A regular tidy is one thing. A deep clean is another.

While everyday cleaning keeps surfaces looking presentable, a deep clean tackles the dirt, dust and grime that build up in places you do not typically reach: behind appliances, inside upholstery, under furniture and in the corners that normal vacuuming misses.

Done properly, it improves air quality, reduces allergens and gives your home a reset that maintenance cleaning simply cannot achieve.

This guide takes you through every room in the house, with practical steps and the right tools for each one.

What You Will Find in This Guide

• What deep cleaning involves and how it differs from regular cleaning
• A room-by-room checklist covering the kitchen, lounge, bedrooms, bathrooms and dining room
• The right tools and products for each surface and task
• How to clean upholstery, carpets and mattresses effectively

Before You Start: Get the Right Tools Together

Deep cleaning is significantly easier when you have the right equipment to hand before you begin.

For a thorough whole-home clean, you will need:

Upholstery and Spot Cleaner

The Bennett Read Powerpod Pro sprays, scrubs and extracts to remove stains, pet accidents and embedded dirt from carpets, furniture and mattresses.

All-in-One Vacuum and Deep Cleaner

The Bennett Read One handles wet and dry vacuuming, carpet deep cleaning and hard floor maintenance with a single machine and a multi-layer filtration system.

Cordless Handvac

The Bennett Read Swift Handvac 2.0 handles quick wet and dry cleanups in tight spaces, on furniture and in between deep cleaning tasks.

Spin Mop

The Bennett Read Duo Spin Cordless Mop with its dual-action self-cleaning bucket and 270ml trigger spray is ideal for hard floors in the kitchen, bathroom and dining room.

Microfibre Cloth

The Bennett Read Multi-Dry Cloth is non-scratch and super-absorbent, suitable for wiping down appliances, surfaces, cars and general drying throughout the home.

Cleaning Formulas

The Bennett Read Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner and Pet Stain and Odour Remover are both biodegradable, low-foaming and compatible with extraction cleaning equipment.

Kitchen

The kitchen accumulates grease, food residue and bacteria faster than any other room in the house. A deep clean here goes well beyond wiping the counters.

Appliances

• Empty and wipe down the inside of the fridge, including shelves, drawers and door seals. Check expiry dates while you go.
• Clean behind and underneath the fridge if accessible.
• Degrease the inside of the oven, including the door glass and racks.
• Wipe down the air fryer drawer, tray and exterior with a damp Bennett Read Multi-Dry Cloth. Dishwasher-safe parts can go straight in.
• Clean the inside of the microwave with a steam method: heat a bowl of water and lemon juice for five minutes, then wipe clean.
• Descale the kettle and wipe down the toaster, including the crumb tray.

Surfaces and Storage

• Degrease cabinet fronts, handles and the splashback behind the stove.
• Wipe down all countertops, including under small appliances.
• Clean inside cupboards and drawers, removing everything and wiping down before replacing.
• Wash the bin inside and out.

Floors

• Vacuum the kitchen floor thoroughly, including under units where accessible.
• Follow up with the Bennett Read Duo Spin Cordless Mop using a suitable floor cleaner dispensed via the built-in trigger spray for a streak-free, hygienic finish.

Lounge

The lounge sees more daily contact than almost any other room and harbours dust, allergens and pet dander in soft furnishings. A deep clean here makes a significant difference to air quality.

Upholstery and Soft Furnishings

• Use the Bennett Read Powerpod Pro on sofas, armchairs and cushions. The spray, scrub and extract cycle removes embedded dirt, dust mites and stains from fabric upholstery more effectively than vacuuming alone.
• Apply Bennett Read Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner as the cleaning solution for best results.
• For pet households, use the Bennett Read Pet Stain and Odour Remover on any affected areas of upholstery or carpet.
• Vacuum curtains and fabric blinds using the upholstery attachment on the Bennett Read One, or use the Powerpod Pro for a deeper clean.

Carpets and Rugs

• Deep clean carpets using the Bennett Read One in carpet deep cleaning mode, working in sections.
• Use the Bennett Read Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner formula in the machine for maximum soil extraction.
• Allow carpets to dry fully before replacing furniture.

Hard Surfaces and Electronics

• Dust all surfaces, including shelving, TV units and picture frames, using a Bennett Read Multi-Dry Cloth.
• Clean the TV screen with a dry microfibre cloth only.
• Wipe down remote controls, light switches and door handles with a damp cloth and disinfectant.
• Vacuum under and behind furniture.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms are where allergen exposure during sleep is highest. Dust mites in mattresses and bedding are the most common indoor allergen, making a thorough bedroom deep clean particularly valuable for anyone with allergies or asthma.

