Ask Tam: Deep clean

ADEEP house cleaning will most likely cost you more than a general house cleaning, so make sure you know what’s included on that deep cleaning list.

When hiring a house cleaning service, you’re probably going to have to commit to a deep cleaning. But what exactly does that service entail? In a nutshell, it means almost every nook and cranny of your home will get attention.

RATES (PRICES IN $JMD)

The local services are much more detailed. For a team of two persons to deep clean your home (no laundry), inclusive of cleaning supplies, EH&L will charge an hourly rate of $1,500-$2,500. General tidying is $4,000 per day.

A deep cleaning is a good idea if you’re moving, preparing for the holidays or planning a special event. And there’s no need for you to lift a finger – hire a pro to handle all the dirty work.

The tasks tackled in a deep clean versus a standard clean varies by company, so be sure to find out the specifics first. To give you a better idea of what to expect, we compiled a list of what’s generally included in a standard professional house cleaning, highlighting the extras often considered in a deep clean:

HOUSE CLEANING VS DEEP CLEANING

Showers – cleaned and disinfected (Deep clean: shower door given extra attention).

Tile walls cleaned and disinfected (Deep clean: tile grout scrubbed).

Trash removed (Deep clean: wastebaskets sanitised).

General dusting (Deep clean: individual knick-knacks cleaned).

Toilets cleaned and disinfected, including the base and behind the toilet,

Vanity and sink cleaned.

Floors washed and disinfected, carpets and rugs vacuumed.

Mirrors and fixtures cleaned and shined. Mildew chemically treated. Cobwebs removed. Towels changed.

HOUSE CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN

Outside of range hood cleaned (Deep clean: Inside of range hood cleaned).

Top and front of range cleaned (Deep clean: inside of oven cleaned).

Baseboards wiped or dusted (Deep clean: behind refrigerator and oven cleaned).

Fronts of fridge and dishwasher cleaned (Deep clean: inside of both cleaned). Wipe table and chairs (Deep clean: doors/frames spot cleaned for fingerprints).

Microwave wiped down (Deep clean: inside of microwave cleaned). Counter tops cleaned. Sinks cleaned and disinfected, chrome shined. Cobwebs removed. House cleaning in living and sleeping areas.

Beds made (Deep clean: clean/vacuum under the bed).

All readily accessible floors vacuumed (Deep clean: carpet edges vacuumed).

Mirrors cleaned (Deep clean: Ceiling fan dusted and wiped).

Picture frames dusted (Deep clean: furniture and upholstery vacuumed).

Windowsills and ledges wiped down (Deep clean: Mini-blinds dusted). Vents dusted. Stairs and closet floors vacuumed. Cobwebs removed. Baseboards dusted.

For further information contact: Executive Housekeeping and LaundryEhlcleaners@gmail.com 512-7293, www.executivehousekeeping.weebly.com