Service: Villa Cleaning

  • Villa cleaning checklist: what a professional service covers

    A villa clean is not the same as an apartment clean. More rooms, larger surfaces, outdoor spaces, pool areas, multiple bathrooms — the scope is significantly broader. Here’s what a professional villa cleaning service on the Costa del Sol should cover.

    Interior

    • All bedrooms: dust, vacuum, fresh linen if required
    • All bathrooms: disinfect, descale, clean mirrors and taps
    • Kitchen: worktops, hob, oven exterior, sink, appliance fronts
    • Living and dining areas: dust, vacuum/mop, wipe all surfaces
    • Hallways and stairs: vacuum/mop, wipe handrails

    Exterior and outdoor areas

    • Terrace swept and mopped
    • Outdoor furniture wiped down
    • Pool surround swept (pool maintenance is separate)
    • Garden paths and entrance swept
    • BBQ area wiped if used

    What’s usually not included

    Pool maintenance, gardening, window cleaning (external), and laundry beyond linen change are typically separate services or add-ons. Clarify when getting quotes what’s included and what’s charged additionally.

    How long does it take?

    A 3–4 bedroom villa with outdoor space typically takes 4–6 hours for a thorough clean. Larger properties or those that have been empty for a while will take longer. Getting a quote based on your specific villa is the most accurate way to budget.

  • Summer preparation checklist for your Spanish villa

    If your villa has been closed up since January, it needs more than a quick hoover before you or your guests arrive in June. Here’s a practical checklist for getting a Costa del Sol property fully ready for the summer season.

    Cleaning and deep clean

    • Full deep clean — all rooms, oven, fridge, bathrooms, terrace
    • Clean exterior shutters and window tracks
    • Wipe down all outdoor furniture
    • Clear terrace drain covers of accumulated debris
    • Check for any mould or damp in bathrooms or north-facing rooms

    Systems and appliances

    • Test all air conditioning units — service if they haven’t been run since last year
    • Check all ceiling fans are working and clean
    • Run all taps and flush all toilets — P-traps dry out over winter
    • Test the boiler and hot water
    • Check garden irrigation system

    Pool and outdoor

    • Pool service: balance chemicals, check pump and filter, clean waterline
    • Check pool safety — covers, handrails, non-slip surfaces
    • Check outdoor shower
    • Garden tidy — prune, clear winter deadfall, edge lawns

    Stock and supplies

    • Replace any expired food items left from last year
    • Restock: bin bags, toilet paper, washing-up liquid, dishwasher tablets, batteries
    • Check linen inventory — replace any worn or stained items before guests arrive

    Arrange the deep clean first — everything else is easier once the property is clean and aired. Post a job on SAM to get quotes from local villa cleaning services.