Every room in the house eventually requires more than just a quick cleaning to eliminate apparent dust, filth, and debris. Whether you call it deep cleaning, spring cleaning, or “company’s coming” cleaning, it should be done at least once a year.
You can hire a cleaning agency to complete the jobs or follow our checklist for deep cleaning each room in your home. Continue reading to learn how to deep clean your home room by room.
What is Deep Cleaning?
Deep cleaning entails going above and above to remove dirt, grime, and clutter. A nice contrast is getting your teeth cleaned at the dentist versus cleaning your teeth on a daily basis. Deep cleaning is a rigorous process that includes cleaning every room surface from top to bottom.
How Often to Deep Clean Your Home?
The frequency with which you need to deep clean rooms in your home is determined by how regularly and well you perform normal housekeeping. Most people only need to deep clean once or twice a year. Deep cleaning is not difficult; it simply requires extra time to ensure that a room is completely clean.
Before You Begin
When cleaning a room, always begin at the top and work your way down. This allows loose dust and dirt to settle on the floor, eliminating the need to reclean a surface.
Begin on one side of the room and move in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction to cover every inch. There will be no skipping from one location to another.
To save time and effort, gather all of your cleaning tools and equipment before beginning to work on a room. Keep everything in a bucket or box for easy access.
You do not have to deep clean the entire house in one day. Clean rooms or regions (all bathrooms, all windows) whenever you have a few free hours.
What You Will Need:
Equipment / Tools
- 2 mops, wet and dry
- 1 vacuum or broom
- 1 extendable handle duster
- Washer
- Dryer
- 4 microfiber cloths
Materials
- 1 box disposable dusters
- 1 container laundry detergent
- Bathroom cleaner
- All-purpose cleaner
- Carpet or floor cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Cardboard boxes
- Trash bags
Instructions
Four Areas to Deep Clean in Every Room
Some parts in each room are not typically cleaned every week. In addition to the advice for specific areas in your home, take the time to check off these spots on your deep cleaning list.
1. Ceiling corners and moldings surrounding doors and windows
Use a long-handled duster, a clean and dry sponge mop, or a broom to remove the dust and spider webs from your ceiling and moldings.
2. Ceiling Fans and Light Fixtures
Use a disposable duster with an extendable handle to clean ceiling fans and above light fixtures.
If you don’t have a disposable duster, attach a clean microfiber cloth to the handle of a broom or mop using a rubber band.
If you must use a ladder to reach the fixtures or disassemble components for cleaning, have someone brace the ladder and assist you if you slip or fall.
3. Heating and Air Vents
Vacuum and clean the HVAC vent covers. To eliminate dust, first use a vacuum with a hose and an upholstery brush attachment. If feasible, remove the vent cover and rinse it in the sink or soak it in hot, soapy water to remove any stuck-on filth.
Replace or clean the filters before replacing the vent covers.
4. Windows and Walls
Deep cleaning entails spending time cleaning windows so that they are shining both inside and out.
Walls can get dusty and grimy. Take the time to remove grime from painted and wallpapered walls.
Clean the baseboards to get rid of dust and scuff marks.
5. Window Treatments
Clean windows require clean window coverings.
Clean the fabric, wood, and vinyl window blinds.
To wash or dry clean, remove the curtains and drapes.
How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen
Deep cleaning the kitchen involves carefully cleaning the worktops, floors (tile, laminate, or vinyl), walls, and appliances.
Clean the oven, stovetop, and microwave.
Remove oil and filth from your oven, whether it is self-cleaning or not. If you have a glass door, do not forget to clean it.
Clean your gas, electric coil, or ceramic stovetop properly. Clean or replace your drip pans.
Remove odors and splatters from your microwave.
Clean the Refrigerator
Empty and clean your fridge.
Don’t forget to take it away from the wall so you can vacuum the fan and coils on the back, which will help it run more efficiently.
Clean out the dishwasher, garbage disposal, and sink.
Clean and refresh your waste disposal.
Restore your stainless steel or copper sink’s natural brilliance.
Clean the Pantry
Clear the pantry of all food and supplies.
Clean the shelves, walls, and flooring.
Discard outdated groceries and donate unwanted purchases to a local food bank.
Clean and declutter cabinets and drawers.
Clean and Declutter Cabinets and Drawers
Empty all cabinets and drawers.
Separate the contents into three piles: keep, donate, and trash.’
Reline shelves and drawers with new liners.
Clean Upholstered, Leather, and Wood Furniture
Upholstered sofas and chairs should be thoroughly cleaned to eliminate stains and odors.
Clean and condition your leather furniture.
Dust and remove dirt from wooden furniture.
