Everything in the turnover clean, plus the work a turnover can never reach. A deep clean is preventive maintenance, not reactive cleaning — schedule it or pay for it in reviews.
Special Stays29 June 20262 min read
Written by the Special Stays team, eight years managing premium coastal homes across Western Australia.
Kitchen
- Clean inside the oven — racks, door glass and roof
- Pull the fridge out and clean behind and underneath
- Soak the rangehood filter in degreaser
- Run a dishwasher cleaning cycle
- Descale the kettle and run a vinegar cycle through the coffee maker
- Clean all drawer and cupboard interiors
- Clean behind and under the stovetop if removable
- Clean the grout on splashback tiles
Bathrooms
- Descale the showerhead
- Deep-scrub all grout lines with a grout brush
- Clean the silicone seals for mould
- Remove and wash the exhaust fan grille
- Machine-wash the shower curtain with vinegar
- Wipe all tile and painted wall surfaces
- Descale the toilet tank interior
- Polish fixtures to remove water spots
Bedrooms
- Flip, vacuum and spot-clean the mattress
- Wash or replace mattress protectors
- Launder decorative pillows and throws
- Wipe the headboard and clean behind it
- Move all furniture and vacuum or mop underneath
- Clean window tracks and wipe individual blind slats
Living areas
- Clean ceiling fans — blades, housing and above the blades
- Vacuum and steam-clean upholstered furniture
- Clean window tracks, frames and lampshades
- Wash curtains, wipe blinds and spot-clean walls
- Dust and wipe all artwork frames and glass
Outdoor areas
- BBQ — full internal clean, grates soaked and scrubbed, grease trap emptied
- Wash outdoor furniture — surfaces, legs and undersides
- Clear cobwebs from eaves, light fixtures and external corners
- Sweep and hose all paths and outdoor mats
Maintenance check (do this during the deep clean)
- Replace HVAC filters
- Test smoke and CO detectors and replace batteries
- Inspect for leaks or water damage
- Test all appliances
- Review towels and linen and retire anything worn, frayed or stained
