How Often Should You Deep Clean Your Home?

Regular tidying keeps your home looking decent, but it doesn't reach the grime that builds up in hidden spots — inside the oven, behind the toilet, on top of ceiling fans, or deep in carpet fibres. That's where deep cleaning comes in.

What Counts as Deep Cleaning?

A deep clean goes beyond the usual vacuuming and wiping. It includes:

• Kitchen — Degreasing the range hood, cleaning inside the oven, scrubbing grout, wiping inside cabinets
• Bathrooms — Descaling fixtures, removing mildew from grout, sanitizing behind the toilet
• Bedrooms — Cleaning under furniture, dusting blinds, wiping baseboards, flipping and vacuuming mattresses
• Living areas — Washing windows (interior), cleaning light fixtures, vacuuming upholstery, dusting ceiling fans

Basically, anything that gets skipped in a regular weekly clean.

How Often?

The short answer: every 3 to 6 months, depending on your household.

Deep clean every 3 months if you have:

• Pets (hair, dander, and tracked-in dirt accumulate fast)
• Young children (sticky hands touch everything)
• Allergies or asthma (dust mites and mould spores trigger symptoms)
• A large household (4+ people)

Every 6 months is fine if:

• You live alone or with one other person
• No pets
• You keep up with regular weekly cleaning

Seasonal Deep Cleaning

Many Ottawa homeowners find it easiest to deep clean on a seasonal schedule:

• Spring — After a long winter, dust and dry air residue build up. Open the windows and do a thorough clean.
• Fall — Before you seal up the house for winter, get rid of summer dust and allergens.

DIY vs. Professional

You can absolutely deep clean yourself — it just takes a full day (or weekend) and the right supplies. If you'd rather spend that time with family, a professional deep clean typically takes a team of 2-3 cleaners about 3-5 hours for an average Ottawa home.

Our deep cleaning service covers every room, top to bottom. We bring all the supplies and equipment. Get a free quote and we'll have your home feeling brand new.

Quick Maintenance Tips Between Deep Cleans

1. Wipe the stovetop after every use — prevents grease buildup
2. Squeegee the shower glass — takes 30 seconds, prevents water spots
3. Vacuum high-traffic areas twice a week — keeps dirt from grinding into carpets
4. Run the bathroom fan for 20 minutes after showering — prevents mould
5. Wipe baseboards once a month — dust accumulates faster than you think