Mattress

• Strip all bedding and wash at the highest temperature the fabric allows.
• Use the Bennett Read Powerpod Pro on the mattress surface to extract dust mites, dead skin cells and surface stains. The Powerpod Pro removes more allergens and dust mites than ordinary vacuuming alone.
• Apply Bennett Read Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner for any stained areas and allow to dry fully before remaking the bed.
• Flip or rotate the mattress if applicable.

Soft Furnishings

• Deep clean bedroom chairs, ottomans and headboards with the Powerpod Pro.
• Vacuum curtains and fabric blinds.
• Wipe down blinds or shutters with a damp microfibre cloth.

Surfaces and Storage

• Empty wardrobes and drawers, wipe down interiors and declutter before replacing items.
• Dust all surfaces, including tops of wardrobes, bedside tables and skirting boards.
• Use the Bennett Read Swift Handvac 2.0 for quick cleanup of corners, under the bed and between furniture.

Floors

• Vacuum thoroughly, including under the bed and in corners.
• Mop hard bedroom floors with the Bennett Read Duo Spin Mop.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms need the most frequent deep cleaning of any room in the house. Mould, limescale and bacteria build up quickly in warm, humid conditions.

• Scrub the toilet bowl, seat, lid, base and behind the cistern.
• Clean the shower or bath, including the taps, showerhead and grout lines.
• Descale taps, showerheads and tiles with a suitable limescale remover.
• Clean inside bathroom cabinets and check expiry dates on medicines and products.
• Wipe down all surfaces, including shelving and towel rails, with a disinfectant and the Bennett Read Multi-Dry Cloth.
• Wash bath mats and shower curtains.
• Clean the extractor fan cover if present.
• Mop the bathroom floor thoroughly with the Bennett Read Duo Spin Mop, using the trigger spray to dispense cleaner precisely around the base of the toilet and behind the door.
• Use the Bennett Read Swift Handvac 2.0 to clean corners and behind the toilet before mopping.

Dining Room

The dining room accumulates food residue on surfaces, crumbs on floors and grease on chairs that regular wiping does not fully address.

• Wipe down the dining table thoroughly, including the underside of the table edge and legs.
• Clean dining chairs, including the seat, backrest and legs. For fabric or upholstered seats, use the Bennett Read Powerpod Pro to remove embedded food residue and stains.
• Clean the inside of any display cabinets or sideboards, including glass shelves.
• Dust light fittings above the table.
• Wipe down skirting boards and wall surfaces at chair height where scuff marks accumulate.
• Vacuum the dining room floor thoroughly, paying attention to under and around chair legs.
• Mop hard floors with the Bennett Read Duo Spin Mop for a polished, streak-free finish.

A whole-home deep clean does not have to be a one-day marathon. Tackle one room at a time and the job becomes manageable.

The right tools make every step faster and more effective.

Browse the full Bennett Read cleaning range including the Powerpod Pro, Bennett Read One, Duo Spin Mop, Swift Handvac 2.0 and cleaning formulas, and register your products online to extend your warranty at no extra cost.

FAQs

What does deep clean mean?

A deep clean goes significantly further than regular maintenance cleaning.

Where everyday tidying addresses visible surfaces, a deep clean targets areas that are typically missed:

• Inside appliances
• Behind furniture
• Under beds
• Inside upholstery
• Grout lines
• Skirting boards
• Ceiling corners

It also involves treating surfaces rather than just wiping them, using extraction cleaning on carpets and upholstery, descaling fixtures and disinfecting high-contact areas like door handles and light switches.

How do I properly deep clean my house?

Work room by room from top to bottom, starting with ceilings and light fittings and finishing with floors.

• Clear surfaces before cleaning them.
• Move furniture where possible.
• Use the right tool for each task.
• Use an upholstery deep cleaner like the Bennett Read Powerpod Pro for soft furnishings and mattresses.
• Use a deep cleaning vacuum for carpets.
• Use a spin mop for hard floors.
• Use microfibre cloths for surfaces.
• Allow wet areas to dry fully before replacing items.

What is included in a deep clean of your house?

A thorough deep clean covers every room and includes:

• Cleaning inside appliances
• Washing windows and window tracks
• Deep cleaning carpets and upholstery
• Scrubbing grout and bathroom fixtures
• Wiping down inside cupboards and drawers
• Cleaning behind and under furniture
• Descaling taps and showerheads
• Washing curtains and blinds
• Disinfecting light switches and door handles
• Treating mattresses for dust mites and allergens

How do you clean an upholstery sofa at home?

For fabric sofas, use the Bennett Read Powerpod Pro with Bennett Read Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner.

The Powerpod:

• Sprays the cleaning solution into the fabric.
• Scrubs the fibres.
• Extracts the dirty water.
• Removes stains, dust mites and embedded dirt in one process.

Work in sections, allowing each area to dry before moving on.

For pet accidents or odours, use the Bennett Read Pet Stain and Odour Remover as the cleaning formula instead.