In short
A deep clean covers everything in a regular clean plus the build-up it skips: inside the oven and appliances, limescale, skirting boards, behind furniture and high surfaces. It takes noticeably longer than a regular clean, and on Holler you see the price before you book.
Deep clean vs regular clean
| Regular clean | Deep clean | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Keep a clean home clean | Get a home properly clean |
| Kitchen | Worktops, hob, sink, outside of appliances | Plus inside the oven, microwave and fridge, degreasing, cupboard fronts scrubbed |
| Bathrooms | Wipe and clean all surfaces | Plus descaling taps and shower screens, grout, behind the toilet |
| Rooms | Dust and vacuum reachable areas | Plus skirting boards, door frames, light switches, behind and under furniture |
| How often | Weekly or fortnightly | A few times a year, or one-off |
Exactly what is included varies by cleaner, so check what they list and use the in-app chat to confirm anything specific — inside the fridge, for example — before the day.
When you need a deep clean
- Before starting regular cleaning, so every visit after can stay short
- Spring cleaning or before hosting guests
- After building work or decorating — dust gets everywhere
- Moving in to a home that was not left clean
- After illness or a long period when cleaning slipped
If you are a tenant moving out, book an end-of-tenancy clean instead — it is a deep clean aimed at the landlord’s or agent’s checklist, with the home empty.
How long a deep clean takes
Longer than a regular clean of the same home — often around one and a half times as long, and more if it has not been cleaned for a while. What makes the biggest difference:
- The number of bedrooms and especially bathrooms
- How long since it was last properly cleaned
- Extras such as the inside of the oven or fridge
- How much furniture and clutter there is to work around
For a rough idea, try the cleaning price calculator. Larger homes are sometimes done by more than one cleaner to finish in a day.
How to get ready
- Clear worktops, floors and surfaces so the cleaner can get to them
- Empty the fridge if you want it cleaned inside
- Point out anything delicate — natural stone, wooden floors, specialist finishes
- Make sure there is hot water and somewhere to park, or tell your cleaner if there is not
Booking a deep clean on Holler
Set your address in the app to see who covers you — Holler is opening area by area, so it depends where you live. Choose deep cleaning, pick a time and you will see the price up front, including everything, before you pay in the app. On the day you can track your cleaner to the door and message or call them through the app without sharing your number.
Once the clean is complete you can leave a rating. Ratings on Holler only come from real bookings, so you can trust what other customers say when you choose.
Questions people ask
What is included in a deep clean?
Everything in a regular clean, plus inside the oven and appliances, descaling bathrooms, skirting boards, door frames, and behind and under furniture. Check the cleaner’s listing and confirm extras in the chat.
How long does a deep clean take?
Usually around one and a half times as long as a regular clean of the same home, and more if it has been a while. Bathrooms and the oven take the most time.
How often should you deep clean your house?
Many people book one a few times a year alongside regular cleaning, or once before starting regular cleans. There is no fixed rule — book one when regular cleaning is no longer keeping up.
Is a deep clean the same as an end-of-tenancy clean?
They are similar, but an end-of-tenancy clean is done in an empty property and aims to meet the landlord’s or letting agent’s checklist so you can get your deposit back.
Keep reading
Regular house cleaning
What a regular home clean includes, weekly vs fortnightly visits, and how to book a local cleaner on Holler with the price shown up front and paid in the app.
End of tenancy cleaning
End of tenancy cleaning: the checklist agents look for, the inventory and check-out, when to book, and how to book a cleaner on Holler with the price up front.
How much does a cleaner cost?
What decides the price of a cleaner in the UK: size, type of clean, how often, supplies and where you live, with worked examples and how Holler shows prices.