Guide · updated November 2026
What is the difference between a deep clean and a regular clean?
A regular clean keeps a home tidy week to week: dusting, floors, kitchen and bathrooms. A deep clean resets the whole home, adding inside cupboards and appliances, limescale, skirting, doors and behind furniture.
When do you need a deep clean?
- Before starting regular cleaning
- After illness, a party or a busy season
- Before a family visit or selling up
- Once or twice a year to catch what weekly cleans skip
How long each takes
A regular clean of a 2–3 bed home takes 2–3 hours. A deep clean of the same home usually takes a full day for one cleaner, or half a day for two.
Frequently asked questions
Should my first clean be a deep clean?
Often, yes. It gets the home to a standard that is quick to keep up afterwards.
Is a spring clean the same as a deep clean?
They are close. A spring clean adds seasonal jobs such as inside windows, curtains and wardrobe tops.