The Deep Cleaning Checklist: What to Clean That You Usually Skip

A regular clean keeps a home tidy. A deep clean resets it by reaching the places that build up grease, limescale and dust over months. Doing it once or twice a year makes every regular clean easier.

By the Ample Cleaners team · 5 October 2026 · 5 min read

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The order that saves time

  1. Declutter and take out the rubbish first
  2. Work top to bottom: ceilings and light fittings, then walls and shelves, then floors
  3. Do one room at a time and finish it before moving on
  4. Leave floors for last in each room so you do not re-walk over clean ones

Kitchen

  • Inside the oven, microwave and fridge
  • Degrease the extractor, hob and the fronts of cupboards
  • Descale the kettle and taps
  • Clean behind and under appliances that can be moved safely
  • Wipe the tops of wall cupboards and the inside of drawers

Bathroom

  • Scrub tile grout and silicone edges
  • Descale the shower head and taps
  • Clean the extractor fan cover and the inside of the cabinet
  • Wash the shower curtain or screen and bath mats

Living areas and bedrooms

  • Wipe doors, frames, switches and skirting
  • Clean inside windows and sills
  • Vacuum under the sofa and bed, and the mattress
  • Dust lampshades, curtains, picture frames and the tops of furniture
  • Wash cushion covers and pillows where the labels allow

How often?

As a guide, kitchens and bathrooms benefit from a deep clean every three to six months, and the rest of the home once or twice a year. Homes with children, pets or smokers may need it more often.

Common questions

What is the difference between a deep clean and a regular clean?

A regular clean maintains a home that is already in good condition. A deep clean is slower and more detailed, and covers appliances, grout, windows, frames and the areas under furniture.

Would you rather we did it for you?

Ample Cleaners offers deep cleaning across Barking, Dagenham, Romford, Ilford and surrounding areas, with DBS-checked cleaners and a fixed price.

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