When you book a cleaning service, the first question is usually whether you need a deep clean or a regular clean. Choosing the right one saves money and gets you the result you want.
Regular cleaning keeps a clean home clean
Regular cleaning is maintenance: dusting, vacuuming, mopping, wiping the kitchen, cleaning the bathroom and emptying bins. It is ideal weekly or every two weeks for a home already in good condition.
Deep cleaning resets a home
A deep clean goes further and reaches the places that regular cleaning skips:
- Grease on kitchen tiles, cooker hoods and cabinet fronts
- Limescale and mould in shower grout
- Sand and dust in window tracks and sliding doors
- Skirting boards, door frames, switches and fans
- Behind and under movable furniture
Which do you need?
| Situation | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Home cleaned regularly, just needs upkeep | Regular cleaning |
| First professional clean in months | Deep cleaning |
| Moving in or moving out | Deep / move-out cleaning |
| After the Harmattan or rainy season | Deep cleaning |
| Before Tobaski, Koriteh, Christmas or a family event | Deep cleaning |
| After building or renovation work | Post-construction cleaning |
How often should you deep clean?
For most homes in Serekunda and Greater Banjul, a deep clean every 3 to 6 months, with regular cleaning in between, keeps everything fresh. The best approach is to start with one deep clean, then keep it up with a weekly or monthly plan.
Safety first: always test products on a hidden area, follow the label, and never mix bleach with other cleaning products.
