A regular clean maintains a home that is already clean; a deep clean resets one that is not. Most Southend homes need a deep clean once — at the start of a regular arrangement, after a move or seasonally — then regular visits to keep it there.
What is included?
| Task | Regular clean | Deep clean |
|---|---|---|
| Dusting, hoovering, mopping | Yes | Yes |
| Kitchen surfaces and bathroom | Yes | Yes |
| Inside oven, fridge, cupboards | No | Yes |
| Limescale on taps, screens, tiles | Light | Full descale |
| Skirting boards, doors, switches | Occasionally | Yes |
| Behind and under furniture | No | Yes |
Why limescale matters in Essex
Essex has some of the hardest water in England, so taps, shower screens and kettles scale quickly. A deep clean includes proper descaling that a weekly visit does not have time for.
How long and how much?
Deep cleans in Southend are listed at around £19–£28 per hour and typically take twice as long as a regular clean of the same home. Regular cleans are listed at around £17–£19 per hour. Full figures: Southend cleaner rates 2026.
When to book a deep clean
- Before starting a new regular cleaner
- Moving in or out (move-out cleaning)
- Spring or before hosting at Christmas
- After illness in the house
- After a party (post-party recovery guide)