Life in Johns Creek is busy, and "maintenance cleaning" often skips the details. Over months, cooking grease settles on cabinets, HVAC airflow creates black lines on carpets, and scuffs multiply on hallways. Our Periodic Deep Clean is designed to reverse this aging process.
The Restoration Map
The Architecture of Clean: Walls & Trim
Look closely at your hallways at knee-height. You'll likely see rubber scuffs from shoes, "ghosting" dust on baseboards, and fingerprints on door frames. These imperfections make a clean house feel dirty.
Matte Paint Restoration
High-end flat paints are unforgiving. Scrubbing them creates a shiny spot ("burnishing").
- The Blot Technique: We lift stains using absorbent microfiber and specialized surfactant, never harsh rubbing.
- Magic Eraser Precision: Used only on trim and semi-gloss surfaces where safe.
Baseboard Detail
Dust settles and bonds to baseboards due to humidity.
- Wet Wash: We hand-wash baseboards to remove the gray film that dry dusting misses.
- Caulk Lines: Special attention to the top edge where dust creates a visible line against the wall.
The Thermodynamics of Grease: Appliances
A dirty oven smokes and cooks unevenly. A dusty fridge coil works twice as hard. Our deep clean is as much about efficiency as it is about hygiene.
| Appliance | Hidden Problem | The Restoration Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oven | Baked-on Carbon (Smoke). | Enzyme-based carbon release agents. No toxic lye fumes that damage sensors. |
| Range Hood | Congealed Grease Filters. | Soaking mesh filters in degreaser to restore airflow and fire safety. |
| Refrigerator | Dusty Coils & Moldy Seals. | Vacuuming intake coils and scrubbing rubber gaskets with mildewcide. |
Filtration Soiling: The "Black Line" Mystery
Have you noticed dark gray lines on your carpet right along the walls or under doors? This is "filtration soiling"—pollutants filtered out of the air as it passes through the gap between floor and wall.
The Crevice Extraction Method
- The Cause: HVAC pressure forces air through carpet edges, trapping microscopic soot and dust.
- The Fix: Standard vacuuming fails here. We use high-suction crevice tools and agitation to dislodge these embedded particulates.
- Prevention: We recommend sealing gaps and changing HVAC filters, but our deep clean resets the carpet's appearance.
- Stain Note: This is different from a liquid spill; it requires specific dry-solvent techniques to avoid "wicking" back up.
The Hidden Bio-Load: Gaskets & Drains
Mold loves moisture and darkness. The rubber seals in your washing machine and dishwasher are prime real estate for bacterial growth that creates "musty" odors.
The Dishwasher Trap
Food particles accumulate in the filter and spray arms.
We Clean:
The manual filter basket, the rubber door seal, and the detergent dispenser mechanism.
The Washer Gasket
Front-loaders trap water in the rubber bellows, growing mildew.
We Clean:
Scrubbing inside the fold of the gasket with antifungal cleaners to remove slime and odor.
Restoration Audits
The "In-Law Visit" Audit
Guests notice what you've become "nose blind" to:
- Range Hood: Is it sticky to the touch?
- Baseboard Dust: Is there a gray fuzzy line in the guest bathroom?
- Shower Doors: Is the glass cloudy with hard water scale?
- Ceiling Fans: Are there visible clumps of dust on the blade edges?
Move-In/Move-Out Scope
The difference between "broom clean" and "deposit back":
- Inside all kitchen and bathroom cabinets/drawers.
- Pulling out the fridge and stove to clean underneath (if safe).
- Wiping down all blinds and window sills.
- Cleaning light fixtures and switch plates.