← All guides

Deep clean vs regular clean: what's actually different?

5 min read · Updated 1 July 2026

Where the two overlap, where they don't, and how often to book each one to keep on top of your home.

Regular clean, in plain English

A regular clean maintains a home that's already at a decent baseline. Surfaces, floors, kitchen, bathrooms, general tidy. Typically 2-3 hours for a 2-bed, once a week or fortnight.

Deep clean, in plain English

A deep clean brings a home back to that baseline in one go. Inside the oven, behind appliances, descaled bathrooms, dusted skirting boards and door frames, cleaned light fittings, behind furniture, inside cupboards. Typically 5-9 hours for a 2-bed.

How to choose

If it's been more than 6 months since a deep clean — book a deep clean. If you're on a regular schedule and it's just week-to-week upkeep — a regular clean is enough. Moving in, moving out, or after a party — deep clean, always.

The maintenance rhythm we recommend

Deep clean twice a year (spring and autumn), regular clean weekly or fortnightly in between. It's the cheapest way to keep the standard up — a deep clean every 6 months is far cheaper than an emergency reset after a year of drift.

Looking for help rather than a DIY checklist? See our deep cleaning service, including what is covered and how to request a quote.

Need a professional clean?

Instant quote in 60 seconds.

Get an instant quote