Came home from holiday to a place that sparkled like crystal. Polite, careful, and now indispensable.
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Ayşe K.
Villa owner · Taşucu
Services
Deep Cleaning
Top-to-bottom, room-by-room cleaning for your home.
Kristal · Deep Cleaning
Expert insight
Professional home cleaning is more than the visible result — it's a discipline of allergen, mold spore, bacteria, and chemical residue management. Top-to-bottom order, dry-before-wet sequencing, surface-specific products, and a color-coded cloth system separate professional service from a regular wipe-down. At Kristal Cleaning we apply protocols designed for the humidity, salt, and dust load of the Mersin coastal climate.
What's included?
From kitchen to bath, living to bedroom — professional cleaning that touches every corner. We tackle dust, stains, limescale and bacteria with eco-friendly products.
- Ideal for
- Routine maintenance, post-move-in, post-holiday, before special occasions.
- Duration
- 3 – 6 hours (depending on m² and rooms)
- Team
- 2 – 4 person specialist team
- Deep bath and kitchen cleaning
- Furniture and electronics dusting
- Window and mirror polishing
- Floor sweeping and mopping
- Carpet and upholstery surface care
- Waste removal and disinfection
Our methodology
Our methodology
The details that separate professional cleaning from amateur work.
- 01
Top-to-Bottom Principle
We start at ceiling corners — light fixtures, furniture, shelves — and work down to the floor. This sequence prevents re-soiling lower surfaces; it's the industry efficiency standard.
- 02
Dry Before Wet
First HEPA vacuum and dry microfiber, then wet cleaning. Reverse it and dust turns to mud, leaving streaks on every surface.
- 03
Color-Coded Cloth System
Bath (red), kitchen (green), general surfaces (blue), glass (yellow). The same system mandatory in healthcare — eliminates cross-contamination, rarely applied at home.
- 04
Dwell Time Discipline
Disinfectants and solvents need 4-10 minutes on a surface to do the job. Wiping immediately zeroes out the effect; we plan dwell time into our schedule.
- 05
12-Point Quality Walkthrough
At the end, the team lead runs a 12-item checklist (lighting, corners, mirror streaks, handles, outlets, etc.). We don't leave until you've signed off.
Equipment & products
Equipment & products
The right outcome starts with the right equipment.
EU Ecolabel · Nordic Swan · HEPA · ISSA
HEPA-filter vacuum
Captures particles down to 0.3 microns — critical for allergies and asthma. Standard vacuums recirculate this size dust back into the air.
Microfiber cloth set
Fibers 100x finer than a water molecule; up to 99% bacterial pickup even without chemicals. 95% less waste vs. disposables.
Steam machine (175°C)
Chemical-free disinfection for tile grout, silicone, and oven interiors. Ideal for homes with kids and pets.
pH-neutral multi-surface products
Won't erode marble, hardwood, or granite. pH imbalance leads to surface wear over years.
EU Ecolabel & Nordic Swan certified
Independently certified, biodegradable. Critical for the marine ecosystem along the coast.
Common DIY mistakes
Common DIY mistakes
The most frequent mistakes we see — so you avoid them.
Mixing vinegar and bleach
Releases toxic chlorine gas. Sadly common in homes that mix "to clean better." Never combine — life-threatening.
One spray for every surface
Acidic cleaner matts marble; alkaline cleaner discolors hardwood. Surface-specific product is the key to longevity.
Washing microfiber with softener
Softener coats the capillary structure and kills absorbency. Detergent only, 60°C.
Abrasive sponge on chrome
Steel wool and hard sponges leave permanent scratches on chrome taps and stovetops. Soft microfiber + vinegar is enough.
Detailed checklist
Detailed checklist
What we apply in every room, on every visit.
01
Living Room & Bedroom
- Cobweb removal from ceiling corners
- Lighting and lampshade dusting
- Picture, mirror, decor wiping
- Under and behind furniture
- Anti-static TV/screen cleaning
- Carpet deep vacuum + spot stains
- Cushion and upholstery refresh
- Bedside, lamps, side tables
- Window inside + frames + sills
- Outlet and switch disinfection
02
Kitchen
- Oven interior degreasing
- Microwave inside/out
- Fridge exterior + handle
- Stove and hood degreasing
- Sink, tap — limescale + polish
- Countertop disinfection
- Cabinet doors — fingerprints
- Trash can inside/out disinfection
- Floor wash
03
Bathroom
- Shower glass — limescale
- Toilet deep clean + disinfection
- Sink + tap — polish
- Mirrors — streak-free
- Tile grout + mold check
- Holder, soap dispenser disinfection
- Floor scrub
- Cabinet exteriors
Seasonal advice
On the Mersin coast, salt particles settle on surfaces weekly. We recommend deep cleaning in spring (March-May) and again in autumn (September-October) ahead of winter for mold prevention. For coastal/seasonal homes, start- and end-of-season deep cleans are essential.
FAQ
Service-specific FAQ
How often should I deep clean?
In actively used homes, every 2-3 months; for coastal/seasonal homes, start and end of season; with allergies in the household, every 6 weeks. Best results when paired with weekly maintenance.
Are laundry and dishes included?
Not in the standard package — they're optional add-ons. Mention them at the site visit and we'll include them in the quote.
Can you clean while I'm away?
Yes — we work key-handover. The team is insured and reference-checked; we sign an NDA and the property may be under camera.
Which products do you use?
EU Ecolabel and Nordic Swan certified eco products. pH-neutral options for delicate surfaces. We can share a product list on request.
Safe for pets and kids?
All our products are residue-free after evaporation and contain no toxic ingredients. We also prefer the chemical-free steam machine where possible.
Testimonials
See us through their eyes
Local and international clients sharing their Kristal Cleaning experience.
Contact
Let your space shine — one phone call away.
Reach out for a free site visit and quote.