Full House Deep Cleaning
A full house deep clean in New Zealand involves an extensive and detailed cleaning of a property to achieve a thorough level of cleanliness. This is more comprehensive than regular cleaning and is often done when preparing a house for sale, before or after moving in or out, or simply to maintain a high standard of cleanliness. Here’s a breakdown of what a full house deep clean typically includes:
Key Areas and Tasks for a Full House Deep Clean
1. General Cleaning
- Dusting: Removing dust from all surfaces including shelves, baseboards, light fixtures, and ceiling fans.
- Vacuuming: Thoroughly vacuuming all carpets, rugs, and upholstery.
- Sweeping and Mopping: Sweeping and mopping hard floors to remove dirt and stains.
2. Kitchen
- Appliances: Deep cleaning major appliances like the oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and range hood.
- Cabinets and Drawers:Cleaning the inside and outside of cabinets and drawers, including handles.
- Countertops and Sink: Scrubbing and sanitizing countertops, sink, and faucet fixtures.
- Backsplash and Walls: Cleaning any backsplash and wall areas around the kitchen.
3. Bathrooms
- Sanitizing: Thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing the toilet, shower, bathtub, and sink.
- Tiles and Grout: Scrubbing tiles and grout to remove soap scum and mildew.
- Mirrors and Fixtures: Cleaning mirrors and polishing all fixtures.
- Cabinets: Wiping down bathroom cabinets and drawers.
4. Bedrooms and Living Areas
- Walls and Ceilings: Spot cleaning or washing walls and ceilings if necessary.
- Windows and Glass: Cleaning windows, glass doors, and mirrors both inside and out.
- Furniture and Upholstery: Vacuuming or steam cleaning upholstered furniture; dusting wooden or metal furniture.
- Floors: Deep cleaning carpets (including shampooing or steam cleaning if needed) and polishing hard floors.
5. Additional Areas
- Storage Spaces: Cleaning closets, pantries, and storage rooms.
- Entryways and Hallways: Ensuring these high-traffic areas are thoroughly cleaned.
- Exterior Areas: Cleaning any accessible exterior areas such as balconies, patios, and front entryways.
6. Specialized Cleaning
- High-Access Areas: Cleaning high and difficult-to-reach areas such as vents, light fixtures, and ceiling corners.
- Detailing: Paying attention to details such as removing cobwebs, cleaning behind appliances and furniture, and addressing any specific areas that need extra attention.