Deep Cleaning vs. Regular Cleaning: What’s the Difference?

When booking a cleaner, picking the right service type ensures you aren't disappointed with the results or the bill.

Regular Domestic Cleaning (Starts at £20/hr)

Regular cleaning is about maintenance. It assumes the house is largely in a good state and just needs refreshing.

• Includes: Standard vacuuming, mopping, wiping down kitchen counters, cleaning toilets and baths, and general dusting of exposed surfaces.
• Frequency: Weekly or fortnightly.
• Best for: Busy professionals who want their home kept tidy continuously.

Deep Cleaning (Starts at £25/hr)

Deep cleaning is an intensive reset. It targets the areas that accumulate grime slowly over months.

• Includes: Washing skirting boards, moving light furniture to clean behind, scrubbing inside the oven (often as an extra), meticulous limescale removal, and washing doors/frames.
• Frequency: Every 3 to 6 months.
• Best for: Spring cleaning, post-party recovery, or moving into a property that hasn't been cleaned in a while.