How Often Should You Deep Clean Your Home in Winchester?
Are you super house-proud? Or do you often feel embarrassed that you might not be giving some spots in your home a good enough deep clean as often as you should?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Apparently, eight in 10 people go on a cleaning spree before they have guests around, which probably means we’re all putting off these chores the rest of the time.
So, how often should you deep clean your home? The answer is simple: it depends.
Some areas need a thorough cleaning more regularly than others. So, our house cleaners in Winchester have compiled a simple list of specific domestic cleaning tasks that need doing weekly, monthly, seasonally, annually or just on an ad hoc basis.
Weekly deep clean jobs
- Cleaning kitchen appliances like ovens, microwaves, air fryers and fridges
- Hoover, sweep and mop the floors throughout your house
- Dust in hard-to-reach areas, including light fixtures and fans
- Disinfect touch points like door handles and switches
- Wash and replace your bedding (including your pets’!)
- Scrub your bathroom, toilet and shower
Monthly deep clean jobs
- Steam clean carpets and rugs
- Wash and dry shower curtains
- Clean upholstery and other soft furnishings
- Polish all windows and mirrors around the house
- Sanitise your rubbish bins, including any bathroom/sanitary bins
- Reorganise and rationalise your pantry/kitchen cupboards
Seasonal deep clean jobs
- Declutter and organise clothes, toys and electronics
- Clean and store seasonal clothing, bedding and decor
- Clear out gutters and downpipes to remove leaves and debris
- Power wash your patio and outdoor furniture
- Inspect and service any heating and ventilation systems
- Maintain any chimneys or fireplaces before colder months
Annual deep clean jobs
- Check your roof for damage and moss
- Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Take down curtains and drapes for dry cleaning
- Clear out your garage (if you have one)
- Hire someone to inspect and pump your septic tank (if applicable)
- Scrub and reseal grout in your bathrooms and kitchen
Ad hoc deep clean jobs
- Unclog your drains with a drain cleaner or plunger
- Spot-treat mould and mildew when it appears
- Wipe down windowsills after heavy rain or storms
- Address spills and stains immediately
- Throw away expired food regularly
Flexible, local house cleaning services in Winchester
Not sure how to tackle the tasks above?
Fortunately, our Winchester home cleaning experts are on hand to help. Whether you need one-off help or regular house cleaning support, we’ve got a range of specialist services available to clients in and around Winchester.
Our Winchester team covers Winchester, Alresford, Ropley, Bishops Sutton, Bighton, Itchen Stoke, Abbotts Worthy, Kings Worthy, Littleton, Sparsholt, Hursley, Compton, Twyford, Morestead, Upham, Fair Oak, Bishopstoke, Horton Heath, Colden Common, Headbourne Worthy and Littleton. We would also consider clients within 20 miles of our offices in Winchester.
Get in touch with them before your next deep clean!
Call 01962 440 222 to arrange an in-home estimate with our Winchester home cleaners today.