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How to deep clean your house
There’s cleaning your house, and then there’s deep cleaning your house. You might want to deep clean your house if, for example, you are planning a big party or you are eager to make the property as presentable as possible before putting it up for sale.
The very term ‘deep clean’ can seem daunting, as it implies a more thorough clean than you probably have time for… or, at least,
think you have time for. However, the good news is that cleaning a house from top to bottom can be much more manageable when undertaken in stages.
If the time feels right for you to deep clean your home, it would be helpful for you to start with basic tasks before tackling the rest of the cleaning on a room-by-room basis. Here’s an easy-to-follow — but also in-depth — guide on how to deep clean your house.
De-clutter before you deep clean your house
Right now, many rooms of your home may well be strewn with random items. It would be a good idea to sort through clutter, placing some of it into proper storage compartments around the home and the rest of it into bags labelled ‘bin’, ‘donate’ and ‘keep’.
So, what would you be putting into the ‘keep’ bag? Basically, things you can’t quite permanently part with but also don’t strictly need in your house all the time, like old photos and birth certificates. These could be stored at your nearest Magenta Storage location.
De-clutter before you deep clean your house
Right now, many rooms of your home may well be strewn with random items. It would be a good idea to sort through clutter, placing some of it into proper storage compartments around the home and the rest of it into bags labelled ‘bin’, ‘donate’ and ‘keep’.
So, what would you be putting into the ‘keep’ bag? Basically, things you can’t quite permanently part with but also don’t strictly need in your house all the time, like old photos and birth certificates. These could be stored at your nearest Magenta Storage location
Removing dust can be a must
“Household dust can be a concern, as it may contain allergens such as dust mite faeces and pollen,” Dyson’s then-resident Advanced Research Scientist in Microbiology, Gem McLukie, told Ideal Home in April 2020. Dyson’s research suggests that mattresses, bedding, upholstery and carpets are the potential culprits for accumulating unseen dust. Their research also advises that the best way to deal with bacteria, pollen and dust mite allergens is to remove them from your home completely.
One way to do this is by using a damp cloth or cleaning wipes when dusting, as this traps the dust more easily. Apply this technique to places such as on top of kitchen cupboards where dust can often build up unnoticed.
Sofas and armchairs can also harbour dust mites, skin flakes and other allergens such as pollen and food allergens. You shouldn’t neglect to wash coverings and cushions. You should also think about vacuuming and maybe even laundering your curtains every now and then too.
Start at the top and work your way down
In other words, clean the ceilings before vacuuming the floor. That’s because, if you do the ceilings second, you will end up with dirt on the floor again and so may have to vacuum twice. To clean a ceiling, dust with a fluffy brush — first to its corners and then along the edges.
It may feel tempting to use a vacuum on the ceiling or on the walls but this isn’t recommended. Sure, it’s quicker but it can also be really easy to accidentally scratch or flake the paintwork. A fluffy brush will do the job much more effectively.
Tips for easing the task of carpet cleaning
At various places across the UK, we run self-storage facilities that clients can put to personal use. If you can barely see many of your home’s floors, you could remove much of what is currently covering them and let us keep those surplus items safe just while you get on with deep cleaning.
If those items include rugs, removing them could tragically reveal just how much cleaner your carpet was under that rug. To make amends, quickly vacuum the dirty areas before going slow and steady with a carpet cleaning machine.
How to deep clean your house’s kitchen and bathroom
Once you have attended to the bathroom’s ceiling, the tiles should be your next port of call. A steam cleaner can be a great tool for removing grime and soap scum and leaving your tiles squeaky clean and gleaming.
Meanwhile, the kitchen has an abundance of places — including the back of the sink and just behind the cooker — where stains can easily accumulate. If you notice that a wall of your kitchen has a stain, a cream degreaser would be better than a liquid one for banishing it.
How to deep clean your house’s kitchen and bathroom
If you are wondering how to deep clean your house, we hope that you have found this article enlightening. Deep cleaning is doubtless an extensive job, made easier by having somewhere to store your clutter and items that you don’t necessarily need in your home, but still want access to. That’s why we strive to make it easier for our clients by providing them with ready access to self-storage units.
We maintain a private, clean and secure storage environment monitored by CCTV and accessible only to authorised customers. If you are aware of any particularly large goods you would need to get to the storage facility, remember that flexible van hire is also available.
However, if you still have questions about any of our services, please don’t hesitate to contact our storage specialists. You could do this as part of your preparation for the deep clean — as, the further ahead you plan, the more easily you should be able to orchestrate the whole project.