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Even people who clean their homes often will need to do a deeper cleaning periodically. Over time, dust can accumulate in out-of-the-way places, and some parts of the house will need some extra attention in order to look their best.
How do you tell when a deep cleaning is needed? Is there a best time to do it or should it just be done at specific intervals throughout the year? We will give you some advice on how to deep clean effectively and when you should do this kind of intense cleaning work.
Seasonal Cleaning Is a Great Start
Many homeowners will do a spring cleaning and a winter cleaning to rejuvenate their homes. This is an excellent practice that sets aside specific times of year in which to clean. There is a reason that these particular times of the year have been chosen for deep cleaning.
Spring cleaning is ideal because it gets the house in order before the start of warmer weather. This is a time when you might open doors and windows, and you want to ensure that your house will be free from dust and will be pleasant to live in at that time. Winter cleaning is a good idea since that is a time when people tend to be indoors more. Your home should be cleaned well then so that you are not constantly breathing dust and dealing with debris stuck in the carpets.
If you only deep clean your home once or twice a year, that may not be enough, especially if there are a number of people in the house or your house is very busy. So, how often should you deep clean?
Determine When Regular Cleaning Is Not Keeping Up
If you clean often but you notice that the house is not staying clean, then you may need to increase the amount of cleaning you are doing. When you do your normal sweeping, scrubbing, and washing to keep the house clean but the house is still looking dirty, then you need to change things up.
At this time, you should implement a deep cleaning, and you can do that yourself or use a house cleaning company. It will be up to you to determine what you can handle. Deep cleaning is a tough job that takes a lot of time, especially if you have a big house. Maybe you can do a few of the rooms and you can leave the others for the cleaning company.
Whatever you decide, make sure you are deep cleaning when it is necessary. Don’t wait until your allergies act up seriously or you feel uncomfortable in your own home. As you start to notice some extra dust and dirt in the home, it is time to move from regular cleaning to deep cleaning.
Now, deep cleaning involves more detailed work, dealing with windows, furniture, appliances, and other parts of the house that might not get cleaned in your typical weekly tidying up. If you are hiring a company to do the work, then talk to them about their deep cleaning. Find out what kind of work they do and if it measures up to what you need done.
You Notice Pests in the Home
What is your first reaction when you see pests in your house? Do you freak out or call the exterminator? Hiring someone to kill the pests can be helpful, but it may not deal with the reason the pests are there in the first place. If your home becomes progressively dirtier, then pests are going to find it more habitable.
We suggest doing a deep cleaning in your home once you notice the number of pests in your home increasing. By cleaning more thoroughly, you will be able to get rid of crumbs, spills, and other substances that pests like to use as food. You will also disturb their hiding places and make your house an uncomfortable place for them to live.
The better you clean, the more pests you will get rid of and the less likely they will be to come back and pester you. We suggest deep cleaning as an effective treatment against pests that can be coupled with a visit from the exterminator. If you do your deep cleaning after the exterminator leaves, you can also remove toxins and harmful particles that he may have left behind.
Deep Clean ahead of Guests
Deep cleaning is so effective at making your home look more inviting and feel more comfortable that we recommend it as something to do before you have anyone stay at your home. Conscientious hosts will want to make their homes pleasant for guests, dealing with pests, dirt, dust, and allergens ahead of time.
Imagine how comfortable your guests will be when they can sleep easily and breathe freely inside your home, even when they use the rarely disturbed guest room. Think about how nice it will be for them to not have to see any dust or dirt anywhere and not feel clean surfaces everywhere. That is exactly what you can give them if you deep clean in your home before they arrive. Plan ahead and take your time so that you can give them the best possible experience and not rush yourself.
When You Have Extra Time
Finally, we want to suggest one more time when deep cleaning is advisable. That would be when you have the time to do it. You may not be able to fit deep cleaning into your schedule when it is needed, and this can be a lengthy, involved process to clean your home thoroughly.
That is why we would recommend that you take the time for deep cleaning whenever your schedule opens up. Your home might not be in desperate need of deep cleaning at that time, but why not take advantage of the gap in your schedule? You will then have a clean home that you can enjoy more and feel safer in.
