Deep Cleaning vs Changeover Cleaning: What Does Your Costa Blanca Villa Need?

Deep Cleaning vs Changeover Cleaning: What Does Your Costa Blanca Villa Need?

As a holiday rental owner on the Costa Blanca, you will encounter two main types of professional cleaning: changeover cleaning (between guest stays) and deep cleaning (periodic thorough reset). Understanding the difference helps you plan your cleaning budget and maintain your property to the standard that earns 5-star reviews.

What Is Changeover Cleaning?

A changeover clean is the thorough professional clean carried out between every guest stay. It covers every room — kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, terrace and pool area — bringing the property back to guest-ready condition within a set time window. At CleanHost, every changeover clean in Javea and the Costa Blanca includes a full photographic report.

What Is Deep Cleaning?

A deep clean goes significantly further. It is typically done once or twice a year — most commonly as a season opening after winter or after a renovation. Deep cleaning includes:

• Inside the oven, grill, hob and extractor hood
• Inside the fridge and freezer (defrosted)
• Limescale removal from shower screens, taps and tiles
• Grout scrubbing in bathrooms
• Skirting boards, light fittings and ceiling fans
• Behind and under all furniture and appliances
• Window frames, shutters and exterior door frames
• Outdoor BBQ and kitchen equipment

Which Does Your Costa Blanca Property Need?

The answer: both, at different times. Use changeover cleans for every guest rotation and deep cleans at the start of each main season (typically April/May for summer, and October/November if you have winter rentals). Properties listed on WebVillas.net and CasasYVillas.com benefit particularly from a deep clean before peak season.