House Cleaning Checklist
A room-by-room guide to the tasks to discuss before booking your cleaning visit.
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Your home, one room at a time.
Kitchen
- Wipe counters and reachable surfaces.
- Clean the sink and faucet.
- Wipe the stovetop and appliance exteriors.
- Sweep or vacuum, then mop suitable floors.
Bathrooms
- Clean toilets, tubs, and showers.
- Wipe sinks, counters, and fixtures.
- Clean mirrors.
- Sweep or vacuum, then mop suitable floors.
Bedrooms
- Dust reachable surfaces and furniture.
- Remove reachable cobwebs.
- Discuss bed or linen requests in advance.
- Vacuum carpets or clean hard floors.
Living & common areas
- Dust shelves, tables, and reachable décor.
- Wipe appropriate furniture surfaces.
- Remove reachable cobwebs.
- Vacuum carpets or clean hard floors.
Have a few spots that need extra attention?
Mention these when requesting your estimate. Confirm the final scope before your visit.
- Inside the oven
- Inside the refrigerator
- Interior windows
- Baseboards
- Cabinet fronts
- Inside empty cabinets for move-outs
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is this what every visit includes?
This is a planning checklist, not a promise that every task is included. The agreed scope depends on the service and your home. Confirm the tasks with your estimate.
Can I request other tasks?
Describe extra tasks when requesting your estimate so the team can discuss the scope and time with you.
What about cleaning products?
Mention preferences, allergies, and any products you want used or avoided before the visit.
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