Everyone Needs a House Cleaning Checklist

Sean Curley

The new season is a great reason to make and keep resolutions. Whether it’s eating right or cleaning out the garage, here are some tips for making and keeping resolutions.

We recommend the cleaner perform the following steps for a fully clean home:


Dust each piece of furniture, shelves and interior decor items

•  Dust Window ledges and and any window coverings

•  Dust table and floor lamps, lighting fixtures, and any ceiling fans

• Dust the baseboards -- If the dust/dirt is very thick, wipe them with a cloth and appropriate cleaner

• Dust / wipe down doors and doorframes

• Pay attention to corners and clean out all cobwebs

• Arrange shoe closet in a tidy manner

• Disinfect all touchpoint such as door handles and light switches

• Clean/vacuum all floors, carpets, and rugs, including stairs

• Mop tile and other hard floors

• Clean glass surfaces with a glass cleaner

• Remove furniture cushions and vacuum sofa and other upholstered pieces

• Straighten up all pillows and linens visible

• Empty and replace bag in all trash baskets




Complete bathroom cleaning

• Remove all used towels 

• Dust all surfaces, including lighting fixtures and decor

• Scrub and disinfect the shower, bathtub, and sinks

• Scrub and disinfect the toilet bowl, toilet seat, cover, tank and tank lid. Include the flush handle, and toilet base

• Clean all mirrors, chrome, and tile with appropriate cleaners

• Wipe down the cabinet fronts and countertops

• Vacuum bathroom and mop hard surface floors

• Put back any rugs removed

• Empty and replace bag in all trash baskets



Clean kitchen checklist

• Clean and shine all appliance surfaces -- dishwasher, toaster, oven, refrigerator, stovetop, and range hood

• Remove and clean stove drip pans, burner grates, and knobs

• Wash / disinfect kitchen sink

• Wipe down and/or vacuum cabinet fronts, tables, and chairs

• Clean microwave oven inside and out

• Vacuum and mop hard surface floors

• Return any removed rugs

• Empty and replace bag in trash basket


Additional deep cleaning checklist 


• Clean and disinfect:

• the inside of the oven using appropriate cleaner

• inside of the refrigerator -- removing shelves and bins

• run the cleaning cycle of the dishwasher

• Clean tile grout with appropriate cleaner and tool

• Launder and remake beds and bedsheets

• Clean interior of windows, including frames

• Clean carpets deeply with proper machine and cleaner

• Wash any washable fabric upholstery, curtains, rugs, etc.

You can also create specific cleaning checklists for special cases, such as anti-viral, COVID-19 deep cleans.


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