Deep cleaning – what is it and what does it involve?
Despite regular cleaning, do the surfaces in your business, healthcare facility, restaurant, or office still look unsightly? Often, the problem is dirt that isn’t visible at first glance but gradually worsens the visual and hygienic condition of the rooms. Mineral deposits, grease, rust, or old protective coatings are just some of the challenges that are difficult to tackle during daily cleaning. When they build up, a deep clean is necessary.
We’ve prepared a short guide on how to approach deep cleaning professionally, along with a list of products effective for specific types of flooring, to achieve visible, lasting results. This will make your spaces more aesthetically pleasing, safe, and hygienic for both customers and employees.
What is deep cleaning and when is it necessary?
Deep cleaning is a specialized type of cleaning that involves comprehensive surface cleaning, including hard-to-reach areas and spots particularly prone to stubborn dirt. It differs significantly from daily cleaning tasks, which focus mainly on superficial, aesthetic cleanliness. Deep cleaning requires intensive work, often involving the use of specialized equipment such as mechanical scrubbers, extraction vacuums, or steam cleaners. The goal is to restore surfaces to their original cleanliness, which improves the comfort and safety of those using the premises.
Regular deep cleaning is particularly important in places with elevated hygiene standards, such as clinics, dental offices, beauty salons, restaurants, and hotels. In such facilities, daily use leads to the accumulation of contaminants that routine cleaning cannot effectively remove. Grease deposits in restaurant kitchens, residue from cosmetic products in beauty salons, or stubborn mineral deposits in the restrooms of medical facilities are examples of contaminants that require a specialized approach and the use of appropriate, professional cleaning agents.
What does deep cleaning entail?
Deep cleaning typically includes:
- Cleaning floors and horizontal surfaces – removing deeply embedded dirt, thoroughly cleaning grout, crevices, and edges.
- Cleaning of sanitary surfaces – removing limescale, soap scum, rust, and mold, as well as thoroughly cleaning toilets, sinks, showers, and bathtubs.
- Removal of grease and other stubborn dirt – degreasing countertops, appliances, and fixtures in kitchens and utility rooms.
- Cleaning lamps, water heaters, and other fixtures – thorough removal of dust, deposits, and grime accumulated over time.
- Deep cleaning of hard-to-reach areas – crevices, corners, nooks, and spaces behind furniture and appliances.
- Whitening yellowed or discolored surfaces – restoring the original appearance of surfaces such as grout, tiles, or fixtures that have yellowed or discolored over time.
What professional cleaning products should you choose for deep cleaning?
Effective deep cleaning requires selecting products appropriate for the type of surfaces being cleaned and the nature of the dirt. Among the noteworthy products available on the market, MEDISEPT products from the Mediclean line stand out. Their effectiveness is backed by research, which has demonstrated high efficacy in removing tough stains while ensuring the safety of the cleaned surfaces and compliance with applicable hygiene standards.
Thorough cleaning of industrial surfaces
For industrial surfaces that are often subject to heavy soiling, it is worth using products such as Mediclean 200 Indust and Mediclean 201 Indust. These are high-performance products that effectively remove heavy oil, grease, soot, and lubricants typical of production halls or mechanical workshops. Thanks to their concentrated formula, they ensure thorough cleaning when used with an automatic cleaning machine or a high-pressure washer.
Cleaning surfaces made of porcelain stoneware, natural stone, and ceramic tiles
For thorough cleaning of floors made of porcelain stoneware and ceramic tiles, which are particularly prone to the formation of stubborn mineral and grease deposits, the recommended product is Mediclean 160 Gres. This product is highly effective at removing typical dirt associated with heavy use in public or commercial spaces. After using this cleaner, surfaces regain their original color and matte or semi-matte finish, without leaving streaks or water marks.
For heavily soiled surfaces, such as floors in production halls or warehouses, the solution is Mediclean 130 Strong. This highly concentrated formula is particularly effective at removing difficult, stubborn dirt, such as grease, oil, or lime scale stains. Thanks to its high-cleaning-power formula, Mediclean 130 Strong is ideal for removing heavy soiling in industrial, commercial, and service facilities, restoring surfaces to their original appearance.
Cleaning surfaces protected with polymer or wax coatings
Surfaces protected by polymer or wax coatings, commonly found in medical facilities, hotels, or shopping malls, require special deep-cleaning agents to prepare them for re-sealing. Mediclean 121 Striper is a product that effectively removes old, worn protective layers and the dirt accumulated within them. It is designed for cleaning hard floors.
Two other products also work well here—Mediclean 141 Polymer and Mediclean 142 Polymer. These are professional products designed to protect most water-resistant hard floors. Both products are based on acrylic and polyurethane emulsions as well as waxes, creating a solid, protective layer on the floor that prevents scratches and the penetration of dirt. Applying several layers effectively masks unevenness and minor damage resulting from daily use. An additional advantage of these products is their anti-slip properties.
Thorough cleaning in the food processing industry and commercial kitchens
In the food processing industry and commercial kitchens, where tough stains such as grease, oil, or mineral deposits are common, the use of strong, specialized products is essential. For cleaning work surfaces and kitchen equipment, Mediclean 570 All is a concentrated formula that effectively removes greasy grime from waterproof floors and equipment in commercial kitchens and food processing facilities. Mediclean 580 Lime is a concentrate for removing lime deposits and scale, ideal for commercial dishwashers, kettles, and boilers. All these products are intended for professional use and ensure effectiveness in demanding conditions.
Unusual restroom cleaning
In public facilities such as hotels, restaurants, and medical facilities, restrooms require special care and regular, thorough cleaning. Mediclean 340 Tube is a pipe-cleaning granule that effectively dissolves grease, hair, and other organic debris, ensuring proper flow in drainage systems. Mediclean 315 Power is a formula that does not require dilution for thorough cleaning of restrooms. Apply it directly to the surface, wait 5–10 minutes, then rinse. It is a concentrate with powerful cleaning action that effectively removes limescale, rust, and other stubborn organic grime typical of restrooms in public facilities.
Mediclean 330 Chlorine, on the other hand, has bleaching and fungicidal properties, eliminating mold, fungi, and iron deposits, as well as neutralizing unpleasant odors. Mediclean 340, as already mentioned, unclogs drain traps. All products in the Mediclean line are designed for professional use in demanding sanitary environments.
