Regular standard house and rental property cleanings go a long way toward making sure that dust and dirt don’t accumulate in the house. However, regular cleaning chores tend to do little toward getting at the dirt, dust, grease, and grime that likes to hide in hard-to-reach places. Those are the places that become a haven for harmful bacteria.
As professional cleaners, we say there’s a need for home and Airbnb deep cleaning at least once a month. If you are going to follow our advice, we would further recommend you secure a printable cleaning to-do list.
Essential Tools You Need for a Perfect Deep Clean
If you are going after nasty dirt, grease, and grime, you’ll need more than elbow grease and a deep cleaning spreadsheet template. You are going to need the cleaning tools and supplies that are essential to doing a perfect deep clean.
Each one of our contract maids has a lot of experience and expertise in the realm of home and vacation rental cleaning. These highly-trained home and Airbnb cleaners know exactly how to win the battle against hidden bacteria. Our maids would like to make clear that the following cleaning tools and products will be an essential part of the process:
- Industrial sponges and scrub brushes
- Microfiber cleaning cloths
- Quality vacuum cleaner with attachments
- Quality mops and brooms
- Rubber gloves and safety glasses
- All-purpose abrasive cleaner
- Window and glass cleaners
- Vinegar and baking soda for grout and tile cleaning
- Commercial-grade grease cutters
- Upholstery cleaner
- Scented furniture polish
- Rubber gloves and protection goggles
The Ultimate Guide to Deep Cleaning Your Home and Vacation Rental
Deep home and vacation rental cleaning, often referred to as “spring cleaning,” involves a lot of intricate work. That is exactly why your first step should be to secure your comprehensive deep cleaning spreadsheet template.
We would be remiss not to mention that we offer free access to such a checklist in this blog post. This is the same checklist we recommend to our top home and Airbnb cleaning professionals. Let’s delve further into the deep cleaning process with more details about the coveted checklist.
Detailed Room-by-Room Deep Cleaning Checklist
There are dual reasons why you should be using printable cleaning to-do list. First, it should serve as a guide to get you through the cleaning process. Second and finally, it should serve as a guide to make sure no key cleaning chores get missed. If you have a good plan (checklist) and protection against missing something, you are going to be successful like a top-rated cleaner at deep cleaning your home or vacation rental unit.
Note: Here are some key deep cleaning chores that are broken down by room.
Entryway
- Organize shoe rack and coat hanging area
- Wipe down door hardware
- Clean rugs and doormats
- Sweep the front outside porch
Kitchen
- Oven cleaning – hood, vent, inside, and burners
- Clean kitchen drains
- Clean small appliances inside and outside
- Clean out and organize fridge and cupboards
Living Areas
- Shampoo carpets and furniture cushions
- Dry clean sensitive upholstery
- Clean and disinfect remotes
- Window and window covering washing
Bedroom
- Vacuum under the bed and other furniture
- Window and window covering washing
- Dry wide walls, baseboards, and wall hangings
- Declutter room and closet
Bathroom
- Scrub and disinfect the shower curtain and tub glass enclosure
- Clean inside the toilet tank
- Clean out and organize cabinets
- Clean and disinfect tile and grout
Achieve Spotless Cleanliness: Pro Tips and Clever Tricks
Professional maids excel in their profession because they know the ‘tricks of the trade.’ In the spirit of sharing, here are a few deep cleaning tips and tricks that might not be immediately obvious:
- Shaving cream and citrus juices are great glass and mirror cleaners
- The worst kitchen grease is between and under appliance
- A combination of vinegar and baking soda works great as a tile and grout cleaning agent
- Cleaning HVAC vents helps prevent the spreading of dust
Call MaidThis Wilmington Now for the Deep Cleaning Your Home Deserves
While you might appreciate having free access to our cleaning checklist, you might not have the time or the juice to get your deep cleaning done properly. Our master cleaners have exactly what it takes to deep clean a home. If and when you are ready for our help, we’ll be here to answer your call.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Airbnb cleaning tasks are essential for maintaining a high rating and positive guest reviews?
Professional Airbnb cleaners would start with the basics like thorough cleaning of exposed surfaces. You can follow that up by cleaning hard-to-reach areas where bacteria and odor love to hide.
Do you have tips for managing quick turnovers between guest check-outs and check-ins?
Yes. Prepare a checklist of basic cleaning chores that need to be done after each departure. You can supplement that by deep cleaning the vacation rental or Airbnb unit at least once a month.
How do you tackle stubborn stains like red clay or rust common in Wilmington?
We would recommend that you visit your local hardware store and purchase commercial-grade stain removers and metal polishers.
Do you offer services for maintaining outdoor furniture affected by Wilmington’s weather?
Yes. As a full-service cleaning company, we remain flexible regarding the cleaning options we offer. As a special cleaning request, we would price such services based on the amount and condition of the outdoor furniture.
Can you accommodate last-minute deep cleaning requests or emergencies?
Yes. While we appreciate getting notice, we have a deep database of top-rated cleaners who are standing by to handle emergency cleaning requests.
Note: Deep cleaning chores are in addition to regular cleaning chores.
