How to Deep-Clean Every Room in Your House

Deep cleaning involves addressing areas that are often overlooked during routine home cleaning. This step-by-step guide ensures every room in your home is thoroughly refreshed.

1. Preparation Before You Start

• Gather Supplies:
  • All-purpose cleaner, microfiber cloths, scrubbing brushes, vacuum, mop, gloves, and trash bags.
  • Optional: Steam cleaner, grout brush, and eco-friendly cleaning products.
• Declutter:
  • Remove items from surfaces to make cleaning easier.
• Work Top to Bottom:
  • Start with higher surfaces like shelves and work your way down to floors.

Room-by-Room Guide

Kitchen

1. Appliances:
   • Clean the inside of the microwave, oven, and refrigerator.
   • Wipe down exterior surfaces, including the dishwasher and stovetop.
   • Run an empty dishwasher cycle with vinegar.
2. Cabinets and Drawers:
   • Empty, vacuum crumbs, and wipe interiors with a damp cloth.
   • Clean handles and knobs.
3. Countertops and Backsplashes:
   • Scrub with an all-purpose cleaner or a baking soda solution for tough stains.
4. Sink and Faucets:
   • Scrub with a non-abrasive cleaner and polish faucets.
   • Run baking soda and vinegar through the garbage disposal.
5. Floors:
   • Sweep, mop, and scrub grout if tiled.

Bathroom

1. Shower and Bathtub:
   • Scrub tiles and grout with a bathroom cleaner or a vinegar solution.
   • Use a squeegee or microfiber cloth to prevent streaks.
2. Sink and Countertop:
   • Wipe down with an all-purpose cleaner and polish fixtures.
3. Toilet:
   • Use toilet cleaner inside the bowl and scrub with a brush.
   • Wipe exterior surfaces, including the base.
4. Mirror and Glass:
   • Use a streak-free glass cleaner or a vinegar-water solution.
5. Floors and Trash:
   • Vacuum or sweep, mop thoroughly, and empty trash bins.

Living Room

1. Furniture:
   • Vacuum upholstered furniture, including under cushions.
   • Dust wood furniture and polish with appropriate products.
2. Electronics:
   • Wipe down screens with a microfiber cloth and clean remotes with disinfectant.
3. Windows and Blinds:
   • Wash windows inside and out.
   • Dust or wash blinds and wipe window sills.
4. Floors:
   • Vacuum carpets and rugs.
   • Sweep and mop hardwood or tile floors.

Bedrooms

1. Bedding and Mattress:
   • Wash all bedding, including mattress covers.
   • Vacuum the mattress and sprinkle with baking soda for deodorizing.
2. Closets:
   • Declutter, dust shelves, and wipe down surfaces.
   • Vacuum the closet floor.
3. Nightstands and Surfaces:
   • Dust and disinfect surfaces.
   • Declutter and organize items.
4. Floors:
   • Vacuum or sweep, paying attention to under the bed.

Laundry Room

1. Washer and Dryer:
   • Run an empty cycle with vinegar in the washer.
   • Clean the lint trap and vacuum around the dryer.
2. Shelving and Cabinets:
   • Wipe down and organize cleaning supplies.
3. Floors:
   • Sweep and mop.

General Deep Cleaning Tips for the Entire Home

• Ceilings and Fans: Dust and clean using a microfiber duster or damp cloth.
• Baseboards and Walls: Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Light Fixtures and Switches: Dust and wipe down.
• Doors and Handles: Clean with disinfectant.
• Air Vents and Filters: Remove dust and replace filters as needed.

Schedule for Maintenance

• Deep clean seasonally to keep your home in great condition.
• Address high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms more frequently.

By following this comprehensive guide, you’ll achieve a sparkling deep clean home that feels fresh and welcoming.