Think Clean. Think Pristine.

If you are having trouble keeping up with the cleaning that your home requires, or you simply do not like to clean, you may be looking to hire a maid for interior cleaning services. When you hire a maid, you will often be asked if you want your home deep cleaned for the first cleaning. Many people find themselves wondering how deep cleaning varies from basic cleaning. Basic cleaning involves everything from wiping down countertops to vacuuming to dusting. Deep cleaning involves cleaning your entire home, including the surfaces that are often overlooked. Here are some of the items that are cleaned during deep cleaning but not during basic cleaning. 

Cleaning Light Fixtures

Your light fixtures and ceiling fans are not something that are often cleaned. However, they can get dusty and dirty. Removing this buildup helps light to shine through the light and decreases the amount of dust that is present in your home. 

Washing Windows and Blinds

Cleaning blinds and washing windows is a tedious task. As such, many people put off this task. Blind cleaning and window washing should be done at least twice a year. If it has been six months or longer since yours were last done, deep cleaning may be ideal for you. 

Cleaning Baseboards, Trim and Molding

When was the last time you cleaned your baseboards, trim, and molding in your home? If you are like most people, it has probably been a year or longer. Trim, baseboards, and molding cleaning involves removing dust, removing scuffs and cleaning these surfaces so they look cleaner and newer. 

Wiping Down Cabinets

Your cabinets are another item that are often not cleaned. Wiping cabinets removes dirt and grime that can build up on them. If you have wood cabinets, a wood oil may also be used to help bring out the color, grain and shine in your cabinets, helping them to look as near new as possible. 

Removing Grime From Outlet and Light Plates

The last item that is typically cleaned during a deep cleaning and not a basic cleaning is all of your outlet and light plate covers. These items may have dust on them or fingerprints. Cleaning them helps to remove these items, as well as sanitize them. 

It is important to note that every maid or housecleaning service is slightly different, and as such their deep interior cleaning and basic interior cleaning may vary. Always ask what items are included on both lists so you can decide if your home needs to be deep cleaned or if basic cleaning is appropriate. 

To learn more about interior cleaning services, reach out to companies like Fresh Start Cleaning.