Comparison

Professional vs DIY cleaning: the real differences

Some tasks you can handle yourself without any issue. Others need equipment and products you cannot buy at the supermarket. We explain when each option is worth it.

Not everything cleans the same with a mop

Mopping floors, cleaning windows or vacuuming are tasks anyone can do well. But when it comes to ingrained dirt, upholstery, carpets or deep cleans, household products fall short.

How we work during a professional clean

Industrial equipment, domestic result

01

Assessment and plan

We review each area, identify materials and choose the right products. Not everything cleans the same way.

02

Extraction cleaning

Injection-extraction machines, steam and professional products. We remove dirt, grease and bacteria in depth.

03

Final review

We go over each area with you. If something is not right, we redo it on the spot.

When you need professional cleaning

Professional vs DIY: what actually changes

DIYProfessional
EquipmentVacuum, mop, clothsInjection-extraction machines, industrial steam
ProductsGeneric supermarket cleanersSpecific products for each material and dirt type
Time4-8 hours of your time2-4 hours from a professional team
DepthSurface and visible dirtBacteria, mites and ingrained dirt
Cost per sessionEUR 10-30 in productsEUR 80-300 depending on service
ResultGood for daily maintenanceComplete clean that lasts weeks or months

Professional cleaning services

For what household products cannot solve

Deep home cleaning

Full cleaning of every room: kitchen, bathrooms, floors, windows and hard-to-reach areas.

Upholstery cleaning

Sofas, chairs, armchairs and bed headboards. Extraction of dirt, stains and odours.

Carpet and rug cleaning

Professional wash with extraction: removes mites, stains and odours trapped in fibres.

Mattress cleaning

Disinfection and extraction of mites, sweat and stains. The mattress is left sanitised.

Post-renovation cleaning

Removal of construction dust, paint residue, plaster and building dirt.

Kitchen and bathroom cleaning

Deep degreasing of extractor hoods, ovens, tile grout and shower screens.

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