning vs. Regular Cleaning: Cox Cleaning Wants to Do It All!
Cox Cleaning in Flower Mound, TX, has been making lasting “clean” impressions for 23 years. We are a top-rated residential and commercial cleaning service, and we continue to thrive because we live here, love to serve our community, and genuinely care about cleaning homes and businesses in Denton County for an attractive price.
Your home should be a clean, inviting space that clients want to visit today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
Working with Cox Cleaning gives you more time, energy, and freedom to do what you do best. Request your free cleaning estimate online or call us at 972-355-5100.
