What's the difference between a regular clean and a deep clean?

A regular clean maintains a tidy home — it covers everyday surfaces, floors, and fixtures. A deep clean goes much further: behind appliances, inside windows, skirting boards, limescale removal, and a thorough bathroom and kitchen scrub. Most clients start with a deep clean and then move to regular maintenance.

How often should I book a regular clean?

That depends on your household. Families with children or pets often prefer weekly visits. Couples or single occupants typically find fortnightly or monthly works well. We're flexible and will work around whatever suits you best.

Does your end of tenancy clean guarantee my deposit back?

We are confident in our standards and clean to a professional level that satisfies landlord and letting agent expectations across Ayrshire and South Glasgow. If your landlord raises a cleaning issue after our visit, we will return and re-clean the relevant areas free of charge.

Do you bring your own equipment and products?

Yes — we bring everything. All our products are eco-friendly and safe for children and pets. You don't need to provide anything.

Are your staff vetted and insured?

Absolutely. All Couthy Clean staff are PVG checked and we carry full Public and Employers' Liability insurance. You can open your door with complete confidence.

Do you serve areas outside Ayrshire?

Yes. We also cover East Renfrewshire (Newton Mearns, Giffnock, Clarkston) and South Glasgow (Busby, Eaglesham and surrounding areas). Not sure if we cover your postcode? Just get in touch and we'll let you know.

Do you offer move in and move out cleaning?

Yes. Our end of tenancy cleaning service covers both move out cleans for tenants and move in cleans for those starting fresh in a new property. We clean everything top to bottom including oven, fridge, inside cabinets and walls.

How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen: A Step-by-Step Guide

The kitchen is the room that gets dirty fastest and shows it most — grease clings to surfaces, appliances trap grime you can’t see, and a “quick wipe” routine only ever deals with the top layer. A proper deep clean works through the room in a specific order so you’re not undoing work you’ve already done.

Here’s how to do it properly, start to finish.

What You’ll Need

Degreaser or a vinegar/warm water solution
Bicarbonate of soda (for tougher grease and oven grime)
Microfibre cloths (a few — don’t use the same one everywhere)
An old toothbrush for tight corners and grout
Rubber gloves
Mop and bucket

Step 1: Clear and Declutter

Empty worktops completely and take everything off open shelving. You can’t deep clean around clutter — this also gives you a natural moment to bin anything expired in the process.

Step 2: Tackle the Oven First

Start here because it needs the longest dwell time. Make a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water, spread it across the interior (avoiding heating elements), and leave it for at least an hour — ideally overnight. While it sits, move on to the next steps.

Step 3: Empty and Clean Cupboards

Take everything out, wipe shelves with warm soapy water or a mild degreaser, and dry before replacing items. Wipe cupboard fronts and handles — this is where grease and fingerprints build up fastest and get overlooked in a regular clean.

Step 4: Deep Clean the Fridge

Remove all food, take out shelves and drawers where possible and wash them separately, then wipe the interior with a vinegar-water solution. Check and wipe the door seals — mould builds up here more than anywhere else in the fridge.

Step 5: Worktops and Splashbacks

Degrease thoroughly, paying particular attention to the area directly around the hob. For stubborn marks, a bicarbonate of soda paste with light scrubbing lifts most residue without scratching most surfaces.

Step 6: Sink and Taps

Scrub the sink basin, descale the taps (a vinegar-soaked cloth wrapped around the tap for 15 minutes works well), and clean the plughole and any visible pipework.

Step 7: Return to the Oven

Wipe out the bicarbonate of soda paste with a damp cloth — it should lift most of the loosened grime with it. Finish with a light vinegar spray to remove any residue, then clean the oven door glass and racks separately.

Step 8: Extractor Fan and Filter

Remove the filter if possible and soak it in hot, soapy water while you finish the rest of the room. Wipe down the fan housing itself, which collects more grease than most people expect.

Step 9: Small Appliances

Wipe down the microwave (inside and out), toaster (empty crumb tray), and kettle exterior. Descale the kettle if it’s been a while.

Step 10: Floors, Last

Sweep or vacuum first to remove debris, then mop thoroughly — including corners and behind any moveable units. Doing this last means you’re not walking crumbs and residue back across a clean floor.

Quick-Reference Order

Declutter worktops
Start oven paste soaking
Cupboards (empty, wipe, replace)
Fridge
Worktops and splashbacks
Sink and taps
Finish oven
Extractor fan
Small appliances
Floors

FAQ

How long does a full kitchen deep clean take? Realistically 2–4 hours for an average kitchen, depending on how long it’s been since the last proper clean.

How often should I deep clean my kitchen? Every 3–6 months for most households, with weekly maintenance in between to keep grease from building up as fast.

What’s the best way to deal with really stubborn baked-on oven grime? Extended dwell time is the key — leave the bicarbonate of soda paste overnight rather than for an hour if the buildup is significant. For very neglected ovens, a specialist oven cleaning product may be needed.

Is it worth hiring a professional for this? If your kitchen hasn’t had a proper deep clean in over six months, or you simply don’t have a free afternoon, a professional deep clean will typically get further into appliances and behind fixtures than most people manage themselves.

Skip the Scrubbing

If reading this list made your Saturday plans disappear, our Deep Cleaning service covers your whole kitchen — appliances included — using eco-friendly products we bring ourselves. Get a free quote.