A deep clean goes further than daily sweeping and mopping. A trained team works room by room, reaching the places that usually get skipped: tops of cupboards, fan blades, window tracks, behind appliances, grout lines and kitchen grease. Lahore families often book one before moving in, before a wedding or Eid, or after the dusty months.
What's included
| Area | Typical tasks |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Degreasing hood, tiles, cabinet fronts and tops, stove, sink; inside cabinets if empty |
| Bathrooms | Descaling taps and showers, scrubbing tiles and grout, cleaning WC, basin, mirrors, exhaust fans |
| Bedrooms & lounges | Dusting fans, lights, switches, skirting, furniture surfaces; wardrobes if empty |
| Windows & doors | Glass, frames, sliding tracks, mesh, door surfaces and handles |
| Floors | Vacuuming, machine scrubbing or mopping; spot stain removal |
| Extras (usually priced separately) | Sofa and carpet shampoo, mattress cleaning, marble polishing, water tank cleaning, outside walls |
Confirm in writing which of these are in your package.
When you need it
- Moving into a rented or bought house or flat.
- Moving out and handing back a rental.
- Before weddings, Eid or family events.
- After the smog or dust season.
- When the kitchen and bathrooms have heavy build-up.
Step-by-step process
- Request with house size, floors, rooms, bathrooms and photos of the worst areas.
- Survey by visit or video call so the company can judge the condition.
- Written quote with scope, team size, hours and date.
- Prepare – clear counters, remove valuables and fragile items, empty cupboards you want cleaned inside.
- Start-of-day walk-through with the supervisor.
- Cleaning – usually top to bottom: ceilings and fans first, then surfaces, then floors.
- Final inspection together, room by room, before payment.
Approvals and documents
None are needed for a private home. In apartment buildings and gated societies, inform the management or guard office about the team and their equipment so they are allowed in. Keep the CNIC copies or names of the team.
What affects the cost
- Covered area and number of floors.
- Number of bathrooms and kitchens.
- Condition – heavy grease, hard water stains and neglected areas take longer.
- Furnished or empty – empty homes are quicker to clean.
- Extras such as sofas, carpets, mattresses or tanks.
- Height – double-height lounges and chandeliers need ladders or scaffolding.
- Team size and same-day timing.
Companies usually quote by area, per team-day, or as a package for a house size. Ask for a dated written quote.
Questions to ask the company
- What exactly is included, and what is charged extra?
- How many staff will come, and for how long?
- What machines will you bring?
- Which chemicals will you use on marble, wood and stainless steel?
- Do you bring your own ladders and supplies?
- What happens if something is damaged?
- Will you come back for missed spots?
Red flags
- Fixed price over the phone for a large or very dirty house.
- No written scope.
- Acid-based cleaners used on marble or natural stone.
- A team much smaller than promised on the day.
- Full payment before work begins.
FAQs
How long does a deep clean take? It depends on size, condition and team size. The company should state hours and staff in the quote.
Is a deep clean the same as post-construction cleaning? No. Post-construction cleaning removes cement, paint and plaster residue and usually needs more time and different tools.
Do I need to leave the house? No, but it is easier if rooms are empty when the team works in them.
Will they clean inside cupboards? Usually only if they are emptied. Confirm this in the scope.
Are the chemicals safe for children and pets? Ask the company which products they use and keep children and pets away until surfaces dry.
Sources
No external figures or rules are cited on this page; guidance is general.