Residential Cleaning Checklist

STANDARD CLEANING CHECKLIST

(Routine maintenance clean — light to moderate cleaning tasks)

Whole Home

• Dust all surfaces (tables, shelves, décor, electronics)

• Dust windowsills

• Empty trash and replace liners

• Vacuum carpets and rugs

• Sweep and mop hard floors

• Clean mirrors and glass surfaces

• Tidy general areas (fold blankets, straighten items)

Kitchen

• Wipe countertops and backsplash

• Clean exterior of appliances (fridge, dishwasher, oven, microwave)

• Wipe stovetop

• Clean sink and polish faucet

• Wipe cabinet exteriors

• Clean microwave interior

• Sweep and mop floor

Bathrooms

• Clean and disinfect sink and countertop

• Clean and polish mirror

• Scrub and disinfect toilet

• Clean shower/tub walls and floor (maintenance level)

• Wipe exterior of cabinets and drawers

• Clean light switches and door handles

• Sweep and mop floor

Bedrooms

• Dust furniture and surfaces

• Make beds (change linens if left out)

• Vacuum or sweep/mop

• Light organization (tidy items)

Living Areas & Common Spaces

• Dust surfaces, TVs, décor

• Vacuum upholstery if needed (quick pass)

• Arrange pillows/blankets

• Clean glass tables

🧽 DEEP CLEANING CHECKLIST

(More detailed cleaning including areas not usually covered in a standard clean)

Whole Home

• Dust all surfaces, including high/low areas (ceiling fans, light fixtures, vents)

• Wipe and disinfect doors, frames, light switches, and outlets

• Clean baseboards thoroughly

• Clean interior windows

• Vacuum under furniture (if possible)

• Wipe walls for smudges/marks

• Remove cobwebs from ceilings/corners

Kitchen

• Clean inside microwave thoroughly

• Clean exterior AND interior of appliances (fridge, oven if requested)

• Deep clean stovetop, burner plates, and hood vent exterior

• Wipe cabinet fronts thoroughly

• Clean inside and outside of trash bin

• Scrub sink and faucet; descale if needed

• Clean backsplash in detail

• Sweep and mop under appliances (if movable)

Bathrooms

• Deep scrub shower/tub, tile, and glass doors

• Clean behind and around toilet base

• Remove soap scum and limescale buildup

• Clean cabinet exteriors thoroughly

• Clean and polish faucets and hardware

• Wipe down walls behind sink areas

Bedrooms

• Dust under and behind furniture (if accessible)

• Clean mirrors, décor, picture frames

• Vacuum mattresses upon request

• Wipe inside window sills

• Make beds (if linen is left out)

Living Areas & Common Spaces

• Deep vacuum upholstery (including crevices)

• Dust baseboards, vents, and molding

• Clean under couch cushions

• Wipe down entertainment centers and electronics (dust-safe)

🚚🏡 MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT CLEANING CHECKLIST

(Most thorough clean — home should be empty for best results)

Whole Home

• Deep clean all baseboards

• Dust/wipe walls, corners, and cobwebs

• Clean interior windows and sills

• Clean doors, door frames, handles, and light switches

• Vacuum and mop all floors thoroughly

• Dust ceiling fans, vents, and light fixtures

• Wipe inside closets, shelves, and built-ins

Kitchen

• Clean inside and outside of all cabinets and drawers

• Clean inside and outside of fridge and freezer

• Clean inside and outside of oven and stovetop

• Clean microwave interior and exterior

• Wipe countertops and backsplash thoroughly

• Clean and polish sink and faucet

• Clean pantry shelves

• Sweep and mop floor

Bathrooms

• Scrub and disinfect shower/tub, glass doors

• Clean and disinfect toilet (inside, outside, and base)

• Clean inside and outside bathroom cabinets and drawers

• Clean sink, countertop, and faucet

• Polish mirrors and glass

• Clean towel bars, hooks, and vents

• Sweep and mop floor

Bedrooms

• Clean inside closets, shelves, rods

• Wipe baseboards and walls

• Interior window cleaning

• Vacuum or mop thoroughly

• Clean built-ins and shelving

• Wipe all surfaces, trim, and fixtures

• Clean vents, fans, and lighting

• Vacuum or mop floors