Cleaning Check List

Standard Cleaning Checklist


Bathrooms

 

     Neaten and Tidy

    Remove loose items from bathroom High dusting (fans, light fixtures, etc.…) using Swiffer unless it needs hot soapy waterWipe shower top to bottom (use soft scrub and magic eraser to remove stains and a scrub brush on grout if needed)Clean shower doors if glass with glass cleaner (using magic eraser as well if there is any water staining or build up)Scrub bathtub if applicable in same manorClean toilet (focus on all aspects of the toilet including bowl, behind, and around the bottom) Wipe all light switches, outlet covers, door handles and knobsWipe all cabinets and baseboards with hot soapy waterClean all glass and mirrorsClean sinkSweep and mop floor Empty all trash and replace trash bags (wipe trash can)Wipe loose items and return neatlySweep any rugs and place back (or replace with clean ones)DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORK!




Kitchens

 

    Neaten and TidyStart waist up!High dusting (Swiffer)Dust tops of door frames and windowsillsClean front of the refrigeratorWipe upper cupboard fronts (dry if necessary)Wipe oven vent hood if applicable using hot soapy waterClean all appliance fronts from top to bottom. Remove all dirt, fingerprints, marks and residue, clean handles, and edgesClean inside and outside of microwave removing all food particlesScrub stovetop thoroughly removing all residue and debrisWipe backsplashes and walls behind countersScrub counters, move all items to clean under, and place backWipe down jars and counter itemsClean glass and windowsWaist Down!Initially vacuum floorsClean lower cabinets with hot soapy water removing all marks Dust all baseboardsWipe doorknobs, handles, light switches, and outlet coversEmpty all trash and recycling and replace bagsSweep area rugs, fold, and place out of the waySweep floorsMop yourself out of roomDry floors/ or let air dryReplace rugsDOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORK!




Living Spaces/ Bedrooms

 

    Neaten and TidyMake beds/ change sheets if applicable/ fold blankets/ sweep furniture and straighten and clean pillows (clean ceiling fan first if above bed)Dust all ceiling fans, door frames, window frames/sills, and upper dusting using Swiffer (polish if needed)Dust all wall hangings, shelving, and hanging pictures with Swiffer (polish if needed)Dust all chair rails and mantlesClean windows and spot check wallsCheck blinds and window coveringsClean all glass and mirrorsWipe doorknobs, handles, light switches, and outlet coversDust all knick-knacks and decor on surfacesPolish all dressers, bed frames, and furniture surfaces and faces (remove items to clean under and place backSweep all baseboards with a vacuum hoseSweep around furniture edges and behind if possibleEmpty all trash and replace bags Sweep all floors (fold throw rugs if applicable after sweeping them)Mop hard floors and dry to avoid watermarksClean all hallways and entryways in the same manner


Deep Clean Checklist

Deep Clean Bathrooms

    Remove all loose items from the bathroom (tissues, scale, trash can, soaps, bottles, etc..)Initial sweeping of the floor (to remove loose hair and debris)High dusting (fans, light fixtures, upper door frames) using hot soapy waterScrub shower top to bottom ( using r scrub and magic eraser to remove stains and a scrub brush on grout)GtgScrub shower doors if glass ( using magic eraser as well if there is any water staining or build-up)Scrub bathtub if applicable in the same mannerClean toilet. Focus on all aspects of the toilet including behind and around the bottom and bowl Scrub all light switches, outlet covers, door handles, and knobsScrub all doors, cabinets, and baseboards with hot soapy water (magic eraser if need be)Clean all glass (mirrors, counter mirrors, windows if accessible)Clean sink (focusing on stains around ring and handles)Sweep and then scrub floor focusing on grout and stains (use a magic eraser and scrub brush if need be)Empty all trash and replace trash bags ( wipe out trash can)Wipe off all items removed and place back neatly (sweep any rugs that are being returned or replace with clean ones)DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORK!



Kitchens

 

    Start waist up!Neaten and Tidy High dusting (on top of cupboards, cupboard fronts, knobs, and edges)Dust tops of door frames, light fixtures, ceiling fans Scrub oven vent hood if applicable (using hot dawn water, magic eraser if need be)Clean all appliance fronts from top to bottom. Remove all dirt, fingerprints, marks and residue, clean handles and edgesClean top of the refrigerator ( remove and clean under items if need be)Clean inside and outside of the microwave removing all food particles.Scrub stovetop thoroughly removing all residue and debris (Use serious elbow grease! DO NOT use abrasive products)Clean backsplashes and walls behind countersClean all small appliances and decor on counters (clean out coffee pot if applicable)Scrub counters thoroughly, remove all items to clean under, and place backWork waist down!Initial sweeping of floor ( to pick up hair and loose debris)Clean lower cabinets with hot soapy water removing all marks Scrub all baseboards, doors, handles, light switches, and outlet coversEmpty all trash and recycling and replace bagsSweep rugs and FOLD! (Place out of the room or out of the way)Scrub floors focusing on grout. Hands and knees! (dry floors with a towel if need be to avoid watermarks, or let air dry)Place rugs and any loose items back in the room neatly DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORK!




