House Cleaning Checklist
A simple room-by-room list of what a thorough clean covers — use it at home, or let our team handle it for you.
How to use this checklist
- 1
Pick the rooms
Focus on a few rooms at a time instead of the whole house.
- 2
Work top to bottom
Dust high spots first, then surfaces, then floors last.
- 3
Check it off
Tick each task so nothing gets missed or done twice.
Room-by-room checklist
Kitchen
- Wipe countertops and backsplash
- Clean stovetop and knobs
- Wipe microwave inside and out
- Wipe appliance fronts
- Scrub sink and faucet
- Wipe cabinet fronts and handles
- Empty trash
- Sweep and mop floor
Bathrooms
- Scrub and disinfect toilet
- Clean tub, shower, and glass
- Wipe sink, vanity, and faucet
- Clean mirrors streak-free
- Polish chrome fixtures
- Empty trash
- Mop floor, including behind toilet
Living areas
- Dust fans and light fixtures
- Dust shelves, tables, and TV stand
- Wipe switches and door handles
- Straighten cushions and throws
- Vacuum rugs and upholstery
- Vacuum or mop floors
Bedrooms
- Straighten or change bed linens
- Dust nightstands and dressers
- Wipe mirrors and glass
- Clear surfaces
- Vacuum under reachable furniture
- Vacuum or mop floor
How often each task needs doing
Every clean
- Counters, sinks, and stovetop
- Toilets, tubs, and showers
- Dust reachable surfaces
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Empty trash
Once a month
- Baseboards and door frames
- Inside the microwave
- Window sills and tracks
- Blinds and lampshades
- Under light furniture
A few times a year
- Inside the oven
- Inside the fridge
- Inside cabinets and drawers
- Interior windows
- Grout scrubbing
Monthly and yearly tasks are part of our deep cleaning service.
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