What is a Standard Clean?
Here at Scrubs, one of the most frequently asked questions we receive is to explain the difference between a standard and a deep clean. Simply put, standard domestic cleaning is what you would do on a consistent basis to keep your home clean and tidy. This includes things like:
- Wiping down all the surfaces
- Dusting the shelves and outside of cupboards,
- Mopping and hoovering the floors
- Tidying up the objects around your house
Overall, it is more of a surface level clean with its objective of maintaining a relatively consistent level of cleanliness of the property.
What is a Deep Clean
A deep clean is a much more detailed and thorough clean, which is performed less regularly than a standard clean, usually every 3 months. It might be carried out before hosting friends or family, when coming to the end of tenancy or just having been a long period since the last deep clean. As well as everything included in the standard clean, it will also include things like:
- Oven Clean
- Fridge/ Freezer Clean
- Inside of Cupboards
- Door and door frames
- Top & bottom skirting boards
- Inside of windows & window frames.
- Limescale in bathrooms
- The inside of all kitchen appliances, such as washing machine, dish washer, microwave etc.
The objective of a deep clean is not significantly improve the level of cleanliness within the property.
Prices
Most cleaning providers offer an hourly rate for a standard clean and a fixed price for a deep clean. In London, on average, standard clean prices generally range between an hourly rate of £15 to £25. Deep cleans on the other hand work out to range from £25-£35/hr.
WARNING: Some cleaning providers will offer a fixed price which initially looks cheap but will charge for hidden add-ons such as parking or VAT. Make sure you check this when making a booking.
Is it worth paying for a professional?
Cleaning can be an expense that people prefer to save, especially when finances are tight like during the Cost of Living Crisis. Whereas you’ll probably be able to perform a standard domestic clean to a reasonable standard, deep cleans might be trickier to get right. Certain areas such as oven cleaning, removing limescale in the bathrooms and removing marks from soft wood, will likely require some expertise to do successfully and without damage.
Conclusion
Overall, in order to live in a clean home you will need both Standard and Deep Cleans throughout the course your stay. Generally, it is a good idea to have a standard clean every week and a deep clean every 3 months. Whereas standard cleans can be performed by anyone, it might be best to pay for a professional deep clean. Prices will vary depending on the city or region that you reside. Expect them to be more when living in cities such as London.
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