Deep Cleaning After a Hoarding Cleanup
Once the clutter is out, a hoarded home usually needs a deep clean before it is comfortable and safe to live in, rent or sell. Years of buildup, dust, spills and pest activity hide under piles and only show once the floors and walls are clear.
What a deep clean usually includes
- Floors: sweeping, scrubbing and mopping hard floors; deep cleaning or removing carpets that are stained, damaged or smell.
- Kitchen: degreasing cabinets, counters and appliances; cleaning inside the fridge and oven, or replacing them if they cannot be saved.
- Bathrooms: scrubbing and disinfecting toilets, tubs, showers, sinks and tile.
- Walls, baseboards, doors and switches: washing away grime and fingerprints.
- Vents, fans and light fixtures: removing dust and buildup.
- Windows and sills.
- Odor treatment after the cleaning. See odor removal in hoarded homes.
Deep cleaning vs. biohazard cleaning
A regular deep-cleaning company is fine for dirt and grime. Animal waste, mold, pest droppings, bodily fluids or spoiled food usually need a biohazard or hoarding specialist with protective equipment and the right disinfectants. See biohazards in hoarded homes and pests in hoarded homes.
Repairs that often come next
Clearing a home often reveals damaged flooring, drywall, plumbing leaks or broken appliances. Many families schedule repairs between the deep clean and painting.
Keeping it clean
A regular cleaning schedule, even every two weeks, helps keep the home on track and makes early warning signs easier to spot. See after the cleanup and preventing hoarding from coming back.
Find deep cleaning services near you or hoarding cleanup specialists.