The Deep Clean Checklist: How to Prep Your Home for Specialist Cleaning

Booking a professional clean is an investment in your home. Use this checklist to ensure you get the absolute best value and the deepest possible result.

Pre-Arrival: The Essentials

Before the van pulls up, these quick steps help the process run smoothly.

Clear the “Small Stuff

While specialists move larger items like sofas, please clear away smaller items like floor lamps, plants, toys, and small side tables.

A Quick Surface Vacuum

A quick “once-over” with your domestic vacuum removes loose surface hair, allowing the industrial equipment to focus entirely on the deep-seated grit.

Identify Problem Areas

Point out specific spots where spills have occurred so the specialist can choose the correct pre-treatment sanitiser for that specific mark.

Safety and Access

Secure Your Pets

The noise of the machines and open doors can be stressful for pets. Keep them in a separate room or the garden until the carpets are dry.

Clear a Path to the Driveway

Moving your car out of the way before we arrive allows us to get our high-powered equipment closer to your front door for maximum suction.

Post-Cleaning Care

Airflow is Your Friend

Keep the heating at a normal temperature and crack a window if possible. Better ventilation means faster drying and softer fibres.

The “No Shoes” Rule

Try to keep foot traffic to a minimum for the first 4 hours while the carpet is drying to prevent re-soiling.

Wait to Replace Furniture

If we have placed protective tabs under your sofa legs, leave them there for 24 hours to prevent wood stain transfer.