Living Spaces/ Bedrooms




    Neaten and TidyMake beds/ change sheets if applicable/ fold blankets/ sweep furniture and straighten and clean pillows (clean ceiling fan before you make the bed if the fan is above the bed)Clean all ceiling fans, door frames, window frames/sills, and upper dusting using hot soapy water (unless surfaces can’t be wet, then use polish)Clean all wall hangings, shelving, and hanging pictures (Swiffer, or if very dusty use soapy water or polish and glass cleaner)Clean all chair rails and mantlesDust blinds and window coveringsClean windowsSpot check wallsClean all glass and mirrorsClean all knick-knacks and decor on surfacesPolish all dressers, bed frames, and furniture surfaces and faces (remove items to clean under and place back.Scrub all baseboards, doors, doorknobs, handles, light switches, and outlet coversMove furniture to sweep under and around itEmpty all trash and replace bags Sweep all floors thoroughly (fold throw rugs if applicable after sweeping them)Scrub hard floors and dry to avoid watermarksClean all hallways and entryways in the same mannerDOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORK!


Move In/Out Checklist

Kitchen:

Clean inside and outside of all cabinetry, scour sink, clean stove-top and hood, countertops and back-splash area, clean outside and inside of the oven, outside and inside of the refrigerator, outside of dishwasher and all small appliances, cleaning of window sills and ledges, cleaning of light fixtures and ceiling fans, cleaning in open spaces above upper cabinetry, spot cleaning of walls, doors, light switches, and outlets, vacuuming and washing of floors and baseboards.

 

Living Areas

Dust all surfaces, spot clean glass, and mirrors, cleaning of all molding and woodwork, cleaning of all built-ins and shelving, dusting and shining of fireplaces and mantels, removing of noticeable dirt, spot cleaning of doors, light switches, and outlets, dust and wipe off vents and/ or radiators, dust/wash baseboards and window sills, cleaning of light fixtures and ceiling fans, vacuum/clean floors

 

Bathrooms:

Clean shower enclosures, tubs and tile, glass shower doors and glass walls, scour sinks, sanitize countertops and backsplashes, clean light fixtures, clean vents, and fans, cleaning of mirrors, scouring toilets, cleaning the interior of all cabinetry, closets and vanities, spot cleaning of walls, doors, light switches, and outlets, clean/ scrub floors and baseboards

 

Bedrooms

Dust all surfaces, spot cleaning of glass and mirrors, remove noticeable dirt and fingerprints from walls, dust/polish fireplaces, mantels, woodwork, and chair rails, dust/wash baseboards and window sills, vents or radiators, cleaning the interior of all cabinetry, closets, and vanities or built-ins, spot cleaning of walls, doors, light switches, and outlets, clean/ scrub floors and baseboards vacuum/clean/wash floors

 

Stairwells and Hallways:

Spot cleaning of walls, doors, the light switched, railings, chair rails and outlets, clean light fixtures, clean vents, radiators and ceiling fans, clean/ scrub floors and baseboards vacuum/clean or wash floors

 

All Rooms:

Cobweb removal, cleaning of all light fixtures and ceiling fans, cleaning of all baseboards, removal of noticeable spots on walls, cleaning of entry doors

 

All windows: Cleaned both inside and outside (if the windows are hinged and can be cleaned from the inside or without a ladder).


The Rough Clean Checklist


Remove large items like debris, leftover construction materials, trash, and anything else that is too large to be vacuumed.

Remove stickers from doors, windows, and appliances.

Use a soft-bristled broom to sweep loose dust and dirt to the center of the room (you can lightly spray dust with water to make it stick together and become easier to sweep).

With microfiber cloths, wipe down every surface in your construction site. This includes things like walls, door frames, baseboards, windows, window frames, windowsills, blinds, and cabinets.

Vacuum the floors with a high-powered vacuum.


Final Clean Checklist

Kitchen

    Dust all cabinet tops, counters, shelves, ceiling fans, and door and window framesDeep clean inside and out of cabinets and drawersClean appliances inside and outScrub sinks and faucetsClean counters, backsplash, and wallsClean light switches and light fixturesVacuum air ventsVacuum and mop the floor

Bathrooms

    Dust all cabinet tops, counters, shelves, and door and window framesDeep clean inside and out of cabinets and drawersClean toilet inside and outScrub sinks, showers, tubs, and faucetsClean countersClean light switches and light fixturesClean mirrorsVacuum air ventsVacuum and mop the floor

Other Interior Rooms

    Dust any cabinets, shelving, ceiling fans, and door and window framesDeep clean inside and out of closets, cabinets, and drawersClean walls, windows, and baseboardsClean light switches and light fixturesVacuum air ventsVacuum floorsMop hard floors

Exterior Cleaning

    Collect trash in trash bagsDust lighting and wall fixturesPower wash walls, porches, walkways, and drivewaysWash windowsClean garage doorTidy up the yard


Touch Up Cleaning Checklist

The touch-up phase is the last step in the cleaning process and involves addressing any minor imperfections or missed spots. This may include cleaning smudges or marks on walls, touch-ups on paint, and ensuring all surfaces are free of dust and debris.

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