How Often Should You Deep Clean Your Home?
If you're like most homeowners, regular cleaning keeps your space feeling tidy — but from time to time, you may notice dust building up in corners, a strange smell from the fridge, or just a feeling that your home needs a real refresh. That’s where deep cleaning comes in.
But how often should you deep clean your home? And what exactly does it involve? Here's everything you need to know — including when it’s worth calling in a professional.
What’s the Difference Between Regular Cleaning and Deep Cleaning?
Regular cleaning includes the basics:
Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming
Wiping counters
Cleaning bathrooms and kitchen surfaces
Taking out trash
In contrast, deep cleaning is more thorough. It tackles hidden grime, hard-to-reach spots, and buildup that accumulates over time.
Here’s what you might find in a deep home cleaning:
Scrubbing baseboards, walls, and trim
Cleaning behind and under furniture or appliances
Sanitizing inside ovens, fridges, and cabinets
Washing blinds, ceiling fans, and vents
Disinfecting high-touch surfaces (door handles, switches)
If it’s something you don’t get to weekly — it probably falls under deep cleaning.
🧽When Should You Deep Clean?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how often to deep clean, but these are the most common seasonal and situational triggers:
🕓 Seasonally (4 times per year):
Spring: Pollen, dust, and windows need attention
Summer: Air circulation, fans, and outdoor areas
Fall: Prep for cozy indoor months
Winter: Post-holiday reset and germ control
👨👩👧 Situationally:
You have pets or kids
Someone in the house has allergies or asthma
You’re recovering from illness
You’re moving in or out of a home
You’re preparing for guests or events
If you identify with more than one of these situations, you may need to deep clean every 2–3 months.
🏠 Room-by-Room Deep Cleaning Guide
Each room has its own “often missed” spots. Here are just a few:
Kitchen
Behind and under appliances
Inside microwave, oven, and fridge
Backsplash, cabinet doors, knobs
Bathroom
Showerhead and grout lines
Under sink and behind toilet
Mirror edges, vents, and baseboards
Living Room
Baseboards and behind furniture
Lampshades, blinds, curtain rods
Ceiling fans and light fixtures
Bedrooms
Under beds and dressers
Closet shelving and door frames
Window tracks and sills
🧼 When to Call In a Professional
Sometimes, doing it yourself just isn’t realistic — especially if you’re short on time or don’t have the tools. That’s where deep home cleaning services in Alexandria can make all the difference.
At Michel’s Cleaning DMV, our team brings over 20 years of experience delivering spotless, detail-focused cleanings that leave your home feeling fresh, reset, and cared for. Whether it’s your first time deep cleaning or just your first time not doing it yourself, we’ll handle it with care.
✅ Professional Deep Cleaning Checklist (Coming Soon)
Stay tuned — we're working on a downloadable professional deep cleaning checklist so you can either DIY like a pro or request a personalized estimate based on your needs.
📞 Ready for a Full Refresh?
If your home is feeling heavy or overdue for a true reset, we’re here to help.
Call us at 703-387-8141 or request a quote today for deep home cleaning in Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, and nearby neighborhoods.