If you’ve ever looked at your home and thought, “I just need a professional to come in and sort this out,” you’ve probably hit a common roadblock. You start searching for services and see two main options: a Regular Clean and a Deep Clean.
On the surface, they sound similar. After all, “clean is clean,” right?
Well, not exactly.
In the world of professional cleaning, these are two very different “flavours” of service. Choosing the wrong one can lead to disappointment—either you pay for more than you need, or you expect a “miracle” restoration and only get a “tidy-up.”
At AustClean, we believe in being your transparent thought partner. We want you to feel in control of your space. So, let’s pull back the curtain and look at the Regular Clean vs. Deep Clean debate to help you decide which one is the perfect fit for your lifestyle and your home’s current “vibe.”
The Regular Clean: The “Maintenance” Hero
Think of a Regular Clean like your routine car service or your weekly trip to the gym. It’s all about maintenance and consistency.
A regular clean is designed for homes that are already in a relatively good state but need professional help to stay that way. It’s the service you book weekly or fortnightly to reclaim your weekends and keep the “chaos” at bay.
H3: What’s usually included in a Regular Clean?
A regular clean focuses on the high-traffic, visible areas of your home. It’s the “surface level” (but still professional!) work that keeps a home hygienic.
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General Tying: Straightening up cushions and light organisation.
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Floors: A thorough vacuum of all carpets and a mop of all hard floors.
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Kitchen: Wiping down benchtops, the exterior of appliances (fridge, microwave, oven), and cleaning the sink and stovetop.
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Bathrooms: Sanitising the toilet, cleaning the vanity, wiping the mirror, and a quick scrub of the shower/bath.
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Dusting: Wiping down easy-to-reach surfaces like coffee tables, desks, and sideboards.
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Bins: Emptying the primary household bins.
The Goal: To keep your home looking and feeling fresh so you don’t have to spend your Saturday morning with a mop in your hand.
The Deep Clean: The “Restoration” Specialist
If a regular clean is a car service, a Deep Clean is a full engine detail and a professional cut-and-polish. It’s forensic. It’s intensive. And it’s about getting into the nooks and crannies that haven’t seen a cloth in months (or years).
A deep clean takes significantly longer and requires more “elbow grease.” It’s designed to remove the deep-seated dirt, grime, and allergens that build up slowly over time.
H3: What’s included in a Deep Clean?
A deep clean includes everything in a regular clean, PLUS the “forgotten” zones:
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The “Insides”: Cleaning inside the oven (the big one!), inside the microwave, and sometimes inside cupboards or the fridge.
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The “Highs and Lows”: Dusting ceiling fans, light fittings, and scrubbing every centimetre of the skirting boards.
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The “Hidden Grime”: Moving light furniture to clean behind it, scrubbing window tracks, and wiping down all door frames and light switches.
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Bathrooms & Tiles: Intensive scale removal from shower screens and a deep scrub of the tile grout.
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Walls: Spot-cleaning scuff marks or a full wall wash if required.
The Goal: To reset the property to a “like-new” standard. It’s about hygiene and restoration, not just appearance.
Regular Clean vs. Deep Clean: A Quick Comparison Table
To make it even easier to digest, here is how the two services stack up against each other:
| Feature | Regular Clean | Deep Clean |
| Frequency | Weekly or Fortnightly | Once every 6–12 months |
| Time Taken | 2–4 hours (average home) | 6–12+ hours |
| Focus | Maintenance & Surfaces | Restoration & “Hidden” areas |
| Dusting | Easy-to-reach surfaces | Fans, vents, light fittings, skirting |
| Kitchen | Exterior of appliances | Inside oven, rangehood filters, etc. |
| Bathrooms | Standard sanitisation | Deep descaling & grout scrubbing |
| Best For | Keeping a tidy home tidy | Move-ins, Spring cleans, or “resetting” |
Which One Do You Need Right Now?
Still not sure? Ask yourself these three questions:
1. When was the last time a professional cleaned your home?
If the answer is “never” or “more than three months ago,” you almost certainly need a Deep Clean first. You cannot maintain a home that has a “backlog” of dust and grime. We recommend starting with a deep clean to get the home to a baseline, then following up with a regular clean to keep it there.
2. Are you moving house?
If you are moving out, you need more than just a deep clean; you need a Bond Clean (which is essentially a deep clean on steroids, specifically designed to meet RTA standards). You can read more about that in our Ultimate Bond Cleaning Guide.
3. What is your current stress level?
If you feel “drowned” by your housework and there are layers of dust on your fans or grease on your rangehood, a regular clean will feel like a “band-aid.” You need the “reset” of a deep clean to give you a fresh start. If your home is generally okay but you just hate mopping, a Regular Clean is your new best friend.
Your Cleaning Questions Answered
Q: “Do I need a deep clean before starting a regular cleaning service?”
A: Almost always, yes. At AustClean, we find that a “Deep Clean” (or ‘Spring Clean’) as the first visit allows our operators to get your home to a manageable standard. Once that deep grime is gone, our regular maintenance visits are much more effective!
Q: “How much does a professional deep clean cost in Brisbane or the Gold Coast?”
A: Deep cleaning is usually quoted by the job or by the hour because every home’s “starting point” is different. An AustClean operator will provide a free, no-obligation quote based on your specific needs.
Q: “Does a regular clean include the oven?”
A: Generally, no. Oven cleaning is a specialised, time-consuming task. It is a standard part of a Deep Clean or Bond Clean, but can be added to a regular service as an optional extra!
The AustClean Satisfaction Guarantee
Whether you choose a maintenance hero (Regular) or a restoration specialist (Deep), you get the same AustClean Promise:
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Trained Local Operators: You’re supporting a local small business owner who is fully trained and police-checked.
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Environmentally-Friendly Methods: We use products that are safe for your kids and pets.
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Satisfaction Guarantee: We take pride in our work. If you aren’t happy, we’ll make it right.
Take Control of Your Space Today
Don’t let your home’s “to-do” list dictate your weekend. Whether you need a one-off deep reset or a regular helping hand to keep the house sparkling, we’ve got you covered.
