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deep clean

British  

noun

  1. an exceptionally intense cleaning process

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to perform a deep clean (on)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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The court also heard two of the dock officers were also feeling unwell and the court would undergo a "deep clean" overnight.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

They thought a dead animal may have been on the premises, and suggested that residents deep clean the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025

For a monthly deep clean of our home in Los Angeles, I pay someone $250.

From Slate • Aug. 25, 2024

McAllister recommends vacuuming your mattress every time you deep clean your space.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

The cats encircled me, hissing, growling, and scraping their claws on the floor, leaving deep, clean grooves.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda