Most people book a cleaner expecting the same thing they would do themselves, only faster. A professional clean is a different job: it works in a fixed order, from the highest surface down, so nothing that has been cleaned gets dirty again on the way past.

That order is why a team of two can do in three hours what takes one person a full day, and why the result holds for longer.

What is always included

Kitchens and bathrooms sanitised, all floors vacuumed and washed, surfaces dusted and wiped, bins emptied and relined, and mirrors and internal glass polished. Skirting, door frames and light switches are done on a deep clean rather than every visit.

What to ask before booking

Ask who is actually coming, whether they are employed or subcontracted, and what happens if something is damaged. A company that answers those three questions clearly is almost always the right one.