Deep Cleaning Checklist: What Should Be Included in a Professional Deep Clean?

A surface wipe-down is not a deep clean. If grease is baked onto your oven, mould is spreading behind your bathroom tiles, or dust has settled into every vent in your home, a quick tidy won't fix it. A professional deep clean reaches the places regular cleaning misses, and it needs to be done properly.

Here is exactly what a professional deep clean should include, what problems it solves, and what you should never attempt yourself.

Common Problems Customers Call Us About

If any of these sound familiar, it is time to book a professional:

• Built-up grease and grime on kitchen surfaces, extractor hoods and behind appliances

• Limescale and soap scum that won't shift with normal cleaning

• Mould and mildew in bathrooms, window frames and damp corners

• Lingering odours from carpets, upholstery, drains or bins

• Allergy and asthma flare-ups triggered by dust, pet hair and dust mites

• Move-in or move-out cleaning where the property must be spotless

• Post-renovation dust coating every surface

• Neglected homes or rentals needing a full reset before inspection or handover

• Sticky, greasy or stained floors that regular mopping makes worse

Ignoring these does not make them go away. Grease is a fire risk, mould affects air quality and health, and grime attracts pests.

The Professional Deep Cleaning Checklist

Kitchen

• Oven, hob, grill and extractor hood degreased

• Inside and outside of cupboards and drawers cleaned

• Fridge and freezer interiors cleaned (appliance emptied and defrosted as needed)

• Sink, taps and drain areas descaled and sanitised

• Tiles and splashbacks scrubbed

• Worktops, backs of appliances and skirting boards cleaned

• Bins cleaned and disinfected

Bathrooms and Toilets

• Toilets, baths, showers and basins descaled and disinfected

• Grout and tile surfaces treated

• Shower screens, taps and fittings polished

• Mirrors and glass cleaned streak-free

• Extractor fan covers cleaned (exterior only, see safety note below)

• Floors scrubbed and sanitised

Living Areas and Bedrooms

• Dusting from ceiling to floor, including high shelves, light fittings and picture frames

• Skirting boards, doors, door frames and window sills wiped down

• Carpets vacuumed deeply, with steam or hot water extraction where appropriate

• Upholstery and mattresses vacuumed and treated

• Hard floors cleaned and treated to suit the surface

• Interior windows and frames cleaned

• Behind and under furniture accessed where safely possible

Whole Property

• Door handles, light switches and high-touch points sanitised

• Cobwebs removed

• Radiators and vents cleaned externally

• Stairs, banisters and hallways cleaned

• Final inspection walk-through

⚠️ Electrical Safety: Read This Before You Clean Anything

Water and electricity do not mix. Every year, people are injured or start fires by cleaning electrical items the wrong way.

• Never spray liquids on or near sockets, switches, fuse boxes, plugs or wiring.

• Never clean inside an oven, extractor fan, fridge or any appliance while it is plugged in or switched on.

• Never use wet cloths on electrical fittings.

• Do not remove covers from light fittings, fans, appliances or electrical panels. Leave this to qualified electricians.

• If an appliance or socket is damaged, scorched, buzzing, or has been exposed to water, stop. Do not touch it. Do not switch it on. Call a qualified electrician.

• If you see sparks, smell burning, or suspect an electrical fault, switch off at the mains only if it is safe to do so, leave the area and call emergency services.

Our professionals follow strict safety procedures around electrical equipment. We clean exterior surfaces only and we do not carry out electrical repairs or work on live components.

Why You Should Not DIY a Deep Clean

Some jobs look simple but carry real risk:

• Mixing cleaning products can release toxic fumes. Never combine products, and always follow the manufacturer's label.

• Heavy mould growth can affect your health, particularly if you have asthma, allergies or a weakened immune system. Large or recurring mould needs professional assessment, as it often signals a damp problem that cleaning alone cannot fix.

• Oven and extractor grease is flammable, and heavily built-up deposits should be handled carefully by trained cleaners.

• Working at height on ladders to reach ceilings, light fittings or high vents causes avoidable falls.

• Harsh chemicals and old stains can damage surfaces, discolour fabrics and irritate skin and lungs without proper protective equipment.

Professionals have the training, equipment and products to do the job safely and effectively the first time.

What to Do Before Your Deep Clean Appointment

Keep it simple and safe:

1. Put away valuables, personal items and paperwork.

2. Clear floors and surfaces where you can.

3. Tell us about pets, allergies, sensitivities or any areas of concern.

4. Make sure we have safe access to water and, where needed, power for our equipment.

5. Point out any damaged fittings, loose sockets or known electrical faults beforehand so we can work around them safely.

Don't Wait for It to Get Worse

Grease builds up. Mould spreads. Dust triggers symptoms. The longer you leave it, the harder, costlier and riskier the clean becomes.

If you have a spill, contamination, flooding aftermath, sudden mould outbreak, or a property that needs urgent cleaning before an inspection, handover or event, we can help fast.

🚨 Need Urgent Help? Contact Us Now

Call or message us today for an emergency enquiry. Tell us what is happening, and we will respond quickly with the next available slot and a clear quote.

Book your professional deep clean today. Safe, thorough and done right.