What is Deep Cleaning?
Deep cleaning is not an extension of your regular maintenance clean. It's a different category of work entirely — an intensive, methodical clean that addresses areas routine cleaning doesn't reach: high-level surfaces, hidden grime, built-up residue, grout, fixtures, and the kind of detail that only shows up when it hasn't been done in a while.
The result is a space that doesn't just look clean — it genuinely is clean. Surfaces are restored, hygiene is reset, and the environment feels noticeably different.
At Signature Cleans, every deep clean is scoped specifically for your premises. We don't work from a generic checklist — we assess your space, agree on a detailed scope of work, and deliver against it.
When Do You Need a Deep Clean?
Deep cleaning isn't just for emergencies. There are several situations where a thorough, intensive clean is the right call:
Moving into new premises — Even a recently vacated building carries the history of its previous occupants. A deep clean ensures you're starting fresh in a genuinely clean environment.
After refurbishment or building works — Construction generates fine dust that settles everywhere. A post-build deep clean removes that residue properly, before your space goes back into use.
Periodic refresh — Even well-maintained spaces benefit from an intensive clean annually or quarterly. It resets standards, tackles accumulation, and keeps your environment in the condition your staff and visitors deserve.
End of tenancy — Whether you're vacating or receiving a space, a deep clean prepares it properly for the next chapter.
Pre-inspection or audit preparation — When an important visit is coming up, you want confidence that your environment reflects your standards. A deep clean gives you that confidence.
Following illness or contamination — Where hygiene has been compromised, a thorough sanitisation is essential before normal operations resume.
What's Included
Every deep clean is tailored to your specific space and requirements. Depending on your premises, a typical scope includes:
- High-level dusting — vents, light fittings, tops of cabinets and partitions
- Detailed cleaning of all surfaces, including fixtures and fittings
- Thorough sanitisation of all touchpoints — handles, switches, push plates
- Interior window cleaning
- Floor scrubbing and restoration — hard floors treated to their surface type
- Kitchen and break room deep clean — appliances, surfaces, cupboards inside and out
- Washroom deep sanitisation — descaling, grout cleaning, full fixture clean
- Carpet extraction or hard floor treatment where required
We use commercial-grade equipment and professional cleaning products selected for each surface type — not whatever's available, but what's actually appropriate.
Our Approach
Every deep clean starts with a site assessment. We walk through your space with you, identify the priority areas, note any specific requirements or sensitivities, and then put together a detailed scope of work.
You'll know exactly what's being cleaned, in what order, and by whom — before we start. No surprises.
On the day, our teams work methodically — top to bottom, room by room — so nothing is missed and no area is compromised by work done out of sequence. When we're done, you'll be invited to walk the space with us before we sign off.
That's the Signature Cleans standard. Not just clean — verifiably clean.
Why Choose Signature Cleans for Your Deep Clean?
We're an SSIP accredited and CQMS verified commercial cleaning company, trusted by businesses including Porsche, Bouygues UK, and Certas Energy across Exeter, Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.
Our deep cleaning teams are experienced across a wide range of commercial environments — offices, medical and dental practices, hospitality venues, schools, care homes, and industrial facilities. We understand that different spaces have different requirements, and we bring the right equipment, products, and expertise to each one.
If you need a one-off deep clean — or want to schedule a periodic intensive clean alongside your regular contract — we'd be glad to discuss your requirements.