Home Deep Cleaning Checklist: What a Proper Deep Clean Covers

A deep clean goes beyond daily sweeping and mopping: it removes the grease, limescale and dust that build up where you do not usually reach. Use this checklist to see whether a quote covers what you expect.

Kitchen

• Degreasing the hob, chimney exterior and backsplash.
• Inside and outside of cabinets, shelves and drawers.
• Sink, taps and the area behind and under them.
• Tiles and grout, and the exhaust fan.

Bathrooms

• Descaling taps, showers and glass of hard-water stains.
• Scrubbing tiles, grout and floors; disinfecting the toilet and basin.
• Cleaning mirrors, exhaust fans and fittings.

Living areas and bedrooms

• Dusting ceilings, corners, fans, lights and the tops of wardrobes.
• Wiping doors, switches, windows, grills and sills.
• Vacuuming and scrubbing floors, including edges and under movable furniture where possible.
• Balcony or utility area cleaning.

Usually extra

• Sofa, mattress and carpet shampooing (a separate upholstery service).
• Pest control.
• Post-construction or painting cleanup, which takes longer and is quoted separately.
• Interior of fridge, oven or washing machine, unless the quote lists them.

How to prepare

• Put away valuables, cash and important papers.
• Clear surfaces and small items so the team can clean under them.
• Make sure water and electricity are available during the visit.
• Tell the team about delicate surfaces such as marble, wood or antique items.

Questions to ask before you book

• Which machines and chemicals are used, and who supplies them?
• How many people come and how long does the job take?
• Is the price based on your home's size (for example 1, 2 or 3 BHK)?
• What happens if something was missed? Look for a rework promise in writing.

Many families schedule a deep clean once or twice a year, often before a festival or after moving in. Our house cleaning service starts at a fixed price by home size in Guntur and Vijayawada; the details are on the cleaning page.