Straight talk on keeping a place right
What I’ve learned cleaning homes and holiday lets around Letterkenny and Donegal. No sales pitch, just what works, what it costs, and what to do yourself.
Cleaning services in Letterkenny: how to pick one you won’t regret
Search “cleaners Letterkenny” and you get a mix of franchises, agencies and one-person operations. Here is what separates a cleaning service you can rely on from one that will cost you a Saturday.
29 September 2026 · 5 min readAreaHouse cleaning in Ballybofey & Stranorlar
The Twin Towns are 25 minutes from my door in Letterkenny, so I’m out in the Finn Valley most weeks. Here is what I do there and what it costs.
29 September 2026 · 4 min readAreaCleaning services across Inishowen: Buncrana, Carndonagh, Moville
Inishowen has a lot of holiday homes, a lot of rentals and not many cleaners. I cover the peninsula from Letterkenny; here is how it works and what it costs.
29 September 2026 · 4 min readAreaHouse cleaning in Donegal Town and south Donegal
Donegal Town is 41 km from Letterkenny, so I don’t come for a single oven. Here is what makes the trip worthwhile for both of us, and what it costs.
29 September 2026 · 4 min readAreaHoliday home cleaning on the north coast: Dunfanaghy, Downings, Portsalon
The north coast fills up from Easter to September and empties again in October. Owners need two things: reliable changeovers in season, and a proper deep clean before and after. I do both.
29 September 2026 · 4 min readAreaCleaning in Ramelton, Milford & Rathmullan
Ramelton is 11 km from me, Milford 16, Rathmullan 20. These are “on the way home” distances, which means no minimum beyond the usual and easy dates.
29 September 2026 · 3 min readChecklistEnd of tenancy cleaning checklist: room by room
Deposit disputes in Ireland come down to two things: photos and the checklist the agent walks around with. Here is that checklist, so you can do it yourself or know exactly what you’re paying for.
29 September 2026 · 6 min readAdvicePet urine smell in the sofa or carpet: why it comes back
You cleaned it. It smelled fine for a day. Then the room warmed up and there it was again. This is the most common soft-furnishing call I get, so here is what is actually going on.
29 September 2026 · 5 min readChecklistThe deep clean checklist: what “properly” actually means
“Deep clean” is used for everything from a wipe-round to a full reset. This is the list I work through in every house, so you know what to expect and what to ask any other cleaner for.
29 September 2026 · 6 min readPricesCarpet cleaning cost in Ireland: per room, per m², and why it varies
Prices for carpet cleaning in Ireland run from “€25 a room” flyers to €300 quotes for the same house. Here is how the pricing actually works, so you can compare like with like.
29 September 2026 · 4 min readPricesWindow cleaning in Letterkenny: prices and what’s included
Donegal windows get salt, rain spots and green film faster than anywhere inland. Here is what window cleaning costs, what a proper job includes and how often it’s worth doing.
29 September 2026 · 3 min readLandlordsBetween tenants: the turnaround clean landlords actually need
The gap between tenants costs money every day. Here is how to get a property from keys-back to viewing-ready in one visit, without driving over yourself.
29 September 2026 · 5 min readAdviceEco cleaning, safe for kids and pets: what it means in practice
“Eco” is on every bottle now. Here is what it means in my van, why I made it the default rather than an extra, and the honest answer on whether it works as well as the harsh stuff.
29 September 2026 · 4 min readSeasonalThe pre-Christmas clean: book it before November does
Every year the same thing: the last two weeks of November and the first two of December are booked before Halloween. If family are coming, this is the article to read now.
29 September 2026 · 4 min readPricesHouse cleaning in Letterkenny: what it costs and what you get
Most people searching for a cleaner in Letterkenny want two things: a straight price and to know what actually gets done. Here is both.
27 September 2026 · 5 min readSofasSofa cleaning in Letterkenny: what to expect
Most sofas people are about to replace just need cleaning. Here is what the clean does, what it costs, and the honest answer on stains.
27 September 2026 · 4 min readCarpetsCarpet cleaning in Donegal: cost, method, drying time
Carpets don’t get dirty overnight, so you stop seeing it. Then one clean room shows you what the rest look like.
27 September 2026 · 4 min readMattressMattress cleaning: the one nobody thinks about
You spend a third of your life on it, and it has probably never been cleaned. Here is what is in there and what comes out.
27 September 2026 · 3 min readOvenOven cleaning in Letterkenny: the job everyone dreads
Nobody enjoys cleaning an oven. Most people don’t, for years. Then it goes on the market or an inspection comes up.
27 September 2026 · 3 min readRegularRegular cleaning: keeping the house the way it looked after the deep clean
The deep clean is the reset. Regular cleaning is what stops it slipping back, without you lifting a finger.
27 September 2026 · 4 min readAirbnbAirbnb turnovers in Donegal: guest-ready every time
Your reviews depend on what the next guest sees in the first five minutes. That’s what a changeover is for.
27 September 2026 · 4 min readBathroomBathroom deep clean: limescale, grout and the black silicone question
The bathroom is the room people are most embarrassed by, and the most satisfying to bring back. No judgment, that’s the job.
27 September 2026 · 4 min readMouldBlack Mould on the Window Sills Again? What Actually Works
You wipe it off in November and it’s back by January. That isn’t bad cleaning — it’s the water, and it’s coming from inside the house.
24 September 2026 · 3 min readRenovationWhy Builder’s Dust Keeps Coming Back After a Renovation
You wipe it down, go to bed, and there’s a fresh film on everything in the morning. That’s normal — and it’s why this clean is done differently.
24 September 2026 · 3 min readPricesHow Much Does a Deep Clean Cost in Donegal?
The honest answer is “it depends” — so here’s exactly what it depends on, with real numbers, so you know roughly where you are before you message anyone.
24 September 2026 · 3 min readTenancyMoving Out? What Decides Whether Your Deposit Comes Back
Your deposit is usually a month’s rent. Most of the arguments over it don’t start with damage — they start in the oven and the shower.
24 September 2026 · 3 min readOutsideWhen Should You Clean Your Gutters in Donegal?
Nobody looks at their gutters until water is coming over the top of them. By then it’s been running down the wall for a while.
24 September 2026 · 3 min readSofasSofa and Carpet Cleaning: How Often, How Long to Dry, and Is It Worth It?
Most sofas people are about to replace just need cleaning. The hoover was never going to get at what’s in them.
24 September 2026 · 3 min readAirbnbThe Airbnb Changeover: What Actually Needs Doing Between Guests
A changeover isn’t a hoover and a fresh towel. It’s the difference between a five-star review and a paragraph about the shower screen.
16 July 2026 · 5 min readAirbnbHow Often Does a Holiday Let Actually Need a Deep Clean?
Changeovers hold the line. They don’t roll back a year of guests. Here’s where the line actually slips.
16 July 2026 · 4 min readHomeWhy the House Never Feels Clean — Even Though You Never Stop
You clean on Saturday. By Wednesday you’d never know. That’s not a you problem — and there are numbers behind it.
16 July 2026 · 6 min read