Is Your Home Actually Clean? 5 Things Most People Forget to Clean Every Week
- HD Cleaning
- Jul 6
- 5 min read
Updated: Sep 16
Your kitchen worktops are spotless, the floors are vacuumed, and the beds are freshly made, but is your home truly clean? If you’re like most busy Londoners, chances are you’re overlooking a few key areas in your domestic cleaning checklist. These commonly forgotten spots can harbour dust, grime, and bacteria, undermining your efforts and impacting the health and comfort of your home.
In this guide, we’ll explore five areas that are frequently neglected and explain how HD Cleaning’s attention to detail can keep your home consistently clean and healthy.
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1. Light Switches, Door Handles, and Remote Controls
Often touched but rarely cleaned, these high-contact surfaces are a breeding ground for bacteria. Whether it’s the bathroom light switch, your bedroom door handle, or the remote control for your living room TV, these items can collect fingerprints, oils, and germs that spread throughout the house.
Including these items in your weekly domestic cleaning routine can significantly improve hygiene. At HD Cleaning Ltd, we disinfect high-touch surfaces during every visit, using eco-friendly products that are safe for children, pets, and allergy sufferers.
2. Skirting Boards and Wall Edges
Skirting boards and edges where the floor meets the wall tend to collect dust, hair, and pet dander. Because they are low to the ground and often overlooked, these areas can become unsightly and unhygienic over time.
Our team of professional cleaners pays attention to detail. During each scheduled clean, we thoroughly dust and wipe skirting boards, ensuring that your home is clean from the ground up. This small touch makes a big difference in the appearance and feel of a room, especially when part of a regular domestic cleaning service.
3. Underneath and Behind Furniture
Out of sight often means out of mind. But dirt, crumbs, and dust bunnies love to hide under sofas, beds, and sideboards. Over time, this build-up can lead to poor indoor air quality, musty smells, and even pest problems.
HD Cleaning’s house deep cleaning packages include moving light furniture and vacuuming or mopping beneath. Whether it’s your living room sofa or a side cabinet in your hallway, we make sure no spot is left untouched.
For examples of our thorough work, check out our project gallery.
4. Kitchen Appliances (Handles, Tops and Behind)
While most people wipe down countertops and hobs, appliance exteriors—especially the tops, handles, and backs of fridges, ovens, and microwaves—are often skipped. These areas collect grease, fingerprints, and grime over time.
At HD Cleaning, our kitchen cleaning includes thorough sanitisation of appliance exteriors and surrounding surfaces. If you're booking a deep clean or spring clean, we also address the insides and back panels where dust and dirt tend to settle.
Our cleaning services are particularly useful during the summer, when more cooking and open windows contribute to dust and debris. See this Instagram post for a surprising fact about seasonal dirt.e.
5. Window Tracks and Internal Frames
Clean windows brighten your home, but many people forget the frames and tracks. Dust, dead insects, and mildew can build up here quickly, especially in damp corners or homes near busy roads.
Our window and glass cleaning service doesn’t just stop at a streak-free shine. We clean the tracks, ledges, and frames to prevent dirt build-up and ensure your windows open and close with ease.
Want to see us in action? Watch this Instagram reel.
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Why HD Cleaning’s Regular Service Covers What Others Miss
At HD Cleaning Ltd, we pride ourselves on consistency, detail, and results. Unlike generic services, our cleaners are trained to follow a thorough domestic cleaning checklist, ensuring nothing is missed and everything is cleaned to a professional standard.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Regular & One-Off Cleaning Options: Weekly, fortnightly, and deep cleans available.
Trusted & Vetted Cleaners: Fully insured, background-checked, and experienced.
Eco-Friendly Products: Ideal for children, pets, and allergy sufferers.
Tailored Services: Every visit is adjusted to your home’s layout and your preferences.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If something’s not right, we make it right.
Weekly Domestic Cleaning Routine: More Than Just Dusting
A professional weekly domestic cleaning routine should go beyond the basics. With HD Cleaning, every session includes:
Dusting and wiping of all accessible surfaces
Vacuuming carpets, rugs, and upholstery
Mopping hard floors
Cleaning kitchen surfaces, cupboard fronts, and sinks
Sanitising toilets, showers, baths, and taps
Emptying bins and refreshing key areas
What Our Clients Say
“We always thought we kept a clean house until HD Cleaning did a deep clean. The detail was incredible. They cleaned things we didn’t even realise were dirty.”
– Charlotte M., Chelsea
“The team comes weekly and never misses a beat. We trust them completely with our home. Reliable, professional, and always immaculate.”
– Yusuf K., Westminster
“Booking HD Cleaning was the best decision we made after moving into our Fulham flat. They keep on top of everything, even the bits we always used to miss.”
– Helen G., Fulham
Affordable Packages & Exclusive Offers
First-Time Clean Special: Get 15% off your first session and experience the HD difference.
Bundle & Save: Book any 3 services and enjoy an additional 10% off your total.
Referral Rewards: Refer a friend and both of you receive 10% off.
End-of-Tenancy Cleaning: Save £25 on move-in/move-out cleans.
Whether you’re after a one-time reset or consistent upkeep, we’ve got a plan to suit you. Explore options at hdcleaning.uk/plans.
Book HD Cleaning and Leave the Details to Us
If your cleaning routine misses key areas, HD Cleaning Ltd can help you reclaim a hygienic, refreshed home—week after week. Our attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction makes us a top-rated choice for domestic cleaning services in London.
Call 07504816544 or email info@hdcleaning.uk to get your free quote.
Explore our Instagram page, read more blogs and guides, or visit our About Us to discover what makes us different.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What should be included in a weekly domestic cleaning routine?
A proper weekly clean should include dusting, vacuuming, mopping, surface sanitising, bathroom and kitchen cleaning, and bin removal. HD Cleaning’s service includes all of these plus extra attention to high-contact areas and hidden corners.
2. Why is a domestic cleaning checklist important?
A checklist ensures that nothing is missed. At HD Cleaning, our trained cleaners follow a proven checklist so every area—from skirting boards to light switches—is thoroughly addressed.
3. How long does a weekly clean take?
It depends on your home’s size and condition. Typically, a weekly clean for a two-bedroom flat takes 2 to 3 hours. Larger properties or those with pets may require more time.
4. Do I need to be home for the clean?
Not necessarily. Many clients provide access and return to a beautifully clean space. Our team is fully insured and trustworthy.
5. How do I get started with HD Cleaning?
Simply call 07504816544 or email info@hdcleaning.uk. We’ll offer a free quote and recommend a plan tailored to your home.
Don’t let the little things get overlooked. Book a cleaner that never misses a detail.
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