There is no universal answer like "once every so often": one apartment gets dirty quickly, another stays fresh for weeks. We will look at what the frequency of deep cleaning depends on and give clear guidelines for different situations and types of housing.
The basic rule
For most apartments, the best option is a deep cleaning every 1–3 months. Once a month if there are many residents, children or pets. Every 2–3 months for a couple or one person who cleans regularly on their own.
Between deep cleanings, keep things clean with light cleaning. That way dirt does not have time to build up, and each following deep cleaning goes faster and easier.
What affects frequency
Several factors make an apartment get dirty faster and move the deep cleaning closer:
- Children: crumbs, stains and fingerprints on walls and furniture appear every day.
- Pets: hair on floors and textiles, odor, paw prints at the entrance.
- Allergies: dust and dust mites call for more frequent deep cleaning.
- Smoking indoors: residue and odor settle on walls, curtains and appliances.
- Frequent cooking: grease in the kitchen and on the range hood builds up faster than it seems.
Signs it is time
If you are not sure, go by the apartment itself, not the calendar. It is time to book a deep cleaning when:
- Dust comes back too fast: you wiped it yesterday and today there is a gray layer again.
- Buildup has appeared: limescale in the bathroom and on faucets, grease in the kitchen.
- The apartment smells stale, and the smell does not go away after airing out.
Upkeep between deep cleanings
To call cleaners for a deep cleaning less often, keep the apartment in shape with regular wet cleaning every week or two. It removes dust, washes floors and the bathroom and keeps dirt from reaching the point where a full deep clean is needed.
How much it costs
Deep cleaning in Aktau is from 35,000 ₸ for a 1-room apartment, and the exact price depends on size and condition. Cleaning the stove, refrigerator and microwave is included free of charge in the price of a deep cleaning. We can give you the exact price for your apartment in a couple of minutes on WhatsApp.