Deep cleaning your home: The ultimate guide

Why deep cleaning your home matters more than you think 

Deep cleaning goes far beyond the surface-level tidying of your regular daily or weekly routines. 

The health benefits of deep cleaning 

Regular cleaning maintains the appearance of your home, but deep cleaning addresses the hidden accumulation of dust, allergens, and grime that builds up in overlooked areas over time. This thorough approach doesn't just make your home look better – it actively contributes to a healthier, more comfortable living environment.

How often should you deep clean your home? 

Most of the time, deep cleaning your home at least twice a year will suffice. High-traffic households with children or pets may benefit from quarterly deep cleans. Some rooms that accumulate moisture, such as kitchens and bathrooms, need deep cleaning every two or three months.

The ultimate home cleaning checklist for every room 

Creating a checklist transforms an overwhelming task into smaller, manageable steps. Cleaning with a comprehensive checklist will make sure you can track your progress through each room and don't miss areas that need attention.

What to include in your deep cleaning checklist

Your deep cleaning checklist should consist of the specific areas you want to clean, especially areas that regular cleaning might miss. When you're making a checklist, don't forget these often-overlooked areas:

• Walls and skirting boards 

• Light fixtures

• Windows 

• Doors and door frames

• Upholstery 

• Areas hidden by furniture and appliances

• Ceiling fans 

Deep cleaning the kitchen: Tips for a sparkling space 

Deep cleaning your kitchen helps you to maintain a hygienic environment for food preparation and eating. Grease, germs and bacteria can still accumulate, even with regular wiping and cleaning. 

Tackling grease, grime and hidden germs 

In a deep clean, it's essential to clean every surface in your kitchen. This includes worktops, cupboard doors and drawers, fridges and more. 

1. For surfaces, remove all appliances and accessories before cleaning with anti-bacterial spray, working into the corners to make sure you cover each area.

2. For cupboards and drawers, remove the contents and thoroughly wipe the shelves and the inside of the drawers. Remove cutlery from cutlery trays or organisers and wipe. Empty the fridge and wipe all shelves.

3. Clean the extractor fan filter to remove built-up grease, and thoroughly clean the hob and oven. Remove grates from the hob and shelves from the oven, and soak these in hot, soapy water before scrubbing with a thick brush or scourer.

4. Move furniture and appliances before vacuuming the kitchen. After vacuuming, mop the floor or deep clean with a wet floor cleaner.

Best tools and products for kitchen deep cleaning 

Clean kitchen surfaces, sinks and cupboards with soapy water, surface sprays or anti-bacterial sprays. Use kitchen roll or a damp microfibre cloth to clean and scrub surfaces to remove layers of grime. 

The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine™ wet and dry vacuum cleaner is essential for keeping hard floors clean. This multifunctional machine is perfect for picking up daily debris from the kitchen floor, while also washing it with a powerful, mess-free roller head that only cleans with clean water. 

Deep cleaning the bathroom: Tips for a hygienic finish

Bathrooms require special attention due to the accumulation of moisture, limescale and soap residue. A thorough deep clean can keep the space hygienic and clean, and stop the accumulation of germs, bacteria and mould. 

Removing limescale, mould and soap scum

Maintaining a clean bathroom includes tackling the different types of grime that commonly appear in bathrooms.

1. Use descaling products to remove limescale buildup from taps, showerheads and other chrome fittings in your bathroom and restore shine. 

2. Remove mould with targeted products, applying them to areas where it often accumulates, like grout and bath and shower seals. Leave the product to work before scrubbing it clean.

3. Clean soap scum build-up on shower screens, tiles, sinks and baths using targeted products.

4. For the toilet, wipe the lid and seat to remove dust, and bleach the toilet bowl. Scrub with a toilet brush and flush for sparkling results.

5. Remove bins and shower or bath mats (don't forget to put these in the washing machine) and start on the floor. Vacuum to pick up debris and fluff, and mop or clean with floor cleaner.

Recommended products for your bathroom

Cleaning your bathroom thoroughly requires specific products that target concerns like mould and soap scum. It also helps to have a range of different cleaning equipment on hand, including scrubbing brushes, sponges and cloths.

Cordless and lightweight, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute vacuum is easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces. The Motorbar™ cleaner head picks up hair and eliminates microscopic dust and dirt for a hygienic clean. For a wet and dry solution, the Dyson V12s Detect Slim Submarine™ includes a Submarine™ wet roller head that lifts toothpaste, makeup and other stains from bathroom floors.