7 Signs It’s Time for a Deep Clean
How to Know When It’s Time for a Deep Clean
You may tidy weekly. You may wipe counters daily. But even the cleanest homes need a true, thorough deep clean every now and then. Dirt, dust, bacteria, and buildup love to hide where your everyday cleaning can’t reach — and when those areas are ignored for too long, they can affect not only your comfort but your health.
At Mighty Maids, we specialize in deep cleaning services across Oakville, Burlington, Caledonia, and nearby communities. If you're wondering whether it's time to bring in the pros, these 7 signs are your answer.
1. You’re Noticing More Allergies or Respiratory Irritation
Dust mites, pet dander, mold spores, and other allergens can build up over time — especially in carpets, vents, under furniture, and along baseboards. If you or your family are experiencing more sneezing, congestion, or itchy eyes inside the home, your space likely needs a proper deep cleaning.
What we do:
We vacuum in layers (including under and behind furniture), clean vents, and hand-wash baseboards to remove hidden allergens.
2. Your House Smells Lived-In (Even After You Clean)
If there’s a lingering odour in your home — even after you’ve wiped down counters or taken out the trash — that’s a sign something deeper is going on. Musty, stale, or sour smells often come from:
Dirty garbage disposals
Grime behind toilets
Food particles under appliances
Forgotten pet spots
What we do:
We deep-clean kitchens, bathrooms, and appliance exteriors & interiors to get rid of those hidden stink zones.
3. High-Touch Areas Are… Kind of Sticky
Do your light switches, cupboard handles, or stair railings feel grimy? That’s a build-up of skin oils, dirt, and bacteria. And it’s common — most people forget to clean these areas unless they’re being intentional.
What we do:
Our deep clean includes disinfecting all high-touch areas, including door handles, switches, and drawer pulls.
4. You’re Planning a Move
Moving in or moving out? A regular clean won’t cut it — not if you want your deposit back or want to make a great first impression on the next tenant or buyer. Move-in/move-out cleaning is essentially a supercharged deep clean that includes:
Inside and outside of appliances
Cabinets and drawers
Walls, trim, and door frames
Window sills and tracks
All surfaces, hand-scrubbed
What we do:
We offer full-service move-in and move-out cleaning in Oakville, Burlington, and surrounding cities — including all the things most people forget.
5. You’re Seeing Stains and Grime You Can’t Scrub Away
Stains in your shower tile? Soap scum in the corners of your tub? Grease above your stove that seems stuck for good?
That’s deep clean territory.
These surfaces need heavy-duty degreasers, elbow grease, and experience — without damaging your finishes.
What we do:
We scrub grout lines, corners, and surface build-up by hand with safe, effective cleaning solutions.
6. You Haven’t Cleaned Behind or Under Furniture in Months
Let’s be honest — when was the last time you vacuumed under the couch or moved your dresser? Most people avoid it until something falls behind it… or until someone sneezes after sitting on the carpet.
What we do:
We move light furniture and clean underneath, behind, and around hard-to-reach areas — so you don’t have to.
7. You’re Just Overwhelmed and Don’t Know Where to Start
Maybe your home looks clean-ish… but doesn’t feel clean. Maybe you’ve been busy with work, family, or renovations and just can’t keep up. That’s okay.
There’s a reason we’ve been in business since 1986 — we get it.
What’s Included in a Mighty Maids Deep Clean?
Every cleaning is tailored to your home, but common services include:
Baseboards and trim
Inside cabinets and drawers
Behind and under furniture
Light switches, handles, vents
Deep bathroom and kitchen cleaning
Garbage bin cleaning
Spot-cleaning walls
How Often Should You Deep Clean?
We recommend a professional deep clean:
Every 3–6 months for regular households
Before and after moving
After renovations
Seasonally (spring and fall are popular)
Pairing a deep clean with ongoing weekly or bi-weekly service helps maintain that fresh feeling without starting from scratch.
Ready to Refresh Your Space?
Whether you need a one-time reset or a long-overdue scrub-down, we’re here to help. Mighty Maids offers deep cleaning in:
✔️ Oakville
✔️ Burlington
✔️ Caledonia
✔️ Milton
✔️ Dundas
✔️ Georgetown
✔️ Hamilton
✔️ Dunville
📞 Call us at (647) 921-6243
🧽 Or click here to request your deep clean quote
